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DAY 1 Departure
Today we depart Melbourne on our flights to Flinders Island. On arrival, we will be met by our private coach and transferred to the hotel for check in.
DAY 2 Flinders Island
Today we explore the pristine and dramatic environment of Flinders Island. We travel to Trousers Point and admire the beautiful coastal beach with its granite boulders covered in bright red lichen. There is a short walk that you can do that is classified as one of the Great Short Walks of Tasmania. We then visit Wybalenna Historic Site. A chapel and cemetery are about all that remain of this settlement which was built to ‘care for’ Tasmanian aboriginal people who were relocated from mainland Tasmania. Between 1834 and 1847, more than 150 people died here from poor food, disease and despair. We visit the Furneaux Islands museums that covers the history of the entire Furneaux Islands. We also visit The Bowman History Room. This amazing collection of shop items, photographs and account books from 1921 onwards traces both the growth of one family and their business. We will then have some time to explore the capital town of Whitemark, We then visit the spectacular Castle Rock. Located on the beach this enormous rock is popular with photographers.
DAY 3 Flinders Island
Today we travel to the top of Flinders Island to the Killiecrankie Area. We have a chance to fossick for Killiecrankie diamonds that exist on the beaches and creeks around spectacular Mt Killiecrankie. We then see the spectacular granite rocks known as The Patriarchs and then visit The Patriarch Wildlife Sanctuary where we are able to see native animals. There will be an optional opportunity to do the Mt Strzelecki Great Short Walk this afternoon before we return to our hotel.
DAY 4 Cradle Mountain
This morning we depart Flinders Island and fly to Launceston. On arrival we will be transferred to the famous Cradle Mountain National Park where we stay for the next two nights. This evening enjoy are included dinner.
DAY 5 Cradle Mountain
Today we explore Cradle Mountain National Park. We visit the beautiful Dove Lake with the amazing views of Cradle Mountain behind. There will be an option of doing the Dove Lake walk. We will the see the Tasmanian Devils, the unique marsupials that are only to found in Tasmania. They are a threatened species in danger of dying out. This evening we enjoy our included dinner.
DAY 6 Stanley
This morning we depart Cradle Mountain and travel to the town of
Stanley on the North West coast of Tasmania. On arrival we have a tour
of the historic town and take the chairlift up the Nut, the remains of an
ancient volcanic plug. Enjoy the fantastic 360 degree views over the
town of Stanley, the sea and the spectacular coast line.
DAY 7 Stanley
Today we travel to visit the historic farm of Woolnorth, owned by the Van
Diemen’s Land Company chartered in 1826. Many of the buildings date
back to various periods in the 19th century. It is Australia’s largest dairy
farm and is also known for its Cape Grim beef. On the tour we see the
historic precinct, the wind farms and the breath taking Cape Grim where
we see the wonderful coastline, breathe the Cleanest Air in the World,
and witness all the islands off the NW coast of Tasmania. A fantastic
highlight of the tour! We return to Stanley and the rest of the afternoon
is at leisure.
DAY 8 King Island
This morning we transfer to Wynyard Airport and then fly to King Island.
On arrival we transfer to our hotel. We then visit the King Island Dairy for
a cheese tasting.
DAY 9 King Island
Today we travel north and first visit Shag Lagoon a renowned bird
watching location. We then visit Quarantine Bay where we learn about
the station, Whistler Point, Christmas Island and New Year Island. We
visit the Shannon Wreck site at Yellow Rock River. We then do a Meat
your Beef farm tour of a 2000 acre beef property. We enjoy lunch made
on the property from home-grown products. This afternoon we visit the
impressive Cape Wickham Lighthouse, at 48 metres, is Australia’s tallest
lighthouse. We see the Cape Wickham golf course which is ranked as
the number 1 public course in Australia. We travel on to spectacular
Disappointment Bay, Penny’s Lagoon and Martha Lavinia Beach,
known as one of the world’s best surf breaks. This evening we enjoy a
meal savouring the beautiful fresh produce of Kind Island at renowned
restaurant Wild Harvest. We then go down to the harbour to watch the
local penguins making their way home for the night. We then return to
our hotel.
DAY 10 King Island
Heading south today we visit King Island’s Kelp Factory discovering
one of the island’s largest industries. At British Admiral Beach see
where harvesters collect the kelp which is then processed for a wide
variety of uses. We visit the town of Naracoopa and visit Sea Elephant
Bay, which is very historic. We visit the amazing 7,000 year old Calcified
Forest. The remant trees and branches have been turned to stone. We
we learn about King Island’s first settling family at Surprise Bay. Admire
King Island’s spectacular rugged coastline, home to Australia’s worst
peacetime maritime disaster, then travel to Seal Rocks and Ettrick Bay. At
Millers Bay we view the island’s advanced hybrid power station.
DAY 11 Departure
This morning we transfer to the airport for the flight back to Melbourne
and connecting ports. The tour concludes.
Tour deposit fully refundable up to 90 days prior to departure
| TWIN FARE PER PERSON | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|
| $4,750 | $5,245 |
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd, (ABN 64 005 817 078)
is the tour operator.
TOUR COSTS:
The tour costs are based on general transport, entry, and accommodation costs. Travelrite reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 60 days of departure from Australia.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A deposit of $750 per passenger for is
required at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 60 days
before departure for the Tasmania Exploration tour. Cancellation over 90
days will allow you to receive your deposit refunded. Deposits 90 to 61
days before tour departs results in a loss of deposit. Cancellation under 60
days before tour departs will result in a loss of all monies paid. Payment
may be made by cheque or cash a 1.5% administration fee will be charged
on payments made by credit cards.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Travel insurance is recommended to cover the costs
of cancellation fees due to illness, death in family, etc.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The tour has been priced
on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 60 days
prior to departure. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving
a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the
tour at a modified cost.
TOUR ORGANISATION:
Travelrite reserves the right to change advertised
entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.
REFUNDS:
The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any
refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other
services not utilized after the tour has commenced.
BAGGAGE:
Up to 15 kgs of checked luggage and 6kgs of carry-on luggage
can be carried per person.
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Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (ABN 64 005 817
078) is the tour organizer. Travelrite acts only as an agent in the making
of arrangements for hotels, transportation, restaurants or any other
service and does not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury,
damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an
act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company
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this tour and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any
tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found desirable or
necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out
of the tour. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of
the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken
in the State of Victoria.
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the risk that any such good or service may become required.
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Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn, Victoria 3103
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