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TOURING

$ * 10

From 3657 per person twin share
4 DAYS | HOBART TO HOBART
OPERATOR: The Maria Island Walk
TRAVEL TYPE: Guided walk
DEPARTS: Daily (Oct – Apr)

HIGHLIGHTS
• See rare wildlife and breathtaking scenery
• Cruise through the sparkling waters of
Mercury Passage
• Enjoy candlelit gourmet dinners under the stars
Maria Island National Park INCLUDES
MARIA ISLAND WALK 4 DAYS • 2 nights wilderness camp accommodation
• 1 night lodge accommodation
Day 1: Hobart to Maria Island (LD) Depart from Hobart Day 3: Maria Island (BLD) Today, head inland to the heart • Meals as specified
and journey to the historic coastal town of Triabunna, of Maria Island to discover the grand forests, wandering • Expert guides
where you will take a boat crossing via the sparkling through the world’s largest stand of giant Tasmanian
waters of Mercury Passage to the isthmus of Maria Blue Gums. You can choose to climb the peaks of • Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Island. Here, enjoy lunch overlooking the crystal-clear Mt Maria (711 metres) or Bishop and Clerk (a 599 metre • Use of a 50 litre pack, waterproof jacket, sleeping
waters of Shoal Bay before walking to the tranquil climb through rare “cloud” rain forests) with views that bag liner, pillowcase and head torch
Casuarina Beach camp. In the afternoon explore are simply breathtaking. By the afternoon, head into • National park fees
the trail through the tall eucalypt forest, down to the historic settlement of Darlington where you’ll stay • Return transfers from Hobart accommodation
Haunted Bay. In the evening, after a gourmet dinner, at heritage-listed Bernacchi House for a final feast with
stroll along the beach at sunset with a glass of wine. friends. Walking distance: 9-17km.
Simple pleasures, surrounded by island beauty. Day 4: Maria Island to Hobart (BL) The final morning starts Triabunna
Walking distance: 8km. with a walk around the northern tip of Maria Island, via Bernacchi House
Day 2: Maria Island (BLD) Wake up to the chattering of a variety of spectacular woodlands and forests with Darlington
wattle birds, watching first light stream in through the rare endemic birds, wallabies and wombats. Later we HOBART 1
forest. After breakfast, start your journey along five continue on to the dramatic Fossil Cliffs. 90KM White Gums Bishop & Clerk
incredible beaches. Watch dolphins play in the surf Heading back to Darlington, there is a last celebratory Camp 1 Mt Maria
and sea eagles soaring overhead as you walk past lunch before boarding the boat back to mainland Maria Island
the carpet of exotic shells lining the water’s edge. Tasmania, with time to reflect on the past days getting Point
Casuarina
By late afternoon, arrive at White Gums camp for to know Maria. Hopefully, amongst new friends and WALK START/FINISH Lesueur 1 Beach Camp
a refreshing swim. After the perfect day, relax with incredible memories that will last a lifetime. Walking OVERNIGHT Haunted Bay
your fellow walkers, before enjoying a candlelit dinner distance: 4km. CRUISE
surrounded by nature. Walking distance: 13km. WALK
(B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) ROAD

$ * 20
From 3851 per person twin share
10 DAYS | HOBART TO HOBART
OPERATOR: Under Down Under Tours
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted
DEPARTS: Selected Mondays (Sep – Apr)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Cruise the Gordon River
Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park • See beautiful Dove Lake at Cradle Mountain-Lake
St Clair National Park
ULTIMATE TASMANIA 10 DAYS • Visit Tasmania’s East Coast and the beautiful
Day 1: Hobart to Queenstown (D) Depart Hobart and travel Day 6: Launceston to Bicheno (BD) Visit Cataract Gorge Bay of Fires
west to Mt Field National Park. Stop at Lake St Clair, the before driving down the scenic East Coast. At the • Enjoy local food tasting on Bruny Island
deepest freshwater lake in Australia. Take in the scenery Bay of Fires, explore the white sands and lichen-clad
as you pass through the Franklin-Gordon National Park. boulders. Continue onto the town of Bicheno. Overnight INCLUDES
Overnight in Queenstown. in Bicheno. • 9 nights motel accommodation
Day 2: Gordon River Cruise (BLD) Today travel to Strahan, Day 7: Bicheno to Hobart via Freycinet National Park Spend • Meals as specified • Gordon River Cruise
where you will embark on your cruise of the Gordon River. the day exploring Freycinet National Park. Walk to • Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary,
This fantastic river cruise includes a guided boardwalk Wineglass Bay Lookout for views of Tasmania’s most Port Arthur Historic Site and harbour cruise
through the UNESCO World Heritage rainforest as well as famous beach with its curved white shores and turquoise- • Return Bruny Island ferry transfers
a guided tour of the harshest penal settlement in Australia coloured waters. Return to Hobart via the Great Eastern • Experienced guide • National park fees
at Sarah Island. In the afternoon, take a scenic drive to Drive. Stay the next three nights in Hobart. • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
the town of Tullah. Overnight in Tullah. Day 8: Richmond & Wellington Park (B) Meet a variety of • Return transfers from Hobart
Day 3: Tullah to Smithton (BD) Travel to the North West Tasmanian wildlife at Bonorong Wildlfe Sanctuary. Visit
Coast of Tasmania. At Stanley, take in the views of the colonial village of Richmond before heading back to
The Nut. Journey to Arthur River on the wild Tarkine Hobart. This afternoon, venture up Mount Wellington. Smithton 1
Coast. Overnight at Smithton. Day 9: Bruny Island (B) After breakfast, embark on an Devonport Bay of Fires
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Day 4: Smithton to Devonport (BD) Spend today exploring adventure to Bruny Island. Climb the 279 steps to the Waratah 1
the Tarkine, the second largest cool temperate rainforest top of Truganini Lookout before visiting South Bruny Cradle Launceston
in the world. Continue your journey along the North National Park. Tullah 1 Mountain 1 Bicheno
West Coast to Devonport. Overnight in Devonport. Day 10: Port Arthur Historic Site & Tasman Peninsula (B) Strahan 1 Freycinet National
Park
Day 5: Devonport to Launceston via Cradle Mountain (B) This morning, visit the Port Arthur Historic Site and Queenstown Coles Bay
This morning visit Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair wander around the preserved ruins. Continue on to
National Park. Look for wombats at Ronny Creek, the Tasman Peninsula and take in the rugged coastal Hobart 3 Richmond
Port Arthur
venture down to the iconic boatshed and walk around scenery. Return to Hobart where your tour concludes. START/FINISH Historic Site
glacial-carved Dove Lake. Spend time in Sheffield, OVERNIGHT Bruny Island
before arriving in Launceston. Overnight in Launceston. (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) ATTRACTION
* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
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