| DAY 1: ARRIVE LAUNCESTON On
arrival, pick up your rental car. Launceston is Tasmania’s
second largest city, with fine food and wine and many adventure
activities. Overnight: Launceston, Mercure Launceston
(standard) or Peppers Seaport (first class)
DAY 2: LAUNCESTON—CRADLE MOUNTAIN
Depart for Cradle Mountain National Park—just 21/2 hours west of
Launceston. Follow Highway 1, stopping at a cheese factory or for lunch
in charming Deloraine. Continue through Mole Creek, home to breathtaking
caves. Cradle Mountain Lodge is a unique wilderness retreat on the edge
of the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain–Lake St. Clair National
Park. Overnight: Voyages Cradle Mountain Lodge, Pencil Pine Cabin
(standard) or Spa Cabin (first class) for 2 nights (B)
DAY 3: CRADLE MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES
Activities at Cradle Mountain Lodge vary with the seasons. Try 4WD
tours, mountain biking or fly-fishing. There are magnificent walks,
canoeing, or indulge in a therapeutic massage. Not to be missed—native
animal feeding (all activities, own expense). (B)
DAY 4: CRADLE MOUNTAIN LODGE—STRAHAN
Travel to Strahan on the West Coast of Tasmania and spend the
afternoon strolling along The Esplanade. Overnight: The
Strahan Village, Hilltop Garden View (standard) or Village
Garden Terrace (first class) (B)
DAY 5: GORDON RIVER CRUISE
Enjoy a tranquil glide down the Gordon River to Heritage Landing and
a rainforest walk. Pass by Sarah Island before venturing to Hell’s
Gates. Then depart for your 4-hour scenic drive through Queenstown and
Bronte Park to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. Return your rental car
to Hobart airport then connect with your onward flight (airfare not
included). (B,L) We
recommend adding a night in Hobart (not included).
Departs: Daily
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