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6-Nights Tassie's Parks and Nature

Tassie's Parks And Nature
Get set for a wild week-long west coast road trip through the untamed beauty of Tasmania. From pristine beaches, tales of convict history, overwhelming natural beauty and rugged coastlines to artisan food and fine wines, this Tasmania tour is sure to excite the adventurer within.


Dining Summary

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 2 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
Choice Highlights
  • Cradle Mountain: Nestled within breathtaking alpine forest in the central highlands of Tasmania, Cradle Mountain Hotel offers you an inviting home away from home to unwind after a day of exploring the pristine Tasmanian wilderness.
Be My Guest
  • Penguin: Meet fifth-generation Tasmanian farmer, Guy Robertson, at Mount Gnomon Farm for an exclusive farm-to-fork Be My Guest experience in his beautiful barn.
Dive Into Culture
  • Sarah Island: Explore the ruins of a penal settlement where convicts laboured under the harshest conditions in the early 1800s.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Hobart: Your visit contributes to its conservation projects, Seed Bank, care and upkeep of this picturesque garden
  • Penguin: This experience promotes sustainable food experiences, small scale farmer interactions and responsible consumption.
Must-see Highlights
  • : Explore Hellyers Road Distillery with a Local Specialist
  • : Discover Hobart, and Launceston
  • : Visit Salamanca Market, Russell Falls, and Dove Lake
  • : View Hobart and the Derwent River from Mt. Nelson, Cradle Mountain from Dove Lake
  • : See vineyards stretching across the Tamar Valley, and lush rainforest in Mt. Field National Park
  • : Scenic Cruise on the Gordon River
Trafalgar Difference
  • Cradle Mountain: Nestled within breathtaking alpine forest in the central highlands of Tasmania, Cradle Mountain Hotel offers you an inviting home away from home to unwind after a day of exploring the pristine Tasmanian wilderness.
Whats Included
  • : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • : All land transport shown. All transfers shown
  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • : Optional Experiences and free time

Whats Included
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • All land transport shown. All

    6 nights from $3665 per person

    Supplier: Trafalgar

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    Featured Destinations

    Launceston

    Launceston in northern Tasmania is situated where the North and South Esk rivers meet to form the River Tamar, a navigable tidal estuary meandering 40 miles to the Bass Strait. Sights in Launceston include the maritime college, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, St. John's Church and Entally House. Launceston was established in 1826. Launceston first developed as a whaling port and agricultural market centre and became a city in 1888.

    Hobart

    Hobart

    Don't miss this small, scenic capital, famous for its Georgian buildings and crisp air. Browse bustling Salamanca Markets and run your hands over the sandstone buildings in Salamanca Place. Climb craggy Mount Wellington for sweeping views over Hobart and the wide Derwent River. Do a ghost tour in Battery Point, walk across Australia's oldest bridge in Richmond and visit the cute coastal hamlet of Kettering. Wind past forest and farmland to the cool-climate wineries of the Coal Valley. See bright spinnakers on the water and dine on fresh seafood from one of Hobart's waterside restaurants.


    Five must-have Hobart experiences:


    1. Wander Salamanca Place

    Step back in time in Salamanca Place, the captivating cobblestone square on Hobart's waterfront. On Saturday mornings, you can wander through bustling Salamanca Markets and see glassblowers, potters and painters selling their wares. Buy a one-off piece of craft or pick up organic fruit and vegetables, farmhouse cheeses and freshly-cut flowers from the friendly local growers. Drink coffee under the sun umbrellas while listening to the slap of sails on masts and busking string quartets. Explore the galleries, theatres, craft shops and restaurants in the 1830s Georgian warehouses, once the haunt of sailors, whalers and workmen.


    2. Climb Mount Wellington

    Take in panoramic views over Hobart, Bruny Island, South Arm and the Tasman Peninsula from the interpretation centre at the top of windswept Mount Wellington. Stroll through cool forested gullies along the historic Pipeline Track or traverse Wellington Range on the back of a horse or mountain bike. Climb Sphinx Rock and see the Octopus Tree, the forest's tallest tree. Abseil or climb the Organ Pipe's craggy dolerite towers. Camp under the stars, four wheel drive along rough mountain trails or bike-ride down the mountain on an exhilarating tour. Mount Wellington's wilderness experience is 1,270 metres above sea level but just 20 minutes from the city centre.


    3. Stay in Hobart's oldest suburb

    Stay in bed and breakfasts next to grand old mansions and simple fishermen's cottages in Battery Point, named after a battery of guns put on the point in 1818. The guns have long been dismantled but Battery Point has retained its original seafaring charm. Visit elegant old buildings such as Arthur Circus Cottages, St. George's Anglican Church and Van Diemen's Land Folk Museum, a Georgian building on landscaped grounds. Check out Kelly's Steps, built by legendary adventurer James Kelly in 1839. Or walk in the footsteps of convicts, bushrangers, whalers, sailors, barmaids and prostitutes on a ghost tour.


    4. Visit Richmond and Kettering

    You can walk across Australia's oldest bridge and stand in the cell of its oldest jail in picturesque Richmond, a 30-minute drive north-east from Hobart. Explore the cobblestone streets by the lantern light of a ghost tour or picnic on the banks of the Coal River. Check out local art and craft in the galleries and cafes. On your way back to Hobart, stop off at one of the Coal Valley's many wineries. South from Hobart, you'll find the sleepy seaside town of Kettering on the shores of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Have lunch watching the yachts and fishing boats bob on the sheltered harbour or take the ferry to Bruny Island.


    5. Fill up on seafood and fine wine

    Savour classic cool-climate wines at the cellar doors and wineries of the Coal River Valley, Derwent Valley and Huon Valley, all a short drive from Hobart. You can team them with a plate full of fresh produce in a sunny vineyard restaurant. Feast on freshly shucked oysters at Barilla Bay and fresh-off-the-boat fish from Salamanca Markets. Or you can watch the catch being unloaded from the balcony of one of Hobart's waterside restaurants. Wrap yourself in the aroma of ground coffee in the cafes of Salamanca Place. Or spice up your holiday with a meal at one of Hobart's many great Indian eateries.

    Cradle Mountain

    Sitting on the edge of the World Heritage Site, is Cradle Mountain, one of Tasmania's premier wilderness regions and the fifth highest mountain. It's natural beauty is owed to the dolerite columns and Lake St. Clair National Park.

    Strahan

    Strahan, is the only coastal town on the unprotected western side of Tasmania flanked by the Macquarie Harbor. Named after Governor Lachlan Macquarie this 50 kilometres long harbour opens to the sea through the narrow, eddying waters of Hell's Gates and receives the waters of the King and Gordon Rivers.

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    9/13/2024
    9/19/2024
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    10/11/2024
    10/17/2024
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    11/8/2024
    11/14/2024
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    1/17/2025
    1/23/2025
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    2/28/2025
    3/6/2025
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    3/21/2025
    3/27/2025
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    ** This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

    Prices Start at:
    $3665
    Number of Nights:
    6
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    Vacation Rating:
    Deluxe
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    Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability and change without notice. Prices reflect land only accommodations, airfare is additional. Blackout dates/seasonal supplements may apply. Itinerary and map subject to change. Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking. 
    * For single travelers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
    * Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
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