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Tasmanian Highlights
SOLOS ONLY 45 Years and Over
8 daYS / 7 NIGHTS Sightseeing Highlights
This small premium group tour focuses on delighting
• Port Arthur Historic Sites tour
your senses with the unique scenery of Tasmania at
a beautiful time of year, with the change of season. • Morning visit to the quaint town of Richmond
Travelling from Hobart to Launceston via Strahan on • A visit with a cheese & wine tasting at Puddleduck Winery
the west coast and then Cradle Mountain, there’s • A visit to the impressive ‘The Wall in the Wilderness’.
a rich heritage to be discovered, coupled with the
extreme natural beauty only Van Diemen’s Land can • Theatre performance of ‘The Ship that Never Was’, Strahan
offer. • Gordon River Cruise, Gold Class seats including lunch and
morning tea
Your seven night stay will be enjoyed at quality • Waldheim Chalet & Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain
hotels with premium dining and superior Stay in Tasmania’s high country wilderness at Cradle Mountain
sightseeing included. A leisurely tour pace is offered
with a relaxing two night stay at the iconic Cradle • Visit Devils @ Cradle, the conservation sanctuary for the
National Park and a three night stay in Hobart. The endangered Tasmanian Devil
itinerary offers the ideal balance between the towns • A stop in Sheffield at the foothills of majestic Mount Roland
and wilderness, featuring a highlight cruise along the • An easy going walk and visit, Cataract Gorge, Launceston
Gordon River, part of Tasmania’s wild west.
• An historic walking tour, Launceston
Fellow Travellers
You will enjoy this small group deluxe experience Trip Pace - 2 out of 5
with a maximum of 20 travellers. This is a Solos Only This tour is set at a leisurely place including a relaxing two night stay at
tour and the age group is 45 years & over. Cradle Mountain and three nights in Hobart.
Since 2006, paving the way for solo travellers
TOP 5 REASONS TO JOIN
Tour Inclusions 1. Age-matched holiday groups
2. Travel with like-minded solo travellers
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS 3. Small groups
• 7 nights at quality hotels 4. Early bird savings with many tours
5. Roommate matching option
• Daily full breakfast
• 3 lunches
• 6 quality dinners
TOUR EXCLUSIONS About Us
SIGHTSEEING & GUIDES
• Airfares(unless otherwise requested) At Encounter Travel we offer holiday
• Services of an expert driver-captain groups for solo travellers. All trips are
• Airport Transfers
• Group escort with 16 or more travellers age-matched so there’s more chance
• Travel insurance you’ll share your journey with like
• Small group tour, not more than 20 • Excess baggage minded travellers.
travellers
• Any tips or porterage at airports,
Visiting destinations across Australia
hotels, drivers & local staff
TRAVEL and around the globe, choose from
• Meals and beverages not specified on short escapes to adventure trips and
• Air-Conditioned Vehicle itinerary leisurely touring.
• Items of a personal nature such as
OTHER laundry & medical expenses
• Incidental expenses such as taxi Contact Us
• Port Arthur Historic Sites tour; including fares, telecommunications Encounter Travel
Isle of the Dead tour Monday to Friday
• Gordon River Cruise, Gold Class seats 9:30am to 5pm (Sydney time)
• Theatre performance of ‘The Ship that
Never Was’, Strahan Tel (AU) : 1300 653 692
• The Wall in the Wildnerness Tel (NZ) : 0800 653 692
Tel: (USA/Canada): 1 (800) 683 6031
• Visit Devils @ Cradle, the conservation
sanctuary for the endangered E: holidays@encountertravel.com.au
Tasmanian Devil W: encountertravel.com.au
• All other sightseeing & entrance fees
as per the itinerary PO Box A1088 Sydney South
• Small group, not more than 20 NSW 1235 Australia
travellers
ATAS Accreditation: A10439
CATO Accreditation: T1025
Travel insurance is a mandatory ABN 23 119 642 992
requirement for joining this tour and is in
addition to the package price.
Since 2006, paving the way for solo travellers
Tasmanian Highlights, SOLOS ONLY
Our website has full trip details and
content in this flyer is only a part of the
information. For full details please refer to
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TRAVEL DATES:
SUN 14 - SUN 21 MAR 2021
SAT 27 MAR - SAT 3 APR 2021
OCT 2021 T.B.A
TOUR PRICE:
$4375 with your own room
SHARE & SAVE:
Ask us about our share and save option
with our roommmate matching option.
Pre Tour Stay
Consider arriving a day before the tour
starting date. If you want to spend the
day visiting the MONA (Museum of Old
and New Art) we recommend travelling a
day early.
The cost of the additional night/s of stay
applies. Ask our travel team about this
option, and the additional costs.
DAY 1
Arrive to Hobart
Arrival in Hobart is by your own
arrangement. Your holiday will commence
with a leisurely three night stay in Hobart. Pre dinner drinks and dinner are not Port Arthur Tour Inclusions:
The hotel sits right at the port of Hobart hosted unless the group is 15 or more
travellers, and then a group escort will On this tour you will have access to
and is within walking distance of the more than thirty historic buildings, ruins,
picturesque Salamanca Square. join. Drinks for the pre-dinner meet up
and during the dinner meal are at your and gardens, as well as a 40 minute
This evening meet your fellow travellers own expense. “Introduction to Port Arthur” guided
for a pre dinner drink at the hotel before walking tour, a harbour cruise aboard, and
DAY 02 a visit to the Isle of the Dead. After the
continuing on the for the group dinner at Hobart - Port Arthur - Hobart
your hotel Port Arthur visit, the group is transferred
back to Hobart.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. This
Meals: Dinner morning you will travel from Hobart to the Tonight, meet the group for dinner at one
historic Port Arthur. The penal settlement of the hotel’s restaurants.
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
at Port Arthur is a stark reminder of the
• Group pre dinner meet up arrangement harsh conditions endured by the earliest Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
and dinner European inhabitants of this one-time
island jail, where up to 12000 prisoners SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
FREE TIME EXTRAS:
were kept in harsh conditions. We will
To make the most of this charming city, • Port Arthur Historic Site visit including a
take a guided walking tour through the
why not make plans to arrive in the guided tour, harbour cruise and Isle of
Penal Settlement, a cruise around the
morning? You can leave your luggage the Dead.
harbour, and tour the Isle of the Dead. It
with the hotel concierge until check in and • Return transfers Hobart to Port Arthur
was on the Isle of the Dead that around
enjoy some time at leisure in Hobart.
1000 convicts and paupers were buried, • A highlight group dinner
SPECIAL NOTES: mostly in unmarked graves.
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Tasmanian Highlights SOLOS ONLY
SPECIAL NOTES: the way. From Queenstown to Strahan, in gold class seats to the enjoy the
you will enjoy the spectacular scenery ultimate wilderness cruise experience
There is a café/restaurant at the Port through the Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers along the magnificent Gordon River.
Arthur site which is convenient for lunch. National Park to arrive at our first stop
near Derwent Bridge. Here you will On this tour you will get the chance to:
Take your umbrella and a warm jacket/ view a fascinating attraction, The Wall
wind sheeter for your Port Arthur visit • See some of Australia’s oldest convict
in the Wilderness. The “Wall” is an art
ruins on Sarah Island, a settlement
installation that is also a work in progress
DAY 03 which pre-dates Port Arthur by
A visit to Richmond and will take more years to complete.
decades. Created to put the ‘fear of
However, already it’s remarkable.
God’ into the convicts of Van Diemen’s
In the morning you will enjoy breakfast at It comprises panels with intricate
Land, this tiny outpost of 18th century
your hotel. Your coach captain will drive carved scenes; many with a historical
British penal history hides a fascinating
up to Mount Wellington for the opportunity background to commemorate those who
tale of human triumph over adversity,
to admire the superb views across Hobart helped to build Tasmania. When complete
brought vividly to life by expert guides.
and the Derwent River. it will measure 100 metres in length.
• Hear the intriguing story of Macquarie
Today, we visit Richmond, a historic and Located 298 km west of Hobart and 41km Harbour and its settlement.
charming town not far out of Hobart. The from Queenstown, Strahan is a Tasmanian • Pass through Hell’s Gates, the narrow
town has a number of beautiful buildings waterfront town located on the edge of the entrance to Macquarie Harbour named
and quaint shops and is enjoyable for pretty Macquarie Harbour. Before dinner, by the convicts on their way to Sarah
leisurely walking and shopping. After, enjoy a live theatre production called The Island.
enjoy a visit to the delightful Puddleduck Ship That Never Was. A story about The
• See high-tech aquaculture where
Winery, where you will taste a variety of Frederick, the last ship built at the convict
hundreds of thousands of Tasmania’s
wine accompanied by some cheese. settlement of Sarah Island in Macquarie
famous Atlantic Salmon and Ocean
We then transfer back to Hobart, and via Harbour, is about to sail for the new prison
Trout are farmed.
MONA for any group members that want at Port Arthur. Ten convict shipwrights
to make a visit by their own arrangement. have other ideas. So begins the story • Cruise past the majesty of the rugged
Tonight you will have free time to explore of an amazing escape, an extraordinary mountain ranges in Tasmania’s World
further or relax at your leisure. voyage and an intriguing twist in the tale Heritage listed South West Wilderness
of The Ship That Never Was. National Park.
Meals: Breakfast • Spend two hours in the serenity of
This evening the group joins for dinner at the imposing Gordon River, complete
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED: the hotel restaurant. with a stroll into the rainforest, which
• Drive up Mt Wellington reclaimed the land after the last Great
Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner
Ice Age.
• Visit the quint town of Richmond
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED: • Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch
• Enjoy wine tasting with cheese, at freshly prepared on board which
Puddleduck Winery • Travel Hobart to Strahan includes smoked salmon, cold meats,
FREE TIME EXTRAS: • A visit to the incredible Wall in the a selection of salads, fresh fruit,
Wilderness Tasmanian cheeses, and local bakery
On the way back to Hobart, your coach bread.
captain will drop off any group members • A theatre production ‘The Ship That
Never Was’ Our gold class seating includes a buffet
who would like to visit MONA (The
• Group dinner at the hotel lunch and morning tea, with beverages
Museum of Old and New Art) on the
available for purchase. After the cruise,
outskirts of Hobart. Travelling back to
you will travel from Strahan to Cradle
Hobart is easy with a ferry ride from the SPECIAL NOTES:
Mountain for a two night stay. Tonight
museum to the city. Entry to MONA and Bring drinks and snacks for touring day as
you will enjoy a fine dining experience
travel back to Hobart is by your own it’s a reasonable driver between Hobart to
at Altitude restaurant, at your Cradle
arrangement Strahan, with stops along the way. Lunch
Mountain hotel.
is a simple packed lunch provided by our
SPECIAL NOTES: Hobart hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Highlight Dinner
Take warm clothes for the drive to Mt The west coast can have more harsh SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Wellington as it can get very chilly near weather than other parts of Tasmania;
the summit. This excursion will only be come prepared with appropriate clothing, • Gordon River Cruise Gold Class seats
possible if the weather permits. and an umbrella. including morning tea and lunch
• Transfer from Strahan to Cradle
DAY 04 Day 05 Mountain
Drive to Strahan on the West Coast Strahan to Cradle Mountain • Fine dining group dinner, Altitude
In the morning you will enjoy breakfast at restaurant
In the morning you will enjoy breakfast
your hotel. Today we travel from Hobart at your hotel. We will then take a Gordon
to Strahan, making some stops along River cruise with World Heritage Cruises
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Tasmanian Highlights SOLOS ONLY
SPECIAL NOTES: our final night in Launceston. Not far shopping next door. Or venture a little
from Cradle Mountain is the township further on a ferry to the iconic Museum
Take warm clothes and umbrella for the of Sheffield which sits in the shadows of Old and New Art. To round out your
Gordon River cruise and credit card or of Mount Roland. The town is unique day, unwind with friends over a drink
cash for drinks purchases. as there are many murals depicting the or casual meal at The Deck, or head to
DAY 06 history of the area. There is a stop in Core Restaurant and Bar for the finest
Cradle Mountain Sheffield for time to take in some of the local produce. Otherwise, indulge in
murals around town. champagne and oysters at Aura our
In the morning enjoy breakfast at your rooftop lounge bar. Check from 2PM.
hotel. Travel to nearby Cradle Mountain Lunch is enjoyed today with the group in Check out by 11AM. Superior rooms
National Park for a guided tour that Launceston with a visit of Launceston’s offer a king bed, lounge, touch pad
includes the areas of Waldheim and Cataract Gorge and a ride up the cable controls, free WIFI, smart 55” TV’s,
Dove Lake. The afternoon will be at your car to enjoy the sweeping view across the great workspace, designer bathroom
leisure. You may like to take the option gorge. In the afternoon we check into our with Antipodes products. Enjoy a local
to return to Dove Lake and enjoy some hotel followed by the option to enjoy an indulgence from the minibar.
of the walking options or relax at the easy paced walking tour of the city.
hotel. This evening our group visits Devils Located: 110 Liverpool Street Hobart
Tonight, enjoy a highlight farewell dinner WiFi: included
@ Cradle, the conservation sanctuary
at a local restaurant.
for the Tasmanian Devil (bring some STRAHAN VILLAGE
warm clothes). Following our evening Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Highlight Dinner Strahan Village is a stylish collection
adventure, we return to the hotel for of exceptional cottage and hotel
dinner at the hotel restaurant. Note: where travel falls on a public style accommodation at Strahan, on
holiday, excursions may not be available Tasmania’s west coast. Set on a quiet bay
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
as described by the itinerary above and of Macquarie Harbour, the fishing port of
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED: lunch and dinner may be changed for Strahan is the gateway to the Tasmanian
a hotel venue. Some excursions not Wilderness World Heritage Area and
• Visit Cradle Mountain National Park available may take place the next morning Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National
with a guided walking tour (subject to availability). Park.
• Visit Devils @ Cradle conservation
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED: CRADLE MOUNTAIN HOTEL
sanctuary for the Tasmanian Devil
A 4 star hotel situated on the edge of the
• Hotel dinner • Transfer from Cradle Mountain to World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain.
Launceston Set on the edge of the Tasmanian
FREE TIME EXTRAS: • Visit the town of murals, Sheffield Wilderness World Heritage Area, Cradle
• Group lunch Mountain Hotel offers warm, welcoming
• Return to Dove Lake; your driver will accommodation within easy reach of
arrange a time to drop you off and pick • Visit Cataract Gorge, Launceston
Tasmania’s most iconic wilderness
you up. • Walking tour of Launceston experiences.
• Visit the Wilderness Gallery, one of the • An farewell dinner at a local restaurant
largest privately owned photographic You can also visit The Wilderness Gallery,
galleries in Australia, showcasing ten Day 08 located adjacent to the Cradle Mountain
rooms of works from internationally Launceston Hotel and featuring the work of acclaimed
renowned nature photographers. Australian and international environmental
Enjoy breakfast at the group hotel. photographers. Discover the enigmatic
• See the fascinating Tasmanian Tiger Transfer to the airport today is by your thylacine in the Tasmanian Tiger
Exhibition, part of the Wilderness own arrangement. Exhibition and take time to browse in the
Gallery which brings together a
gallery shop and the Hotel’s libraries.
remarkable collection of artefacts, Meals: Breakfast
photographs, and film about the extinct
Tasmanian tiger. HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR,
LAUNCESTON
HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS Enjoy the contemporary style of Hotel
SPECIAL NOTES:
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, HOBART Grand Chancellor Launceston whilst
Bring suitable walking shoes for your visit
Located in the city centre, Crowne Plaza relaxing in beautiful rooms and suites
to Dove Lake and surrounds at Cradle
Hobart connects visitors to the heart of overlooking the city. Surrounded by
Mountain and be prepared with wet
Tasmania. This contemporary hotel offers notable attractions like City Park -
weather gear such as a rain jacket. The
modern rooms designed to ensure you Launceston’s picturesque public gardens,
weather at Cradle Mountain can change
rest and relax while making the most the Tasmanian Design Centre, the
quite rapidly from sun to cloud, to rain
out of your stay. Stroll the streets and Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery,
Day 07 explore what Hobart is renowned for Princess Theatre, Boag’s Brewery and
Cradle Mountain - Launceston with Salamanca Place and Constitution UTAS Stadium, this Launceston hotel is
Dock just moments away and the best the perfect choice for exploring the many
In the morning enjoy breakfast at your
hotel. We depart Cradle Mountain for
Since 2006, paving the way for solo travellers
Tasmanian Highlights SOLOS ONLY splendours of Northern Tasmania. DISCLAIMER Any content in this publication maybe subject to change or correction, and without notice. We have taken great care to prepare and publish the trip information and in good faith we believe it to be accurate at the time we published the information. However, as is the nature of travel, plans may need to change from time to time and often unexpectedly. If trip details need to change, in most cases your final documentation issued prior to your departure will be updated. However, it’s also possible that an itinerary change may be necessary while on the trip. It could be related to unexpected weather or road conditions or another example could be an announcement of a closure of a facility we planned to use. In these cases, we will make all best endeavours to provide an alternative, of equivalent or similar standard. Information in this publication is in part, and for full trip details please refer to our website. Full terms and conditions are available on our website and provided when a quote is issued. Since 2006, paving the way for solo travellers
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