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Book any AAT KingsTasmania 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.


5 DAY EAST COAST GETAWAY


AAT King's Tasmanian East Coast Getaway, enjoy spectacular sightseeing, Launceston, Freycinet National Park, Port Arthur, Hobart & cruise around the Isle of the Dead.

  • 5 Days, priced from A$1675
  • Guided: First Choice Tour
  • Tour Code TLH
  • Departs from Launceston & ends in Hobart
  • 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 2013 - 30 June 2014
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Tour Price in AUD
Fri 04 Oct 2013 GD Tue 08 Oct 2013 Per person share
A$1675
Single per person
A$2025
Fri 25 Oct 2013 Tue 29 Oct 2013
Fri 15 Nov 2013 GD Tue 19 Nov 2013
Fri 29 Nov 2013 Tue 03 Dec 2013
Fri 06 Dec 2013 GD Tue 10 Dec 2013
Fri 27 Dec 2013 Tue 31 Dec 2013
Fri 10 Jan 2014 GD Tue 14 Jan 2014
Fri 17 Jan 2014 Tue 21 Jan 2014
Fri 07 Feb 2014 GD Tue 11 Feb 2014
Fri 14 Feb 2014 Tue 18 Feb 2014
Fri 28 Feb 2014 GD Tue 04 Mar 2014
Fri 21 Mar 2014 Tue 25 Mar 2014
Fri 04 Apr 2014 GD Tue 08 Apr 2014
Fri 11 Apr 2014 Tue 15 Apr 2014
Fri 18 Apr 2014 Tue 22 Apr 2014
Fri 09 May 2014 GD Tue 13 May 2014
Fri 13 Jun 2014 Tue 17 Jun 2014
Supplement options and discounts
Single traveller accommodation supplement
ADD A$350 to Twin Share rate
Young traveller's discount (please enquire)
SAVE A$170
Concession card holders
Please contact us for discount details.
Group travel
Call 1300 300 633 to discuss your groups needs
Triple discount (please enquire)
SAVE A$85
Kings Club Frequent Traveller Discount
One annual 5% credit that can be used towards your next AAT Kings Guided tour of 5 days or more for those who have previously travelled within the last 5 years with our family of companies including AAT Kings, Trafalgar Tours, Insight Vacations, Contiki Holidays or Uniworld and are Kings Club members.
Holidays Direct BONUS 5% Discount
SAVE 5% off AAT Kings price after all other discounts
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ITINERARY

Day 1: Launceston – Bicheno
Depart Launceston for the Bridestowe Lavender Farm. Continue on to see the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees in honour of fallen WWI soldiers, the old mining town of Derby then drive through the lush myrtle rainforest at Weldborough Pass. You'll visit seaside town St. Helens at lunchtime. This evening join your Expedition Leader for a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Hotel: Beachfront at Bicheno, 2 nights. B D

Day 2: Freycinet National Park
Experience the exquisite beauty of Wineglass Bay on a four hour cruise of the Freycinet Peninsula with a local guide. The cruise will take you from the gentle shores of Coles Bay along the Freycinet coast to one of the world’s best beaches. Later, experience breathtaking Freycinet National Park, with its pink granite mountains, coastal dunes and dry eucalypt forests. A guided walk with a National Park Ranger unveils astonishing views. Cape Tourville Lookout will amaze. B D

Day 3: Bicheno – Hobart
Journey to historic Ross, considered to be the finest nineteenth century village in Australia. Visit the exquisite Ross Bridge with its 186 carvings depicting Celtic symbols, flora, fauna and notable personalities of the day. As you travel south towards Hobart you’ll stop at Shene Estate, a reflection of early Australian architecture and the colonial era. A walking tour of this iconic property with a local expert is followed by High Tea. Then it’s on to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). MONA is Australia’s largest privately funded museum with its mix of ancient, modern and contemporary art.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 2 nights. B

Day 4: Port Arthur
Cross the 100 year old Denison Canal and make your way along the impressive treelined coast. En route to Port Arthur cross Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula to feast your eyes on the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. Enjoy a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur Historic Site and infamous convict prison and a cruise around the Isle of the Dead. View the rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout on your return to Hobart. This evening celebrate a wonderful trip with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner. B FD

Day 5: Depart Hobart
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Hobart Airport for your onward flight. B

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  • What's included!!

    Included Highlights

    Bridestowe Lavender Farm
    Lush Myrtle Rainforest
    Picturesque St. Helens
    Visit Freycinet National Bay
    Cruise on the Winegrass Bay
    Visit Historic Ross
    High Tea at Shene Estate
    Museum of Old and New Art
    Tour Port Arthur Historic Site
    Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen
    Isle of the Dead Cruise

    First Choice Holiday Inclusions

    Transportation
    Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows

    Professionally Guided
    Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

    Dining Inclusions
    Full Buffet Breakfasts (4) B
    Hotel Dinners (2) D
    Farewell Dinner (1) FD

    Accommodation
    Twin share rooms with private facilities in quality hotels

    Plus
    Welcome Reception
    Travel wallet and map
    Hotel porterage included
    Airport transfers (Day prior to tour From Launceston Airport – flights anytime. Day 5 To Hobart Airport – flights anytime)