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Tasmania
8 Day Tour
Itinerary Saturday 2 – Saturday 9 October 2021
DAY 1: Saturday 2 October Spirit of Tasmania
Welcome fellow travellers, soon to be friends. Early afternoon, meet your
transfer to Station Pier and board the Spirit of Tasmania. With our overnight
bags in tow, we check into our comfortable Cabins before re-joining for dinner.
Afterwards, we are then free to enjoy the many facilities of the vessel, from
lounges and shops to viewing areas.
ACCOMMODATION Spirit of Tasmania – Porthole Cabins
MEALS Dinner on the Spirit of Tasmania
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8 Day Tour
DAY 2: Sunday 3 October Devonport to Launceston
After a good night’s sleep, we are ready to begin our Tasmanian touring. On
arrival in Devonport this morning, our coach is unloaded and we head to our
breakfast stop at the Argosy Motor Inn. Our destination today is Launceston.
After breakfast we make our way through to Beaconsfield. Beaconsfield is the
site of Tasmania’s largest gold discoveries and of course more recently the
incredible rescue in 2006 of two miners trapped underground. Here we visit
the Beaconsfield Gold Mine and Heritage Museum, home to Australia’s
only waterwheel-driven stamp battery and features an extensive collection of
memorabilia and artifacts.
For lunch we will be heading to Beauty Point for a visit to Seahorse World.
The working farm and aquarium gives a rare insight into the mystical and
elegant seahorse at various stages of development, along with the leafy sea
dragon and the Pipe Fish. Following a tour and lunch we visit Platypus World
right next door. From Beauty Point we start making our way to Launceston and
cross the Batman Bridge for a close-up view of the mighty Tamar River. On
arrival in Launceston we settle in to our hotel and meet again for dinner.
ACCOMMODATION Best Western Plus Launceston
MEALS Breakfast at Argosy Motor Inn, lunch at Seahorse World,
dinner at Hotel
DAY 3: Monday 4 October The Tamar River and Bridport
We have planned to join Tamar River Cruises aboard the Lady Launceston
this morning as we explore the Old Launceston Seaport before cruising to
Kings Wharf viewing historic vessels and Launceston’s delightful riverfront
precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into the spectacular
Cataract Gorge as we engage the Lady Launceston’s unique and silent electric
drive. View the sheer cliffs and cascades from our seats on this 1890’s style
vessel. We’ll enjoy the skippers captivating commentary on the history of this
fascinating area.
Back on dry land, we make our way to the north east coastal town of Bridport
and stop for lunch at the Barnbougle Golf Course. Rated as one of Australia’s
best golf courses, you don’t need to be a golfer to appreciate the stunning
views across the dunes and out to sea. This afternoon we return to Launceston
via Scottsdale and the Tasman Highway.
ACCOMMODATION Best Western Plus Launceston
MEALS Breakfast and dinner at Hotel, lunch at Barnbougle,
Lost Farm Restaurant
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8 Day Tour
DAY 4: Tuesday 5 October Launceston to Hobart
Following breakfast we depart Launceston and journey down what was the
finest highway in Australia in its day. It was first known at the Main Road linking
Launceston & Hobart, then for some 55 years became the Midland Highway &
now Highway One or the Heritage Highway. Our first stop is at Longford at the
historic Woolmers Estate where we enjoy a guided tour. Woolmers Estate was
settled by Thomas Archer in 1816, it is the oldest property in Australia to have
been owned by the one family. We then travel through Campbell Town, which
began as a staging town on the Elizabeth River.
Then onto Ross, a garrison town with a Government Stock Run, a race course
& the 4 corners – Temptation, Salvation, Damnation & Recreation. It also has the
most beautiful of the remaining old bridges in Australia, with over 100 old buildings
from last century. We visit the Tasmanian Wool Centre for lunch followed by
time to enjoy the Centre. At the historic town of Richmond, where the streets are
paved with history, we stop to capture the oldest bridge in Australia, the convict-
built Richmond Bridge. Within town we stroll the pretty nineteenth century lanes
before travelling onto Hobart. Arriving at our hotel, we now settle in for evening.
ACCOMMODATION Best Western Hobart
MEALS Breakfast and dinner at Hotel, lunch at Tasmanian Wool Centre
DAY 5: Wed 6 October Exploring Hobart
Meeting our guide, we unearth the heart of Hobart, finding that where
everywhere we go the past steps out to meet us. Discover Sullivans Cove and
the tiny cottages of Battery Point with architecture that whispers stories of a
bygone era and behold the expansive from Mount Wellington. On completion
of our sightseeing tour we visit the Mawson’s Huts replica Museum. This is a
replica of the historic huts in Cape Denison, Antarctica, constructed in 1911 by
the men of the Australian Antarctic Expedition, led by Dr Douglas Mawson.
There are numerous cafes and eateries nearby where we can purchase our
lunch and then this afternoon we will be visiting The Cascades Female
Factory. The Factory was a self-contained, purpose-built institution intended
to reform female convicts, where the inmates did laundry and needlework
services, offsetting some of the colony’s penal costs. If it’s a clear day we will
take a drive to the top of Mount Wellington for some spectacular views and
then head back to the hotel.
ACCOMMODATION Best Western Hobart
MEALS Breakfast and dinner at Hotel, lunch at own expense
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8 Day Tour
DAY 6: Thursday 7 October Port Arthur
This morning we head for Port Arthur and visit the Port Arthur Historic Site,
a stark reminder of the harsh conditions endured by the earliest European
inhabitants. Our tour begins at the Visitor Interpretative Centre where we are
taken on a fascinating journey, retracing the life of a convict from the time of his
petty crime, to his transportation to Port Arthur. Following lunch in the café we
are taken on a guided walking tour through the Penal Settlement. Afterwards,
we can enjoy a 25-minute cruise around the Harbour. On our journey back to
Hobart, we stop along the Tasman Peninsula to view such natural sights as
the Tasman Arch and the Devils Kitchen.
ACCOMMODATION Best Western Hobart
MEALS Breakfast and dinner at Hotel, lunch at Port Arthur Cafe
DAY 7: Friday 8 October Hobart to Devonport
We’re lucky enough to be in Hobart on a Saturday, so this morning we head to
the famous Salamanca Markets. We have some free time here to wander and
perhaps buy a souvenir of our holiday before departing Hobart and making our
way to Ross for our lunch stop. There are several bakeries in Ross and one that
has a cult following attracting visitors all the way from Japan. We continue on
to Deloraine where we have arranged a visit to Yarns: Artwork in Silk. Keep a
look out for the bronze sculptures atop of old gas bottles.
This afternoon we drive through Sheffield, a delightful village near Lake
Barrington. Sheffield (named after the famous town in Yorkshire) has put itself
on the “tourist map” through murals – huge and fascinating ones, most of which
depict the early history of the area. They are on every available blank wall in
town! Next we are off to the House of Anvers Chocolate Factory just outside
Devonport. The “House of Anvers” is a real chocolate sensation. It is located in
the property formerly known as “Wyndarra Lodge” – a stylish 1931 Californian
Bungalow which is set on 1.12 hectares of gardens with mature trees and
plants from all over the world. We can spend some time in the tasting centre
and stock up before leaving. Finally, we arrive in Devonport and have dinner
at the Argossy Motor Inn prior to us boarding the Spirit of Tasmania for our
overnight crossing back to Melbourne and once checked into our cabins the
remainder of the evening is free.
ACCOMMODATION Spirit of Tasmania – Porthole Cabins
MEALS Breakfast at Hotel, lunch at own expense,
dinner at Argossy Motor Inn
DAY 8: Saturday 9 October Return to Melbourne
This morning we arrive back into Port Melbourne and have a short transfer to
Albert Park for our final breakfast together. From here we are transferred home
to complete a wonderful time away in Tasmania.
MEALS Breakfast included
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8 Day Tour
Information
All of our Tours are fully escorted with driver and hostess.
Tour cost (per person) Southern Star Tours provides a chauffeured “door to door” pick up service
$2,839 (twin share) from your place of residence to meet the coach and return for passengers
$623 single supplement residing in the Melbourne metropolitan area*. We provide a chauffeured
pick up from Melbourne airport to your hotel, and return service for
Deposit required by: 20 Aug 2021 passengers travelling from interstate, and we provide a V/line credit for
Victorian regional passengers.
Further information Tour costs are based on a minimum 30 people travelling, should there be less
than 30 people travelling per tour passengers will be offered the opportunity to
To enquire about this tour
pay a revised costing, or cancel their booking.
please contact our office on
(03) 9598 1354 or email Southern Star Coaches reserves the right to cancel any tour due to insufficient
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All itineraries are subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening
times/days of some attractions, e.g. churches, wineries etc. We cannot be held
responsible for any changes due to closures, inclement weather etc.
This complete itinerary is to be read in conjunction with the Southern Star
Coaches ‘Booking Form’ together with the ‘Terms & Conditions’.
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Telephone: 03 9598 1354
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