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Voyages to the Edge of the World 2020 VOYAGES VOYAGESPristine TO THE EDGE tasmania OF THE WORLD Coral Expeditions Best for Adventure Coral Expeditions Best in Australia & New Zealand PRISTINE TASMANIA INAUGURAL TASMANIA CIRCUMNAVIGATION COASTAL TREKS SYDNEY TO HOBART ExploreAN ISLAND 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 Southern Ocean 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 islands 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 Port Davey - 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 Maria Island, Bruny Island, 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 Tasmanian Devil, 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 Ile des Phoques | Above: Climbers at Mt Beattie, Port Davey 2 PRISTINE TASMANIA 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 Schouten Island ^ 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 Tasman Island, 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 Huon River 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.
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