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7 DAYS WEST COAST

Experience ’s island state and its breathtaking coastline; fresh produce; award worthy traditionally crafted beverages; well-preserved natural wilderness and unmatched marine and coastal experiences.

DAY ONE DAY TWO

Start your journey in with a drive Highlights: After breakfast, head to Cambridge to the summit of kunanyi / Mt Wellington • Drive to Kunanyi / Mt Wellington summit Aerodrome to board your flight to for panoramic views over Hobart, the (27 kms from city) for views over Hobart ’s South West. You’re in for an River Derwent and beyond. Once checked and surrounds. unforgettable full day tour (8 hours), in to your hotel, wander Hobart’s historic • Catch the MR1-Fast Ferry (20 mins) to taking in the incredibly remote waterways waterfront and board the MR1-Fast Ferry, Mona, Museum of Old and New Art, the and wilderness of Bathurst Harbour berthing 20-minutes later at Mona, Museum most controversial museum and . Leave civilisation behind of Old and New Art. Explore the museum collection worldwide. and prepare for a day of exploration in and lunch at one of the three eateries on • Drinks and tapas at Source Restaurant, the Tasmania’s untouched wilderness area, site. Upon your return to Hobart, wander Wine Bar Moo Brew microbrewery or breathing in some of the cleanest air in Salamanca or Battery Point, followed by Moorilla’s wine cellar – onsite at Mona. the world. Enjoy lunch in a remote location a seafood dinner at Constitution dock. • Back in Hobart, visit Lark Distillery to prior to departing and on return fly over Overnight Hobart at Hadley’s Hotel. sample the world’s best single malt whisky. spectacular mountain peaks. Dinner at • Dinner at T42 or Fish Frenzy on the one of Hobart’s contemporary restaurants, Hobart waterfront. Smolt or Frank. Overnight at Hadleys Hotel. Highlights: • Take a remote wilderness flight to Tasmania’s wild South West with Par Avion Wilderness Tours. • Fly above Tasmania’s southern coastline, At a glance soaking in the changing landscape as you • Hobart, kunanyi / Mt Wellington and pass wild beaches, sea cliffs, coastal fly to the South West Wilderness mountain peaks and islands. (2 nights Hobart) • Explore on ground at the remote southern • Hobart – Strahan (300 post of Melaleuca keeping a lookout for km, 2 nights Strahan) the endangered Orange Bellied Parrot. • Strahan – Cradle Mountain • Board your boat for a trip to Bathurst (146 km, 2 nights Cradle Mountain) Harbour and Port Davey enjoying lunch en route. • Cradle Mountain – Launceston (147 km) • Return to Hobart to dine at Smolt or Frank, near the waterfront. ITINERARY

DAY THREE DAY FOUR

Leave Hobart behind and set off for the five Rise early and board the Highlights: and a half hour trip to the West Coast. Lake Cruise (approx 6.5 hours). You’ll depart from • Depart for a morning cruise on the St Clair and Derwent Bridge are excellent Strahan and cross – Gordon River. destinations to stretch your legs and have one of the few protected harbours on the • Journey to the notorious Hells Gates lunch. From here the road takes you through West Coast, reaching its narrow entrance where harbour and ocean meet. forests, past mountains and across wild – the notorious Hells Gates. Then glide rivers. Take time to stop and explore some of slowly upstream along the Gordon River • Lunch on board the cruise. the roadside nature trails and river crossings. and experience the still waters of this • Visit Sarah Island, once a dreaded Upon arrival in Strahan, settle into your true wilderness waterway. Disembark at penal colony. hotel and wander the small fishing village Heritage Landing and explore the largest • Discover the bays and river on the Gordon before attending the legendary local play, tract of surviving River aboard its sleek, purpose built The Ship That Never Was. Enjoy dinner at a on earth. After exploring Sarah Island, tour vessels. local venue. Overnight at Strahan Village. return to Strahan and depart for Cradle Depart for Cradle Mountain and arrive in Mountain (1.5 hours) where you will spend • time for dinner. Highlights: the night at Cradle Mountain Hotel. • Lake St Clair is the ideal spot for a walk and lunch at Derwent Bridge. • Continue along the stopping DAY FIVE at Nature Trail and Donaghy’s Lookout. After breakfast head to Dove Lake for a two Highlights: hour circuit walk, exploring the lakeside • Wander the fishing village of Strahan or • Walk the Dove Lake Loop Track. alpine heathlands and ancient forest of walk the vast coastal stretch of • Enjoy lunch at the Cradle Mountain Cradle Mountain, part of the Tasmanain . Lodge Tavern. Wilderness World Heritage Area. Stop at the • See the local theatre production of The Cradle Mountain Lodge Tavern for a hearty • Relax at Waldheim Alpine Spa. Ship That Never Was. lunch, maybe a spa treatment at Waldheim • Visit the local wildlife at Devils@Cradle. • Enjoy a meal at Hamer’s Hotel Alpine Spa, or meet local wildlife at Devils@ • Sign up for a canyoning tour with Cradle Bar and Grill or Risby Cove. Cradle. For the more adventurous, take a Mountain Canyons. leap of faith and sign up for an experience Overnight at Cradle Mountain Hotel. of a lifetime, wilderness canyoning with • Cradle Mountain Canyons. Enjoy an evening stroll on one of the many boardwalks before dining and staying at Cradle Mountain Hotel. ITINERARY

DAY SIX DAY SEVEN

This morning depart for Launceston (2 hours) Make the most of your last day and head to pulling in at a number of foodie stops along Cataract Gorge early to enjoy the morning the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail – a wine tranquility of the gorge. Spot wildlife or tasting at Barringwood Estate, a cheese take a ride on the First Basin Chairlift – the tasting at Ashgrove Farm, a beer tasting at longest single chairlift span in the world. Seven Sheds Brewery or chocolate coated Departing the Gorge in good time will allow freshly-picked raspberries at Christmas Hills you to enjoy a relaxing lunch at Josef Chromy Raspberry Farm. Drive past undulating hills Wines. Close to the airport, this is a stunning and through a number of small villages prior location to wander the grounds, indulge in to arriving at your destination, the Launceston a wine tasting and lunch in the restaurant – Country Club Hotel. Dine on site and relax in maybe even cast a fly into the trout-stocked the venues leafy lakeside surrounds. lake. Make your way to the Launceston Airport to return your vehicle and depart. Highlights: • Depart Cradle Mountain for Launceston Highlights: travelling the picturesque drive through • Venture into the city of Launceston and valleys and forest. take a morning stroll along the Launceston • Make plenty of stops along the Cradle to Seaport and the Tamar River. Coast tasting Trail to sample Tasmanian • Explore Cataract Gorge and take a ride on wine, cheese, beer, berries and more. the First Basin Chairlift. • Indulge in lunch and a wine tasting at Josef Chromy Vineyard. • Depart from nearby Launceston Airport.