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Day 1 Wilderness and Wine in Launceston Welcome to Hobart Culture, wildlife, and history combine this morning in the wilderness of Welcome to Hobart, the capital of Australia’s smallest state and the starting point Launceston's Cataract Gorge. You’ll be welcomed by an Aboriginal Elder and Local for your adventure (flights to arrive prior to 3pm). Arriving at your hotel opposite Specialist who’ll show you around the gorge explaining the flora and fauna as well Constitution Dock, you’ll soon see how this is the perfect base for your time in as the significance the gorge played in their history, proudly a MAKE TRAVEL Hobart. Ease into the day with a stroll along the mighty Derwent River before it MATTER® Experience. A tasty lesson in Tasmanian wine history awaits at our next empties into Storm Bay and the Tasman Sea, or keep it close to the hotel with a stop, Josef Chromy. Settle in for a delicious tasting including Pinot Gris, Riesling, walk around the docks, taking in the colourful collection of yachts, boats, and Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay before sitting down to tasty meat and cheese fishing trawlers. Also the finishing line for the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, platters and your main course paired with Pepik Pinot Noire. You’ll quickly its friendly, festive atmosphere is your warm ‘Tassie’ welcome. Tonight, set the understand why this winery with its English gardens, picturesque lake and scene for the rest of your Australia tour package and join your Travel Director and vineyard views is known as one of Tasmania’s prettiest settings. If you can pull group for a Welcome Reception designed to treat you to the delicious flavours of yourself away from the award-winning wines, the afternoon is free for you to Tasmania. Fresh Pacific oysters, catch of the day, and grain-fed beef are on the explore even more of Launceston or opt for an optional cruise on the Tamar River menu paired with local wines and beer. halfway up to the gorge.

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Included Meals - Welcome Reception Day 8 Escape to Freycinet National Park Day 2 Discover Old and New Hobart The floral undertones will linger long after your decadent, sensory experience at Bridestowe Lavender Estate, producer of high-quality lavender since 1922. On Today kicks off with a feast for the senses as you graze your way through the your tour of the farm with a Local Specialist, you’ll discover they produce one of sights, sounds, and flavours of Hobart’s Salamanca Market, hearing about its the only single flower honeys in the world and watch the oil being extracted in the history and discovering the best spots to sample cheeses, pickles, oysters, truffles, distillery—a traditional process from the 1920s which pays tribute to the farm’s cider, and more. You’ll soon see how it’s more than just food as you meander the beginnings starting with a packet of seeds from southern France. Stroll the colourful stalls and potter through the historic sandstone warehouses discovering sprawling purple fields, homemade lavender ice cream in hand, and have a look at galleries and innovative Tasmanian arts and crafts. This afternoon your Hobart the vintage memorabilia in the Old Tractor Shed. Continue your Australia tour city tour will show you all the key sights. Stroll through the fragrant and package to Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site and spend lunchtime in St. beautifully maintained Royal Botanical Gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Helens before following the picturesque east coast to settle in at Freycinet Lodge. Experience, visit historical Battery Point - a maritime village built in 1804 - and stop Perched on a cliff and overlooking Coles Bay, it’s the perfect spot to sip drinks on at Cascade Brewery for the chance to have a walk through the gardens before the balcony as the sun goes down. ending the tour at Mt. Nelson Lookout for panoramic views over the city. You’ll be ready to celebrate your first day of exploring so ask your Travel Director for some Hotel - Freycinet Lodge recommendations for somewhere to suit your taste and raise a glass to the end of your first day. Cheers! Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Included Meals - Breakfast Discover the Bays of Freycinet Day 3 Strahan, Gateway to Macquarie Harbour Start the day with a drive through dry eucalypt forests to Cape Tourville for a walk that will reward you with views of brilliant blue water and golden beaches. Make Your first taste of the dramatic Tasmanian landscapes you’ve been dreaming of sure your camera is charged for today’s highlight, the best of stunning Freycinet come to life today journeying west to Mt. Field National Park to see the Peninsula on a four-hour boat trip with lunch. Your Local Specialist will share their magnificent, tiered cascade of Russell Falls. Then take the winding road to iconic in-depth knowledge as you cruise along gentle shores of Coles Bay past waterfalls, Lake St. Clair, Australia’s deepest lake at 160 metres deep. Continuing along the sea caves, towering pink granite cliffs, and through the inner passage of remote rainforest bordered road of World Heritage protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers Schouten Island - home to penguins and short tailed shearwaters - to the main National Park, you’ll pass through the moonscape of the mining town of event of Wineglass Bay, a crescent of dazzling white sand where you’ll anchor for a Queenstown before your final stop today at seaside Strahan. The magnificent ploughman's lunch. Keep your eyes peeled, these pristine waters are home to Macquarie Harbour, seven times the size of Sydney Harbour, is your backdrop diverse wildlife including sea eagles, pods of bow-surfing dolphins, fur seals this evening from your hotel perched on the hillside. After a big day we’ll relax sunbathing on the rocky coast and even migrating humpback and Southern Right over dinner at Strahan Village’s View 42 Restaurant and Bar. You’ll want to be whales. Know that your visit a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, will help hungry as you feast on even more of the fresh, local Tassie seafood such as protect the area's wildlife. After taking in the scenery by sea, why not take a walk oysters, prawns, and scallop and avocado salad. along the beach in front of your resort before ending another incredible day with a tasty BBQ. Hotel - Strahan Village Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 10 Day 4 Welcome Back to Hobart Cruise on the River Snatched from the This morning you’ll journey west and down through the Midlands stopping for Brink morning tea in the pretty riverside town of Ross. Renowned for being the finest Heading to areas of untouched wilderness today, you’ll take in the landscapes 19th-century village in Australia, you’ll fall in love with its cobbled pathways, elm- from a different view cruising Gordon River with a Local Specialist. Gazing out the lined streets and moreish scallop pies. Returning to Hobart, you’ll visit Oatlands floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll be awestruck by the dark waters, stained amber by on the shores of Lake Dulverton, for a bite to eat. After so many incredible Button-grass tannins. Stop at Sarah Island - chosen as a site for a penal colony landscapes across Tasmania, this afternoon you’ll join us in a sustainability because of its isolated location - and gain insights into a relic of Tasmania’s convict programme that allows you to give back to the local community by helping history. Stroll among the 3,000-year-old pine used in shipbuilding learning about volunteers pot native plants and count seeds at not-for-profit Understory the flora and fauna from your expert guide. You’ll also see Hells Gates, the Nursery at the foot of Mt Wellington. Feel good knowing that you’re helping this notoriously treacherous entrance to the harbour. Back on land, pass through the nursery’s mission to encourage locals to plant natives in their gardens to support mining towns of Rosebery and Tullah before reaching one of Trafalgar's Stays With the local habitat as well as supply plants for regrowth areas at the Royal Botanical Stories accommodation nestled in the alpine forest of the sensational national Gardens. It’s a “get your hands dirty” experience that’s a lot of fun and will fuel park. End the day of your Tasmania tour with a tasting of local beer and wine, your passion to preserve these beautiful places and one of our MAKE TRAVEL relax by the fire, stroll the wilderness boardwalk, or explore the hotel’s own gallery MATTER® Experiences. featuring Tasmanian artists showcasing the Cradle Mountain wilderness and Hotel - Grand Chancellor Tasmanian stories.

Included Meals - Breakfast Hotel - Cradle Mountain Day 11 Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Explore Historic Port Arthur Day 5 Today you’ll Dive Into Culture exploring the historical side of Tassie at Port Arthur Cradle Mountain's Wonderful Wilderness with a Local Specialist. Begin by crossing Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula You’ll want to rise early and make the most of every minute of this active day and enjoying a cruise of the harbour around the Isle of the Dead before a discovering the inspiring beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park - one of fascinating guided walk through the ruins, including the cathedral and cells of Port Australia’s most famous national parks protecting this glaciated landscape’s flora Arthur's infamous convict prison. Learn the evolution of this storied place from its and fauna. Visit the Waldheim Chalet for insights into the early history of the area, beginnings as a small timber station to a penal settlement where some convicts learning how after summiting the peak, Gustav Weindorfer and his wife Kate contributed to shipbuilding to the renaming of “Carnarvon” in the 1880s. On the found the area so magnificent that they built the Waldheim (“home in the forest”) drive back to Hobart, see rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout and feast Chalet for tourists to stay and enjoy its beauty. Take a boardwalk stroll with your your eyes on the amazing vistas and natural rock formations of Tasman’s Arch, Travel Director on the shores of Dove Lake beneath the towering, jagged peaks of Devil’s Kitchen, and the Blowhole. Soak in the views surrounded by swirls of water Cradle Mountain. On a clear day you may spot the dolerite peak, as well as and clouds of spray reminding you of the power of nature to create this wild Bennett’s wallabies, echidnas, and pademelons grazing along the way. Not done landscape. yet? You could choose to end the day learning about some of the wilder residents Included Meals - Breakfast like the iconic Tasmanian devil. Or, enjoy animal spotting at dusk on Cradle Mountain viewing nocturnal mammals and marsupials including wallabies, Day 12 wombats, and possums in their native habitat. Make the Most of Hobart

Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Today is yours to explore more of Australia’s southern-most capital or go further afield to its wilder surroundings. You could choose an Optional Experience day Day 6 trip to Bruny Island and take in Australia’s highest sea cliffs and craggy Launceston, Capital of the North formations by boat. A proper adventure and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, Indulge the foodie within on today’s adventures. Starting strong and you’ll listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock,’ enter deep sea caves, and pass sensory, go behind the scenes at Hellyers Road Whisky Distillery in Burnie, home through the narrow passage feeling the power of nature at the very point where to one of Australia's best single malt distilled whiskies. See what’s distilling, learn the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Southern Ocean. Don’t forget to join in the how to taste with one of the resident experts, and even choose to pour and wax search for seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea birds. Or, visit the iconic seal your very own bottle to take home. Today’s highlight on your Tasmania Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), Australia’s largest, privately funded gallery tour is sure to be an insider's look at rural life as we head east that will dazzle you with experimental art and sensory experiences in its ever- to Mount Gnomon Farm. Connect with Locals at this Be My Guest experience evolving exhibits. As your epic encounter with Tassie comes to an end, join your which supports owner, passionate fifth-generation farmer, Guy. Hear his fellow travellers at a seafood feast Farewell Dinner in one of Hobart's popular story during this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you restaurants, Mures Upper Deck overlooking Constitution Dock, the perfect way to explore his apple orchard and gardens before sitting down to a delicious farm-to- toast your time in perfect Tasmania. fork lunch paired with his own cider. After a quick stop in Sheffield, the ‘Town of Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Murals,’ call in at the award-winning Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm joining a Local Specialist to sample cheeses including cheddar, blue, and English country. No Day 13 doubt full and satisfied after another incredible day, your home for tonight is Farewell Hobart the historic city of Launceston. This morning after breakfast, we say farewell to our newfound friends as your Hotel - Grand Chancellor Australia tour comes to an end and you are transferred to Hobart Airport (flights anytime). It’s been a big week for adventuring, sightseeing, and tasting the best of Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Tasmania and we hope to see you again soon! Day 7 Included Meals - Breakfast

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Animal Night Spotting Cradle Mountain at dusk is the best time to see the many nocturnal mammals and marsupials in their native habitat. Join us on a 2 hour tour as AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 we go spotlighting for wallabies, wombats, possum and maybe even a Mount Wellington Hobart Tour devil. On this half day tour, pass through various eco systems as we ascend the Adult Price: $49.00* mountain look out for the massive rock formation known as the Organ Pipes Crowned by alpine vegetation, dusted by snow in winter, kunanyi/Mt * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Wellington enables the visitor to glimpse the unfolding panorama of river, subject to change. fields and aquatic setting of Hobart. Be mesmerized by the dramatic setting and breathtaking views of Hobart from Mt Wellington’s majestic summit. Before ending the tour visit the remains of the Female Factory - a one time female prison. In order to partake in this experience you will need to ensure your flight departs after 2:00pm on the final day of tour. Or have AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 post accommodation booked. Speak to your Tour Director for more Devils at Cradle information. The keepers will lead you through the sanctuary and provide you with a Adult Price: $45.00* thorough insight into the operation of a working sanctuary such as this one, and explain the importance of various conservation programs that we * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and are involved in for these three unique and threatened animals. subject to change.

Adult Price: $20.00*

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Experience Tasmania Huon Valley Experience cool temperate rainforests with unique Tasmanian timbers and wild rivers. Walk the tree tops of pristine forest at Tahune Airwalk after AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 travelling the Huon River Valley, a region of tended fields, superb forest Tamar River Cataract Gorge Cruise 50 min clad rivers and fishing villages set by picturesque inlets. (Post Tour Explore the Old Launceston Seaport before cruising to Kings Wharf viewing Bookings Only) historic vessels and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The Adult Price: $160.00* highlight of the experience is then cruising into the spectacular Cataract Gorge as we engage the Lady Launceston’s unique and silent electric drive. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and View the sheer cliffs and cascades form your comfortable seat with subject to change. unobstructed views on our multi award winning 1890’s style vessel. Enjoy the skippers captivating commentary on the history of this fascinating area.

Adult Price: $33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Hobart Walking Tours History People And Places subject to change. Hobart's waterfront was where it all started for Europeans in Tasmania. This 2 hour walking tour follows the original and the current waterfront from the historic Henry Jones IXL jam factory to Australia's only Georgian corner, and on through town to beautiful Salamanca, taking in the wonders of a convict-built city, with well-preserved Georgian and Victorian AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 architecture. You’ll cover the story of the birth of a new British colony, and Bruny Island Traveller the growth of a lovely city, recalling the good, the bad and the scandalous Savour a delicious al fresco morning tea and a cellar door lunch of specialty characters that set the tone for the early days of Hobart. Things have local produce including Bruny Island Cheese, oysters, salmon, wine, bread changed! See and hear about stories of endurance, business empires, and berries - all grown, made or harvested on Bruny. At The Neck, see the tycoons, adventurers, convicts, women, mothers, villains and heroes. narrow isthmus stretch away south in graceful curves. Enjoy short walks in Discover the marvelous legacy left by the resilience of our convict and free- the South Bruny National Park and see white wallabies, native wildlife and settler ancestors. birds in their natural habitat. Hear the stories of the people who have Adult Price: $38.00* shaped Bruny Island, from the whalers who used to camp at Adventure Bay, to the lighthouse keepers and their families who braved difficult * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and conditions to keep the light burning at Cape Bruny. *Please Note: This tour subject to change. returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx.

Adult Price: $155.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Hobart Walking Tours Alcohol History Of Hobart subject to change. On a fantastic stroll around Hobart, taste Tasmanian wines, distilled spirits and boutique cider. Robyn and Phil weave an incredible narrative of the role alcohol has played in Hobart from the early colonial days to present.

Adult Price: $72.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Bruny Island Cruise subject to change. Cruise alongside some of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, beneath towering crags and drift up close to listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock’. Enter deep sea caves, pass through the narrow gap between the coast and ‘The Monument’ and feel the power of nature at the point where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean. Join in the search for the AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 abundant coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea Tasmania Devils and Richmond Wildlife Tour birds. The highly trained interpretive guides love what they do. *Please The Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary offers close up experiences of Australian Note: This tour returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to native animals including Tassie’s famous Tasmanian Devil. Richmond, a partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour Georgian style village, will take you back in time to the convict days. accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx. Adult Price: $90.00*

Adult Price: $225.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Richmond Half Day Tour Travel to Richmond, one of Australia’s most original historic villages. Par Avion South West Heritage Tour And Scenic Flight Nowhere else in Tasmania is the romance and nostalgic charm of the Take a spectacular scenic flight over one of the World's last wilderness colonial days more alive than in the village of Richmond. Free time to frontiers, South West Tasmania. This World Heritage listed National Park explore the village. has international significance, comprising of over 4500 sq kms of pristine wilderness, no roads, no civilisation, just pure wilderness. Tour includes a Adult Price: $65.00* landing at Melaleuca and a visit to the bird hide to see the rare Orange Bellied Parrots. *Please note: This tour is 4hrs in duration. In order to * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and partake in this experience on the last day of your tour, you will need to subject to change. have an afternoon flight, or post tour accommodation booked.

Adult Price: $499.00* Perfect Tasmania

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Day 1 Wilderness and Wine in Launceston Welcome to Hobart Culture, wildlife, and history combine this morning in the wilderness of Welcome to Hobart, the capital of Australia’s smallest state and the starting point Launceston's Cataract Gorge. You’ll be welcomed by an Aboriginal Elder and Local for your adventure (flights to arrive prior to 3pm). Arriving at your hotel opposite Specialist who’ll show you around the gorge explaining the flora and fauna as well Constitution Dock, you’ll soon see how this is the perfect base for your time in as the significance the gorge played in their history, proudly a MAKE TRAVEL Hobart. Ease into the day with a stroll along the mighty Derwent River before it MATTER® Experience. A tasty lesson in Tasmanian wine history awaits at our next empties into Storm Bay and the Tasman Sea, or keep it close to the hotel with a stop, Josef Chromy. Settle in for a delicious tasting including Pinot Gris, Riesling, walk around the docks, taking in the colourful collection of yachts, boats, and Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay before sitting down to tasty meat and cheese fishing trawlers. Also the finishing line for the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, platters and your main course paired with Pepik Pinot Noire. You’ll quickly its friendly, festive atmosphere is your warm ‘Tassie’ welcome. Tonight, set the understand why this winery with its English gardens, picturesque lake and scene for the rest of your Australia tour package and join your Travel Director and vineyard views is known as one of Tasmania’s prettiest settings. If you can pull group for a Welcome Reception designed to treat you to the delicious flavours of yourself away from the award-winning wines, the afternoon is free for you to Tasmania. Fresh Pacific oysters, catch of the day, and grain-fed beef are on the explore even more of Launceston or opt for an optional cruise on the Tamar River menu paired with local wines and beer. halfway up to the gorge.

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Included Meals - Welcome Reception Day 8 Escape to Freycinet National Park Day 2 Discover Old and New Hobart The floral undertones will linger long after your decadent, sensory experience at Bridestowe Lavender Estate, producer of high-quality lavender since 1922. On Today kicks off with a feast for the senses as you graze your way through the your tour of the farm with a Local Specialist, you’ll discover they produce one of sights, sounds, and flavours of Hobart’s Salamanca Market, hearing about its the only single flower honeys in the world and watch the oil being extracted in the history and discovering the best spots to sample cheeses, pickles, oysters, truffles, distillery—a traditional process from the 1920s which pays tribute to the farm’s cider, and more. You’ll soon see how it’s more than just food as you meander the beginnings starting with a packet of seeds from southern France. Stroll the colourful stalls and potter through the historic sandstone warehouses discovering sprawling purple fields, homemade lavender ice cream in hand, and have a look at galleries and innovative Tasmanian arts and crafts. This afternoon your Hobart the vintage memorabilia in the Old Tractor Shed. Continue your Australia tour city tour will show you all the key sights. Stroll through the fragrant and package to Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site and spend lunchtime in St. beautifully maintained Royal Botanical Gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Helens before following the picturesque east coast to settle in at Freycinet Lodge. Experience, visit historical Battery Point - a maritime village built in 1804 - and stop Perched on a cliff and overlooking Coles Bay, it’s the perfect spot to sip drinks on at Cascade Brewery for the chance to have a walk through the gardens before the balcony as the sun goes down. ending the tour at Mt. Nelson Lookout for panoramic views over the city. You’ll be ready to celebrate your first day of exploring so ask your Travel Director for some Hotel - Freycinet Lodge recommendations for somewhere to suit your taste and raise a glass to the end of your first day. Cheers! Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Included Meals - Breakfast Discover the Bays of Freycinet Day 3 Strahan, Gateway to Macquarie Harbour Start the day with a drive through dry eucalypt forests to Cape Tourville for a walk that will reward you with views of brilliant blue water and golden beaches. Make Your first taste of the dramatic Tasmanian landscapes you’ve been dreaming of sure your camera is charged for today’s highlight, the best of stunning Freycinet come to life today journeying west to Mt. Field National Park to see the Peninsula on a four-hour boat trip with lunch. Your Local Specialist will share their magnificent, tiered cascade of Russell Falls. Then take the winding road to iconic in-depth knowledge as you cruise along gentle shores of Coles Bay past waterfalls, Lake St. Clair, Australia’s deepest lake at 160 metres deep. Continuing along the sea caves, towering pink granite cliffs, and through the inner passage of remote rainforest bordered road of World Heritage protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers Schouten Island - home to penguins and short tailed shearwaters - to the main National Park, you’ll pass through the moonscape of the mining town of event of Wineglass Bay, a crescent of dazzling white sand where you’ll anchor for a Queenstown before your final stop today at seaside Strahan. The magnificent ploughman's lunch. Keep your eyes peeled, these pristine waters are home to Macquarie Harbour, seven times the size of Sydney Harbour, is your backdrop diverse wildlife including sea eagles, pods of bow-surfing dolphins, fur seals this evening from your hotel perched on the hillside. After a big day we’ll relax sunbathing on the rocky coast and even migrating humpback and Southern Right over dinner at Strahan Village’s View 42 Restaurant and Bar. You’ll want to be whales. Know that your visit a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, will help hungry as you feast on even more of the fresh, local Tassie seafood such as protect the area's wildlife. After taking in the scenery by sea, why not take a walk oysters, prawns, and scallop and avocado salad. along the beach in front of your resort before ending another incredible day with a tasty BBQ. Hotel - Strahan Village Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 10 Day 4 Welcome Back to Hobart Cruise on the River Snatched from the This morning you’ll journey west and down through the Midlands stopping for Brink morning tea in the pretty riverside town of Ross. Renowned for being the finest Heading to areas of untouched wilderness today, you’ll take in the landscapes 19th-century village in Australia, you’ll fall in love with its cobbled pathways, elm- from a different view cruising Gordon River with a Local Specialist. Gazing out the lined streets and moreish scallop pies. Returning to Hobart, you’ll visit Oatlands floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll be awestruck by the dark waters, stained amber by on the shores of Lake Dulverton, for a bite to eat. After so many incredible Button-grass tannins. Stop at Sarah Island - chosen as a site for a penal colony landscapes across Tasmania, this afternoon you’ll join us in a sustainability because of its isolated location - and gain insights into a relic of Tasmania’s convict programme that allows you to give back to the local community by helping history. Stroll among the 3,000-year-old pine used in shipbuilding learning about volunteers pot native plants and count seeds at not-for-profit Understory the flora and fauna from your expert guide. You’ll also see Hells Gates, the Nursery at the foot of Mt Wellington. Feel good knowing that you’re helping this notoriously treacherous entrance to the harbour. Back on land, pass through the nursery’s mission to encourage locals to plant natives in their gardens to support mining towns of Rosebery and Tullah before reaching one of Trafalgar's Stays With the local habitat as well as supply plants for regrowth areas at the Royal Botanical Stories accommodation nestled in the alpine forest of the sensational national Gardens. It’s a “get your hands dirty” experience that’s a lot of fun and will fuel park. End the day of your Tasmania tour with a tasting of local beer and wine, your passion to preserve these beautiful places and one of our MAKE TRAVEL relax by the fire, stroll the wilderness boardwalk, or explore the hotel’s own gallery MATTER® Experiences. featuring Tasmanian artists showcasing the Cradle Mountain wilderness and Hotel - Grand Chancellor Tasmanian stories.

Included Meals - Breakfast Hotel - Cradle Mountain Day 11 Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Explore Historic Port Arthur Day 5 Today you’ll Dive Into Culture exploring the historical side of Tassie at Port Arthur Cradle Mountain's Wonderful Wilderness with a Local Specialist. Begin by crossing Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula

You’ll want to rise early and make the most of every minute of this active day and enjoying a cruise of the harbour around the Isle of the Dead before a discovering the inspiring beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park - one of fascinating guided walk through the ruins, including the cathedral and cells of Port Australia’s most famous national parks protecting this glaciated landscape’s flora Arthur's infamous convict prison. Learn the evolution of this storied place from its and fauna. Visit the Waldheim Chalet for insights into the early history of the area, beginnings as a small timber station to a penal settlement where some convicts learning how after summiting the peak, Gustav Weindorfer and his wife Kate contributed to shipbuilding to the renaming of “Carnarvon” in the 1880s. On the found the area so magnificent that they built the Waldheim (“home in the forest”) drive back to Hobart, see rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout and feast Chalet for tourists to stay and enjoy its beauty. Take a boardwalk stroll with your your eyes on the amazing vistas and natural rock formations of Tasman’s Arch, Travel Director on the shores of Dove Lake beneath the towering, jagged peaks of Devil’s Kitchen, and the Blowhole. Soak in the views surrounded by swirls of water Cradle Mountain. On a clear day you may spot the dolerite peak, as well as and clouds of spray reminding you of the power of nature to create this wild Bennett’s wallabies, echidnas, and pademelons grazing along the way. Not done landscape. yet? You could choose to end the day learning about some of the wilder residents Included Meals - Breakfast like the iconic Tasmanian devil. Or, enjoy animal spotting at dusk on Cradle Mountain viewing nocturnal mammals and marsupials including wallabies, Day 12 wombats, and possums in their native habitat. Make the Most of Hobart

Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Today is yours to explore more of Australia’s southern-most capital or go further afield to its wilder surroundings. You could choose an Optional Experience day Day 6 trip to Bruny Island and take in Australia’s highest sea cliffs and craggy Launceston, Capital of the North formations by boat. A proper adventure and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, Indulge the foodie within on today’s adventures. Starting strong and you’ll listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock,’ enter deep sea caves, and pass sensory, go behind the scenes at Hellyers Road Whisky Distillery in Burnie, home through the narrow passage feeling the power of nature at the very point where to one of Australia's best single malt distilled whiskies. See what’s distilling, learn the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Southern Ocean. Don’t forget to join in the how to taste with one of the resident experts, and even choose to pour and wax search for seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea birds. Or, visit the iconic seal your very own bottle to take home. Today’s highlight on your Tasmania Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), Australia’s largest, privately funded gallery tour is sure to be an insider's look at rural life as we head east that will dazzle you with experimental art and sensory experiences in its ever- to Mount Gnomon Farm. Connect with Locals at this Be My Guest experience evolving exhibits. As your epic encounter with Tassie comes to an end, join your which supports owner, passionate fifth-generation farmer, Guy. Hear his fellow travellers at a seafood feast Farewell Dinner in one of Hobart's popular story during this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you restaurants, Mures Upper Deck overlooking Constitution Dock, the perfect way to explore his apple orchard and gardens before sitting down to a delicious farm-to- toast your time in perfect Tasmania. fork lunch paired with his own cider. After a quick stop in Sheffield, the ‘Town of Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Murals,’ call in at the award-winning Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm joining a Local Specialist to sample cheeses including cheddar, blue, and English country. No Day 13 doubt full and satisfied after another incredible day, your home for tonight is Farewell Hobart the historic city of Launceston. This morning after breakfast, we say farewell to our newfound friends as your Hotel - Grand Chancellor Australia tour comes to an end and you are transferred to Hobart Airport (flights anytime). It’s been a big week for adventuring, sightseeing, and tasting the best of Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Tasmania and we hope to see you again soon! Day 7 Included Meals - Breakfast

All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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Animal Night Spotting Cradle Mountain at dusk is the best time to see the many nocturnal mammals and marsupials in their native habitat. Join us on a 2 hour tour as AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 we go spotlighting for wallabies, wombats, possum and maybe even a Mount Wellington Hobart Tour devil. On this half day tour, pass through various eco systems as we ascend the Adult Price: $49.00* mountain look out for the massive rock formation known as the Organ Pipes Crowned by alpine vegetation, dusted by snow in winter, kunanyi/Mt * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Wellington enables the visitor to glimpse the unfolding panorama of river, subject to change. fields and aquatic setting of Hobart. Be mesmerized by the dramatic setting and breathtaking views of Hobart from Mt Wellington’s majestic summit. Before ending the tour visit the remains of the Female Factory - a one time female prison. In order to partake in this experience you will need to ensure your flight departs after 2:00pm on the final day of tour. Or have AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 post accommodation booked. Speak to your Tour Director for more Devils at Cradle information. The keepers will lead you through the sanctuary and provide you with a Adult Price: $45.00* thorough insight into the operation of a working sanctuary such as this one, and explain the importance of various conservation programs that we * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and are involved in for these three unique and threatened animals. subject to change.

Adult Price: $20.00*

* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 12

Experience Tasmania Huon Valley Experience cool temperate rainforests with unique Tasmanian timbers and wild rivers. Walk the tree tops of pristine forest at Tahune Airwalk after AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 travelling the Huon River Valley, a region of tended fields, superb forest Tamar River Cataract Gorge Cruise 50 min clad rivers and fishing villages set by picturesque inlets. (Post Tour Explore the Old Launceston Seaport before cruising to Kings Wharf viewing Bookings Only) historic vessels and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The Adult Price: $160.00* highlight of the experience is then cruising into the spectacular Cataract Gorge as we engage the Lady Launceston’s unique and silent electric drive. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and View the sheer cliffs and cascades form your comfortable seat with subject to change. unobstructed views on our multi award winning 1890’s style vessel. Enjoy the skippers captivating commentary on the history of this fascinating area.

Adult Price: $33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Hobart Walking Tours History People And Places subject to change. Hobart's waterfront was where it all started for Europeans in Tasmania. This 2 hour walking tour follows the original and the current waterfront from the historic Henry Jones IXL jam factory to Australia's only Georgian corner, and on through town to beautiful Salamanca, taking in the wonders of a convict-built city, with well-preserved Georgian and Victorian AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 architecture. You’ll cover the story of the birth of a new British colony, and Bruny Island Traveller the growth of a lovely city, recalling the good, the bad and the scandalous Savour a delicious al fresco morning tea and a cellar door lunch of specialty characters that set the tone for the early days of Hobart. Things have local produce including Bruny Island Cheese, oysters, salmon, wine, bread changed! See and hear about stories of endurance, business empires, and berries - all grown, made or harvested on Bruny. At The Neck, see the tycoons, adventurers, convicts, women, mothers, villains and heroes. narrow isthmus stretch away south in graceful curves. Enjoy short walks in Discover the marvelous legacy left by the resilience of our convict and free- the South Bruny National Park and see white wallabies, native wildlife and settler ancestors. birds in their natural habitat. Hear the stories of the people who have Adult Price: $38.00* shaped Bruny Island, from the whalers who used to camp at Adventure Bay, to the lighthouse keepers and their families who braved difficult * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and conditions to keep the light burning at Cape Bruny. *Please Note: This tour subject to change. returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx.

Adult Price: $155.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Hobart Walking Tours Alcohol History Of Hobart subject to change. On a fantastic stroll around Hobart, taste Tasmanian wines, distilled spirits and boutique cider. Robyn and Phil weave an incredible narrative of the role alcohol has played in Hobart from the early colonial days to present.

Adult Price: $72.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Bruny Island Cruise subject to change. Cruise alongside some of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, beneath towering crags and drift up close to listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock’. Enter deep sea caves, pass through the narrow gap between the coast and ‘The Monument’ and feel the power of nature at the point where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean. Join in the search for the AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 abundant coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea Tasmania Devils and Richmond Wildlife Tour birds. The highly trained interpretive guides love what they do. *Please The Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary offers close up experiences of Australian Note: This tour returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to native animals including Tassie’s famous Tasmanian Devil. Richmond, a partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour Georgian style village, will take you back in time to the convict days. accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx. Adult Price: $90.00*

Adult Price: $225.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Richmond Half Day Tour Travel to Richmond, one of Australia’s most original historic villages. Par Avion South West Heritage Tour And Scenic Flight Nowhere else in Tasmania is the romance and nostalgic charm of the Take a spectacular scenic flight over one of the World's last wilderness colonial days more alive than in the village of Richmond. Free time to frontiers, South West Tasmania. This World Heritage listed National Park explore the village. has international significance, comprising of over 4500 sq kms of pristine wilderness, no roads, no civilisation, just pure wilderness. Tour includes a Adult Price: $65.00* landing at Melaleuca and a visit to the bird hide to see the rare Orange Bellied Parrots. *Please note: This tour is 4hrs in duration. In order to * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and partake in this experience on the last day of your tour, you will need to subject to change. have an afternoon flight, or post tour accommodation booked.

Adult Price: $499.00* Perfect Tasmania

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Day 1 Wilderness and Wine in Launceston Welcome to Hobart Culture, wildlife, and history combine this morning in the wilderness of Welcome to Hobart, the capital of Australia’s smallest state and the starting point Launceston's Cataract Gorge. You’ll be welcomed by an Aboriginal Elder and Local for your adventure (flights to arrive prior to 3pm). Arriving at your hotel opposite Specialist who’ll show you around the gorge explaining the flora and fauna as well Constitution Dock, you’ll soon see how this is the perfect base for your time in as the significance the gorge played in their history, proudly a MAKE TRAVEL Hobart. Ease into the day with a stroll along the mighty Derwent River before it MATTER® Experience. A tasty lesson in Tasmanian wine history awaits at our next empties into Storm Bay and the Tasman Sea, or keep it close to the hotel with a stop, Josef Chromy. Settle in for a delicious tasting including Pinot Gris, Riesling, walk around the docks, taking in the colourful collection of yachts, boats, and Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay before sitting down to tasty meat and cheese fishing trawlers. Also the finishing line for the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, platters and your main course paired with Pepik Pinot Noire. You’ll quickly its friendly, festive atmosphere is your warm ‘Tassie’ welcome. Tonight, set the understand why this winery with its English gardens, picturesque lake and scene for the rest of your Australia tour package and join your Travel Director and vineyard views is known as one of Tasmania’s prettiest settings. If you can pull group for a Welcome Reception designed to treat you to the delicious flavours of yourself away from the award-winning wines, the afternoon is free for you to Tasmania. Fresh Pacific oysters, catch of the day, and grain-fed beef are on the explore even more of Launceston or opt for an optional cruise on the Tamar River menu paired with local wines and beer. halfway up to the gorge.

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Included Meals - Welcome Reception Day 8 Escape to Freycinet National Park Day 2 Discover Old and New Hobart The floral undertones will linger long after your decadent, sensory experience at Bridestowe Lavender Estate, producer of high-quality lavender since 1922. On Today kicks off with a feast for the senses as you graze your way through the your tour of the farm with a Local Specialist, you’ll discover they produce one of sights, sounds, and flavours of Hobart’s Salamanca Market, hearing about its the only single flower honeys in the world and watch the oil being extracted in the history and discovering the best spots to sample cheeses, pickles, oysters, truffles, distillery—a traditional process from the 1920s which pays tribute to the farm’s cider, and more. You’ll soon see how it’s more than just food as you meander the beginnings starting with a packet of seeds from southern France. Stroll the colourful stalls and potter through the historic sandstone warehouses discovering sprawling purple fields, homemade lavender ice cream in hand, and have a look at galleries and innovative Tasmanian arts and crafts. This afternoon your Hobart the vintage memorabilia in the Old Tractor Shed. Continue your Australia tour city tour will show you all the key sights. Stroll through the fragrant and package to Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site and spend lunchtime in St. beautifully maintained Royal Botanical Gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Helens before following the picturesque east coast to settle in at Freycinet Lodge. Experience, visit historical Battery Point - a maritime village built in 1804 - and stop Perched on a cliff and overlooking Coles Bay, it’s the perfect spot to sip drinks on at Cascade Brewery for the chance to have a walk through the gardens before the balcony as the sun goes down. ending the tour at Mt. Nelson Lookout for panoramic views over the city. You’ll be ready to celebrate your first day of exploring so ask your Travel Director for some Hotel - Freycinet Lodge recommendations for somewhere to suit your taste and raise a glass to the end of your first day. Cheers! Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Included Meals - Breakfast Discover the Bays of Freycinet Day 3 Strahan, Gateway to Macquarie Harbour Start the day with a drive through dry eucalypt forests to Cape Tourville for a walk that will reward you with views of brilliant blue water and golden beaches. Make Your first taste of the dramatic Tasmanian landscapes you’ve been dreaming of sure your camera is charged for today’s highlight, the best of stunning Freycinet come to life today journeying west to Mt. Field National Park to see the Peninsula on a four-hour boat trip with lunch. Your Local Specialist will share their magnificent, tiered cascade of Russell Falls. Then take the winding road to iconic in-depth knowledge as you cruise along gentle shores of Coles Bay past waterfalls, Lake St. Clair, Australia’s deepest lake at 160 metres deep. Continuing along the sea caves, towering pink granite cliffs, and through the inner passage of remote rainforest bordered road of World Heritage protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers Schouten Island - home to penguins and short tailed shearwaters - to the main National Park, you’ll pass through the moonscape of the mining town of event of Wineglass Bay, a crescent of dazzling white sand where you’ll anchor for a Queenstown before your final stop today at seaside Strahan. The magnificent ploughman's lunch. Keep your eyes peeled, these pristine waters are home to Macquarie Harbour, seven times the size of Sydney Harbour, is your backdrop diverse wildlife including sea eagles, pods of bow-surfing dolphins, fur seals this evening from your hotel perched on the hillside. After a big day we’ll relax sunbathing on the rocky coast and even migrating humpback and Southern Right over dinner at Strahan Village’s View 42 Restaurant and Bar. You’ll want to be whales. Know that your visit a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, will help hungry as you feast on even more of the fresh, local Tassie seafood such as protect the area's wildlife. After taking in the scenery by sea, why not take a walk oysters, prawns, and scallop and avocado salad. along the beach in front of your resort before ending another incredible day with a tasty BBQ. Hotel - Strahan Village Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 10 Day 4 Welcome Back to Hobart Cruise on the River Snatched from the This morning you’ll journey west and down through the Midlands stopping for Brink morning tea in the pretty riverside town of Ross. Renowned for being the finest Heading to areas of untouched wilderness today, you’ll take in the landscapes 19th-century village in Australia, you’ll fall in love with its cobbled pathways, elm- from a different view cruising Gordon River with a Local Specialist. Gazing out the lined streets and moreish scallop pies. Returning to Hobart, you’ll visit Oatlands floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll be awestruck by the dark waters, stained amber by on the shores of Lake Dulverton, for a bite to eat. After so many incredible Button-grass tannins. Stop at Sarah Island - chosen as a site for a penal colony landscapes across Tasmania, this afternoon you’ll join us in a sustainability because of its isolated location - and gain insights into a relic of Tasmania’s convict programme that allows you to give back to the local community by helping history. Stroll among the 3,000-year-old pine used in shipbuilding learning about volunteers pot native plants and count seeds at not-for-profit Understory the flora and fauna from your expert guide. You’ll also see Hells Gates, the Nursery at the foot of Mt Wellington. Feel good knowing that you’re helping this notoriously treacherous entrance to the harbour. Back on land, pass through the nursery’s mission to encourage locals to plant natives in their gardens to support mining towns of Rosebery and Tullah before reaching one of Trafalgar's Stays With the local habitat as well as supply plants for regrowth areas at the Royal Botanical Stories accommodation nestled in the alpine forest of the sensational national Gardens. It’s a “get your hands dirty” experience that’s a lot of fun and will fuel park. End the day of your Tasmania tour with a tasting of local beer and wine, your passion to preserve these beautiful places and one of our MAKE TRAVEL relax by the fire, stroll the wilderness boardwalk, or explore the hotel’s own gallery MATTER® Experiences. featuring Tasmanian artists showcasing the Cradle Mountain wilderness and Hotel - Grand Chancellor Tasmanian stories.

Included Meals - Breakfast Hotel - Cradle Mountain Day 11 Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Explore Historic Port Arthur Day 5 Today you’ll Dive Into Culture exploring the historical side of Tassie at Port Arthur Cradle Mountain's Wonderful Wilderness with a Local Specialist. Begin by crossing Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula You’ll want to rise early and make the most of every minute of this active day and enjoying a cruise of the harbour around the Isle of the Dead before a discovering the inspiring beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park - one of fascinating guided walk through the ruins, including the cathedral and cells of Port Australia’s most famous national parks protecting this glaciated landscape’s flora Arthur's infamous convict prison. Learn the evolution of this storied place from its and fauna. Visit the Waldheim Chalet for insights into the early history of the area, beginnings as a small timber station to a penal settlement where some convicts learning how after summiting the peak, Gustav Weindorfer and his wife Kate contributed to shipbuilding to the renaming of “Carnarvon” in the 1880s. On the found the area so magnificent that they built the Waldheim (“home in the forest”) drive back to Hobart, see rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout and feast Chalet for tourists to stay and enjoy its beauty. Take a boardwalk stroll with your your eyes on the amazing vistas and natural rock formations of Tasman’s Arch, Travel Director on the shores of Dove Lake beneath the towering, jagged peaks of Devil’s Kitchen, and the Blowhole. Soak in the views surrounded by swirls of water Cradle Mountain. On a clear day you may spot the dolerite peak, as well as and clouds of spray reminding you of the power of nature to create this wild Bennett’s wallabies, echidnas, and pademelons grazing along the way. Not done landscape. yet? You could choose to end the day learning about some of the wilder residents Included Meals - Breakfast like the iconic Tasmanian devil. Or, enjoy animal spotting at dusk on Cradle Mountain viewing nocturnal mammals and marsupials including wallabies, Day 12 wombats, and possums in their native habitat. Make the Most of Hobart

Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Today is yours to explore more of Australia’s southern-most capital or go further afield to its wilder surroundings. You could choose an Optional Experience day Day 6 trip to Bruny Island and take in Australia’s highest sea cliffs and craggy Launceston, Capital of the North formations by boat. A proper adventure and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, Indulge the foodie within on today’s adventures. Starting strong and you’ll listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock,’ enter deep sea caves, and pass sensory, go behind the scenes at Hellyers Road Whisky Distillery in Burnie, home through the narrow passage feeling the power of nature at the very point where to one of Australia's best single malt distilled whiskies. See what’s distilling, learn the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Southern Ocean. Don’t forget to join in the how to taste with one of the resident experts, and even choose to pour and wax search for seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea birds. Or, visit the iconic seal your very own bottle to take home. Today’s highlight on your Tasmania Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), Australia’s largest, privately funded gallery tour is sure to be an insider's look at rural life as we head east that will dazzle you with experimental art and sensory experiences in its ever- to Mount Gnomon Farm. Connect with Locals at this Be My Guest experience evolving exhibits. As your epic encounter with Tassie comes to an end, join your which supports owner, passionate fifth-generation farmer, Guy. Hear his fellow travellers at a seafood feast Farewell Dinner in one of Hobart's popular story during this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you restaurants, Mures Upper Deck overlooking Constitution Dock, the perfect way to explore his apple orchard and gardens before sitting down to a delicious farm-to- toast your time in perfect Tasmania. fork lunch paired with his own cider. After a quick stop in Sheffield, the ‘Town of Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Murals,’ call in at the award-winning Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm joining a Local Specialist to sample cheeses including cheddar, blue, and English country. No Day 13 doubt full and satisfied after another incredible day, your home for tonight is Farewell Hobart the historic city of Launceston. This morning after breakfast, we say farewell to our newfound friends as your Hotel - Grand Chancellor Australia tour comes to an end and you are transferred to Hobart Airport (flights anytime). It’s been a big week for adventuring, sightseeing, and tasting the best of Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Tasmania and we hope to see you again soon! Day 7 Included Meals - Breakfast

All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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Animal Night Spotting Cradle Mountain at dusk is the best time to see the many nocturnal mammals and marsupials in their native habitat. Join us on a 2 hour tour as AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 we go spotlighting for wallabies, wombats, possum and maybe even a Mount Wellington Hobart Tour devil. On this half day tour, pass through various eco systems as we ascend the Adult Price: $49.00* mountain look out for the massive rock formation known as the Organ Pipes Crowned by alpine vegetation, dusted by snow in winter, kunanyi/Mt * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Wellington enables the visitor to glimpse the unfolding panorama of river, subject to change. fields and aquatic setting of Hobart. Be mesmerized by the dramatic setting and breathtaking views of Hobart from Mt Wellington’s majestic summit. Before ending the tour visit the remains of the Female Factory - a one time female prison. In order to partake in this experience you will need to ensure your flight departs after 2:00pm on the final day of tour. Or have AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 post accommodation booked. Speak to your Tour Director for more Devils at Cradle information. The keepers will lead you through the sanctuary and provide you with a Adult Price: $45.00* thorough insight into the operation of a working sanctuary such as this one, and explain the importance of various conservation programs that we * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and are involved in for these three unique and threatened animals. subject to change.

Adult Price: $20.00*

* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 12

Experience Tasmania Huon Valley Experience cool temperate rainforests with unique Tasmanian timbers and wild rivers. Walk the tree tops of pristine forest at Tahune Airwalk after AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 travelling the Huon River Valley, a region of tended fields, superb forest Tamar River Cataract Gorge Cruise 50 min clad rivers and fishing villages set by picturesque inlets. (Post Tour Explore the Old Launceston Seaport before cruising to Kings Wharf viewing Bookings Only) historic vessels and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The Adult Price: $160.00* highlight of the experience is then cruising into the spectacular Cataract Gorge as we engage the Lady Launceston’s unique and silent electric drive. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and View the sheer cliffs and cascades form your comfortable seat with subject to change. unobstructed views on our multi award winning 1890’s style vessel. Enjoy the skippers captivating commentary on the history of this fascinating area.

Adult Price: $33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Hobart Walking Tours History People And Places subject to change. Hobart's waterfront was where it all started for Europeans in Tasmania. This 2 hour walking tour follows the original and the current waterfront from the historic Henry Jones IXL jam factory to Australia's only Georgian corner, and on through town to beautiful Salamanca, taking in the wonders of a convict-built city, with well-preserved Georgian and Victorian AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 architecture. You’ll cover the story of the birth of a new British colony, and Bruny Island Traveller the growth of a lovely city, recalling the good, the bad and the scandalous Savour a delicious al fresco morning tea and a cellar door lunch of specialty characters that set the tone for the early days of Hobart. Things have local produce including Bruny Island Cheese, oysters, salmon, wine, bread changed! See and hear about stories of endurance, business empires, and berries - all grown, made or harvested on Bruny. At The Neck, see the tycoons, adventurers, convicts, women, mothers, villains and heroes. narrow isthmus stretch away south in graceful curves. Enjoy short walks in Discover the marvelous legacy left by the resilience of our convict and free- the South Bruny National Park and see white wallabies, native wildlife and settler ancestors. birds in their natural habitat. Hear the stories of the people who have Adult Price: $38.00* shaped Bruny Island, from the whalers who used to camp at Adventure Bay, to the lighthouse keepers and their families who braved difficult * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and conditions to keep the light burning at Cape Bruny. *Please Note: This tour subject to change. returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx.

Adult Price: $155.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Hobart Walking Tours Alcohol History Of Hobart subject to change. On a fantastic stroll around Hobart, taste Tasmanian wines, distilled spirits and boutique cider. Robyn and Phil weave an incredible narrative of the role alcohol has played in Hobart from the early colonial days to present.

Adult Price: $72.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Bruny Island Cruise subject to change. Cruise alongside some of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, beneath towering crags and drift up close to listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock’. Enter deep sea caves, pass through the narrow gap between the coast and ‘The Monument’ and feel the power of nature at the point where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean. Join in the search for the AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 abundant coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea Tasmania Devils and Richmond Wildlife Tour birds. The highly trained interpretive guides love what they do. *Please The Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary offers close up experiences of Australian Note: This tour returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to native animals including Tassie’s famous Tasmanian Devil. Richmond, a partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour Georgian style village, will take you back in time to the convict days. accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx. Adult Price: $90.00*

Adult Price: $225.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Richmond Half Day Tour Travel to Richmond, one of Australia’s most original historic villages. Par Avion South West Heritage Tour And Scenic Flight Nowhere else in Tasmania is the romance and nostalgic charm of the Take a spectacular scenic flight over one of the World's last wilderness colonial days more alive than in the village of Richmond. Free time to frontiers, South West Tasmania. This World Heritage listed National Park explore the village. has international significance, comprising of over 4500 sq kms of pristine wilderness, no roads, no civilisation, just pure wilderness. Tour includes a Adult Price: $65.00* landing at Melaleuca and a visit to the bird hide to see the rare Orange Bellied Parrots. *Please note: This tour is 4hrs in duration. In order to * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and partake in this experience on the last day of your tour, you will need to subject to change. have an afternoon flight, or post tour accommodation booked.

Adult Price: $499.00* Perfect Tasmania

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Day 1 Wilderness and Wine in Launceston Welcome to Hobart Culture, wildlife, and history combine this morning in the wilderness of Welcome to Hobart, the capital of Australia’s smallest state and the starting point Launceston's Cataract Gorge. You’ll be welcomed by an Aboriginal Elder and Local for your adventure (flights to arrive prior to 3pm). Arriving at your hotel opposite Specialist who’ll show you around the gorge explaining the flora and fauna as well Constitution Dock, you’ll soon see how this is the perfect base for your time in as the significance the gorge played in their history, proudly a MAKE TRAVEL Hobart. Ease into the day with a stroll along the mighty Derwent River before it MATTER® Experience. A tasty lesson in Tasmanian wine history awaits at our next empties into Storm Bay and the Tasman Sea, or keep it close to the hotel with a stop, Josef Chromy. Settle in for a delicious tasting including Pinot Gris, Riesling, walk around the docks, taking in the colourful collection of yachts, boats, and Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay before sitting down to tasty meat and cheese fishing trawlers. Also the finishing line for the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, platters and your main course paired with Pepik Pinot Noire. You’ll quickly its friendly, festive atmosphere is your warm ‘Tassie’ welcome. Tonight, set the understand why this winery with its English gardens, picturesque lake and scene for the rest of your Australia tour package and join your Travel Director and vineyard views is known as one of Tasmania’s prettiest settings. If you can pull group for a Welcome Reception designed to treat you to the delicious flavours of yourself away from the award-winning wines, the afternoon is free for you to Tasmania. Fresh Pacific oysters, catch of the day, and grain-fed beef are on the explore even more of Launceston or opt for an optional cruise on the Tamar River menu paired with local wines and beer. halfway up to the gorge.

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Included Meals - Welcome Reception Day 8 Escape to Freycinet National Park Day 2 Discover Old and New Hobart The floral undertones will linger long after your decadent, sensory experience at Bridestowe Lavender Estate, producer of high-quality lavender since 1922. On Today kicks off with a feast for the senses as you graze your way through the your tour of the farm with a Local Specialist, you’ll discover they produce one of sights, sounds, and flavours of Hobart’s Salamanca Market, hearing about its the only single flower honeys in the world and watch the oil being extracted in the history and discovering the best spots to sample cheeses, pickles, oysters, truffles, distillery—a traditional process from the 1920s which pays tribute to the farm’s cider, and more. You’ll soon see how it’s more than just food as you meander the beginnings starting with a packet of seeds from southern France. Stroll the colourful stalls and potter through the historic sandstone warehouses discovering sprawling purple fields, homemade lavender ice cream in hand, and have a look at galleries and innovative Tasmanian arts and crafts. This afternoon your Hobart the vintage memorabilia in the Old Tractor Shed. Continue your Australia tour city tour will show you all the key sights. Stroll through the fragrant and package to Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site and spend lunchtime in St. beautifully maintained Royal Botanical Gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Helens before following the picturesque east coast to settle in at Freycinet Lodge. Experience, visit historical Battery Point - a maritime village built in 1804 - and stop Perched on a cliff and overlooking Coles Bay, it’s the perfect spot to sip drinks on at Cascade Brewery for the chance to have a walk through the gardens before the balcony as the sun goes down. ending the tour at Mt. Nelson Lookout for panoramic views over the city. You’ll be ready to celebrate your first day of exploring so ask your Travel Director for some Hotel - Freycinet Lodge recommendations for somewhere to suit your taste and raise a glass to the end of your first day. Cheers! Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Included Meals - Breakfast Discover the Bays of Freycinet Day 3 Strahan, Gateway to Macquarie Harbour Start the day with a drive through dry eucalypt forests to Cape Tourville for a walk that will reward you with views of brilliant blue water and golden beaches. Make Your first taste of the dramatic Tasmanian landscapes you’ve been dreaming of sure your camera is charged for today’s highlight, the best of stunning Freycinet come to life today journeying west to Mt. Field National Park to see the Peninsula on a four-hour boat trip with lunch. Your Local Specialist will share their magnificent, tiered cascade of Russell Falls. Then take the winding road to iconic in-depth knowledge as you cruise along gentle shores of Coles Bay past waterfalls, Lake St. Clair, Australia’s deepest lake at 160 metres deep. Continuing along the sea caves, towering pink granite cliffs, and through the inner passage of remote rainforest bordered road of World Heritage protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers Schouten Island - home to penguins and short tailed shearwaters - to the main National Park, you’ll pass through the moonscape of the mining town of event of Wineglass Bay, a crescent of dazzling white sand where you’ll anchor for a Queenstown before your final stop today at seaside Strahan. The magnificent ploughman's lunch. Keep your eyes peeled, these pristine waters are home to Macquarie Harbour, seven times the size of Sydney Harbour, is your backdrop diverse wildlife including sea eagles, pods of bow-surfing dolphins, fur seals this evening from your hotel perched on the hillside. After a big day we’ll relax sunbathing on the rocky coast and even migrating humpback and Southern Right over dinner at Strahan Village’s View 42 Restaurant and Bar. You’ll want to be whales. Know that your visit a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, will help hungry as you feast on even more of the fresh, local Tassie seafood such as protect the area's wildlife. After taking in the scenery by sea, why not take a walk oysters, prawns, and scallop and avocado salad. along the beach in front of your resort before ending another incredible day with a tasty BBQ. Hotel - Strahan Village Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 10 Day 4 Welcome Back to Hobart Cruise on the River Snatched from the This morning you’ll journey west and down through the Midlands stopping for Brink morning tea in the pretty riverside town of Ross. Renowned for being the finest

Heading to areas of untouched wilderness today, you’ll take in the landscapes 19th-century village in Australia, you’ll fall in love with its cobbled pathways, elm- from a different view cruising Gordon River with a Local Specialist. Gazing out the lined streets and moreish scallop pies. Returning to Hobart, you’ll visit Oatlands floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll be awestruck by the dark waters, stained amber by on the shores of Lake Dulverton, for a bite to eat. After so many incredible Button-grass tannins. Stop at Sarah Island - chosen as a site for a penal colony landscapes across Tasmania, this afternoon you’ll join us in a sustainability because of its isolated location - and gain insights into a relic of Tasmania’s convict programme that allows you to give back to the local community by helping history. Stroll among the 3,000-year-old pine used in shipbuilding learning about volunteers pot native plants and count seeds at not-for-profit Understory the flora and fauna from your expert guide. You’ll also see Hells Gates, the Nursery at the foot of Mt Wellington. Feel good knowing that you’re helping this notoriously treacherous entrance to the harbour. Back on land, pass through the nursery’s mission to encourage locals to plant natives in their gardens to support mining towns of Rosebery and Tullah before reaching one of Trafalgar's Stays With the local habitat as well as supply plants for regrowth areas at the Royal Botanical Stories accommodation nestled in the alpine forest of the sensational national Gardens. It’s a “get your hands dirty” experience that’s a lot of fun and will fuel park. End the day of your Tasmania tour with a tasting of local beer and wine, your passion to preserve these beautiful places and one of our MAKE TRAVEL relax by the fire, stroll the wilderness boardwalk, or explore the hotel’s own gallery MATTER® Experiences. featuring Tasmanian artists showcasing the Cradle Mountain wilderness and Hotel - Grand Chancellor Tasmanian stories.

Included Meals - Breakfast Hotel - Cradle Mountain Day 11 Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Explore Historic Port Arthur Day 5 Today you’ll Dive Into Culture exploring the historical side of Tassie at Port Arthur Cradle Mountain's Wonderful Wilderness with a Local Specialist. Begin by crossing Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula

You’ll want to rise early and make the most of every minute of this active day and enjoying a cruise of the harbour around the Isle of the Dead before a discovering the inspiring beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park - one of fascinating guided walk through the ruins, including the cathedral and cells of Port Australia’s most famous national parks protecting this glaciated landscape’s flora Arthur's infamous convict prison. Learn the evolution of this storied place from its and fauna. Visit the Waldheim Chalet for insights into the early history of the area, beginnings as a small timber station to a penal settlement where some convicts learning how after summiting the peak, Gustav Weindorfer and his wife Kate contributed to shipbuilding to the renaming of “Carnarvon” in the 1880s. On the found the area so magnificent that they built the Waldheim (“home in the forest”) drive back to Hobart, see rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout and feast Chalet for tourists to stay and enjoy its beauty. Take a boardwalk stroll with your your eyes on the amazing vistas and natural rock formations of Tasman’s Arch, Travel Director on the shores of Dove Lake beneath the towering, jagged peaks of Devil’s Kitchen, and the Blowhole. Soak in the views surrounded by swirls of water Cradle Mountain. On a clear day you may spot the dolerite peak, as well as and clouds of spray reminding you of the power of nature to create this wild Bennett’s wallabies, echidnas, and pademelons grazing along the way. Not done landscape. yet? You could choose to end the day learning about some of the wilder residents Included Meals - Breakfast like the iconic Tasmanian devil. Or, enjoy animal spotting at dusk on Cradle Mountain viewing nocturnal mammals and marsupials including wallabies, Day 12 wombats, and possums in their native habitat. Make the Most of Hobart

Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Today is yours to explore more of Australia’s southern-most capital or go further afield to its wilder surroundings. You could choose an Optional Experience day Day 6 trip to Bruny Island and take in Australia’s highest sea cliffs and craggy Launceston, Capital of the North formations by boat. A proper adventure and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience,

Indulge the foodie within on today’s adventures. Starting strong and you’ll listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock,’ enter deep sea caves, and pass sensory, go behind the scenes at Hellyers Road Whisky Distillery in Burnie, home through the narrow passage feeling the power of nature at the very point where to one of Australia's best single malt distilled whiskies. See what’s distilling, learn the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Southern Ocean. Don’t forget to join in the how to taste with one of the resident experts, and even choose to pour and wax search for seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea birds. Or, visit the iconic seal your very own bottle to take home. Today’s highlight on your Tasmania Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), Australia’s largest, privately funded gallery tour is sure to be an insider's look at rural life as we head east that will dazzle you with experimental art and sensory experiences in its ever- to Mount Gnomon Farm. Connect with Locals at this Be My Guest experience evolving exhibits. As your epic encounter with Tassie comes to an end, join your which supports owner, passionate fifth-generation farmer, Guy. Hear his fellow travellers at a seafood feast Farewell Dinner in one of Hobart's popular story during this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you restaurants, Mures Upper Deck overlooking Constitution Dock, the perfect way to explore his apple orchard and gardens before sitting down to a delicious farm-to- toast your time in perfect Tasmania. fork lunch paired with his own cider. After a quick stop in Sheffield, the ‘Town of Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Murals,’ call in at the award-winning Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm joining a Local Specialist to sample cheeses including cheddar, blue, and English country. No Day 13 doubt full and satisfied after another incredible day, your home for tonight is Farewell Hobart the historic city of Launceston. This morning after breakfast, we say farewell to our newfound friends as your Hotel - Grand Chancellor Australia tour comes to an end and you are transferred to Hobart Airport (flights anytime). It’s been a big week for adventuring, sightseeing, and tasting the best of Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Tasmania and we hope to see you again soon! Day 7 Included Meals - Breakfast

All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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Animal Night Spotting Cradle Mountain at dusk is the best time to see the many nocturnal mammals and marsupials in their native habitat. Join us on a 2 hour tour as AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 we go spotlighting for wallabies, wombats, possum and maybe even a Mount Wellington Hobart Tour devil. On this half day tour, pass through various eco systems as we ascend the Adult Price: $49.00* mountain look out for the massive rock formation known as the Organ Pipes Crowned by alpine vegetation, dusted by snow in winter, kunanyi/Mt * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Wellington enables the visitor to glimpse the unfolding panorama of river, subject to change. fields and aquatic setting of Hobart. Be mesmerized by the dramatic setting and breathtaking views of Hobart from Mt Wellington’s majestic summit. Before ending the tour visit the remains of the Female Factory - a one time female prison. In order to partake in this experience you will need to ensure your flight departs after 2:00pm on the final day of tour. Or have AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 post accommodation booked. Speak to your Tour Director for more Devils at Cradle information. The keepers will lead you through the sanctuary and provide you with a Adult Price: $45.00* thorough insight into the operation of a working sanctuary such as this one, and explain the importance of various conservation programs that we * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and are involved in for these three unique and threatened animals. subject to change.

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Experience Tasmania Huon Valley Experience cool temperate rainforests with unique Tasmanian timbers and wild rivers. Walk the tree tops of pristine forest at Tahune Airwalk after AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 travelling the Huon River Valley, a region of tended fields, superb forest Tamar River Cataract Gorge Cruise 50 min clad rivers and fishing villages set by picturesque inlets. (Post Tour Explore the Old Launceston Seaport before cruising to Kings Wharf viewing Bookings Only) historic vessels and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The Adult Price: $160.00* highlight of the experience is then cruising into the spectacular Cataract Gorge as we engage the Lady Launceston’s unique and silent electric drive. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and View the sheer cliffs and cascades form your comfortable seat with subject to change. unobstructed views on our multi award winning 1890’s style vessel. Enjoy the skippers captivating commentary on the history of this fascinating area.

Adult Price: $33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Hobart Walking Tours History People And Places subject to change. Hobart's waterfront was where it all started for Europeans in Tasmania. This 2 hour walking tour follows the original and the current waterfront from the historic Henry Jones IXL jam factory to Australia's only Georgian corner, and on through town to beautiful Salamanca, taking in the wonders of a convict-built city, with well-preserved Georgian and Victorian AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 architecture. You’ll cover the story of the birth of a new British colony, and Bruny Island Traveller the growth of a lovely city, recalling the good, the bad and the scandalous Savour a delicious al fresco morning tea and a cellar door lunch of specialty characters that set the tone for the early days of Hobart. Things have local produce including Bruny Island Cheese, oysters, salmon, wine, bread changed! See and hear about stories of endurance, business empires, and berries - all grown, made or harvested on Bruny. At The Neck, see the tycoons, adventurers, convicts, women, mothers, villains and heroes. narrow isthmus stretch away south in graceful curves. Enjoy short walks in Discover the marvelous legacy left by the resilience of our convict and free- the South Bruny National Park and see white wallabies, native wildlife and settler ancestors. birds in their natural habitat. Hear the stories of the people who have Adult Price: $38.00* shaped Bruny Island, from the whalers who used to camp at Adventure Bay, to the lighthouse keepers and their families who braved difficult * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and conditions to keep the light burning at Cape Bruny. *Please Note: This tour subject to change. returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx.

Adult Price: $155.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Hobart Walking Tours Alcohol History Of Hobart subject to change. On a fantastic stroll around Hobart, taste Tasmanian wines, distilled spirits and boutique cider. Robyn and Phil weave an incredible narrative of the role alcohol has played in Hobart from the early colonial days to present.

Adult Price: $72.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Bruny Island Cruise subject to change. Cruise alongside some of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, beneath towering crags and drift up close to listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock’. Enter deep sea caves, pass through the narrow gap between the coast and ‘The Monument’ and feel the power of nature at the point where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean. Join in the search for the AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 abundant coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea Tasmania Devils and Richmond Wildlife Tour birds. The highly trained interpretive guides love what they do. *Please The Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary offers close up experiences of Australian Note: This tour returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to native animals including Tassie’s famous Tasmanian Devil. Richmond, a partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour Georgian style village, will take you back in time to the convict days. accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx. Adult Price: $90.00*

Adult Price: $225.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Richmond Half Day Tour Travel to Richmond, one of Australia’s most original historic villages. Par Avion South West Heritage Tour And Scenic Flight Nowhere else in Tasmania is the romance and nostalgic charm of the Take a spectacular scenic flight over one of the World's last wilderness colonial days more alive than in the village of Richmond. Free time to frontiers, South West Tasmania. This World Heritage listed National Park explore the village. has international significance, comprising of over 4500 sq kms of pristine wilderness, no roads, no civilisation, just pure wilderness. Tour includes a Adult Price: $65.00* landing at Melaleuca and a visit to the bird hide to see the rare Orange Bellied Parrots. *Please note: This tour is 4hrs in duration. In order to * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and partake in this experience on the last day of your tour, you will need to subject to change. have an afternoon flight, or post tour accommodation booked.

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Day 1 Wilderness and Wine in Launceston Welcome to Hobart Culture, wildlife, and history combine this morning in the wilderness of Welcome to Hobart, the capital of Australia’s smallest state and the starting point Launceston's Cataract Gorge. You’ll be welcomed by an Aboriginal Elder and Local for your adventure (flights to arrive prior to 3pm). Arriving at your hotel opposite Specialist who’ll show you around the gorge explaining the flora and fauna as well Constitution Dock, you’ll soon see how this is the perfect base for your time in as the significance the gorge played in their history, proudly a MAKE TRAVEL Hobart. Ease into the day with a stroll along the mighty Derwent River before it MATTER® Experience. A tasty lesson in Tasmanian wine history awaits at our next empties into Storm Bay and the Tasman Sea, or keep it close to the hotel with a stop, Josef Chromy. Settle in for a delicious tasting including Pinot Gris, Riesling, walk around the docks, taking in the colourful collection of yachts, boats, and Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay before sitting down to tasty meat and cheese fishing trawlers. Also the finishing line for the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, platters and your main course paired with Pepik Pinot Noire. You’ll quickly its friendly, festive atmosphere is your warm ‘Tassie’ welcome. Tonight, set the understand why this winery with its English gardens, picturesque lake and scene for the rest of your Australia tour package and join your Travel Director and vineyard views is known as one of Tasmania’s prettiest settings. If you can pull group for a Welcome Reception designed to treat you to the delicious flavours of yourself away from the award-winning wines, the afternoon is free for you to Tasmania. Fresh Pacific oysters, catch of the day, and grain-fed beef are on the explore even more of Launceston or opt for an optional cruise on the Tamar River menu paired with local wines and beer. halfway up to the gorge.

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Included Meals - Welcome Reception Day 8 Escape to Freycinet National Park Day 2 Discover Old and New Hobart The floral undertones will linger long after your decadent, sensory experience at Bridestowe Lavender Estate, producer of high-quality lavender since 1922. On Today kicks off with a feast for the senses as you graze your way through the your tour of the farm with a Local Specialist, you’ll discover they produce one of sights, sounds, and flavours of Hobart’s Salamanca Market, hearing about its the only single flower honeys in the world and watch the oil being extracted in the history and discovering the best spots to sample cheeses, pickles, oysters, truffles, distillery—a traditional process from the 1920s which pays tribute to the farm’s cider, and more. You’ll soon see how it’s more than just food as you meander the beginnings starting with a packet of seeds from southern France. Stroll the colourful stalls and potter through the historic sandstone warehouses discovering sprawling purple fields, homemade lavender ice cream in hand, and have a look at galleries and innovative Tasmanian arts and crafts. This afternoon your Hobart the vintage memorabilia in the Old Tractor Shed. Continue your Australia tour city tour will show you all the key sights. Stroll through the fragrant and package to Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site and spend lunchtime in St. beautifully maintained Royal Botanical Gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Helens before following the picturesque east coast to settle in at Freycinet Lodge. Experience, visit historical Battery Point - a maritime village built in 1804 - and stop Perched on a cliff and overlooking Coles Bay, it’s the perfect spot to sip drinks on at Cascade Brewery for the chance to have a walk through the gardens before the balcony as the sun goes down. ending the tour at Mt. Nelson Lookout for panoramic views over the city. You’ll be ready to celebrate your first day of exploring so ask your Travel Director for some Hotel - Freycinet Lodge recommendations for somewhere to suit your taste and raise a glass to the end of your first day. Cheers! Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 Included Meals - Breakfast Discover the Bays of Freycinet Day 3 Strahan, Gateway to Macquarie Harbour Start the day with a drive through dry eucalypt forests to Cape Tourville for a walk that will reward you with views of brilliant blue water and golden beaches. Make Your first taste of the dramatic Tasmanian landscapes you’ve been dreaming of sure your camera is charged for today’s highlight, the best of stunning Freycinet come to life today journeying west to Mt. Field National Park to see the Peninsula on a four-hour boat trip with lunch. Your Local Specialist will share their magnificent, tiered cascade of Russell Falls. Then take the winding road to iconic in-depth knowledge as you cruise along gentle shores of Coles Bay past waterfalls, Lake St. Clair, Australia’s deepest lake at 160 metres deep. Continuing along the sea caves, towering pink granite cliffs, and through the inner passage of remote rainforest bordered road of World Heritage protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers Schouten Island - home to penguins and short tailed shearwaters - to the main National Park, you’ll pass through the moonscape of the mining town of event of Wineglass Bay, a crescent of dazzling white sand where you’ll anchor for a Queenstown before your final stop today at seaside Strahan. The magnificent ploughman's lunch. Keep your eyes peeled, these pristine waters are home to Macquarie Harbour, seven times the size of Sydney Harbour, is your backdrop diverse wildlife including sea eagles, pods of bow-surfing dolphins, fur seals this evening from your hotel perched on the hillside. After a big day we’ll relax sunbathing on the rocky coast and even migrating humpback and Southern Right over dinner at Strahan Village’s View 42 Restaurant and Bar. You’ll want to be whales. Know that your visit a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, will help hungry as you feast on even more of the fresh, local Tassie seafood such as protect the area's wildlife. After taking in the scenery by sea, why not take a walk oysters, prawns, and scallop and avocado salad. along the beach in front of your resort before ending another incredible day with a tasty BBQ. Hotel - Strahan Village Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 10 Day 4 Welcome Back to Hobart Cruise on the River Snatched from the This morning you’ll journey west and down through the Midlands stopping for Brink morning tea in the pretty riverside town of Ross. Renowned for being the finest

Heading to areas of untouched wilderness today, you’ll take in the landscapes 19th-century village in Australia, you’ll fall in love with its cobbled pathways, elm- from a different view cruising Gordon River with a Local Specialist. Gazing out the lined streets and moreish scallop pies. Returning to Hobart, you’ll visit Oatlands floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll be awestruck by the dark waters, stained amber by on the shores of Lake Dulverton, for a bite to eat. After so many incredible Button-grass tannins. Stop at Sarah Island - chosen as a site for a penal colony landscapes across Tasmania, this afternoon you’ll join us in a sustainability because of its isolated location - and gain insights into a relic of Tasmania’s convict programme that allows you to give back to the local community by helping history. Stroll among the 3,000-year-old pine used in shipbuilding learning about volunteers pot native plants and count seeds at not-for-profit Understory the flora and fauna from your expert guide. You’ll also see Hells Gates, the Nursery at the foot of Mt Wellington. Feel good knowing that you’re helping this notoriously treacherous entrance to the harbour. Back on land, pass through the nursery’s mission to encourage locals to plant natives in their gardens to support mining towns of Rosebery and Tullah before reaching one of Trafalgar's Stays With the local habitat as well as supply plants for regrowth areas at the Royal Botanical Stories accommodation nestled in the alpine forest of the sensational national Gardens. It’s a “get your hands dirty” experience that’s a lot of fun and will fuel park. End the day of your Tasmania tour with a tasting of local beer and wine, your passion to preserve these beautiful places and one of our MAKE TRAVEL relax by the fire, stroll the wilderness boardwalk, or explore the hotel’s own gallery MATTER® Experiences. featuring Tasmanian artists showcasing the Cradle Mountain wilderness and Hotel - Grand Chancellor Tasmanian stories.

Included Meals - Breakfast Hotel - Cradle Mountain Day 11 Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Explore Historic Port Arthur Day 5 Today you’ll Dive Into Culture exploring the historical side of Tassie at Port Arthur Cradle Mountain's Wonderful Wilderness with a Local Specialist. Begin by crossing Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula You’ll want to rise early and make the most of every minute of this active day and enjoying a cruise of the harbour around the Isle of the Dead before a discovering the inspiring beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park - one of fascinating guided walk through the ruins, including the cathedral and cells of Port Australia’s most famous national parks protecting this glaciated landscape’s flora Arthur's infamous convict prison. Learn the evolution of this storied place from its and fauna. Visit the Waldheim Chalet for insights into the early history of the area, beginnings as a small timber station to a penal settlement where some convicts learning how after summiting the peak, Gustav Weindorfer and his wife Kate contributed to shipbuilding to the renaming of “Carnarvon” in the 1880s. On the found the area so magnificent that they built the Waldheim (“home in the forest”) drive back to Hobart, see rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout and feast Chalet for tourists to stay and enjoy its beauty. Take a boardwalk stroll with your your eyes on the amazing vistas and natural rock formations of Tasman’s Arch, Travel Director on the shores of Dove Lake beneath the towering, jagged peaks of Devil’s Kitchen, and the Blowhole. Soak in the views surrounded by swirls of water Cradle Mountain. On a clear day you may spot the dolerite peak, as well as and clouds of spray reminding you of the power of nature to create this wild Bennett’s wallabies, echidnas, and pademelons grazing along the way. Not done landscape. yet? You could choose to end the day learning about some of the wilder residents Included Meals - Breakfast like the iconic Tasmanian devil. Or, enjoy animal spotting at dusk on Cradle Mountain viewing nocturnal mammals and marsupials including wallabies, Day 12 wombats, and possums in their native habitat. Make the Most of Hobart

Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Today is yours to explore more of Australia’s southern-most capital or go further afield to its wilder surroundings. You could choose an Optional Experience day Day 6 trip to Bruny Island and take in Australia’s highest sea cliffs and craggy Launceston, Capital of the North formations by boat. A proper adventure and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience,

Indulge the foodie within on today’s adventures. Starting strong and you’ll listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock,’ enter deep sea caves, and pass sensory, go behind the scenes at Hellyers Road Whisky Distillery in Burnie, home through the narrow passage feeling the power of nature at the very point where to one of Australia's best single malt distilled whiskies. See what’s distilling, learn the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Southern Ocean. Don’t forget to join in the how to taste with one of the resident experts, and even choose to pour and wax search for seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea birds. Or, visit the iconic seal your very own bottle to take home. Today’s highlight on your Tasmania Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), Australia’s largest, privately funded gallery tour is sure to be an insider's look at rural life as we head east that will dazzle you with experimental art and sensory experiences in its ever- to Mount Gnomon Farm. Connect with Locals at this Be My Guest experience evolving exhibits. As your epic encounter with Tassie comes to an end, join your which supports owner, passionate fifth-generation farmer, Guy. Hear his fellow travellers at a seafood feast Farewell Dinner in one of Hobart's popular story during this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you restaurants, Mures Upper Deck overlooking Constitution Dock, the perfect way to explore his apple orchard and gardens before sitting down to a delicious farm-to- toast your time in perfect Tasmania. fork lunch paired with his own cider. After a quick stop in Sheffield, the ‘Town of Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Murals,’ call in at the award-winning Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm joining a Local Specialist to sample cheeses including cheddar, blue, and English country. No Day 13 doubt full and satisfied after another incredible day, your home for tonight is Farewell Hobart the historic city of Launceston. This morning after breakfast, we say farewell to our newfound friends as your Hotel - Grand Chancellor Australia tour comes to an end and you are transferred to Hobart Airport (flights anytime). It’s been a big week for adventuring, sightseeing, and tasting the best of Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Tasmania and we hope to see you again soon! Day 7 Included Meals - Breakfast

All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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Animal Night Spotting Cradle Mountain at dusk is the best time to see the many nocturnal mammals and marsupials in their native habitat. Join us on a 2 hour tour as AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 we go spotlighting for wallabies, wombats, possum and maybe even a Mount Wellington Hobart Tour devil. On this half day tour, pass through various eco systems as we ascend the Adult Price: $49.00* mountain look out for the massive rock formation known as the Organ Pipes Crowned by alpine vegetation, dusted by snow in winter, kunanyi/Mt * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Wellington enables the visitor to glimpse the unfolding panorama of river, subject to change. fields and aquatic setting of Hobart. Be mesmerized by the dramatic setting and breathtaking views of Hobart from Mt Wellington’s majestic summit. Before ending the tour visit the remains of the Female Factory - a one time female prison. In order to partake in this experience you will need to ensure your flight departs after 2:00pm on the final day of tour. Or have AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 post accommodation booked. Speak to your Tour Director for more Devils at Cradle information. The keepers will lead you through the sanctuary and provide you with a Adult Price: $45.00* thorough insight into the operation of a working sanctuary such as this one, and explain the importance of various conservation programs that we * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and are involved in for these three unique and threatened animals. subject to change.

Adult Price: $20.00*

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Experience Tasmania Huon Valley Experience cool temperate rainforests with unique Tasmanian timbers and wild rivers. Walk the tree tops of pristine forest at Tahune Airwalk after AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 travelling the Huon River Valley, a region of tended fields, superb forest Tamar River Cataract Gorge Cruise 50 min clad rivers and fishing villages set by picturesque inlets. (Post Tour Explore the Old Launceston Seaport before cruising to Kings Wharf viewing Bookings Only) historic vessels and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The Adult Price: $160.00* highlight of the experience is then cruising into the spectacular Cataract Gorge as we engage the Lady Launceston’s unique and silent electric drive. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and View the sheer cliffs and cascades form your comfortable seat with subject to change. unobstructed views on our multi award winning 1890’s style vessel. Enjoy the skippers captivating commentary on the history of this fascinating area.

Adult Price: $33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Hobart Walking Tours History People And Places subject to change. Hobart's waterfront was where it all started for Europeans in Tasmania. This 2 hour walking tour follows the original and the current waterfront from the historic Henry Jones IXL jam factory to Australia's only Georgian corner, and on through town to beautiful Salamanca, taking in the wonders of a convict-built city, with well-preserved Georgian and Victorian AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 architecture. You’ll cover the story of the birth of a new British colony, and Bruny Island Traveller the growth of a lovely city, recalling the good, the bad and the scandalous Savour a delicious al fresco morning tea and a cellar door lunch of specialty characters that set the tone for the early days of Hobart. Things have local produce including Bruny Island Cheese, oysters, salmon, wine, bread changed! See and hear about stories of endurance, business empires, and berries - all grown, made or harvested on Bruny. At The Neck, see the tycoons, adventurers, convicts, women, mothers, villains and heroes. narrow isthmus stretch away south in graceful curves. Enjoy short walks in Discover the marvelous legacy left by the resilience of our convict and free- the South Bruny National Park and see white wallabies, native wildlife and settler ancestors. birds in their natural habitat. Hear the stories of the people who have Adult Price: $38.00* shaped Bruny Island, from the whalers who used to camp at Adventure Bay, to the lighthouse keepers and their families who braved difficult * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and conditions to keep the light burning at Cape Bruny. *Please Note: This tour subject to change. returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx.

Adult Price: $155.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Hobart Walking Tours Alcohol History Of Hobart subject to change. On a fantastic stroll around Hobart, taste Tasmanian wines, distilled spirits and boutique cider. Robyn and Phil weave an incredible narrative of the role alcohol has played in Hobart from the early colonial days to present.

Adult Price: $72.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Bruny Island Cruise subject to change. Cruise alongside some of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, beneath towering crags and drift up close to listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock’. Enter deep sea caves, pass through the narrow gap between the coast and ‘The Monument’ and feel the power of nature at the point where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean. Join in the search for the AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 abundant coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea Tasmania Devils and Richmond Wildlife Tour birds. The highly trained interpretive guides love what they do. *Please The Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary offers close up experiences of Australian Note: This tour returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to native animals including Tassie’s famous Tasmanian Devil. Richmond, a partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour Georgian style village, will take you back in time to the convict days. accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx. Adult Price: $90.00*

Adult Price: $225.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Richmond Half Day Tour Travel to Richmond, one of Australia’s most original historic villages. Par Avion South West Heritage Tour And Scenic Flight Nowhere else in Tasmania is the romance and nostalgic charm of the Take a spectacular scenic flight over one of the World's last wilderness colonial days more alive than in the village of Richmond. Free time to frontiers, South West Tasmania. This World Heritage listed National Park explore the village. has international significance, comprising of over 4500 sq kms of pristine wilderness, no roads, no civilisation, just pure wilderness. Tour includes a Adult Price: $65.00* landing at Melaleuca and a visit to the bird hide to see the rare Orange Bellied Parrots. *Please note: This tour is 4hrs in duration. In order to * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and partake in this experience on the last day of your tour, you will need to subject to change. have an afternoon flight, or post tour accommodation booked.

Adult Price: $499.00*