| DAY 1: ARRIVE HOBART Pick up your
Hertz rental car and proceed to your hotel. Hobart, Tasmania’s
capital city, is centered around the water. It boasts arts and
music, fine restaurants and friendly people. Overnight:
Hobart, Mercure Hotel Hobart (standard) or Mantra One Sandy Bay
Road (first class) for 2 nights
DAY 2: PORT ARTHUR GUIDED LUXURY TOUR
Depart this morning for a tour of Port Arthur, Australia’s famous
penal settlement. Visit
Australia’s oldest Catholic church, marvel at Devil’s Kitchen and the
rugged coast. After lunch, your guide will escort you around the ruins
of Port Arthur, telling tales of the hardships suffered by the convicts.
The day ends with a short harbor cruise before returning via Richmond to
Hobart. (L)
DAY 3: HOBART—FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK
The journey from Hobart to Freycinet National Park takes
approximately 2 hours. Continue along the coast and stop for lunch in
Swansea, overlooking Great Oyster Bay. Continue towards Coles Bay and
the spectacular Freycinet National Park. Overnight: Freycinet Lodge,
Freycinet Cabin (standard) or Wineglass Spa (first class) for 2 nights
DAY 4: FREYCINET LODGE
Freycinet Lodge on Tasmania’s East Coast is located within Freycinet
National Park. Perhaps take a walk to stunning Wineglass Bay—or drive 30
minutes from town to Cape Tourville lighthouse for breathtaking coastal
scenery. After dinner, enjoy wildlife spotting, evening star-gazing and
wine tasting. (B)
DAY 5: FREYCINET LODGE—LAUNCESTON
Depart for Launceston airport (approximately 2 hours’ drive). Return
your car and connect
with your onward flight (airfare not included). (B)
Departs: Daily
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