Tour Type:Low Cost Tour Duration:10 Days (9 Nights) From:Launceston toLaunceston Tour Code:TXT10 Operator:Travelmarvel
from AU $2,905 pp
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Tour Description
See the beautiful coastline of Freycinet National Park and the ruins of Port Arthur before arriving in Hobart. The opportunity to sample chocolates at the Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Bruny Island adventure and a crayfish feast are all optional extras you can add to your tour experience. Explore the national parks of Mt Field with picturesque Russell Falls and the World Heritage-listed landscapes of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair. Cruise the waters of the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and along the calm stretches of the Tamar River on this 10 day coach tour.
Launceston, Seahorse World, Beaconsfield, Welcome Drinks Flights to arrive by 12.00pm. Travel from Launceston to Beauty Point. Visit Seahorse World and learn about these fascinating animals. Then visit the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre, with its interactive displays. On the trip back to the hotel, you’ll see and learn about the city sights of Launceston through informative on-board commentary. This evening, enjoy complimentary Welcome Drinks followed by a Welcome Dinner featuring fresh Tasmanian produce. Stay:Launceston, Mercure Hotel (D)
Day 2
Weldborough Pass, East Coast Natureworld, Freycinet National Park, Swansea
This morning, continue through the winegrowing area of northern Tasmania. During flowering season, visit the Bridestowe Lavender Farm (Dec.-Jan.). Stop at East Coast Natureworld and meet Delilah, our sponsored Tasmanian Devil. Travel along beautiful Tasmanian coastline and into Freycinet National Park. Join a guided walk along Richardsons Beach at Coles Bay. Tonight enjoy a relaxed dinner in Swansea, or perhaps choose to upgrade your dining experience to a delicious crayfish dinner (own expense, seasonality applies). Stay: Swansea, Waterloo Inn (B/D)
Day 3
Ross, Richmond, Tasman Peninsula, Eaglehawk Neck, Port Arthur
Journey inland to Campbell Town and Ross. Travel south to the charming Georgian village of Richmond and see the famous Richmond Bridge. Proceed to Eaglehawk Neck and enjoy views of the rugged coastline from Pirates Bay Lookout. Continue on to Port Arthur. Stay: Port Arthur, Fox and Hounds Inn (B/D)
Day 4
Port Arthur Historic Site, Harbour Cruise, Hobart, Mt Nelson
Port Arthur is Australia’s most notorious convict prison, having been called ‘hell on earth’ by its 12,500 convict prisoners. At the Port Arthur Historic Site, call into the Visitor Centre and play the ‘Lottery of Life’ game. Tour through the chapel and penitentiary ruins and join the Marana for a cruise around the Isle of the Dead. Then travel to Hobart, on the shores of the Derwent River. Journey to the top of Mt Nelson for panoramic views. Stay: Hobart, Grand Mercure Hadleys Hotel (2 nights) (B/D)
Day 5
Hobart Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, join your guide for an orientation tour of Hobart. See the city highlights including Salamanca Place. Today you will have time to explore this historical city for yourself. You may wish to join a full day tour to pristine Bruny Island (see below - must be prebooked) or take a tour to Cascade Brewery to learn about the art of brewing premium beer. Alternatively, cruise down the beautiful Derwent River on a Cadbury chocolate cruise or winery adventure. Tonight you may wish to join a ghost tour of Hobart. Your Tour Director can help with booking these experiences while on tour (own expense). (B)
Day 6
Derwent Valley, Mt Field National Park, Lake St Clair
Leave Hobart and enter Mt Field National Park for the short walk to beautiful Russell Falls. Then enter World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and enjoy a stop on the shores of Lake St Clair. Continue travelling through Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed wilderness to the township of Strahan, on Macquarie Harbour. Tonight, you have the opportunity to see a pantomime on the area’s convict history (own expense). Stay:Strahan Village Hilltop (B/D)
Day 7
Strahan, Gordon River Cruise with Lunch, Sarah Island Tour
Board the Lady Jane Franklin II for a cruise across Macquarie Harbour and Gordon River. Cruise to Sarah Island and the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park for a stop at Heritage Landing. Pass by Hell’s Gate, the entrance to the Great Southern Ocean, and enjoy a delicious lunch on board before returning to dry land. Then re-board the coach and depart Strahan for Cradle Mountain. Stay:Cradle Mountain Chateau (B/L/D)
Day 8
Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain, Sheffield, Stanley and The Nut
Tour beautiful Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, home to a vast array of native alpine flora and fauna. Travel out to Waldheim Chalet and stop on the tranquil shores of Dove Lake for a magnificent perspective on the region. Later, travel via Sheffield, the town of murals, to the fishing village of Stanley, set in the shadow of The Nut – a striking rocky outcrop rising over 150 yards from the sea. Stay: Smithton, Tall Timbers Hotel (B/D)
Day 9
Ashgrove Cheese Factory, Great Lakes Plateau, Farewell Dinner
Visit Ashgrove Cheese Factory for a tour and tasting. Continue to the Great Lakes Plateau and travel along the shores of the Great Lake, a popular spot for freshwater fishing. Head to Launceston for tonight’s Farewell Dinner. Stay: Launceston, Mercure Hotel (B/D)
Day 10
Cataract Gorge, Tamar River Cruise, Woolmers Estate, Depart Launceston
Visit Cataract Gorge on the edge of Launceston and wander the magnificent gardens. After this, join a morning cruise along the Tamar River. This afternoon travel to Woolmers Estate and wander through the National Rose Garden before rejoining the coach for an airport transfer. Flights to depart anytime after 4.30pm. (B)
Itinerary is based on 2012 departures. Click on the icon to the left if you would like to view the 2012 brochure online.
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10 Day Grand Tasman Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Global Journeys for the 10 Day Grand Tasman.
We had a wonderful time touring Tasmania. First of all, Relaxing Journeys (now Global Journeys) did an excellent job in organzing our tour. The Tour Manager is fantastic who guided us all through the journey with excellent commentaries. During the whole journey, he did not hesitate to introduce Tasmania to us through his own experience as a true Tasmanian. The driver is also excellent. Not only is he a safe driver, he manoeuvred his vehicle in a very professional manner and he looked after the elderlys very well. Have to mention also that they both have a sense of humour, and the duo made our journey a very pleasant and memorable one. Needless to say, we were also blessed with very fine weather all the way, and I have met some very nice people from all over the world. All in all, the tour is excellent, and by far the best that I have ever experienced. I will definitely recommend it to my friends and people in Hong Kong.
Kathy Leung (Hong Kong) Tour Date 01/10/2011
Tour was well organised. Meet at airport most appreciated even though we arrived a few days earlier than most. Bus driver excellent and had amaing knowledge of Tasmania, also tour leader, both of whom had a good rapport and humour. Most hotels/motelss were great, BUT after a long day touring the buffet style meals were more appreciated over the set menue table service type - reason: after a long day, most people wanted to just eat and go back to their roomss, instead of waiting until after 8 pm for their main meal and even later for the dessert & coffee. This was especially evident in Hobart (Mercure Hadleys). This hotel, while being heritage listed and I guess very charming to some, we felt that the rooms were old fashioned and pokey - ours had 2 small windows that looked out only to a full height brick wall. Unfortunately the weather caused some change of plans but the tour leader made the best of that. Overall we thought that we got excellent value for money and would have no hesitation to travel with APT again.
Elaine & John Ellard (Australia) Tour Date 19/03/2011
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the coach captain and coach driver complimented each other with their knowledge and skill. Excellent variety though would have liked the Wall in the Wilderness included but was told this wouldn't fit in timewise. Mecure hotel Launceston was disappointment and I intend writing with comprehensive outline of basis for my impressions. My husband was ill and coach captain took over and arranged a night in hospital while he was rehydrated, this was done with efficiency, kindness and was appreciated. Coach was comfortable and other accommodation excellent.
Gaye & Bill Goddard (Australia) Tour Date 05/03/2011
I have been meaning to send you an e-mail regarding the tour. It was just fantastic! The weather was perfect and the wonderful commentaries by the two gentlemen who conducted the tour were so informative. It was my first trip to Tasmania and we saw so much of the island and learnt so much of its history. Accommodation and meals were excellent. Personally, I would have liked a little longer at Port Arthur as there was so much to see. Many thanks for your help in organising this for us.
Bernadette O'Sullivan (Australia) Tour Date 01/01/2011
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Many passengers travel with Travelmarvel on their own. This means that you will be accommodated in a single room. Alternatively, you can choose to be matched up with a person of the same gender and pay the twin price. In this instance, accommodation will be in twin-bedded rooms.
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As a member of APT, you can think of Travelmarvel as the "everyday touring option from APT." Travelmarvel offers affordable coach touring in Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Alaska and river cruising in Europe and along the Mekong in Vietnam. When you travel with us, you will receive the great value for money touring for which Travelmarvel is known, as well as all the reassurances of travelling with a well respected and reliable tour operator.
