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HOLIDAYS DIRECT DISCOUNT GUARANTEE Book any AAT Kings Tasmania tour with us and we will provide you with a further 5% discount off the best available price we obtain from AAT Kings. Our discount can be used in conjunction any other AAT Kings offers that you may be entitled to ie. Earlybird, Early Payment, Past Traveller etc. |
7 DAY WESTERN ICONS
Escape to the west coast of Tasmania and explore its spectacular natural landscape. Start your journey in Hobart, head north-west to Mt. Field National Park and view the magnificent Russell Falls. Immerse yourself in Tasmania’s untouched wilderness as you cruise the Gordon River, learn about the art of cheese making at Ashgrove Farm and explore Cataract Gorge in Launceston.
- 7 Days, priced from A$1700
- Guided: Best Buy Tour
- Departs from Hobart, finishes in Launceston
- Remember this is the from price before any eligible discounts have been applied
- Call 1300 300 633 or email for our discounted quote, to book or just to discuss this tour.
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DEPARTURES & PRICES
| Valid: 01 September 2012 - 31 August 2013 | ||||
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| Departs on | Returns on | Tour Price in AUD |
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| Tue 09 Oct 2012 GD | Mon 15 Oct 2012 | Per person share
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| Tue 23 Oct 2012 | Mon 29 Oct 2012 | |||
| Tue 30 Oct 2012 GD | Mon 05 Nov 2012 | |||
| Fri 02 Nov 2012 | Thu 08 Nov 2012 | |||
| Tue 06 Nov 2012 GD | Mon 12 Nov 2012 | |||
| Tue 13 Nov 2012 | Mon 19 Nov 2012 | |||
| Fri 16 Nov 2012 | Thu 22 Nov 2012 | |||
| Tue 20 Nov 2012 GD | Mon 26 Nov 2012 | |||
| Tue 27 Nov 2012 | Mon 03 Dec 2012 | |||
| Tue 04 Dec 2012 GD | Mon 10 Dec 2012 | |||
| Tue 11 Dec 2012 | Mon 17 Dec 2012 | |||
| Tue 18 Dec 2012 | Mon 24 Dec 2012 | |||
| Tue 01 Jan 2013 | Mon 07 Jan 2013 | |||
| Tue 08 Jan 2013 GD | Mon 14 Jan 2013 | |||
| Tue 15 Jan 2013 | Mon 21 Jan 2013 | |||
| Tue 22 Jan 2013 | Mon 28 Jan 2013 | |||
| Fri 25 Jan 2013 GD | Thu 31 Jan 2013 | |||
| Tue 29 Jan 2013 | Mon 04 Feb 2013 | |||
| Tue 05 Feb 2013 GD | Mon 11 Feb 2013 | |||
| Tue 12 Feb 2013 | Mon 18 Feb 2013 | |||
| Fri 15 Feb 2013 | Thu 21 Feb 2013 | |||
| Tue 19 Feb 2013 GD | Mon 25 Feb 2013 | |||
| Tue 26 Feb 2013 | Mon 04 Mar 2013 | |||
| Tue 05 Mar 2013 GD | Mon 11 Mar 2013 | |||
| Fri 08 Mar 2013 | Thu 14 Mar 2013 | |||
| Tue 12 Mar 2013 GD | Mon 18 Mar 2013 | |||
| Tue 19 Mar 2013 | Mon 25 Mar 2013 | |||
| Tue 26 Mar 2013 GD | Mon 01 Apr 2013 | |||
| Tue 02 Apr 2013 | Mon 08 Apr 2013 | |||
| Tue 09 Apr 2013 | Mon 15 Apr 2013 | |||
| Tue 16 Apr 2013 GD | Mon 22 Apr 2013 | |||
| Tue 30 Apr 2013 | Mon 06 May 2013 | |||
| Tue 14 May 2013 | Mon 20 May 2013 | |||
| Tue 18 Jun 2013 | Mon 24 Jun 2013 | |||
| Tue 16 Jul 2013 | Mon 22 Jul 2013 | |||
| Supplement options and discounts | ||||
| Single traveller accommodation supplement | ADD A$430 to Twin Share rate |
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| Young traveller's discount (please enquire) | SAVE A$170 |
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| Concession card holders | Please contact us for discount details. |
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| Group travel | Call 1300 300 633 to discuss your groups needs |
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| Triple discount (please enquire) | SAVE A$85 |
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| Early payment discount | Save 10%* if you book and pay in full 12 months prior. Save 7.5%* if you book and pay in full 10 months prior. Save 5%* if you book and pay in full 6 months prior. |
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| Holidays Direct BONUS 5% Discount | SAVE 5% off AAT Kings price after all other discounts |
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| GD | Denotes Guaranteed Departures |
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| Valid: 01 September 2013 - 31 December 2013 | ||||
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| Departs on | Returns on | Tour Price in AUD |
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| Tue 17 Sep 2013 | Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Per person share
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| Tue 08 Oct 2013 | Mon 14 Oct 2013 | |||
| Tue 22 Oct 2013 | Mon 28 Oct 2013 | |||
| Tue 29 Oct 2013 | Mon 04 Nov 2013 | |||
| Fri 01 Nov 2013 | Thu 07 Nov 2013 | |||
| Tue 05 Nov 2013 | Mon 11 Nov 2013 | |||
| Tue 12 Nov 2013 | Mon 18 Nov 2013 | |||
| Fri 15 Nov 2013 | Thu 21 Nov 2013 | |||
| Tue 19 Nov 2013 | Mon 25 Nov 2013 | |||
| Tue 26 Nov 2013 | Mon 02 Dec 2013 | |||
| Tue 03 Dec 2013 | Mon 09 Dec 2013 | |||
| Tue 10 Dec 2013 | Mon 16 Dec 2013 | |||
| Tue 17 Dec 2013 | Mon 23 Dec 2013 | |||
| Supplement options and discounts | ||||
| Single traveller accommodation supplement | ADD A$430 to Twin Share rate |
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| Young traveller's discount (please enquire) | SAVE A$170 |
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| Concession card holders | Please contact us for discount details. |
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| Group travel | Call 1300 300 633 to discuss your groups needs |
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| Triple discount (please enquire) | SAVE A$85 |
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| Early payment discount | Save 10%* if you book and pay in full 12 months prior. Save 7.5%* if you book and pay in full 10 months prior. Save 5%* if you book and pay in full 6 months prior. |
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| Holidays Direct BONUS 5% Discount | SAVE 5% off AAT Kings price after all other discounts |
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| GD | Denotes Guaranteed Departures |
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Hobart
Transfer from Hobart Airport to your hotel for check-in, then an afternoon tour of Hobart. Return to the hotel for a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow passengers.
Hotel: Wrest Point, Hobart. D
Day 2: Hobart - Queenstown
We head west through New Norfolk to the magnificent Mt. Field National Park, the site of spectacular Russell Falls. We’ll then wind our way up to the sensational Lake St. Clair with its breathtaking views. Continue to Queenstown.
Hotel: West Coaster Motel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B D
Day 3: Gordon River Cruise
We travel to the fishing village of Strahan where we’ll cruise the Gordon River, including lunch. You’ll be awestruck by the beauty of the dark waters and be amazed by the 2,000 year old Huon Pine at Heritage Landing. Post cruise the afternoon is yours. B L D
Day 4: Queenstown - Burnie
We travel past Lake Plimsoll through Tullah to Cradle Mountain National Park. Once there we’ll take you up to Waldheim and gorgeous Dove Lake for spectacular views of Cradle Mountain. En route to Burnie we travel to Sheffield for a wander through this town of murals with its colourful wall paintings that adorn the town’s buildings.
Hotel: Beachfront Voyager, Burnie, 2 nights. B D
Day 5: The Nut, Stanley
First up today is a guided tour of the Paper Makers’ Workshop, a place that honours Burnie’s history, innovators and artists. Rolling green hills and Friesian cows – this morning you’ll think you’re in a butter commercial as we make our way to Table Cape, home of tulips, for views of Bass Strait, the lighthouse and coastline. We’ll arrive at Wynyard for morning tea. Then picturesque Stanley is in our sights as we head west for lunch with a view of ‘The Nut’. On arrival we visit Highfield Historic Site, unique amongst colonial residences in Tasmania. B
Day 6: Burnie – Launceston
We travel east along the coast through Penguin and Ulverstone. Then we’re off to Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory for a presentation on cheese making and some delicious product testing - yum! Deloraine is our lunch stop. Then it’s on to Launceston, where we’ll visit Cataract Gorge – wilderness in the city. Just two minutes out of town and you’re surrounded by rivers, a gorge and exotic flora and fauna. Enjoy a walk across the suspensions bridge, spot peacocks or take the chairlift for an aerial view of this fascinating urban wilderness, you decide.
Hotel: Mercure, Launceston. B
Day 7: Depart Launceston
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Launceston Airport for your onward flight. B
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