{"id":192,"date":"2023-08-30T22:36:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T10:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reidtours.com\/?page_id=192"},"modified":"2024-07-14T20:23:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T08:23:50","slug":"tasmania-tour-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reidtours.com\/?page_id=192","title":{"rendered":"Tasmania Tour 2025 \u2013 12th March \u2013 23rd March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

12 days, 9 destinations, 21 attractions, 19 meals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Discover the beauty and history of Tasmania in style and relaxed comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The destinations include Hobart, Port Arthur, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Stanley, Launceston and the Whitesands Resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1 : Homeport to Hobart via Melbourne Wednesday 12th March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a home pickup, we join\u00a0our\u00a0early afternoon\u00a0flight to Hobart travelling via Melbourne. Enjoy a meal on your flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Airline Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Wrest Point Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2 : Hobart\u00a0Thursday\u00a013th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This morning, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hobart, including a visit to the botanical gardens. We will stop in the city for you to enjoy lunch at your leisure. After lunch, you are free to explore Hobart or visit the Mona Gallery (optional), and return to the Hotel in time for our evening meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Wrest Point Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities and attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Sightseeing tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 3: Hobart and Port Arthur\u00a0Friday\u00a014th<\/sup>\u00a0March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This morning we are off to historic Port Arthur travelling through Dunalley, a prosperous fishing village, to Eaglehawk Neck.  In convict days a line of ferocious tethered dogs guarded this narrow isthmus, which separates the Tasman from the Forestier Peninsula. On our trip from Hobart we visit the Blowhole, Tasman Arch, and Devil’s Kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On reaching Port Arthur settlement, we enjoy a short harbour cruise past the Isle of the Dead, and then return to stroll around the many ruins of the settlement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Wrest Point Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities and attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Port Arthur harbour cruise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Blowhole, Tasman Arch, and Devil\u2019s Kitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View of the Penitentiary at Port Arthur,\u00a0Tasmania. Image\u00a0credit:\u00a0Martybugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 4: Strahan via Queenstown\u00a0Saturday 15th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early start this morning, departing Port Arthur and travelling to New Norfolk. Then onto Mount Field National Park, where we enjoy the short walk to Russell Falls before continuing on to\u00a0Tarraleah\u00a0and Derwent Bridge.\u00a0We will\u00a0visit The Wall in the Wilderness to see the stunning work of artist Greg Duncan\u00a0this afternoon.\u00a0 The Wall is one man\u2019s incredible talent on display as he carved\u00a0three-metre-high\u00a0wooden panels, telling the history of the Central Highlands of Tasmania. We continue onto Queenstown, before reaching our accommodation at Strahan, a picturesque fishing village on the west coast of Tasmania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner               <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Strahan Village Inn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities and attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Russell Falls Walk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Wall in the Wilderness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Russel Falls. Image credit: dany13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 5: Strahan and Surrounds, Gordon River Cruise\u00a0Sunday 16th<\/sup>\u00a0April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\u00a0morning\u00a0we enjoy a harbour cruise through the magnificent Macquarie Harbour and famous Gordon River.\u00a0 We visit Hells Gate, the entrance to the great\u00a0Southern Ocean\u00a0before entering the majestic Gordon River with its mirror like reflections – Huon Pine trees and wilderness boardwalk at Sarah Island. This afternoon we will have some free time to explore the beautiful village of Strahan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner                   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Strahan Village Inn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities and attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Macquarie Harbour cruise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Hells Gate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Strahan village<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 6: Cradle Mountain via\u00a0Zeehan\u00a0Monday\u00a017th<\/sup>\u00a0March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we travel via Zeehan to Cradle Mountain. After lunch we join the local buses for the trip to Cradle Mountain. If you wish, and the weather behaves, you will have the option of walking around Dove Lake. This evening we will enjoy a wonderful dinner at the Chateau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities and attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cradle Mountain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Dove Lake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cradle Mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 7: Stanley\u00a0Tuesday\u00a018th<\/sup>\u00a0March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we coach through the beautiful countryside of the North West of Tasmania, before reaching the quaint little seaside village of Stanley. You have the option to take a ride on the chairlift at The Nut, an ancient volcanic formation overlooking the village and Bass Strait, before heading to our accommodation for this evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Tall Timbers Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 8: Launceston\u00a0Wednesday\u00a019th\u00a0March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our return journey takes us back through Burnie before heading to the beautiful town of Sheffield for our lunch stop which is renowned for its murals. We then travel on to Anvers Chocolate Factory. You can sample and purchase some of the handmade chocolate truffles and fudge or buy a coffee or ice-cream. We will visit the stunning Cataract Gorge on arrival to the beautiful city of Launceston and then on to our accommodation for the next two nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Grand Chancellor Launceston<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities and attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Anvers Chocolate factory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cataract Gorge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kings Bridge, Launceston<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 9: Launceston free day\u00a0Thursday 20th\u00a0March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following breakfast at your leisure, you have the rest of the day to enjoy Launceston and take some time to look around the city. Tonight, you can dine at one of the many options around the centrally located accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Breakfast                <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Grand Chancellor Launceston<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 10: Bicheno via Ross\u00a0Friday 21st March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This morning we depart Launceston and head to the historic township of Ross. You will have the opportunity to get some lunch at Ross before we head across to visit Freycinet National Park where we enjoy a walk to the Cape Tourville Lighthouse. We continue onto our overnight accommodation at Swansea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Swansea Motor Inn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 11: Bicheno to Hobart\u00a0Saturday 22nd March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of time to explore the quant seaside town before we travel to Hobart for our final night and farewell dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Wrest Point Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 12: Hobart to home\u00a0Sunday\u00a023rd<\/sup>\u00a0March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This morning we head off from the hotel and fly back to New Zealand via Melbourne. You will be transferred home on arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included meals: Airplane meal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inclusions:  <\/strong>\u200b  <\/strong>\u200b  <\/strong>\u200b  <\/strong>\u200b  <\/strong>\u200b  <\/strong>\u200b  <\/strong>\u200b  <\/strong>\u200b                           <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eleven nights\u2019 Accommodation on a twin share basis.  \u200b  \u200b                        <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meals as indicated on Itinerary.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 days quality coach travel.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return air flight from Auckland, Christchurch, or Wellington.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home pickup and return by Shuttle Van.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gordon River Cruise.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Park Entry Pass.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cradle Mountain Explorer Bus.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission to Port Arthur.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission to The Wall.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price Per\u00a0Person Twin Share $6,495.00\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>\u200bSingle Room Supplement: $1,350<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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