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7 DAY BEST OF THE WEST
Visit all the 'must see' highlights of Western Tasmania. From the stunning Cradle Mountain, the mighty Gordon River to the colourful stalls at Salamanca Markets in Hobart and the Swiss Village of Grindewald in the Tamar Valley famous for its Swiss Chocolates.
- Departures from Oct 2013 - May 2014
- From $2325 per person twin share
- Tour code: ETW
- 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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| 06 Oct 2013 | 12 Oct 2013 | ETW061013 |
Guaranteed |
| 20 Oct 2013 | 26 Oct 2013 | ETW201013 |
Guaranteed |
| 10 Nov 2013 | 16 Nov 2013 | ETW101113 |
Available |
| 24 Nov 2013 | 30 Nov 2013 | ETW241113 |
Guaranteed |
| 08 Dec 2013 | 14 Dec 2013 | ETW081213 |
Guaranteed |
| 12 Jan 2014 | 18 Jan 2014 | ETW120114 |
Available |
| 09 Feb 2014 | 15 Feb 2014 | ETW090214 |
Available |
| 16 Feb 2014 | 22 Feb 2014 | ETW160214 |
Available |
| 23 Feb 2014 | 01 Mar 2014 | ETW230214 |
Available |
| 09 Mar 2014 | 15 Mar 2014 | ETW090314 |
Available |
| 23 Mar 2014 | 29 Mar 2014 | ETW230314 |
Available |
| 06 Apr 2014 | 12 Apr 2014 | ETW060414 |
Available |
| 27 Apr 2014 | 03 May 2014 | ETW270414 |
Available |
| Tour prices are from $2325.00 per person twin share from the relevant brochure. Single Supplement is $725.00 Contact us for any offers including Earlybirds. Refer to brochure for full terms and conditions. |
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ITINERARY
| Day 1 | Arrive Launceston (D) |
| Welcome to Tasmania, and the friendly town of Launceston! You will be met on arrival at Launceston airport and transferred* to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore this beautiful city. Your hotel is located in the heart of the city with easy access to shopping and local restaurants. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Two Night Stay: Launceston |
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| Day 2 | Woolmers Estate - Evandale - Cataract Gorge (B) |
| Visit historic Woolmers Estate, regarded as Australia’s most significant colonial property with a collection of buildings, photographs, art and furniture.
Woolmers was continuously occupied by the Thomas Archer family from 1817 to 1994 and is acknowledged as one of the most outstanding examples of 19th century rural settlements in Australia. The array of extant buildings include family houses, workers' cottages, former chapel, blacksmith's shop, bake house, pump house and a gardener's cottage, which all provide an insight into the social structure of a colonial pastoral estate. Join your 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. Continue on to 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. The afternoon is at leisure. |
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| Day 3 | Sheffield - Cradle Mountain National Park (B,D) |
| This morning learn about the art of cheese making and taste some delicious produce at the Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory, a family business since 1880 owned and run by successive generations of the Bennett family. Then on to the House of Anvers, for a guided tour of the chocolate factory and a real chocolate sensation European style. Located at Latrobe, in the property formally known as 'Wyndarra Lodge' a stylish Californian bungalow house built in 1931, Anvers is set on a large property featuring trees from around the world. Watch the confectionery staff mould and enrobe fine chocolates, truffles, pralines, fudges and more. Travel to the town of Sheffield, renowned for its street murals which depict its pioneering history, geography, wildlife and the people of this region. Settled in the early 1800's the town was home to early settlers and later became the centre for hydro-electric dam construction. Today it is home to artists from all over Australia and hosts an annual art festival in April. After lunch arrive into the stunning alpine scenery of Cradle Mountain National Park. Rising 1545 metres above sea level, Cradle Mountain is composed of dolerite columns, and is one of the principal tourist sites in Tasmania. Join your local guide for a visit to Dove Lake to see spectacular Cradle Mountain and visit Waldheim Chalet, built as a wilderness shelter by Gustav Weindorfer in 1912. This evening at your hotel you have the opportunity to explore the Australian National Wilderness and Landscape Gallery. Overnight Stay: Cradle Mountain |
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| Day 4 | Stanley “The Nut” - Strahan (B,D) |
| Visit the far north-west reaches of Tasmania and see The Nut – a striking rocky outcrop rising over 137 metres, at Stanley. This distinctive landmark Is an old volcanic plug discovered by the explorers Bass and Flinders In 1798. It has steep sides and rises 143 metres with a flat top. You can walk via the steep track to the top or take the chairlift (own expense) for wonderful views over Bass Strait. This afternoon travel south through the mining and hydro electric towns of Rosebery and Tullah, towards the village of Strahan, a former important port for the logging industry in Western Tasmania, located on Macquarie Harbour. Tonight enjoy dinner in your hotel which boasts stunning views of the harbour area. Two Night Stay: Strahan |
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| Day 5 | Gordon River Cruise - Ship That Never Was (B,L) |
| Board your luxury cruise vessel and enjoy the view as you cruise breathtaking Macquarie Harbour to Hells Gate, where the harbour meets the ocean. Travel along the serene Gordon River and visit Heritage Landing for a guided walk through the rainforest amongst trees thousands of years old. Rejoin your cruise vessel for a sumptuous buffet lunch. Your journey continues with a visit to Sarah Island, where your expert guide will regale you with stories of the convicts’ lives on the island as you walk through the settlement ruins. This evening enjoy your included performance by the local theatre group of the dramatic and true story of the amazing escape from Sarah Island in the tale of ‘The Ship That Never Was’.. | |
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| Day 6 | Queenstown - Lake St Clair - Hobart (B,HD) |
| This morning ascend into the lunar landscape of the old copper mining centre of Queenstown and discover its history. View “The Wall in the Wilderness”, an artwork in progress, 100 hand carved Huon pine panels depicting the history of Tasmanian life are being created by sculptor Greg Duncan. Works include depictions of aboriginal people, the Tasmanian Tiger, the history of mining, agriculture and forestry in the West of Tasmania. Travel to Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest natural freshwater lake and continue on to Mt Field National Park, one of Tasmania’s oldest and most popular National Parks and take a short stroll to stunning Russell Falls which rise 100 metres over a series of cascades. This evening enjoy your farewell dinner at the Drunken Admiral, one of Hobart's most iconic local restaurants and recall fond memories of your Tasmanian holiday with your fellow travellers. Overnight Stay: Hobart |
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| Day 7 | Salamanca Markets - Depart Hobart (B) |
This morning stroll through Salamanca Place and explore the colourful stalls of bustling Salamanca Markets, one of the Nation’s most popular markets. Over 300 stallholders sell fresh and gourmet produce, arts, crafts and handiworks from all over Tasmania, interstate and overseas. Your tour concludes with a transfer* to Hobart airport. Please book flights after 2pm. *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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