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DAY TOURS
TASMANIA
NEW
MARIA
ISLAND
TOUR
TASMANIAN TOURISM AWARDS
WINNER www.grayline.com.au Effective April 2019
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Port Arthur
Port Arthur Historic Site
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Port Arthur Historic Site, Highlights and Inclusions 0 20 40 60km
Tasman National Park ✔✔ Coach touring ✔✔ Port Arthur Historic
and Richmond* FREE Wi-Fi
and commentary Site entry
ON COACH* ✔✔ Richmond photo stop ✔✔ Port Arthur Historic Site
A wonderful day tour full of history, (Oct-Apr) Guided Tour
✔✔ Tasman Peninsula ✔✔ Harbour Cruise around
amazing scenery and maximum time
✔✔ Eaglehawk Neck “Isle of the Dead”
at the Port Arthur Site. A compelling and
✔✔ Pristine Pirates Bay ✔✔ Free time to explore
dramatic reminder of our convict past and
the early settlement of what was the Colony 774 Operates
of Van Diemen’s Land – now Tasmania.
Daily 8:15am except SAT
Departing Hobart we travel across the Tasman October 1 through to April 30
Bridge and into the Coal River Valley, an award Daily 9:15am except SAT
winning wine producing area surrounding the May 1 through to September 30
historic town of Richmond (Oct-Apr). Enjoy an Returns: 5pm/5.30pm (Oct-Apr)
orientation drive through this quaint historic town
with a short photo stop at the famous convict built
Richmond Bridge. We continue onto the Tasman Tour 774 $137.00
Peninsula, an area abound with natural bushland, Features a stop at historic
native wildlife and amazing coastal scenery.
Richmond Village*
At our stop in the Tasman National Park, $49.00 Child: $69.00
you will be in awe of the wonderful views
Child:from
$24.50
Concession:
Concession: $127.00
Pirates Bay Lookout. Great photo opportunity!
$45.00
Arriving at Port Arthur we have approximately
5 hours to soak up the atmosphere of this 774SM Operates
World Heritage Site. Visit the interpretation SATURDAY
centre and follow the harrowing life of a convict. Departs: 9.15am or make your own way to
Join a guided walking tour to learn about the Salamanca Market then join 11am at Brooke
many restored buildings and ruins, including St Pier | Returns: 6pm
the Penitentiary, Commandant’s House and the
Church. Enjoy a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around
the Isle of the Dead then back to the Historic Site
for free time to purchase your own lunch and Tour 774SM $137.00
explore at your own pace. Features Port Arthur
and Salamanca Market
*Richmond component operates during October-April. Child: $69.00
Concession: $127.00
Costs are per person
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Grand Port Arthur Port Arthur Cruise
Port Arthur Convict Site, Isle of the Dead Tasman Island Cruises coastal wilderness
Harbour Cruise, Tasman National Park cruise with Port Arthur Historic Site*
and Richmond*
Take a multi-award winning 3 hour coastal
Sitting tranquilly amidst English oaks and gardens, wilderness cruise along the spectacular coastline
Port Arthur is a harsh contrast to the beauty of the between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur.
Tasman Peninsula. Rich in visual history, Join the search for the abundant wildlife such
the Port Arthur Historic Site evokes as seals, dolphins, migrating whales and bird life.
a powerful sense of our past convict Also includes a return guided bus tour from Hobart,
WANT
era and of early Australian settlement MORE TIME IN
morning tea, lunch and 3 hours at the Port Arthur
heritage and on this tour, with an RICHMOND? Historic Site.
included guided walk on the Isle SEE PAGE 10 FOR
of the Dead, we gain a more OUR ½ DAY Highlights and Inclusions
powerful insight into the personal TOUR ✔✔ Coach touring ✔✔ 3 hour coastal eco-cruise
life and struggles of the convicts. ✔✔ Tasman Peninsula ✔✔ Port Arthur Historic
✔✔ Morning tea and lunch Site Entry
Highlights and Inclusions
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✔✔ Coach touring ✔✔ Port Arthur Historic
and commentary Site entry Daily | Departs: 7:30am Pennicott Wilderness
✔✔ Richmond photo stop ✔✔ Port Arthur Historic Journeys Centre, Franklin Wharf, Hobart Waterfront
(Oct-Apr) Site Guided Tour Returns: 6pm
✔✔ Tasman Peninsula ✔✔ Harbour Cruise
✔✔ Eaglehawk Neck ✔✔ Walking tour on
✔✔ Pristine Pirates Bay “Isle of the Dead”
✔✔ Free time to explore
Operates
Daily 8:15am except SAT
October 1 through to April 30
Daily 9:15am except SAT
May 1 through to September 30
Returns: 5pm/5.30pm (Oct-Apr) FREE Wi-Fi
ON COACH*
*You will need to make your own way to Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
*Richmond component operates during October-April. Centre to join the tour.
Tour 784 $155.00 Tour 764 $260.00
Features a stop at historic
Richmond Village*
Child: $78.00 Child: $180.00
Concession: $145.00 (3-16 years)
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Hobart City Tour
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COMMENTARY
3 HOUR IDGE
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Welcome to Hobart’s Best City Tour A. Sullivans Cove
HOBART L B. Parliament House
K C. Salamanca Place
Hobart is a city of yachts and spinnakers, H D. Princes Park
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gardens and galleries, sandstone cottages FB C E. St George’s Church
D F. St David’s Park
and stately Georgian homes. Enjoy it all BATTERY G. Cascade Gardens
on this very personalised coach tram* tour. POINT H. St David’s Cathedral
G I. Hobart Aquatic Centre
CASCADE GARDEN E
FEMALE FACTORY J. Queen’s Domain and
Your driver will present live commentary sharing Government House
local knowledge and experiences of life in Hobart
K. Victoria and Constitution Dock
L. Tas Travel Centre
and is on hand to answer any of your queries.
Drive along Sullivans Cove – Hobart’s birthplace,
pass by Parliament House, the Georgian style
warehouses of Salamanca Place and through 781 Operates
charming and historic Battery Point. Travel to
Daily except SAT
the suburb of South Hobart and stop at the D
Cascade Gardens with an option to walk and
Departs:M9:30am Brooke St Pier and
view the exterior of the historic Cascade Brewery 9:40am Tasmanian Travel Centre
building. Visit the remains of the Female Factory – Returns: 12:45pm
a onetime female prison – featured in Bryce
Courtenay’s novel The Potato Factory. Experience
the city, our parks, historic churches and buildings Tour 781 $55.00
including the Hobart Town Hall, Penitentiary Morning
Chapel. Pass by Government House crossing
the Tasman Bridge to stop at Rosny Hill $49.00
lookout Child:
Concession:
$28.00
$49.00
for stunning views of Hobart, Sandy BayChild:and
$24.50
Concession:
Mt Wellington. Enjoy some free time$45.00
to see the
exquisite Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
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Highlights SAT all year round and –
Daily from January 1 through to March 31
✔✔ Sullivans Cove ✔✔ St David’s Cathedral Departs: 12:45pm Brooke St Pier and 1:05pm
✔✔ Parliament House ✔✔ Franklin Square
Tasmanian Travel Centre
✔✔ Salamanca Place ✔✔ Hobart Town Hall
✔✔ Princes Park ✔✔ Penitentiary Chapel
Returns: 4pm
✔✔ Battery Point ✔✔ Queen’s Domain
✔✔ St George’s Church ✔✔ Government House
✔✔ St David’s Park ✔✔ Tasman Bridge Tour 771 $55.00
✔✔ South Hobart ✔✔ Rosny Hill Lookout Afternoon
✔✔ Cascade Gardens ✔✔ Royal Tasmanian
Child: $28.00
✔✔ Female Factory Botanical Gardens Concession: $49.00
4 *Vehicles other than the Coach Tram may be used.
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A Devil of a tour! Tasmanian Devils, Koalas DEVIL!
and Kangaroos plus a Richmond visit
Explore Richmond Village and meet the Highlights and Inclusions
Tasmanian Devil when you join this popular tour ✔✔ Coach touring and commentary
for a wonderful afternoon of history and wildlife. ✔✔ Coal River Valley
✔✔ Richmond Bridge
Travel across the Tasman Bridge into the Coal River ✔✔ Free time at historic Richmond Village
Valley and onto Richmond – a unique and historic ✔✔ Opportunity to shop
town resplendent with mellow stone cottages, ✔✔ Entry into Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
classic Georgian mansions and home to the oldest in the Brighton Valley
convict built road bridge in Australia and the ✔✔ Unique close up animal encounters
oldest operating Catholic Church. Stroll along the ✔✔ Meet the Tasmanian Devil
picturesque Coal River and through the village. ✔✔ Hand feed roaming animals
Enjoy browsing the many shops and galleries $49.00 for
Child: $24.50 Operates
unique gifts or souvenirs. Perhaps taste Concession:
some local
produce from one of the many cafes or restaurants.
$45.00
Daily except SUN
Onto Bonorong where you will have your chance November 1 through to April 30
to come closer than ever to something wild and TUE, THUR, FRI, SAT
fragile. A wildlife sanctuary run by a passionate team May 1 through to October 31
of people, it is also a successful breeding site Departs: 1:10pm
for the unique and often misunderstood Tasmanian Returns: 5:00pm
Devil. (Traditional indigenous name in Palawa Kani
language for the Tasmanian Devil is ‘purinina’).
Be amazed by what you will learn when taking part
in an up-close encounter with ‘The Devil’ and Tour 760 $102.00
other Tasmanian and Australian native animals. Afternoon
Stroll the grounds of the sanctuary and hand feed Child: $51.00
the animals that roam free. You will have great Concession: $96.00
photo opportunities on this fun-filled day. 5
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kunanyi / Mt Wellington Summit Highlights and Inclusions
and Historic Hobart* ✔✔ Coach touring and commentary
✔✔ Pass by Anglesea Barracks – Australia’s oldest
A breathtaking tour! Army facility
✔✔ Suburb of South Hobart
On a clear day the views from Mt Wellington ✔✔ View the massive rock formation of the Organ Pipes
are stunning. In the winter perhaps you will ✔✔ Interpretive centre on the summit
be playing in the snow – whatever the weather ✔✔ Unsurpassed views on a clear day
– take the opportunity to visit iconic Mt Wellington, ✔✔ Visit the remains of the Female Factory –
the traditional indigenous name in Palawa Kani a one time female prison
language is kunanyi.
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On this tour we pass through various eco
systems and experience the harsh alpine Daily except SUN
environment of the mountain. The summit November 1 through to April 30
of Mt Wellington offers a panoramic spectacle TUE, THUR, FRI, SAT
of Hobart Town, its surrounding suburbs and May 1 through to October 31
vast waterways of the Derwent River. Departs: 9:15am
Returns: 11:30am
After our descent from the mountain we have
a brief visit to the Cascades Female Factory for
an insight into the lives of the women convicts
once imprisoned there. Tour 775 $55.00
Morning
Child: $28.00
Concession: $50.00
*Itinerary may vary due to road and weather conditions. No hotel drop
6 off available on this tour.
SEE Maria Island
TASSIE’S
NATURE AT
ITS BEST
Fossil Cliffs Maria Island
Maria Island National Park – Full Day Tour
Don’t miss this opportunity to leave your ordinary
world behind and experience something truly
extraordinary – encounter Maria Island! ton
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Located off Tasmania’s East Coast, Maria Island
is only a short trip by ferry from Triabunna, Highlights and Inclusions
but as far from ordinary as you can imagine.
✔✔ Coach touring and commentary
Rich in indigenous and European history, abundant ✔✔ Drive through Richmond
in wildlife, boasting spectacular views and remarkable ✔✔ East Coast scenery
geological features, the entire island is a National Park, ✔✔ Ferry to Maria Island
managed by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. ✔✔ Entry into the Maria Island
Leave Hobart and travel through the Historic National Park
town of Richmond and along the scenic East Coast ✔✔ Morning tea and packed lunch
of Tasmania, to Triabunna – the ferry’s departure ✔✔ Wildlife encounters
point. Ride onboard the (new) 30m monohull ✔✔ Short walks
ferry (Encounter Maria Island) across the Mercury ✔✔ Fossil Cliffs or Painted Cliffs
Passage, keeping an eye out for playful dolphins ✔✔ Free time to explore with great photo opportunities
✔✔ Overview of the island by your driver/guide
and migrating whales. Enjoy morning tea onboard
during the short journey to Darlington Bay. Optional Extra
Familiarise yourself with Maria Island with a visit Bike hire
to the information centre and then there’s $49.00
free
Child: $24.50
time to explore at your own pace. Perhaps choose
Concession: Operates
one of our optional extras or find a spot to enjoy
$45.00
your packed lunch on this idyllic Island paradise. WED, FRI, SUN
Explore the township of Darlington – one October 1 through to April 30
of 11 convict sites in Australia inscribed on Departs: 8:15am FREE Wi-Fi
the UNESCO World Heritage list. Returns: 5:30pm ON COACH*
Enjoy short walks on the island, explore the We recommend comfortable walking shoes and all weather clothing.
fascinating Fossil Cliffs or Painted Cliffs (weather A moderate level of fitness is recommended.
permitting). You may be lucky enough to come
across some of the local wildlife, which includes
forester kangaroos, wombats, Tasmanian devils, Tour 766 $190.00
Cape Barron geese, rare birds and pademelons
to name a few.
Child: $120.00
Concession: $174.00
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Salmon Ponds (780) + Bonorong (770)
Immerse yourself in wilderness, waterfalls and Highlights and Inclusions
wildlife on this amazing tour to the pristine
✔✔ Coach touring ✔✔ Entry to Mt Field
rainforests of Mt Field National Park. and commentary National Park
✔✔ Derwent River shores ✔✔ Entry to Bonorong
As we leave Hobart and follow the Derwent River ✔✔ Derwent Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (770)
into the beautiful Derwent Valley keep a look out ✔✔ New Norfolk ✔✔ Close up animal
for native birds along the shores of the river before ✔✔ Bushy Park encounters at Bonorong
arriving at New Norfolk – the heart of this valley ✔✔ Salmon Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary (770)
of tiny towns and agriculture. ✔✔ Morning tea ✔✔ Opportunity to purchase
Passing through the hop fields of Bushy Park we ✔✔ Russell Falls raspberries (seasonal)*
visit the Salmon Ponds, the oldest trout hatchery
in the Southern Hemisphere, in operation since 780 Operates
1864. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea, perhaps
feed the trout and salmon and visit the museum – TUE and THUR all year round
all this set amidst historic surrounds within original Departs: 9:15am
and stunning English parklands. Arriving at Mt Field Returns: 4pm FREE Wi-Fi
ON COACH*
National Park start with an easy walk through a
canopy of rainforest and fern glades to view crystal
clear waters and the spectacle of Russell Falls.
Soak up the serenity and atmosphere as we stroll
Tour 780 $150.00
Russell Falls, Mt Field
alongside forest streams. and Salmon Ponds
Lunch (at your own expense) can be enjoyed in Child:
Concession:
$75.00
$140.00
the park before we head off towards Bonorong
(770) or to Hobart for end of the day (780).
There may be an opportunity to purchase fresh 770 Operates
raspberries from roadside stalls (seasonal). TUE and THUR all year round
Arriving at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (770) Departs: 9:15am
Returns: 5:00pm
FREE Wi-Fi
get ready for your up close encounter with the ON COACH*
iconic Tasmanian Devil and other native animals –
this is an amazing opportunity to learn more about
our unique wildlife and perhaps hand feed the
animals that roam free. A wonderful way to end the
Tour 770 $180.00
Russell Falls, Mt Field,
day before we head back to Hobart with so many Salmon Ponds and
special memories and experiences. Bonorong Child: $90.00
Concession: $170.00
8 *Opportunity to purchase raspberries when in season.
Grand Hobart Hobart’s Premier Tour
3 GREAT
CHOICES FOR
HIGHLIGHTS
OF HOBART
Hobart City Tour, Tasmanian Devils,
Grand Hobart and Richmond Village (797) Kangaroos, Koalas and Richmond (787)
Witness magnificent views on the kunanyi/Mt A value packed combination starting with our Hobart’s
Wellington tour – glimpse the unfolding panorama Best City Tour – a thorough 3 hour insight into Hobart
of the river, fields and the setting of Hobart town with all the inclusions of Tour 781 (page 4) then onto
followed by an orientation tour highlighting the city’s Richmond Village and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for
history, culture and lifestyle. On this tour we have history at one of Australia’s most original villages
approximately 2 hours to explore historic Richmond and an opportunity to meet our unique wildlife.
Village, perhaps taste some local produce, shop for
unique gifts, explore the historic surrounds including Highlights and Inclusions
the convict built road bridge, quaint cottages and ✔✔ Tram and coach touring* ✔✔ Richmond Village
Richmond Gaol. ✔✔ Live commentary ✔✔ Entry to Bonorong
✔✔ 3 Hour City Tour Wildlife Sanctuary
Grand Hobart with Richmond Village 787 Operates
and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (777)
Daily except SAT and SUN
This tour has all the inclusions of Tour 797 but with November 1 through to April 30
a slightly shorter time in Richmond we can include TUE, THUR, FRI May 1 through to October 31
the amazing animal encounters at Bonorong Wildlife Departs: 9:45am | Returns: 5:00pm
Sanctuary – here you can get warm and friendly with
our unique Tasmanian Devils, watch them being fed,
then stroll the grounds with other free roaming native
Tour 777 $180.00
animals. On this tour we will have approximately an Grand Hobart including
hour at Richmond and an hour at Bonorong. Richmond and Bonorong Child: $90.00
Concession: $170.00
Highlights and Inclusions
✔✔ Coach and tram touring* ✔✔ Richmond Village
✔✔ Commentary ✔✔ Entry to Bonorong Wildlife Tour 797 $155.00
✔✔ Mt Wellington Sanctuary (777) Grand Hobart
✔✔ City Tour
and Richmond Child: $78.00
Concession: $145.00
797 & 777 Operate
DISCOVER
Daily except SAT and SUN
November 1 through to April 30 THE BEST OF
TUE, THUR , FRI HOBART IN Tour 787 $145.00
May 1 through to October 31 ONE DAY Hobart Premier Tour
Departs: 9:15am
Returns: 5:00pm Child:
Concession:
$73.00
$135.00
*Due to operational requirements sometimes other vehicles may be used. 9
Hobart Deluxe Richmond Highlights
ENJOY A
TASTE OF
HOBART
A taste of Hobart – with chocolate, Richmond Village
cheese and fresh fruit indulgence
This tour will give you
maximum time at Richmond
Tasmania has become world famous for its pristine Village, set on the beautiful
growing conditions and artisan food industry so Coal River. Nowhere else in
tempt your taste buds with handmade cheese, Tasmania is the romance and
chocolate, farm grown berries and fruit (seasonal). nostalgic charm of colonial days more alive
Start the day with a visit to Mt Wellington – on a than in the beautiful setting of Richmond.
clear day you will glimpse an amazing view of Hobart
Stroll across the Richmond Bridge – introduce
before heading to the Coal River Valley for a tasting
of Tasmania’s finest gourmet cheese and chocolate, yourself to the local ducks, as they forage for
a testament to the fine skills of chocolatiers food under the oldest convict built road bridge
combining some of the worlds best chocolate with in Australia. Also set in this idyllic location is the
local farm flavours. Opportunity to pick seasonal oldest operating Catholic Church in Australia.
fruit. You may also wish to enjoy lunch and savour Perhaps visit the Richmond Gaol, taste some
some more of the local delicacies (own expense). Coal Valley region wines and local produce
(own expense), shop or just relax. Whatever you
At Richmond Village learn about its history as you choose there’s plenty of time to explore the village,
explore the quaint cottages, browse the unique it’s quaint cottages, unique shops, galleries and
shops or continue your food indulgence tasting more restaurants. Excellent photo opportunities all around!
local produce. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary offers
you close up encounters with our Tasmanian Devils Highlights and Inclusions
and other amazing native animals. Hand feed the free
roaming animals for some great photo opportunities. ✔✔ Coach touring ✔✔ Richmond Gaol
and commentary (own expense)
Highlights and Inclusions ✔✔ Richmond Village ✔✔ Free time to explore
✔✔ Coach touring ✔✔ Pick your own fresh ✔✔ Richmond Bridge
and commentary fruit (seasonal)
✔✔ Mt Wellington ✔✔ Richmond Village Operates
✔✔ Personalised chocolate ✔✔ Entry to Bonorong
and cheese tasting Wildlife Sanctuary
Daily except SUN
November 1 through to April 30
Operates TUE, THUR, FRI, SAT
MON, TUES, WED, THUR, FRI May 1 through to October 31
November 1 through to April 30 Departs: 1:10pm
Departs: 9:15am | Returns: 5:00pm Returns: 5:00pm
Tour 748 $195.00 Tour 792 $83.00
Full day tour Afternoon tour
Child: $98.00 Child: $42.00
Concession: $185.00 Concession: $75.00
10MONA
Museum of Old and New Art – a gallery experience unlike any other!
Museum of Old and New Art Mona with City Tour
Go with an open mind and this tour will heighten not Experience history, art and culture. Combine Hobart’s
only the visual senses but also challenge the psyche. best city tour with your visit to Mona and start your
day with our in depth three hour city tour with live
Owned by entrepreneur David Walsh, Mona commentary before joining the river cruise to Mona.
houses Australia’s largest private collection
of art and artefacts. Tour 781MC
Start your tour with a relaxing scenic cruise from
Sullivans Cove along the Derwent River and from
Highlights and Inclusions
$110.00
✔✔ oach Tram tour*
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the first glimpse of Mona’s striking architecture
✔✔ Derwent River Cruise
your anticipation of what lies beyond unleashes ✔✔ Entry to Mona & return ferry ticket Infant (under 4): Free
equal admiration of the extremes in thought ✔✔ “O” device for tour
Child (4-17yrs): $55.00
Concession: $102.00
provoking exhibits. Experience the heavenly and ✔✔ Free time to explore
the controversial as you explore ancient, modern *Sometimes other
and contemporary art. You can explore at your own Operates vehicles may be used
pace with complimentary use of “The O” – a handheld Daily except TUE, SAT
touch screen device which assists you learning about Departs: 9:45am Brooke St Pier /
the exhibits (this can be saved and emailed to you). Concludes: Ferry departs Mona 5pm
and arrives 5:30pm Brooke St Pier.
Don’t forget to explore the beautiful surrounds of
the Museum, perhaps enjoy a delicious meal at the Mona with Mt Wellington & Ferry Return
Source Restaurant, Museum Café or the Wine Bar.
Combine a scenic drive to the summit of
Highlights and Inclusions Mt Wellington which will unfold into a magnificent
✔✔ elected hotel pick-ups
S panoramic vista over Hobart and the Derwent River.
✔✔ Derwent River Cruise Then join the cruise to Mona.
✔✔
✔✔
Entry to Mona & return ferry ticket
“O” device for tour Tour 775MC
✔✔ Free time to explore
Highlights and Inclusions
$112.00
Operates ✔✔ Selected hotel pick-ups
✔✔ Coach touring and commentary
Daily except TUE
✔✔ Mt Wellington Infant (under 4): Free
Departs: 9:30am ✔✔ Derwent River Cruise Child (4-17yrs): $56.00
Concludes: Ferry departs Mona 1:45pm and ✔✔ Entry to Mona & return ferry ticket
Concession: $105.00
arrives 2:15pm Brooke St Pier. ✔✔ “O” device for tour
✔✔ Free time to explore
Operates
Tour 750 $59.00
MON, WED, THUR, FRI, SAT
November 1 through to April 30
Infant (under 4): Free THU, FRI, SAT – May 1 through to October 31
Child (4-17yrs): $30.00
Concession: $56.00 Departs: 9:15am | Concludes: Ferry departs
Mona 4pm and arrives 4:30pm Brooke St Pier. 11City Explorer Huon Valley
Open Top Double Decker Bus Huon Valley, Tahune Forest Airwalk
with informative live commentary and South West Tasmania Adventure
Make the most of your time in Hobart Get close to nature and our unique Tasmanian
and join this fully escorted tour of forests on this day in the wilderness.
history and culture – not to be Travel south into the lush rolling hills of the Huon
M TASMAN
BRIDGE
missed! Valley through a region of tended fields, superb
BOTANICAL
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Hobart is a city of yachts forests and fishing villages set beside picturesque
inlets. Pass through the town of Huonville and view
ROSNY HILL
LOOKOUT
and spinnakers,
RIVER DERWENT
gardens and galleries, Franklin, the home of wooden boat building.
Perhaps enjoy fruit in season from a roadside stall
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B. Parliament House and stately Georgian and experience the country town of Geeveston
HOBART P
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D. Princes Park homes and you can before heading deep into the Tasmanian Forest.
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F. Wrest Point Casino enjoy it all on this Walk high above the forest canopy on the
C D G. Nutgrove Beach very personalised Tahune Airwalk. The walkway ends at a spectacular
and informative tour.
BATTERY H. Alexander Battery Park
cantilevered platform, 50 metres above the riverbank
POINT
I. Cascade Brewery
E J. St David’s Cathedral
K. Hobart Aquatic Centre
You will tour the with views of mountains and the Tasmanian
Wilderness Word Heritage area.
L. Queen’s Domain and
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Government House
M. Botanical Gardens
sights of Hobart in
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N. Penitentiary Chapel an open top double Follow forest and riverside tracks crossing two
decker bus. Your
O. Victoria and Constitution Dock
H P. Tas Travel Centre
suspension bridges over the rushing waters of the
local driver guide is Picton and Huon Rivers. Our last stop is Willie Smith’s
on hand to answer any Cider and Apple Shed. Learn the history of the apple
queries, presenting live orchards, once an important industry of the region
commentary, sharing local (option to taste produce at own cost).
knowledge and experiences of
life in Hobart. Highlights and Inclusions
✔✔ Coach touring ✔✔ Tasmanian timbers
Highlights and Inclusions 90 and commentary ✔✔ Swinging bridges
✔✔ Live commentary MINUTE ✔✔ Entry to Tahune Airwalk ✔✔ Packed lunch
✔✔ Rainforest walks ✔✔ Seasonal fruit
✔✔ History and culture COACH ✔✔ Optional adventures ✔✔ Willie Smith’s Cider
✔✔ Full escorted
✔✔ Local driver/guide
TOUR time permitting and Apple Shed
Operates Operates
SAT, SUN (Commencing September 2019) MON only all year round
Departs: 1pm Brooke St Pier and Tasmanian Departs: 8:15am (Oct 1-Apr 30)
Travel Centre. 9:15am (May 1-Sep 30) | Returns: 4pm
Tour 721 $35.00 Tour 783 $185.00
Child: $20.00
Concession: $30.00 Child: $93.00
Family (2A/2C): $90.00 Concession: $175.00
12AWARD Bruny Island Wilderness Coast
WINNING
ECO-CRUISE
Bruny Island
Bruny Island Coastal Wilderness Cruise,
seals and wildlife
Tasmania’s Wilderness at its Best – don’t forget Highlights and Inclusions
to bring your camera. ✔✔ Coach touring and ✔✔ Award winning 3 hour
commentary eco-cruise
This is the eco-cruise that has won Tasmania’s ✔✔ Breathtaking scenery ✔✔ Abundant sea birds
best tourist attraction so don’t miss the opportunity ✔✔ Ferry crossing to and wildlife
to get onboard and see untouched wilderness and Bruny Island ✔✔ Australian fur seals,
coastal wildlife. ✔✔ Morning tea Friar Rocks
✔✔ Lots of photo opportunities ✔✔ Lunch at Adventure Bay
We begin our journey with a guided bus tour from
Hobart’s waterfront enjoying views of the Derwent
Operates
River and D’Entrecasteaux Channel to Kettering,
a charming boating village where we drive onto Daily
the ferry for the crossing to Bruny Island. Departs: 7:45am Pennicott Wilderness
Enjoy the island scenery as we travel to
Journeys Centre, Franklin Wharf,
Adventure Bay to savour a delicious morning
Hobart Waterfront | Returns: 5:30pm
tea before boarding our custom-designed
yellow boat – ideal for the coastal conditions
of Southern Tasmania. HOBART
Embrace the power of the ocean and look up
at the awesome dolerite sea cliffs, among the HUONVILLE
$49.00
highest in the southern hemisphere. Glide past sea AIRWALK TASMAN
PENINSULA
stacks and go into deep sea caves, drift up$24.50
close
WORLD KETTERING
Child: HERITAGE
GEEVESTON BRUNY
Concession: AREA ISLAND PORT
to amazing Breathing Rock and keep$45.00
an eye out for
SOUTHERN
FORESTS ARTHUR
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wildlife such as dolphins and migrating whales. SOUTHWEST ADVENTURE
BAY
M
AN
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NATIONAL PARK S
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See Friar Rocks home to over a thousand SCALE KM
Australian Fur Seals and lookout for abundantSOUTHERN OCEAN 0 20 40 60
birdlife such as Albatross, Sea Eagles,
Shearwaters, Gannets and Cormorants.
You will need to make your own way to Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
After an exhilarating time on the ocean return to Centre to join the tour.
Adventure Bay to enjoy lunch before we journey
back to Hobart with memories of a great day in
Tasmania’s Wilderness. Tour 786 $225.00
Award winning eco-cruise
See Albatross, Sea Eagles, Gannets and more Child:
(3-16 years)
$165.00
13TOURS Cradle Mountain National Park
START FROM
LAUNCESTON
Dove Lake , Cradle Mountain
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Cradle Mountain, Sheffield and gorgeous Maybe visit Waldheim Chalet (forest home)
of Gustav Weindorfers before leaving the park
rainforest walks to visit Ashgrove Cheese Farm for some famous
Tasmanian cheese.
Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour
of Tasmania’s iconic World Heritage listed Learn how the cheese is made and sample the
National Park. varieties made on the premises before heading
back to Launceston.
Our tour starts as we travel south west
from Launceston through green pastures, Highlights
skirting the mountains of the Great Western Tiers ✔✔ Coach touring ✔✔ Light lunch
towards Cradle Mountain National Park. and commentary ✔✔ Spectacular scenery
We pass by quaint and historical towns of ✔✔ Sheffield Town of Murals ✔✔ Dove Lake
Carrick, Hagley and Westbury and the $49.00
scenic ✔✔ Entry into the Cradle ✔✔ Forest walks
Child: $24.50 Mountain National Park ✔✔ Waldheim Chalet
town of Deloraine before stopping at Sheffield
Concession: –
the town of murals. $45.00
✔✔ Visitor Centre ✔✔ Ashgrove Cheese Farm
Cradle Mountain
Here you can see the many intricate and life-like
murals that adorn the town’s buildings. As we Operates
traverse through dense forest and mountainous
terrain look out for wombats, potaroos and
MON, WED, FRI, SUN
wallabies that inhabit Cradle Mountain National Park.
Departs: 8am from Launceston
Returns: 5:15pm
Visit the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre for
an insight and appreciation of the area.
Perhaps take a short stroll along the Enchanted
Forest Walk viewing pencil pines, lush forest Tour 765 $145.00
and a spectacular waterfall. There is opportunity
to take a short stroll around Dove Lake as you
take in views of the powerful and majestic Cradle Child:
Concession:
$72.50
$170.00
Mountain (weather permitting).
14TOURS Bay of Fires
START FROM
LAUNCESTON
SCALE
0 50 100 150km
Lavender Farm, Binalong Bay, Fingal Valley
Bay of Fires... Fluffy pure white sands and crystal
azure blue waters – simply breathtaking. Get away
from the crowds and reflect on how wonderful Mother
Nature is as you visit relaxing, peaceful locations on
Tasmania’s East Coast. Highlights and inclusions
BRIDESTOWE
✔✔ Coach touring
SCOTTSDALE
BINALONG
Leaving Launceston, enjoy the rolling green hills
BAY
and commentary
LILYDALE
and fertile farmland of the north eastern countryside,
ST HELENS
✔✔ Bridestowe Lavender Farm LAUNCESTON SCAMANDER
passing through quaint towns including Lilydale home to Bobbie Bear PERTH
before arriving at Bridestowe Lavender Farm
FINGAL
✔✔ Tree carvings at Legerwood*
(home of Bobbie Bear). The commercial lavender
AVOCA
✔✔ Pass through the tin mining CLEVELAND
is only in full flower December/January, but there is towns of Branxholm and Derby
normally different varieties of flowering lavender near ✔✔ Temperate Rainforest –
the gift shop all year round. We have a quick stop in Weldborough Pass
Scottsdale at the award winning Cottage Bakery for ✔✔ Cheese Tasting at Pyengana*
lunch supplies to enjoy at the Bay of Fires, and time ✔✔ Bay of Fires
permitting we may be able to visit the tree carvings ✔✔ Binalong Bay Beach
at the town of Legerwood before taking a short walk ✔✔ Taylor’s Beach
through moss covered trees and ferns in the Myrtle ✔✔ Fresh Farm oysters at
Rainforest Walk on the Welborough Pass. Lease 65
✔✔ St Helens wharf
Arriving at one of the prettiest places in Tasmania, ✔✔ Eureka fruit farm for
view the granite rocky outcrops covered with seasonal fruit
orange lichen that jut out into the ocean to ✔✔ Coal mining towns of Fingal
separate a large collection of hidden away and Avoca
beaches – thisLAUNCESTON
is the Bay Of Fires.
We will call into Binalong Bay for a beach Operates
experience, then Harbour Point for great photo MON, WED, FRI
opportunities and also enjoy a beach walk along Departs: 8:30am from Launceston
the remote Taylor’s Beach. Returns: 6:30pm
After your beach experience sample fresh oysters
*Legerwood and Pyengana are time permitting. Lunch at own expense.
straight from the farm at Lease 65, view fishing boats Does not operate Christmas Day or Good Friday.
in St Helens, a chance to purchase seasonal fruit
and ice-cream from Eureka Fruit Farm, and then
head south to the St Mary’s Pass where we head
inland to pass through the contrasting grazing
Tour 796 $150.00
Comprehensive
lands of the Fingal Valley and Northern Midlands.
Finish your day back in Launceston with memories commentary Child: $75.00
of this pristine and unique area of Tasmania. (3-15 years)
15Sam Shelley, Jonathan Wherrett, Nigel Honey, Barry Irons, Geoff Murray, Nick Osborne, Dale Baldwin and Mona, Trowunna Wildlife Park, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Southern Cross Television.
NOTE: No tours operate Christmas Day
DAY TOUR SCHEDULE M= Monday T= Tuesday W= Wednesday Th= Thursday F= Friday S= Saturday S= Sunday in this order
Images Courtesy of Tourism Tasmania and Michael Walters, Chris Crerar, Brian Dullaghan, Jason Charles Hill, Kelly Slater, Poon Wai Nang, Dominic Zend Photoart, Graham Freeman, Kathryn Leahy, Joe Shemesh, Melinda Ta,
TOUR JANUARY-MARCH APRIL MAY-OCTOBER NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
Port Arthur Tours M,T,W,Th,F,Sun M,T,W,Th,F,Sun M,T,W,Th,F,Sun M,T,W,Th,F,Sun
Port Arthur (including Salamanca) Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday
Port Arthur (with Tasman Island) Operates everyday, all year round
Huon Valley Monday Monday Monday Monday
Russell Falls Tues & Thur Tues & Thur Tues & Thur Tues & Thur
Russell Falls (including Bonorong) Tues & Thur Tues & Thur Tues & Thur Tues & Thur
Maria Island W,F,Sun W,F,Sun W,F,Sun (Oct) W,F,Sun
kunyani/Mt Wellington M,T,W,Th,F,Sat M,T,W,Th,F,Sat T,Th,F,Sat M,T,W,Th,F,Sat
City Tour AM M,T,W,Th,F,Sun M,T,W,Th,F,Sun M,T,W,Th,F,Sun M,T,W,Th,F,Sun
City Tour PM Every day Saturday Saturday Saturday
Bonorong/Richmond M,T,W,Th,F,Sat M,T,W,Th,F,Sat T,Th,F,Sat M,T,W,Th,F,Sat
Richmond M,T,W,Th,F,Sat M,T,W,Th,F,Sat T,Th,F,Sat M,T,W,Th,F,Sat
Grand Hobart (incl. Bonorong / Richmond options) M,T,W,Th,F M,T,W,Th,F T,Th,F M,T,W,Th,F
Hobart Premier M,T,W,Th,F M,T,W,Th,F T,Th,F M,T,W,Th,F
Hobart Deluxe M,T,W,Th,F M,T,W,Th,F M,T,W,Th,F
Mona M,W,Th,F,S,S M,W,Th,F,S,S M,W,Th,F,S,S M,W,Th,F,S,S
Mona with City Tour M,W,Th,F,Sun M,W,Th,F,Sun M,W,Th,F,Sun M,W,Th,F,Sat
Mona with kunyani/Mt Wellington M,W,Th,F,Sat M,W,Th,F,Sat Th,F,Sat M,W,Th,F,Sat
Bruny Island Operates everyday, all year round
Cradle Mountain Operates M,W,F,Sun all year round
Bay of Fires Operates M,W,F all year round
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1300 85 86 87 Outside Tasmania
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