The package includes:

o Explore Freycinet National Park with a ranger
o Cruise to magnificent Wineglass Bay
o Tour Port Arthur Historic Site
o Discover the beauty of Cradle Mountain
o 21 Meals (11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 9 dinners)
o 11 nights in First Class accommodation

Departure dates (Most dates guaranteed – ask when booking):

2009: Apr. 28; May 5; Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 13, 20; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 15, 22.

2010: Jan. 5, 12, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23

Day 1 Launceston/Freedom of Choice.

Arrive in Launceston. Visit Platypus House, Seahorse World or Grubb Shaft Gold & Heritage Museum. Enjoy Welcome Drinks and Dinner tonight. Hotel Grand Chancellor (D)

Day 2 Freycinet National Park.

In lavender flowering season (Dec.-Jan.) visit Bridestowe Lavender Farm. At East Coast Natureworld see Delilah, our sponsored Tasmanian Devil. Head to Freycinet National Park. Freycinet Lodge (B,D)

Day 3 Port Arthur.

Cruise to Wineglass Bay and enjoy cheeses and champagne. Travel to Richmond and Port Arthur for a Tasmanian crayfish dinner, exclusive to APT. Comfort Inn (B,D)

Day 4 Hobart.

At Port Arthur Historic Site, see penal colony ruins. Head to Hobart and join your touring activity. 4 Day guests depart and 9 Day guests join tour. Dine at The Drunken Admiral, The Restaurant Tasman or Sisco’s on the Pier. Hotel Grand Chancellor, Harbour view rooms (2 nights) (B,D)

Day 5 Hobart.

Explore the colorful stalls at Salamanca Market. Perhaps, travel to Huon Valley and walk among tree tops on the Tahune AirWalk. Return to Hobart and ascend Mt Nelson for fabulous views. (B)

Day 6 Strahan.

Head to Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls. Then journey through World Heritage wilderness to Lake St Clair, before continuing to Queenstown to join the West Coast Wilderness Railway. Savor a delicious buffet meal in Strahan tonight. Strahan Village, Harbour view deluxe rooms (2 nights) (B,D)

Day 7 Strahan.

Cruise along the Gordon River (buffet lunch onboard). Stop at Heritage Landing for a walk through ancient rain forest and a visit to the penal colony of Sarah Island. Tonight you can choose to dine at View 42nd, Hamer’s Hotel or The Fish Café. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Cradle Mountain/Freedom of Choice.

Explore Cradle Mountain with a local guide. Cradle Mountain Lodge, Pencil Pine Cabins (B,D)

Day 9 Smithton.

Visit The Nut at Stanley and the state’s largest wind farm at Woolnorth. Breathe the world’s cleanest air at Cape Grim then journey to Smithton. Tall Timbers Hotel (B,D)

Day 10 Return to Launceston.

Explore Devonport and Sheffield. Continue to Ashgrove Cheese Factory for a tour and tasting, then tour Woolmers Estate. Head to Launceston. Hotel Grand Chancellor (2 nights) (B)

Day 11 Launceston, Farewell Dinner.

Travel to Ross and view the famous bridge. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner including a chef’s presentation on the meal. (B,D)

Day 12 Launceston.

Explore Cataract Gorge before your included airport transfer. (B)