"Magic Tasmania Westcoast"

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7 Days  Tasmania West Coast. Every second Friday   Oct - May. 

 To May 2005 AUD$ 2765 per person twin share      AUD$ 3305 single. 

Day 1, Friday, Hobart - Richmond - Bonorong

Arrival in Hobart by 12.00h. Transfer to hotel and tour briefing with fellow travellers. Around 13.00h we shall start our afternoon excursion to the historic town of Richmond and visit of Bonorong Wildlife Park. In the evening welcome dinner at Hobart's waterfront Restaurant "Drunken Admiral" or "Mures Upper Deck".

Accommodation: Hobart, Twin/Double room share basis, 4 Star rating

Meals: Dinner

Entries: As indicated

Day 2, Saturday, Salamanca - Mt Wellington - Hastings Cave

In the morning stroll through historic Battery Point and visit of Hobart's famous Salamanca Market, then sightseeing from Mount Wellington (1200m) with views across Hobart and Southern Tasmania. Afterwards a trip to Hastings Cave via the scenic Huon Valley, Tasmania's famous apple growing area. Includes opportunity to swim in hot springs. Stop at the Geeveston Forestry Centre before taking a walk in the wilderness.

Accommodation: Hobart, Twin/Double room share basis, 4 Star rating

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Entries: As indicated

Day 3, Sunday, Strahan (via Lake St Clair)

Departure from Hobart to Lake St Clair in Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair National Park which is part of the World Heritage Area. On the way morning tea and gallery visit in Hamilton. Visit of the Lake St Clair Visitor Centre or short walk in the clean alpine air along Australia's deepest lake (200m). Lunch and continue drive to Strahan. Along the way opportunity to discover Tasmania's rainforest and bathe your feet in the Franklin River, one of Tasmania's last wild rivers.

Accommodation: Strahan, Twin/Double room share basis, 4 Star rating

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Entries: As indicated

Day 4,  Monday, Gordon River

This day will feature one of the tour's highlights, a day cruise across Macquarie Harbour to Tasmania's other famous wild river, the Gordon River. At Heritage Landing see one of Tasmania's ancient and unique trees, a 2000 year old Huon Pine. Lunch on board. In the afternoon opportunity for a stroll through Strahan village. In the evening visit Ocean Beach where thousands of Muttonbirds arrive after dark at the large rookery. Option: horse riding on Ocean Beach.

Accommodation: Strahan, Twin/Double room share basis, 4 Star rating

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Entries: As indicated

Day 5, Tuesday, Strahan-Zeehan-Cradle Mountain

In the morning excursion to Hogarth Waterfall and the dead King River. Option: 1.15 hour Scenic flight over Gordon and Franklin River with Landing on the river. After lunch continue drive to Cradle Mountain via Zeehan. Short stroll to Visitor Centre and Waldheim Chalet where the Austrian Gustav Weindorfer lived early this century.

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain, Twin/Double room share basis, 4 Star rating

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Entries: As indicated

Day 6, Wednesday, Cradle Mountain

Today, we shall explore the magnificent Cradle Mountain National Park. The morning may be spent walking around the glacial Lake Dove with stunning views of Cradle Mountain and return via Wombat Fields and Weindorfer's Waldheim. Option: Scenic helicopter flight. Alternatively a full day walk with guide may be organised. In the evening opportunity to view abundant local wildlife.

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain, Twin/Double room share basis, 4 Star rating

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Entries: As indicated

Day 7, Thursday, Cradle Mt-Launceston (Hobart)

After breakfast transfer to Launceston airport via the scenic hinterland of Mount Roland. Short visit in Launceston if time permits. Guests may continue to Hobart at no extra cost for their onward flights after 5 pm.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour includes:

Transport by comfortable minibus, airport transfers on days of arrival & departure only, private tour guide, meals, excursions and entry fees as listed.

Important: Warm clothing and good walking shoes recommended.

Group Size min 2 max 12 persons