Tassie's Parks & Nature
Tassie's Parks & Nature
The wild West Coast of Tasmania awaits. From Hobart to Launceston, World Heritage listed wilderness areas, off-the-map cruises, and so many opportunities to sample local produce are all on the agenda. Tours to Tasmania don’t get much better than this, uniting a Gordon River cruise with a Cradle Mountain tour and Hobart tour. The Apple Isle in a scenic snapshot.
Dining Summary
Whats included
The wild West Coast of Tasmania awaits. From Hobart to Launceston, World Heritage listed wilderness areas, off-the-map cruises, and so many opportunities to sample local produce are all on the agenda. Tours to Tasmania don’t get much better than this, uniting a Gordon River cruise with a Cradle Mountain tour and Hobart tour. The Apple Isle in a scenic snapshot.
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
- Listen to local street performers as you taste delicious homegrown produce at Tassie’s iconic Salamanca Market.
- Medium level of fitness required. The Russell Falls Walk is an easy, flat 1.4 km trail taking approximately 25mins return. For those choosing to walk round Dove Lake, this is considered a Moderate 6km loop. Track has short steep hill sections, some rough surface and many steps. Not suitable for all guests. Alternate shorter walks are available which your Tour Director will advise. The Cataract Gorge circuit is a short easy walk however there are some steps and uneven surfaces.
- Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Hobart AirportDay 7: Fights to depart after 5.00pm from Launceston Airport Return Airport to Hotel transfers are included in the tour price. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
- Cheese, wine, beer and cider all await in Tassie. Go behind the scenes with the makers, including farmer Guy Robertson on his Mt. Gnomon property.
- Your donation to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens contributes to their conservation projects.
- Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Carved by ice during glaciations over the last two million years, Lake St. Clair is the deepest natural lake in Australia. Added bonus – it’s surrounded by World Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
Whats included
- Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Explore Hobart’s iconic Salamanca Markets Visit Mount Field National Park including Russell Falls and Lake St Clair Relax on a Gordon River Cruise in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park a UNESCO World Heritage site Explore stunning Cradle Mountain National Park and Dove Lake Visit the Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience Indulge in a Farm to Fork lunch at Mt. Gnomon Farm Visit a famous Tamar Valley winery Experience Launceston’s stunning Cataract Gorge
Interests
- Brews and Spirits
- Culinary and Cooking
- National Parks and Preserves
- UNESCO Site
- Wine
About AAT Kings
A century ago, the Australian outback was but a twinkle in most travellers’ eyes. But thanks to visionaries like the Pyke family and Bill King, the way we explore the Land Down Under was about to change in unimaginable ways. Over the coming decades, maps were unfolded, desert cruisers and coaches were customised, and guides were trained. From humble beginnings, the company now known as AAT Kings was going places few had gone before, pioneering new paths across Australia and New Zealand
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to Hobart | ||
| 2 | City Sights and Salamanca Market | ||
| 3 | Hobart - Strahan | ||
| 4 | Strahan - Cradle Mountain | ||
| 5 | Cradle Mountain | ||
| 6 | Cradle Mountain - Launceston | ||
| 7 | Farewell from Launceston |
