Spring Grand Tour 12 nights Innkeepers Hotels and Apartments from $1449 per person twin share Tasmania is a sensory delight crisp spring mornings give way to mild days, longer sunsets and you ll not miss a thing if you allow yourself time for the most important things in life...you and your partner. Treat yourself to gourmet delights, farmers markets and cellar door tastings. If this holiday was a meal it would truly be a degustation experience to savour. We encourage you to pre-book your preferred cruises and West Coast Wilderness Railway in particular to avoid disappointment. Innkeepers Tasmania offers a 10% discount on cruises and train tickets if you pre-book with us. Includes: 12 nights accommodation with a mix of 4 star self catering apartments and quality hotels 12 days car rental (small manual vehicle) Bonus FREE petrol to the value of $100 (valid 01 May 24 December 2014) World Heritage Cruise on Gordon River National Parks Pass Costs per person twin share: $1449 1 May 30 September 2014 $1569 1 October 24 December 2014 $1899 25 December 2014 31 January 2015 $1679 1 February 31 March 2015
Day 1: Hobart Morning arrival into Hobart Visit the historic village of Richmond then visit Bonorong Wildlife Park at Brighton In the afternoon return to the city and explore the waterfront and Salamanca market area featuring local artists, galleries, and character filled pubs. Consider a Par Avion scenic flight over the city and southerrn Tasmania from Cambridge airport, located 25 minutes from the city Overnight: Your choice of Innkeepers Hotels in Hobart Day 2: Hobart and Huon Valley A clear morning will be the perfect opportunity to journey to the top of Mt Wellington which rises over 1200 metres above the city allow 45 minutes drive to the summit Visit Willie Smith Cider at Grove located 25 minutes from Hobart en route to Huon Valley Continue to Tahune Airwalk (Cost $26 per adult) located beyond Geeveston allow 90 minutes from Hobart Return to Hobart via Huonville and detour via the Channel region to Woodbridge. Maybe late lunch or afternoon tea at Peppermint Bay Return to Hobart allow 50 minutes Overnight Hobart: Innkeepers Hotels
Day 3: Hobart Breakfast at one of the many waterfront café s before a day of art and culture Visit MONA, maybe lunch after visiting the museum? Try a famous Moo Brew and sample their premium cool climate Moorilla wine at the cellar door From MONA a 20 minute drive to Brighton will take you to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where you ll be able to view a Tasmanian Devil feed and get up close and personal with some of Tasmania s cuddliest native animals! Later in the afternoon return to Hobart waterfront and check out the dining options for tonight Overnight: Your choice of Innkeepers Hotels in Hobart Day 4: Hobart to Port Arthur Travel via the historic village of Richmond and cross Australia s oldest convict bridge Get up close and personal with the Tasmanian Devil at the Devil Park in Taranna only 10 minutes from Port Arthur Select from a range of visitor passes to make the most of your visit to Port Arthur Historic site. We recommend the all inclusive Gold Pass Overnight: Stewarts Bay Lodge, Port Arthur
Day 5: Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula A morning departure on Tasman Island Cruises (from Port Arthur at 10am cost $125 per adult) will provide an amazing coastal marine and wildlife experience Explore the rest of Port Arthur after lunch Overnight Stewarts Bay Lodge, Port Arthur Day 6: Port Arthur to Bicheno Depart the Tasman Peninsula and travel via the coastal townships of Orford and Triabunna to Swansea Visit Kate s Berry Farm at Swansea and savour the views across Great Oyster Bay to Freycinet Peninsula Take an afternoon drive into Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park Overnight: Diamond Island Resort, Bicheno Guests at Diamond Island receive a FREE guided penguin tour each evening
Day 7: Bicheno to Tamar Valley Early departure will take you via the popular fishing village of St Helens, nearby to Bay of Fires Travelling across the north east via Scottsdale will see golfers make a beeline to Bridport to play one or both Tasmania s best links golf courses choose from Barnbougle Dunes or the more recently opened Lost Farm golf courses the latter with 20 holes! Overnight Hotel Charles, Launceston Day 8: Launceston and Tamar Valley to Cradle Mountain Local attractions around Launceston include Tamar River Cruises ($125 per adult and $60 per child) for a 4 hour luncheon cruise and Hollybank Treetops Adventures where you can take an exhilarating cable ride through the tree tops or even ride a Segway Travel via Sheffield, the historic town of murals and continue to Cradle Mountain for an amazing wilderness experience Overnight: Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village NB Surcharge of $30 per night is payable direct to property
Day 9: Cradle Mountain to Stanley Be sure to undertake some of the wilderness walks around the Cradle Mountain regions before travelling to historic fishing village of Stanley Overnight Stanley Seaview Inn Day 10: Stanley to Tullah Check the local wharf for the catch of the day before heading south to the wild west coast. Your journey can take you through the Hellyer Gorge and Tarkine region before finishing your day on the edge of the Tarkine at Tullah Overnight: Tullah Lakeside Lodge Alternative accommodation option include Tall Timbers Resort, Smithton extra cost applies for 4 star hotels and self catering apartments
Day 11: Gordon River Cruise, Strahan An early departure by 0730 will allow you to travel to Strahan (one hour) for the 0900 World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River. Cruise returns mid afternoon and allows time to book for the evening play The Ship that never was a long running play which takes place on the waterfront each evening Overnight: Marsden Court, Strahan Day 12: Strahan to Hobart Another early start will mean you can travel to Queenstown, allow 45 minutes, to take another memorable wilderness experience this time by train! The West Coast Wilderness Railway departs from Queenstown Station at 9am (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat) for a 3 hour journey into the western temperate rain forest. Travel the path of early pioneers. Bookings essential. ($95 per adult) Allow 3.5 hours travelling time from Queenstown to Hobart. Be sure to visit the amazing Wall in the Wilderness located at Derwent Bridge approximately 90 minutes from Queenstown Continue via Tarraleah (great afternoon tea stop) before heading through the Derwent Valley farmlands into Hobart Overnight: Choice of Innkeepers Hotels, Hobart
Day 13: Depart Hobart Looking for gifts to take home? Call in to Lark Distillery in Davey Street, some of the finest whiskey in the world. Elizabeth St Food and Wine in North Hobart also have a great range of Tassie food books, wine, and gift packs. Make your last stop before departing at Barilla Bay Oysters and take home a travel pack of Tasmania s freshest oysters