DAY 1 ARRIVE HOBART
Welcome to Hobart, Tasmania! Collect your self-drive rental car at the airport and travel to your accommodation at the Battery Point Guest House. This historic home, situated just behind Salamanca Place, is right in the heart of Tasmaniaís most historic precinct, Salamanca Place and Battery Point. You are only a few minutes walk from the Battery Point shops, galleries, restaurants and the waterfront.
Accommodation:
Battery Point Guest House x 1 night
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DAY 2 HOBART TO STRAHAN (293kms)
(included breakfast)
Today leave Hobart and travel through New Norfolk, Tarraleah and Queenstown to Strahan. Strahan is nestled on the edge of the
magnificent Macquarie Harbour, Strahan provides access to the Franklin ñ Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Your accommodation is the unique Franklin Manor. It was the first wardenís home and many people will tell you it is the best place to stay. Built in 1896 this Boutique Guest House has been restored for comfort, elegance and tranquillity. Under its gabled room are 18 comfortable large bedrooms, each with ensuite. On cold winter nights you can sip pre-dinner drinks by the fire and during the day take your afternoon tea on the wide verandahs looking out onto a garden with century old trees.
Accommodation:
Franklin Manor x 1 night
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DAY 3 STRAHAN TO SHEFFIELD (210kms)
(included breakfast)
Continue driving today through Zeehan, Rosebery and around the Cradle Mountains to Sheffield where your accommodation, the Lemonthyme Lodge is situated. Crafted from local timbers Lemonthyme Lodge is the Southern Hemisphereís largest log cabin. A friendly welcome awaits you at the lodge, where an atmosphere of rustic charm delivers a most comfortable and appealing level of accommodation. The cabins are nestled amongst the gums and ferns near the main lodge enabling you to enjoy your stay with that added touch of luxury and privacy, while taking in the antics of the local wildlife in this natural wonderland.
Accommodation:
Lemonthyme Lodge x 1 night
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DAY 4 SHEFFIELD TO LAUNCESTON (100kms)
(included breakfast)
Today travel from Sheffield through Railton, Deloraine and Westbury to Launceston. Your accommodation in Launceston is at the York Mansions. Within the original walls of the National Trust classified York Mansions, built in 1840, are five spacious, self-contained apartments. Each apartment has a distinctly individual character, furnished and decorated with an attention to detail that will astonish you. Behind the mansions there is a large cottage garden dominated by an English Oak of such age and branching that it too, has been classified by the National Trust.
Accommodation:
York Mansions x 1 night
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DAY 5 DEPART LAUNCESTON
(included breakfast)
This morning drop off self-drive car at the Launceston Airport.
ITINERARY CAN BE REVERSED OR EXTENDED
All prices in Australian dollars are nett per person on a twin share basis valid from 31 MAR 99 to 01 APR 00
2 pax 570pp
4 pax 465pp
per person sharing one car
COST INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in luxury Bed & Breakfasts/Guest Houses, Breakfast daily, Compact rental car with unlimited kilometres for 5 days.
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COST DOES NOT INCLUDES:
- Airfares, Lunch or Dinner, Optional touring, Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary, credit card charges, agent commission.
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NOTE:
- Costs quoted are subject to availability and confirmation of accommodation as specified. Costs are subject to increase should any federal or state government levies or taxes be introduced.
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