Australian Pacific Toouring Wild West Coast 6 Day Tour

Enjoy 6 days in Tasmania as you cruise the Gordon River from the pretty town of Strahan, explore the stunning Cradle Mountain National Park and sample some of the gourmet food found on this beautiful island.

Itinerary

Day 1 Sun.
Russell Falls, Queenstown
Two Night Stay: APT EXCLUSIVE! Strahan Village, Harbour View Deluxe Rooms

On arrival into Hobart your tour begins with a journey along the famous Derwent Valley to historic New Norfolk. Enter Mt Field National Park, Tasmania's oldest national park, where a short walk will bring you to the spectacular sight of cascading Russell Falls. From here, travel deep into World Heritage wilderness to Lake St Clair, surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges. Then continue to Queenstown, where you will join the restored West Coast Wilderness Railway. Ride aboard elegant brass and timber carriages through dense rainforest and steep gorges. This evening, enjoy a delicious buffet meal on the hilltop at Strahan Village. Dx1

Day 2 Mon.
Gordon River Cruise, Dine Around Dinner

Join a cruise aboard the Lady Jane Franklin II across Macquarie Harbour to the wilderness of the Gordon River, enjoying guaranteed window seating and lunch on board. Stop at Heritage Landing for a gentle walk through the ancient rainforest, then visit the penal colony of Sarah Island, which once housed the toughest of the colony's convicts. This afternoon, explore the picturesque town of Strahan, then choose to dine at View 42º, Hamers Hotel or The Fish Cafe. After dinner, perhaps take in a local pantomime based on a convict's great escape from Sarah Island (own expense). Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 3 Tue.
Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake, Freedom of Choice Touring
Stay: Cradle Mountain Lodge

Continue to the remote beauty of World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain. With a guide, learn about Dove Lake and see Waldheim Chalet, built in 1912 as one man's utopia. This afternoon choose from a range Freedom of Choice Touring activities. Among your options are a wine and cheese tasting presentation and a guided walk to learn of the surrounding alpine flora and fauna. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner in the timber-lined Highland Restaurant. Bx1 Dx1

Day 4 Wed.
The Nut, Woolnorth Wind Farm, Cape Grim, Smithton
Stay: Smithton, Tall Timbers Hotel

Today journey along the scenic north-west coast to Stanley, where you will visit The Nut, an extinct volcano that now stands as a rocky outcrop. Continue to Woolnorth, perched atop the windswept cliffs of Tasmania's most north-west tip. Take a guided tour of the state's largest wind farm. Tour nearby Cape Grim and breathe in the crisp, refreshing air known for being the cleanest in the world. Bx1 Dx1

Day 5 Thur.
Sheffield, Ashgrove Cheese Factory, Woolmers Estate, Launceston
Stay: Launceston, Hotel Grand Chancellor

Visit the shipping dock of Devonport before continuing on to Sheffield to explore the quaint Town of Murals. This afternoon enjoy a visit to Ashgrove Cheese Factory and taste their speciality cheeses. Later, take a guided walk in historic Woolmers Estate and stroll through the National Rose Garden. Bx1

Day 6 Fri.
Launceston, Cataract Gorge

Take some time to explore Cataract Gorge, a unique natural rock formation, before your tour concludes with an included airport transfer Bx1

COST
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Single: $2,705
Twin: $2,195
Triple: $2,085

Departures

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