AAT Kings - Tassie’s Wilderness Icons Itinerary

Embark on an afternoon sightseeing tour of Hobart. Your orientation takes in historic Battery Point, Salamanca Place, the extensive Botanic Gardens, Constitution Dock, and Mt. Nelson, which affords panoramic views over the city. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception and dinner.

Included Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hobart - 1 Night

This morning you’ll head west to magnificent Mt. Field National Park and take a walk through lush rainforest to the tiered falls of picturesque Russell Falls. Then take the scenic drive up to iconic Lake St. Clair, the deepest freshwater lake in Australia, and continue through the rainforest to your final destination for the day, the coastal town of Strahan.

Accommodation: Strahan Village

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a lunch cruise on the spectacular Gordon River. Be awestruck by the dark tannin stained waters: they reflect the surrounding untouched wilderness. Stop at Sarah Island for an insight into Tasmania’s lesser-known convict history, and see Hells Gates, the treacherous entrance to the harbour.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain - 1 Night

This morning, marvel at the inspiring beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park. Join your Travel Director for a walk by Dove Lake, where you may spot Bennetts wallabies, echidnas and pademelons grazing along the way. Travel on through rolling green hills to Table Cape for spectacular views of Bass Strait. Picturesque Stanley is in your sights as you head west. Enjoy views of the sheer-sided Stanley bluff known as ‘The Nut’ and take some time to explore. Your final destination today is Smithton.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Smithton - 1 Night

Travel through the picturesque coastal townships of Burnie, Penguin and Ulverstone before heading inland to Sheffield, home to over 60 murals depicting the area’s rich history. You’ll learn about dairy production methods and indulge in a cheese tasting at the award-winning Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm on your way to Launceston, Tasmania’s ‘northern capital’.

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Launceston

Included Meals: Breakfast

This morning, visit the unique natural formation of the Cataract Gorge, with an Aboriginal Guide and Welcome to Country added. Cataract Gorge - home to the longest single-span chairlift in the world, followed by an orientation tour of the city. Say farewell to your new-found friends as your exploration of Tasmania's wilderness comes to an end at midday.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Highlights

• Explore Hobart’s iconic sights
• Visit spectacular Russell Falls
• Cruise on the Gordon River
• Discover Cradle Mountain
• View ‘The Nut’ at Stanley
• Indulge in cheese at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm
• Cataract Gorge
• Orientation tour of Launceston

What’s included

• Quality accommodation
•  Travel by luxury coach
•  Experienced Driver Guide

Dining

•  5 Full buffet breakfasts
•  1 Lunch
•  4 Dinners

Fitness Requirements

• Low level fitness required