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 Tasmania
was the last part of the Australian continent
to separate from the great southern Gondwana,
45 million years ago. This, together with
10,000 years of isolation from mainland
Australia, has resulted in Tasmania’s environment
being significantly different to the rest
of the country. It is Australia’s smallest
state in terms of both size and population,
yet it offers diverse and spectacular scenery,
unspoilt wilderness and a rich heritage.
Tasmania is the last bastion of several mammals that
were once widespread on the Australian mainland.
Tasmanian Devils, Eastern & Spotted-tailed Quolls,
Tasmanian Bettongs and a variety of
smaller marsupials
are frequently seen. Coastal wildlife includes Fairy
Penguins, Fur Seals, sea lions, dolphins, Humpback and
Southern Right whales and the occasional visitor from
further south – King Penguins and Elephant Seals.
Tasmanians pride themselves on top quality food and wine
and the island’s quality produce enhances their gourmet
cuisine, which is an integral part of their warm
hospitality.
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WEEKEND Getaways
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nights Nature Focus – Bruny Island,
escorted
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Your guide collects you in
Hobart and will accompany you throughout. Bruny is
an island of surprises - gentle countryside and
wild coastlines, lighthouses, farmhouses, a
heritage of sealers, whalers and explorers as well
as a highly specialised and unique flora and
fauna. Bruny Island is a nature-lovers
paradise.
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| 4
nights Hobart surrounds & Cradle Mountain,
self drive
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Moorilla Estate is a stylish
base from which to explore Hobart and the
Southeast. Take time to discover Moorilla’s Museum
of Antiquities. A scenic days drive brings you to
Cradle Mountain Lodge where you can follow a
mountain track through rainforests and across
alpine herb fields or curl up by a fire with a
book.
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| 4
nights Hobart surrounds and Calstock |
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Two
nights at Moorilla Estate allows you time to visit
Hobart, some of the Tamar Valley’s gourmet food
and wine outlets as well as enjoy the Estate’s
exquisite offerings. A scenic drive to the State’s
mid north brings you to Calstock a sophisticated
country house in an area of historic towns, ideal
for short drives and gentle ramblings.
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From 850 |
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| 5
night Hobart & Friendly Beaches Nature Walk,
escorted
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After a night enjoying Hobart’s
Waterfront you are collected for the
drive to the Freycinet Peninsula where
you spend 3 nights hosted by naturalists
who guide you through this beautiful
region’s geology, flora, fauna
and history. Comfortable accommodation,
great food & Tassie wines are a
highlight of this ‘soft-adventure’.
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| 6
nights Tasmania Family Self-drive
Journey
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Staying in
cottages & residences for 2 nights at each of
Cradle Mountain, Strahan and Hobart gives the
chance to see plenty of Tasmanian wildlife and be
as adventurous as you like to be – from rafting to
sailing, quad biking to horse riding, helicopters
to seaplanes, markets to spa pampering there is
something for everyone.
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Adult – 700
Child - 600
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| 6
nights Moorilla Estate, Cradle Mountain and
Calstock, Self drive
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Moorilla
Estate is a stylish base from which to explore
Hobart, Tamar Valley and the Southeast. A scenic
drive through via the wilderness areas of the west
brings you to Cradle Mountain for trekking or
relaxing amidst nature. Calstock in the heart of
the historic north - small towns boast galleries,
museums and gourmet treats.
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From 1115 |
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| 6
nights Calstock, Franklin Manor in Strahan and
Hobart, Self drive
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Calstock is
a beautiful country house in a rural area close to
Cradle Mountain – from Calstock you may be as
active or as relaxed as you please.. Experience
the World Heritage wilderness of the South West
from Strahan before a 2 night stay in Hobart’s
historic waterfront area.
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| Longer journeys that visit Tasmania |
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days / 10 nights -Tasmania Discovery |
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A self-drive journey in two
parts, designed to include such diversity as
pristine marine environments, vineyards, historic
towns, the vast outback and rugged mountains and
lakes. Accommodation styles include a luxury
tented camp, an Australian homestead and a grand
country house – at all you will discover why
Australia is fast gaining a reputation for
culinary excellence!.
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2440 |
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| 13 days / 12 nights – NSW
& Tasmania |
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Self-driving around Tasmania
is easy the scenery is beautiful. Highlights
include vineyards; boutique hotels; gracious
country houses; caving at Mole Creek; the
wilderness of Cradle Mountain; the option to tour
the west coast by boat, seaplane, helicopter, quad
bike, kayak or jet boat and a nature focus on
Brunny Island.
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3580 |
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Best time to visit
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Tasmania enjoys four distinctly
different seasons and a temperate maritime climate.
The summer months from December to February are
sunny and warm, with maximum temperatures from 20°
to 25° Celsius. Many of the islands popular
festivals are held at this time - the Launceston
Festival, the Hobart Summer Festival, the Taste of
Tasmania and the northwest’s athletic carnivals.
Autumn is a mellow season with calm, sunny days and
the native deciduous beeches are ablaze with color.
In winter a dusting of snow covers the highland
peaks and the days are crisp, clear and bracing.
The average high temperature in winter is 12°C and
the minimum is rarely below 5°C except of course in
the high country. Spring is cool and fresh. Gardens
around the State come to life and Tasmania
celebrates with the Blooming Tasmania festival.
Rainfall varies dramatically across the State.
Hobart is Australia’s second-driest capital city,
while on the West Coast an annual average of 2400
mm (95 inches) ensures the rainforest thrives.
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OT : Operating Time
AU$ : Australian Dollar
US$ : US Dollar
* per person twin share
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