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6 DAY EASTERN HIGHLIGHTS
Discover the treasures of Eastern Tasmania. Your journey includes a visit to Historic Woolmers Estate, the charming villages of Richmond & Ross, meeting a Tassie Devil at Bonorong Wildlife Park, The Port Arthur Historic Site and the bustling Salamanca Markets in Hobart.
- Departures from Oct 2012 - May 2013
- From $1995 per person twin share
- Tour code: ETT
- 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
| Departure Date | Return Date | Departure Code |
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| 03 Oct 2013 | 08 Oct 2013 | ETT031013 |
Guaranteed |
| 17 Oct 2013 | 22 Oct 2013 | ETT171013 |
Guaranteed |
| 07 Nov 2013 | 12 Nov 2013 | ETT071113 |
Available |
| 21 Nov 2013 | 26 Nov 2013 | ETT211113 |
Guaranteed |
| 05 Dec 2013 | 10 Dec 2013 | ETT051213 |
Guaranteed |
| 09 Jan 2014 | 14 Jan 2014 | ETT090114 |
Available |
| 06 Feb 2014 | 11 Feb 2014 | ETT060214 |
Available |
| 13 Feb 2014 | 18 Feb 2014 | ETT130214 |
Available |
| 20 Feb 2014 | 25 Feb 2014 | ETT200214 |
Available |
| 06 Mar 2014 | 11 Mar 2014 | ETT060314 |
Available |
| 20 Mar 2014 | 25 Mar 2014 | ETT200314 |
Available |
| 03 Apr 2014 | 08 Apr 2014 | ETT030414 |
Available |
| 24 Apr 2014 | 29 Apr 2014 | ETT240414 |
Available |
| Tour prices are from $1995.00 per person twin share from the relevant brochure. Single Supplement is $615.00 Contact us for any offers including Earlybirds. Refer to brochure for full terms and conditions. |
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BOOK WITH HOLIDAYS DIRECT FOR A BONUS 5% DISCOUNT OFF ANY EVERGREEN TOUR |
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ITINERARY
| Day 1 | Arrive Hobart (D) |
| Welcome to Tasmania! On arrival at Hobart airport you will be transferred* to your hotel. After check-in (approx 2pm), the rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore Australia’s most southern city. This evening meet your Evergreen Tours Tour Director and fellow travellers for a tour briefing and enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight Stay: Hobart Discover More: available at own expense |
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| Day 2 | Hobart - Richmond - Port Arthur (B,D) |
| This morning visit Bonorong Wildlife Park and get up close and personal with a Tasmanian devil and other native animals. Take a step back in time as you visit Richmond, one of Australia’s most charming Georgian villages. Enjoy free time to stroll along the town’s quaint streets and admire its delightful sandstone buildings. Then travel along the Tasman Peninsula to the Port Arthur Historic Site, once the home of up to 12,500 convicts. Visit the Interpretation Gallery and play the Lottery of Life, a unique way to learn about convict life. Join your expert guide for a walking tour amongst the buildings and ruins and cruise around the harbour to see the Isle of the Dead. Overnight Stay: Port Arthur |
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| Day 3 | Freycinet National Park - Bicheno (B,D) |
| Stop at Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen and continue travelling north through beautiful coastal towns. Visit the village of Swansea to see the convict built Spikey Bridge. Prepare yourself for the breathtaking beauty of Freycinet National Park. The dramatic peaks of the Hazards welcome you as you enter the park and enjoy spectacular scenery, azure bays and white sandy beaches. The Visitors Centre introduces the natural and cultural heritage of this region through creative displays. You are joined by a ranger guide for a short walk at Cape Tourville along the boardwalk track around the cliff line to the lighthouse. Along this fenced track are sweeping views of the coast to the Friendly Beaches. Tonight you may choose a special crayfish dinner at a small additional cost (seasonal). This evening join a private guided tour of a fairy penguin colony. Watch as they return to the beach after a day’s fishing (colony numbers do vary each evening). Overnight Stay: Bicheno |
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| Day 4 | St Helens - Tamar Valley - Launceston (B,D) |
| This morning take a beautiful coastal drive and visit St Helens. Traverse the scenic Weldsborough Pass and drive through the lush Myrtle rainforest. See Legerwood’s WW1 memorial tree carvings, and the townsite of Scottsdale. Experience the colour of Bridestowe Lavender Farm, the largest and oldest lavender plantation in the southern hemisphere (note: Lavender is in bloom December and January only). Cross the spectacular Batman Bridge, one of the world’s first cable-stayed truss bridges and explore the beautiful Tamar Valley. Visit Beaconsfield, a town full of history and interesting old buildings. Here you’ll visit the Mine & Heritage Centre, a museum showcasing the history and heritage of the local area. Learn about gold mining and the miraculous survival of miners Webb & Russell during 2006. Two Night Stay: Launceston |
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| Day 5 | Woolmers Estate - Evandale - Cataract Gorge (B) |
| Your journey starts this morning with a visit to historic Woolmers Estate, regarded as Australia’s most significant colonial property with a collection of buildings, photographs, art and furniture. Join the local guide for a tour of the main house and spend time exploring the National Rose Garden which covers 1.5 hectares and is planted with over 3,000 roses. Next visit the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company and sample their delicious range of locally made sauces, jams and conserves. Return to Launceston and visit the famous Cataract Gorge Reserve and explore its wonderful scenery through the network of walking trails. Discover More: Cataract Gorge Mini Cruise or Tamar Valley Afternoon Discovery cruise, own expense. |
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| Day 6 | Depart Launceston (B) |
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast with a transfer* to Launceston airport. *Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For guests who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary. |
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Tour itinerary is valid from 01/06/2013 to 31/05/2014 and is subject to change. Enquire for itinerary details that fall outside of these dates. If you have booked on a tour please refer to the itinerary provided in your tour documentation or on Tour Personaliser for any changes that have been made.
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