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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.


7 DAY WEST COAST ESCAPE


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 visit Cataract Gorge in Launceston.

  • 5 Days, priced from A$2350
  • Guided: First Choice Tour
  • Tour Code THL
  • Departs from Hobart & ends 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 2013 - 20 December 2014
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Tour Price in AUD
Sat 28 Sep 2013 GD Fri 04 Oct 2013 Per person share
A$2350
Single per person
A$2900
Sat 19 Oct 2013 Fri 25 Oct 2013
Sat 09 Nov 2013 GD Fri 15 Nov 2013
Sat 23 Nov 2013 Fri 29 Nov 2013
Sat 30 Nov 2013 GD Fri 06 Dec 2013
Sat 21 Dec 2013 Fri 27 Dec 2013
Sat 06 Sep 2014 Fri 12 Sep 2014 Per person share
A$2445
Single per person
A$2995
Sat 27 Sep 2014 Fri 03 Oct 2014
Sat 18 Oct 2014 Fri 24 Oct 2014
Sat 08 Nov 2014 Fri 14 Nov 2014
Sat 22 Nov 2014 Fri 28 Nov 2014
Sat 29 Nov 2014 Fri 05 Dec 2014
Sat 20 Dec 2014 Fri 26 Dec 2014
Supplement options and discounts
Single traveller accommodation supplement
ADD A$550 to Twin Share rate
Young traveller's discount (please enquire)
SAVE A$235
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$120
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
GD
Denotes Guaranteed Departures

 

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive Hobart
Transfer from Hobart Airport to your hotel for check-in, and then you’ll take an afternoon tour of Hobart. Your orientation tour takes in Battery Point, Salamanca Place, the Botanic Gardens and Constitution Dock. The last stop is Mt. Nelson for views overlooking Hobart. Tonight you will meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers at the hotel for a Welcome Reception at the Onyx Bar, with its fabulous views over the Derwent River, followed by dinner.
Hotel: Wrest Point, Hobart. D

Day 2: Hobart – Strahan
This morning you’ll head west to New Norfolk and the magnificent Mt. Field National Park, Tasmania’s oldest, and location of the spectacular three-tiered Russell Falls. Later, take the winding journey up to Lake St. Clair – amazing vistas await you. This afternoon visit the Wall in the Wilderness, a fascinating sculpture where artist Greg Duncan has hand-carved a series of scenes into a collection of panels commemorating those who have shaped the area’s past and present. Back down to Queenstown, along the rainforest bordered road of World Heritage protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, to coastal Strahan.
Hotel: Strahan Village, Strahan, 2 nights. B D

Day 3: Gordon River Cruise
Start the day with the Gordon River Cruise, where the wilderness comes to the water’s edge. You’ll be awestruck by the beauty of the dark waters reflecting the untouched wilderness. Stop at Sarah Island and discover the ruins of the brutal penal colony. See Hell’s Gate and Heritage Landing, site of the 2,000 year old Huon Pine. This afternoon simply relax, explore the fishing village of Strahan or maybe visit the Huon Pine Museum. B L

Day 4: Strahan – Cradle Mountain
Discover the mining and Hydro Electric towns of Rosebery and Tullah, as you travel to Cradle Mountain National Park. We’ll take you up to Waldheim and Dove Lake to see Cradle Mountain. The afternoon is yours. Explore the Australian National Wilderness and Landscape Gallery or just marvel at the view and breathe in the fresh air.
Hotel: Cradle Mountain Chateau, Cradle Mountain. B D

Day 5: Cradle Mountain – Launceston
Departing Cradle Mountain this morning you’ll head to Sheffield, where history and art merge to create an entire town of murals. You’ll then head to Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory for a presentation on cheese making and some delicious product tasting. Continue to Tasmania’s ‘northern capital’, Launceston.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston, 2 nights. B D

Day 6: Launceston Sights
This morning you’ll discover the Tamar Valley and the Swiss village of Grindelwald. Later visit the Tasmania Zoo to view the Tasmanian Devil and other native animals. You’re invited to lunch at Josef Chromy Wines. The views from the surrounding vineyards and lakes provide an idyllic location to enjoy tasting some of the estate-grown wines followed by Tasmania’s fresh local produce for lunch. B L

Day 7: Launceston
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Launceston Airport. B

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  • What's included!!

    Included Highlights

    Tour of Hobart
    Mt. Field National Park
    View Spectacular Russell Falls
    Visit Lake St Clair
    Wall in the Wilderness Sculpture
    Cruise on the Gordon River
    Hell's Gate & Heritage Landing
    Quaint fishing village Strahan
    Cradle Mountain National Park
    Dove Lake & Waldheim Chalet
    Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory
    Visit Cataract Gorge
    See a Tasmanian Devil
    ‘You Are Invited’ Experience

    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 (6) B
    'You are invited' Lunch (1) L
    Lunch (1) L
    Hotel Dinners (4) D

    Accommodation
    Twin share rooms with private facilities in quality hotels

    Plus
    Welcome Reception
    Travel wallet and map
    Hotel porterage included
    Airport transfers (Day 1 From Hobart Airport – flights to arrive prior to 1.00pm. Day 7 To Launceston Airport – flights anytime)