Tassie's Parks & Nature
Tassie's Parks & Nature
The untamed wilderness of Tassie’s West Coast awaits. Explore Russell Falls and the pristine beauty of Lake St Clair on this 7-day guided tour. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site as you cruise the majestic Gordon River. Hike Dove Lake at Cradle Mountain or just sit back by the crackling fire with a glass of wine. Wherever you go, an abundance of fine local fare awaits, including seafood dinners, Farm-to-Fork lunches, and tastings of cider and beer to delight your taste buds.
Dining Summary
Whats included
The untamed wilderness of Tassie’s West Coast awaits. Explore Russell Falls and the pristine beauty of Lake St Clair on this 7-day guided tour. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site as you cruise the majestic Gordon River. Hike Dove Lake at Cradle Mountain or just sit back by the crackling fire with a glass of wine. Wherever you go, an abundance of fine local fare awaits, including seafood dinners, Farm-to-Fork lunches, and tastings of cider and beer to delight your taste buds.
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- Medium level of fitness required. The Russell Falls Walk is an easy, flat 1.4 km trail taking approximately 25mins return. For those choosing to walk round Dove Lake, this is considered a Moderate 6km loop. Track has short steep hill sections, some rough surface and many steps. Not suitable for all guests. Alternate shorter walks are available which your Tour Director will advise. The Cataract Gorge circuit is a short easy walk however there are some steps and uneven surfaces.
- Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Hobart AirportDay 7: Fights to depart after 5.00pm from Launceston Airport Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
- Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
Whats included
- Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Explore Hobart’s iconic Salamanca Market Visit Mount Field National Park including Russell Falls and Lake St Clair Relax on a Gordon River Cruise in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park a UNESCO World Heritage site Stunning Cradle Mountain National Park and Dove Lake Visit the Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience Indulge in a Farm to Fork lunch at Mt. Gnomon Farm Visit a famous Tamar Valley winery Experience Launceston’s stunning Cataract Gorge
Interests
- Brews and Spirits
- Culinary and Cooking
- National Parks and Preserves
- UNESCO Site
- Wine
About AAT Kings
A century ago, the Australian outback was but a twinkle in most travellers’ eyes. But thanks to visionaries like the Pyke family and Bill King, the way we explore the Land Down Under was about to change in unimaginable ways. Over the coming decades, maps were unfolded, desert cruisers and coaches were customised, and guides were trained. From humble beginnings, the company now known as AAT Kings was going places few had gone before, pioneering new paths across Australia and New Zealand
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to Hobart | ||
| 2 | City Sights and Salamanca Market | ||
| 3 | Hobart - Strahan | ||
| 4 | Strahan - Cradle Mountain | ||
| 5 | Cradle Mountain | ||
| 6 | Cradle Mountain - Launceston | ||
| 7 | Farewell from Launceston |
