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On this Page: Launceston City Sights
DEPARTS LAUNCESTON Discover the highlights of Launceston on this half day city sights tour. Visit some of the city’s most famous attractions, including Albert Hall, Princes Square, Princess Theatre, The Australian Maritime College, the only one of its kind in Australia, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, the historic Boag’s Brewery and the entrance of the famous Cataract Gorge. Tour is 3 hours and departs daily at 10:00am.
DEPARTS STRAHAN Through the boom years of West Coast mining, steam locomotives hauled a fortune in pure copper from Queenstown’s Mt Lyell mine, through the rugged King River Gorge and down to the Macquarie Harbor port of Strahan. Travel aboard this historic steam locomotive and follow the original Australian Copper miners trail from the 19th Century. Enjoy lunch before returning to Strahan by coach. Tour is 6 hours and departs daily except Mondays.
DEPARTS HOBART Travel North West and discover the tranquility of pristine rainforest and spectacular Russell Falls at the Mt Field National Park. The tall treeferns provide a canopy for a delightful walk along a forest stream. Enjoy a lunch of fresh local Tasmanian Salmon with a glass of wine. Return to Hobart past Something Wild, for close up encounters with Australian native animals. Tour is 7 hours and departs Wednesday & Sunday at 9:15am.
DEPARTS STRAHAN Explore the pristine World Heritage rainforest area of Gordon River aboard a quiet and comfortable luxury catamaran. Cruise across Macquarie Harbor and discover the magnificent Gordon River with its ancient Huon Pines and perfect reflections. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and a buffet lunch. Ask about upgrading to the Captains Premium Upper Deck. Cruise is 6 hours and departs daily at 8:30am.
Tour is 8 hours and departs daily at 9:00am. Tour Code: PAD DEPARTS HOBART On this half day cruise adventure through Hobart’s magnificent waterways, you will be fascinated by secluded bays, dramatic coastline, and sea life viewed from underwater cameras. See sea eagles nesting on cliff faces, Salmon feeding at a fish farm, observe seals, dolphins and migrating whales (when in season). Step ashore at Peppermint Bay and enjoy unsurpassed views of the D’entrecasteaux Channel and the Huon region. Also see the charming village of Woodbridge and browse the local art gallery or shop for local fare before returning to Hobart. Full gourmet lunch is included. Tour is 5 hours and departs daily. Tour Code: HHE
Tour is 8 hours. Departs daily at 1:00pm. Tour Code: TWD DEPARTS HOBART Wildlife galore! Depart your hotel and travel along the scenic channel highway to board the ferry to Bruny Island. Board your boat and visit Friar Rocks, home to hundreds of Australian fur seals. Observe sea eagles, gannets, albatross, shearwaters, gulls and cormorants as they hunt in these abundant waters. Enjoy the antics of dolphins and penguins, or perhaps spot whales as they migrate from the Antarctic Ocean. 3-hour cruise includes lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea. Tour is 9 1/2 hours and departs daily from 1 Oct–31 May at 8:00am.
DEPARTS HOBART Visit the Tasmanian Devil Survival Project, a major conservation effort to save the devil from becoming extinct. See first hand the innovative strategies being used to ensure the survival of the species. Enjoy an easy walk along the top of sea cliffs. It is a chance to learn about one of the world’s great wildlife conservation programs. Tour is 8 hours, and includes lunch.
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DEPARTS HOBART From your hotel, pass Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock and Battery Point before making your way to the historic village of Richmond. On the way to Port Arthur, Australia’s famous penal settlement, visit Australia’s oldest Catholic church. See various natural attractions on the peninsula's rugged coast, such as Devils Kitchen. The settlement of Port Arthur was created to put fear and hatred into the minds of those unfortunate enough to be sent there. After a light lunch, your guide will escort you around the ruins of the settlement, telling you tales of the hardships suffered by the convicts. End the day with a short cruise around the harbor. 
