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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. |
6 DAY EAST COAST ESCAPE
Traverse the east coast of Tasmania on this spectacular 6 day tour. Explore Hobart and Launceston, visit Freycinet National Park and tour the historic Port Arthur site.
- 6 Days, priced from A$2185
- Guided: Premium
- Departs from Launceston, finishes 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.
NB. Click on map to enlarge
DEPARTURES & PRICES
| Valid: 6 October 2011 - 27 December 2012 | |||||
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| Departs on | Returns on | Twin Share Per Person $A |
Single Per Person $A |
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| Thu 06 Oct 2011 GD | Tue 11 Oct 2011 | 2185 |
2685 |
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| Thu 17 Nov 2011 GD | Tue 22 Nov 2011 | 2185 |
2685 |
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| Thu 08 Dec 2011 GD | Tue 13 Dec 2011 | 2235 |
2735 |
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| Thu 19 Jan 2012 GD | Tue 24 Jan 2012 | 2235 |
2735 |
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| Thu 09 Feb 2012 GD | Tue 14 Feb 2012 | 2235 |
2735 |
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| Thu 16 Feb 2012 | Tue 21 Feb 2012 | 2235 |
2735 |
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| Thu 01 Mar 2012 | Tue 06 Mar 2012 | 2235 |
2735 |
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| Thu 22 Mar 2012 GD | Tue 27 Mar 2012 | 2235 |
2735 |
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| Thu 05 Apr 2012 | Tue 10 Apr 2012 | 2235 |
2735 |
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| Thu 12 Apr 2012 GD | Tue 17 Apr 2012 | 2235 |
2735 |
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| Thu 19 Apr 2012 | Tue 24 Apr 2012 | 2235 |
2735 |
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| Thu 10 May 2012 | Tue 15 May 2012 | 2235 |
2735 |
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| Thu 14 Jun 2012 | Tue 19 Jun 2012 | 2185 |
2685 |
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| Thu 13 Sep 2012 | Tue 18 Sep 2012 | 2275 |
2775 |
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| Thu 04 Oct 2012 GD | Mon 09 Sep 2013 | 2275 |
2775 |
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| Thu 25 Oct 2012 | Tue 30 Oct 2012 | 2275 |
2775 |
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| Thu 15 Nov 2012 GD | Tue 20 Nov 2012 | 2275 |
2775 |
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| Thu 29 Nov 2012 | Tue 04 Dec 2012 | 2275 |
2775 |
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| Thu 06 Dec 2012 GD | Tue 11 Dec 2012 | 2325 |
2825 |
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| Thu 27 Dec 2012 | Tue 01 Jan 2013 | 2325 |
2825 |
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| Supplement options and discounts | |||||
| Single traveller accommodation supplement | ADD A$500 to Twin Share rate |
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| Young traveller's discount (please enquire) | SAVE A$445 |
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| Concession card holders | SAVE A$25 |
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| Group travel | Call 1300 300 633 to discuss your groups needs |
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| Triple discount | SAVE A$110 |
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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 Launceston
On arrival at Launceston Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.This evening meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome drink and dinner.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston, 2 nights. D
Day 2: Launceston
Explore Cataract Gorge – wilderness in the city. Just two minutes out of Launceston and you’re surrounded by rivers, a gorge and exotic flora and fauna. Walk across the suspension bridge, spot peacocks or take the chairlift for an aerial view of this fascinating urban wilderness. Later discover the picturesque Tamar Valley dotted with orchards, forests and pastures and visit the Swiss village of Grindelwald. 
You are invited to lunch at Josef Chromy Wines. Relax in the estate’s original 1880’s homestead, surrounded by a wide expanse of established landscaped gardens. On arrival the open log fire welcomes you and 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 (see page 13 for details). The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure. B L
Day 3: St. Helens
A guided tour of Bridestowe Lavender Farm (December to March) gets things rolling today. En route to St. Helens we’ll see the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees in honour of fallen WWI soldiers, the old tin mining town of Derby and drive through the lush myrtle rainforest at Weldborough Pass.
Hotel: Tidal Waters Resort, St. Helens. B D
Day 4: Freycinet National Park
Prepare yourself for the breathtaking beauty of Freycinet National Park where a guided walk with a National Park Ranger will unveil astonishing views. Cape Tourville Lookout will astound. Onward to the historic sandstone village of Richmond, site of Australia’s oldest operational road bridge. Later we cross the 100 year old Denison Canal and make our way along the impressive cliff-lined coast. En route to Port Arthur we cross Eaglehawk Neck – once the guarded check-point between the mainland and convicts – on to the Tasman Peninsula to feast our eyes on the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. Test your nerve on the optional lantern-lit Ghost Tour of Port Arthur.
Hotel: Fox and Hounds Inn, Port Arthur. B D
Day 5: Hobart
We begin with a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur’s infamous convict prison and Historic Site, then a cruise around the Isle of the Dead. View the rugged sea cliffs from Pirates Bay Lookout. We set a course for Hobart travelling along the Sorell Causeway to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, the best place to see Tasmanian Devils up close and personal, as well as other native animals. This evening join your Tour Director and newfound friends for a farewell dinner.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart. B D
Day 6: Depart Hobart
You will be transferred to Hobart Airport for your onward flight. B
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