AAT Kings’ premium escorted journey West Coast Wilderness highlights Hobart, Huon Valley, Russell Falls, Strahan & Cradle Mountain with plenty of leisure time.

Tour code THW
5 days
Priced from A$1395
Premium Escorted
Departs from Hobart, finishes at Burnie - Wynyard

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES

Enjoy an orientation tour of Hobart, the harbour capital

• Shop for arts and crafts at Salamanca Market
• View the city from the summit of Mt. Nelson
• Travel through the beautiful Huon Valley
• Walk amongst the treetops on the Tahune Forest AirWalk
• See a wood turner at work at the Forest and Heritage Centre
• Visit Lake St. Clair in the Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park
• View spectacular Russell Falls in Mt. Field National Park
• Cruise on the reflective waters of the Gordon River
• See ruins of the brutal penal colony on Sarah Island
• Time at leisure in Strahan for the many exciting optional activities
• Journey to Waldheim Chalet and Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain National Park

First Class Holiday Inclusions:

Transportation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

• Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (4) (B)
• Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) (HD)
• Hotel Dinners (2) YOUR CHOICE

Accommodation

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

• Welcome drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Airport transfers (Day prior from Hobart Airport - flights to arrive anytime; Day 5 to Wynyard Airport - flights to depart after 12.30pm)
• Hotel porterage included

Hobart, Huon Valley, Russell Falls, Strahan & Cradle Mountain with plenty of leisure time.

Itinerary

Day 1 Fri: Hobart/Huon Valley

We begin our day with views of the Huon Valley's rolling green hills; visit the Tahune Forest AirWalk, a spectacular treetops walkway and observe a wood turner at work at the Forest and Heritage Centre in Geeveston. This afternoon enjoy an orientation tour of Hobart and visit the Botanic Gardens, Battery Point, Salamanca Place and Constitution Dock, before travelling to the summit of Mt. Nelson for magnificent views over the city and the Derwent River. Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart.

Day 2 Sat: Russell Falls

Start your day with the sights, sounds, flavours, action and colour of Tasmania's famous Salamanca Market. Our highlights today include the scenery of the Derwent Valley and New Norfolk; spectacular Russell Falls and the Mt. Field National Park Visitor Centre; beautiful Lake St. Clair; the wild mountain landscapes of the Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park and views of the Franklin River. We overnight in the charming village of Strahan on the Macquarie Harbour.
Accommodation: The Strahan Village, Strahan, 2 nights. (B)

Day 3 Sun: Gordon River Cruise

This morning is at leisure to relax, explore or enjoy an optional activity. Perhaps take a ride from Queenstown to Strahan on the West Coast Wilderness Railway. Board your cruise this afternoon and cross Macquarie Harbour into the reflective waters of the Gordon River. Discover the ruins of the brutal penal colony on Sarah Island, see Hell's Gate and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner. (B) (HD)

Day 4 Mon: Cradle Mountain

Pass through the mining town of Rosebery and into Cradle Mountain National Park where we view idyllic Dove Lake and the jagged peaks of Cradle Mountain. Overnight at Cradle Mountain Chateau, the region's newest hotel, and explore the adjacent Australian National Wilderness and Landscape Gallery.
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Chateau, Cradle Mountain. (B)

Day 5 Tue: Depart Wynyard

Today we wind through the rainforest surrounding Hellyer Gorge State Reserve to Wynyard. You will be transferred to Wynyard Airport for your onward flight. (B)

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