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Book any APT Tasmania tour with us and we will provide you with a further 5% discount off the best available price we obtain from APT. Our discount can be used in conjunction any other APT offers that you may be entitled to ie. Earlybird, Early Payment, Past Traveller etc.

 

9 DAY WILDERNESS EXPLORER


Luxury Escorted Tour • Hobart • Russell Falls • Gordon River • Cradle Mountain

Discover the untamed beauty of Tasmania from the World Heritage wilderness of Cradle Mountain National Park to bustling Salamanca markets in Hobart. Experience it all on this 9 day tour.

  • 9 Days Luxury Escorted Tour
  • Accommodation - Premium Hotels & Resorts
  • Meals Included - 15 (depending upon meal package chosen)
  • Tour starts in Hobart and finishes in Launceston
  • Freedom of Choice - Sightseeing Inclusions
    Personalise your holiday with a choice of activities in Hobart and Cradle Mountain
  • Freedom of Choice - Dining Inclusions
    Enjoy an expanded selection of dining experiences in Hobart and Strahan
  • Departures from September 2013 - May 2014
  • From $3,295 (Breakfast & Feature Dinners) or $3,595 (Dinner and Breakfast) per person twin share
  • Single and Triple rates also available - please enquire
  • 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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  Cruise the World Heritage wilderness of the Gordon River   Australia, Tasmania, Cradle Mountain   Mt Field National Park Tasmania

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DEPARTURES


2013/14 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person - Breakfast & Dinner 8 (B), 1 (L), 4 (D), 2 Feature Dinners
2013
Twin Share*
Solo Trav.*
TOUR NOTES:
Land content. Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, national park and entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation. Seniors Card holders and Aust./NZ pensioners deduct $30 per person.
Sept. 20, 27;
$3,595
$4,645
Oct. 18; Nov. 8, 15; Dec. 13, 20.
$3,595
$4,645
2014
Twin Share*
Solo Trav.*
Jan. 3, 10, 24,31; Feb. 7, 14, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21;
$3,595
$4,645
Apr. 4, 25; May 2.
$3,595
$4,645
2013/14 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person Breakfast & Feature Meals 8 (B) & 2 Feature Dinners
2013
Twin Share*
Solo Trav.*
TOUR NOTES:
Land content. Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, national park and entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation. Seniors Card holders and Aust./NZ pensioners deduct $30 per person.
Sept. 20, 27;
$3,295
$4,345
Oct. 18; Nov. 8, 15; Dec. 13, 20.
$3,295
$4,345
2014
Twin Share*
Solo Trav.*
Jan. 3, 10, 24,31; Feb. 7, 14, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21;
$3,295
$4,345
Apr. 4, 25; May 2.
$3,295
$4,345
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* Please call for Triple and Quad share prices if available. Prices are subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions apply.

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ITINERARY

Day 1. Hobart, Freedom of Choice

Transfer to your hotel. Tonight, choose where to dine. Included in your options are Restaurant Tasman, Drunken Admiral, The Henry Jones Art Hotel and Mures Upper Deck.
Stay:
Two Nights: Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Harbor View Rooms

Daily Meals Included: • Dinner

Day 2. Hobart, Salamanca Market, Freedom of Choice

Today, visit the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens before discovering the bustling Salamanca Market. Later, enjoy Freedom of Choice Sightseeing.

Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast

Day 3. Russell Falls, Lake St Clair, Strahan

Travel to Mt Field National Park and admire Russell Falls. Then enter the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area to Lake St Clair. Afterwards, visit The Wall in the Wilderness before continuing to Queenstown then Strahan.
Stay: Two Nights: Strahan Village

Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 4. Gordon River Cruise, Freedom of Choice

Join the Lady Jane Franklin II for a cruise along Gordon River. Explore the former penal colony of Sarah Island. Tonight, choose from a range of dining options.

Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 5. Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake, Freedom of Choice

Journey to Cradle Mountain and tour Dove Lake. This afternoon, choose from a range of activities. Perhaps indulge in a wine and cheese tasting, visit the Waldheim Alpine Spa, enjoy a guided walk through alpine scenery or take a Night Spotlight Tour in the Cradle Valley.
Stay:
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 6. The Nut, Woolnorth, Cape Grim, Smithton

Travel to the historic town of Stanley. Tour Tasmania's largest wind farm at Woolnorth before travelling to Cape Grim. Tonight, APT guests will enjoy an exclusive Tasmanian Fare Dinner in Smithton.
Stay: Smithton, Tall Timbers Hotel

Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 7. Sheffield, Ashgrove Cheese Factory, Woolmers Estate, National Rose Garden

Today, travel to Devonport then visit the quaint town of Sheffield. Continue to the Ashgrove Cheese Factory for a boutique cheese tasting. Later, travel to historic Woolmers Estate to view its museum and explore the beautiful National Rose Garden.
Stay: Two Nights: Launceston, Hotel Grand Chancellor

Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast

Day 8. Ross, Launceston, Farewell Drinks and Dinner

Travel around the Great Lake before heading to the heritage township of Ross. View the beautifully carved historic bridge built by convicts and admire the collection of early 19th century buildings. On return to Launceston, enjoy a Farewell Dinner and Drink.

Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 9. Launceston, Cataract Gorge

Take some time to explore Cataract Gorge, a unique natural rock formation, before your tour concludes with an included airport transfer.

Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast

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    Trip Highlights

    The expert services of a dedicated APT Tour Director and professional Driver

    Arrival and departure airport transfers on the first and last day of your tour

    Comfortable touring in luxury air-conditioned coaches

    Two-night stays in key locations

    A range of historical and cultural touring

    All sightseeing, entry fees and meals as specified included in the tour price

    Included Experiences

    Cruise down the mighty Gordon River

    Discover World Heritage-listed Cradle

    Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

    APT Exclusive! Tasmanian Fare Dinner when staying in Smithton

    Visit Woolmers Estate and the magnificent National Rose Garden

    Accommodation

    Relax in a Harbour View Room at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart

    APT EXCLUSIVE! Indulge in a two-night stay at Strahan Village in a Harbour View Deluxe Room

    Enjoy an iconic wilderness experience at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

    Finest Dining

    Includes 15 Meals - 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners (depending upon meal package chosen)

    Trip Notes

    Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, national park and entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation

    Triple rooms may include a roll-away bed. Please check details at time of booking

    International/domestic flights not included in tour price however Holidays Direct can assist you with booking these - please ask us for a quote.