2020 VOYAGES

VOYAGESPristine TO THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

Coral Expeditions Best for Adventure

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PRISTINE TASMANIA INAUGURAL TASMANIA CIRCUMNAVIGATION COASTAL TREKS SYDNEY TO ExploreAN AT THE EDGE of the WORLD

THE EXPEDITION EXPERIENCE We explore remote locations on the Tasmanian coast that are hard to get to or rarely seen by tourists. The perspective of travelling by sea provides an invigorating experience of this rugged and striking coastline. Our shore excursions are designed to promote environmental and cultural appreciation and learning, and our small group size ensures that your experience is personal, with minimal impact on the environments we visit. We aim to provide one or two activities or excursions each day, all included in your cruise fare. Expedition leaders and lecturers who are experts in the region accompany every voyage, providing commentary on culture, geology, conservation, history, and the region’s unique plants and wildlife to help you connect with this special place. A pristine coastline TASMANIA Australia’s island state is poised at the edge of the world. From its green coast, the Great stretches uninterrupted until it breaks on the shores of Antarctica. But here in Tasmania, rugged mountains and impenetrable forests lead to coastlines of soaring cliffs, pastoral farmlands, and teeming with native wildlife. Clear, crisp air and warm summers nurture a bountiful variety of fresh produce, cheeses, wine, and spirits, and history from ancient to colonial times is present around each corner. AN ADVENTURE BY SEA Our expedition cruise over seven nights explores the incredible of exploration. From the ship, gaze up at 300 metre high sea south-east region in the summer months. From the sea, enjoy easy cliffs, watch marine life frolic close by, and easily go ashore on access to National Parks and World Heritage Areas, led by our remote beaches. Along the way, taste an outstanding menu of expert Expedition Team. Experience coastal hikes from Freycinet Tasmania’s gourmet fare, complemented with fine cool-climate Peninsula to isolated - only accessible by boat, seven- wines and unique brews. With respect for the pristine eco- day hike or light aircraft - and absorb the surreal beauty and system, our small groups tread lightly while enjoying an intimate history of , , and Port Arthur over days experience of this remarkable island.

MEET SOME OF OUR GUIDES

Mark Steadman Mike Sugden Expedition Leader Expert Lecturer Trained as a zoologist With broad experience in and teacher, Mark brings marine research and diving, a varied skill set to his Mike is at home in the water. He job as Expedition Leader. has studied Tasmanian marine He has previously worked life, surveyed Bathurst Harbour as a zookeeper, nature and authored textbooks guide, and science teacher. on marine science. An avid Fortunate enough to have photographer, he has also once raised an orphaned sailed yachts since his teenage , Mark is years, earned the Australian passionate about sharing Underwater Sportsman of the stories of how incredibly Year, and worked extensively interesting animals are, in Tasmanian food and wine. especially the not-so-cuddly Mike has worked with Coral ones. Expeditions since 2005.

OUR EXPEDITION SHIP CORAL DISCOVERER INCLUSIONS WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED The classic small ship Coral Discoverer navigates the bays and › All excursions and sightseeing › Pre and post flights, accommodation & travel insurance islands of the Tasmanian coast with ease. A maximum of 72 › Use of Xplorer and inflatable guests ensures an intimate atmosphere, while warm Australian tender vessels › Entry visas to Australia hospitality and personal service quickly make you feel at home. › Daily lectures and briefings › Alcoholic beverages outside of Spacious lounge areas, communal dining, and open decks lunch and dinner service › Small-batch meals provide relaxation and the opportunity to spend time with old prepared by our chef › Telephone and internet services and new friends. › Showcase wines, selected beers, › Laundry Coral Discoverer is custom-built for environmentally responsible juices, and soft drinks small-ship cruising, with refined steering capabilities, active with lunch and dinner stabilisers, shallow draught, and nimble Xplorer tender to bring › All coffee and selection of teas you closer to remote coasts and communities. › All entrance fees to National Parks and Ports

Cover: Coral Discoverer in Port Davey | Left: Australian fur seals on | Above: Climbers at Mt Beattie, Port Davey

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Tasman Island offers a spectacular view from the sea

Expedition Highlights

> Spend up to two days exploring Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area > Experience the diverse wildlife and history of Maria Island, a ‘Noah’s Ark’ for many species > Gaze in awe at the 300m high dolerite sea cliffs at Tasman National Park - the highest in the southern hemisphere > Delight in produce-driven food experiences, complemented by Tasmania’s cool-climate wines and artisanal spirits > Spot fur seals on the rocky Ile des Phoques

> Hike scenic Fluted Cape at Bruny Island < A focus on fresh Tasmanian produce, kayaking at ^ PRISTINE TASMANIA SCHEDULE Coral Discoverer Date Departs Themed 27 January 2020 Hobart 03 February 2020 Hobart 10 February 2020 Hobart 17 February 2020 Hobart √ 24 February 2020 Hobart 02 March 2020 Hobart A small group of hikers climb Mt Beattie, Port Davey ^ 09 March 2020 Hobart √ COASTAL TREKS OF TASMANIA - Themed Expeditions FARES Two of our Pristine Tasmania departures, Walks Difficulty Coral Discoverer Twin Share Sole Use 17 February and 09 March, have a hiking focus. These special themed departures Cape Hauy Medium, 4hrs (Gr 3) Bridge Deck Balcony $7,840 n/a combine an expedition voyage with hikes Bishop & Clerk Challenging, 7hrs (Gr 4) Promenade Deck A $6,720 n/a on some of Tasmania’s best coastal Fluted Cape Medium, 2.5hrs (Gr 4) Promenade Deck B $6,160 $9,240* tracks. Guests will enjoy a variety of shore Mt Beattie Easy, 3 hrs (Gr 2) Main Deck A $5,880 n/a excursions, and less strenuous walks will Wineglass Bay Medium, 1-2hrs (Gr 3) Main Deck B $5,600 n/a be available at each destination. Prices are per person, listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. *Limited sole use available. ITINERARY: 7 NIGHTS HOBART TO HOBART S DAY 1: DEPART HOBART TASMAN NATIONAL PARK Board your ship at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure. Meet and Feel small again as you gaze up at the 300 metre sea cliffs and mingle with fellow guests and crew at the Captain’s Welcome monumental rock formations of Tasman National Park, the Drinks. highest in the Southern Hemisphere. See the sea stacks – tall DAYS 2-7: dolerite formations - stand tall, and view the Tasman Arch, The Candlestick and Cathedral from perfect positions at sea. An No two Tasmanian cruises with Coral Expeditions will be the area of huge natural diversity, it is possible to find Australian Fur same; each expedition is crafted by our experienced Masters Seals “hauling out” on the rocky shore at , as well and Expedition Leaders to take advantage of the best weather as dolphins and albatross which are often sighted in this region. conditions for each day. Below is a selection of the key Visit Fortescue Bay and have the option of a coastal hike past the destinations we visit. man ferns and gullies of the Tasman Trail or kayaking around the PORT DAVEY AND BATHURST HARBOUR William Pitt Wreck in Canoe Bay. A marine reserve, and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE Heritage Area, Port Davey is Tasmania untouched. If conditions allow, guests will spend up to two full days exploring this pristine A unique experience awaits at the UNESCO World Heritage listed wilderness, and enjoy the unforgettable experience of kayaking Port Arthur Historic Site. Between 1833 and 1877, the penal in Bramble Cove. Otherwise accessible only via a seven-day hike colony housed Britain’s worst criminals, and was considered or charter flight, Port Davey feels like an endless unchartered inescapable. Today, the Historic Site has over 30 buildings, wilderness, full of sheltered bays filled with endemic marine ruins and restored period homes set in 100 acres of landscaped life. In Port Davey, you’ll disembark to explore the ‘Narrows’ grounds. In the company of Port Arthur’s knowledgeable guides, aboard our tender and take a guided hike of Balmoral Hill or the join an exclusive ‘behind the scenes tour’ of the site, which Mount Beattie Track. Take in the surrounds of Melaleuca and the includes access to private collections and historic buildings not Needwonnee Walk, named after the traditional custodians whose accessible to the general public. homelands extended throughout this area, and you may be lucky WOODBRIDGE AND HUON to catch a glimpse of the rare orange-bellied parrot, endemic to At times the mercurial weather of the Tasmanian coast may the region. necessitate activities ashore within the protected bays and BRUNY ISLAND AND ADVENTURE BAY rivers. Weather options may include cruising the and Experience the rugged beauty of Fluted Cape as you walk along a visit to the Wooden Boat Centre at picturesque Franklin. Learn the sheer coastal cliffs or cruise in our Xplorer vessel for a closer about the process of sheep cheese-making at the family-run look around Penguin Island. Learn about the rich maritime Grandvewe Cheeses, and at the cellar door enjoy a taste of their history of Adventure Bay at the Bligh Museum of Pacific ‘ewenique’ sheep’s whey vodka. Exploration, or explore the history of old whaling stations on the DAY 7: ARRIVE HOBART way to Grassy Point. Disembark in Hobart at 8:00am FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK A post cruise transfer to city or airport is included. The is spectacular. Pink granite forms the foundation of the Hazard Mountains, and the sweeping bays are backed by eucalypt forests. Join an optional guided hike to the Wineglass Bay beach - one of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. As we cruise south of Freycinet, witness numerous fur seals lounging on the rocks on the Ile des Phoques, a small rocky island between Freycinet Peninsula and Maria Island. MARIA ISLAND NATIONAL PARK The historic ruins, secluded bays, and cliffs of Maria Island National Park are home to a thriving population of wildlife that includes Forester Kangaroos, Bennetts Wallabies, and wombats. Walk to historic Darlington Settlement and the convict ruins at Point Lesueur, explore the ancient seabeds of the Fossil Cliffs, and marvel at the sandstone formations of the Painted Cliffs.

TASMANIA Freycinet NP Wineglass “The destination was Melaleuca, to see the endangered Bay orange-bellied parrot. The cruise up the backwater was Ile des Phoques a treat; tannin rich waters and blue sky created perfect HOBART Maria Island reflections, and the beautiful scene was backed by Franklin huge vast mountain ranges. This area is famous for the Bathurst Harbour Woodbridge Fortescue Bay exploits of Deny King, tin miner and pioneer, who lived Port Davey here for 55 years. It is largely due to Deny that this area Recherche Port Arthur Bay Historic Site - and the orange-bellied parrot - are protected.” Bruny Island Lecturer Tim Harvey at Melaleuca, Port Davey 4 CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF TASMANIA

Expedition Highlights

> Visit remote - with the opportunity to experience one of Tasmania’s ‘Great Short Walks’ in Strzelecki NP > Cruise the scenic Tamar River to Launceston, and enjoy a signature event at Josef Chromy Wines > Gaze in awe at the 300m high sea cliffs at Tasman National Park - the highest in the southern hemisphere > Sample ’s world-famous produce at a gourmet lunch and visit King Island Dairy for a cheese tasting > Encounter iconic wildlife such as wombats, fur seals, and dolphins > Spend two days hiking, kayaking, and birdwatching in the World Heritage Area of Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour > Journey Tasmania’s isolated and mysterious West Coast

SYDNEY TO HOBART SCHEDULE Coral Discoverer CHASE THE RACE: Date Departs 26 December 2019 Sydney SYDNEYCELEBRATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY TO HOBART OF THE FARES ROLEX SYDNEY TO HOBART YACHT RACE Coral Discoverer Twin Share Sole Use Bridge Deck Balcony $6,790 n/a Promenade Deck A $5,790 n/a Promenade Deck B $5,290 $7,935* Main Deck A $4,990 n/a Main Deck B $4,800 n/a

Prices are per person, listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. *Limited sole use occupancy available. ITINERARY: 14 NIGHTS HOBART TO HOBART

DAY 1: DEPARTS HOBART KING ISLAND Board in Hobart at 4:00pm for a 8:00pm departure. Situated in the , King Island is known forS its fine local produce. Tour the island with local guides and learn about the DAYS 2-14: island’s colourful history and thriving industries. Sample a brie The below itinerary is indicative only - your Expedition team may at the King Island Dairy tasting room, and enjoy a gourmet lunch alter your itinerary to make the most of weather conditions. with King Island scotch steak and locally caught crayfish. FORTESCUE BAY & TASMAN PENINSULA WEST COAST EXPEDITION STOP Gaze up at the 300 metre sea cliffs of Tasman National Park, Home to striking mountain ranges, ancient pines and untamed the highest in the Southern Hemisphere, from perfect positions rivers, the wild west coast is the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness at sea. An area of huge natural diversity, it is possible to find and a true frontier. Take in the dramatic scenery of this coastline Australian Fur Seals “hauling out” on the rocky shore at Tasman during a day of cruising. Weather permitting, we may make a Island. Visit Fortescue Bay, hike the coastal Tasman Trail and landing on this truly remote coastline. kayak in Canoe Bay. PORT DAVEY MARIA ISLAND A marine reserve, and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World The historic ruins and rugged cliffs of Maria Island National Park Heritage Area, Port Davey is truly spectacular. If conditions are home to diverse wildlife that includes Forester Kangaroos, allow, guests will spend one to two days exploring here. Enjoy Bennetts Wallabies, and wombats. Walk to historic Darlington the unforgettable experience of kayaking in Bramble Cove, and Settlement, explore the ancient seabeds of the Fossil Cliffs, and explore Melaleuca, along with hiking and bird-watching. marvel at the sandstone formations of the Painted Cliffs. FREYCINET PENINSULA & WINEGLASS BAY ADVENTURE BAY, BRUNY ISLAND At the Freycinet Peninsula, see the pink granite formations of the Experience the rugged beauty of Fluted Cape as you walk Hazard Mountains, and the sweeping bays fringed by eucalypt. along the sheer coastal cliffs. Learn about the rich maritime Join a guided hike to the Wineglass Bay beach - one of the best history of Adventure Bay, and explore the history of old whaling beaches in the world. Witness fur seals lounging on the rocks at stations on the way to Grassy Point. the Ile des Phoques. DAY 15: ARRIVE HOBART FLINDERS ISLAND & THE Disembark in Hobart at 8:00am Visit wild and rugged Flinders Island, and marvel at the pink and A post cruise transfer to city or airport is included. gray granite mountain ranges of Strzelecki National Park. Explore beautiful Trousers Point beach, visit seaside townships, discover TASMANIA CIRCUMNAVIGATION SCHEDULE the sad history of Wybalenna Settlement, and see relics of Flinders maritime past at the Furneaux Museum. Coral Discoverer TAMAR RIVER & LAUNCESTON Date Departs Spend two days on the scenic Tamar River – actually a tidal 01 January 2020 Hobart estuary. The river’s banks abound with scenic reserves, historical properties and notable vineyards. Explore Cataract Gorge and FARES the city of Launceston, before a signature event at Josef Chromy Coral Discoverer Twin Share Sole Use Wines, with vineyard tours, winetastings, and cellar-door banquet. Bridge Deck Balcony $15,390 n/a Promenade Deck A $13,190 n/a Promenade Deck B $12,090 $18,135* Main Deck A $11,540 n/a Main Deck B $10,990 n/a

Prices are per person, listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. *Limited sole use occupancy available.

Expedition Highlights Sydney

> Enjoy a grandstand view of the start of the 75th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, as the yachts come tearing through Sydney Heads > Trail the yachts on a coastal cruise, with expert commentary by master yachtsman Skip Lissiman > Explore Bruny Island, Maria Island, and Wineglass Bay - one of the world’s best beaches > Enjoy a chance to spot wildlife up close, including fur seals, wombats, dolphins, and an abundance of birds > Celebrate the conclusion of the race and the New Wineglass Bay Year with a day in Hobart, and boast a front-row Hobart Maria Island seat to the fireworks over the Bruny Island 6 “It was flawless. The captain and his amazing crew provided us with an extremely comfortable and luxurious haven from which to experience the extraordinary Tasmanian coastline. We had wonderful weather that allowed us to sail to the exquisite Port Davey in Tassie’s for two nights in this World Heritage wilderness; a pristine and sheltered environment that hopefully will still be here for generations to come.” Guest Testimonial, Trip Advisor

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