3.5 Day Launceston to Launceston
(Tasmania East Coast Explorer )
Tour Price
| 01 April 2009 - 31st March 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Hostel Dorm | $510 per person |
| Hostel Twin / Double | $575 per person |
| Motel Twin / Double | $730 per person |
| Motel Single | $965 per person |
Tour Departs
Devonport @ 7.30 am; Launceston @ 9.15 am
| Departure Dates | |
|---|---|
| Dec - Feb | Tue, Thu, Sun |
Mar - Apr |
Thu, Sun |
| May - Sep | Sun |
| Oct - Nov | Thu, Sun |
Tour Finishes
Launceston at approx. 11am on day 4
Tour Code
AD-NTE3L
Itinerary
Day 1 - Launceston to Bicheno
Leaving Launceston, we stop at the sweetly fragranced, rolling purple hills of the Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm (seasonal). Continuing through the changing landscape of heritage farms, rainforest and mining towns we spend the afternoon at the breathtaking Bay of Fires. Here you can take a stroll along the gleaming white sands or a swim in the clear turquoise water (weather permitting). Tonight we stay at in the seaside township of Bicheno. After dinner, you’ll have the opportunity to see little penguins nesting (optional and at own expense).
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 - Bicheno to Port Arthur
This morning we drive into the stunning Freycinet National Park for sweeping views over Wineglass Bay. You may choose to hike to Wineglass Beach via the lookout or for those more adventurous; a hike to the top of Mount Amos. Travelling south to Port Arthur we enjoy the stunning views of the Tasman Peninsula along the way. Tonight we stay at Pt Arthur. While there, take a spine chilling Port Arthur Ghost Tour for a glimpse into the historic past of this penal colony (at own expense).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Port Arthur to Hobart
We’ll spend this morning exploring the infamous Port Arthur Historic Site and take a boat cruise around the harbour. Next, we visit Remarkable Cave and a range of other sites on the Tasman Peninsula as we travel on to Hobart.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Hobart to Launceston
We travel north along the historic Midland Highway, passing numerous colonial inns and quaint villages including Bagdad, Oatlands and Campbelltown. We make a stop in Ross, where you’ll see Australia’s oldest convict built bridge and have the opportunity to purchase breakfast (own expense). We’ll also see the infamous Ross Bakery, which is legendary in Japan and those in the ‘know’ will be in search of Kiki the witch!
Arrival into Launceston is mid morning.
Further Information
What's Included
Experienced guide, accommodation, meals as indicated, entry to Port Arthur Historic Site (Including harbour cruise).
