7-Night / 8-Day Tour
Reservation Code LST7
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Day 1…
This itinerary is accessible from all Gateways, but assumes commencement
from Launceston.
Collecting your car from the airport, travel North on B41 and then Highway
1 to your selected accommodation in Launceston.
Launceston has the following accommodation options:
Innkeepers Hotels
Innkeepers Apartments
Innkeepers Discovery Inns
Innkeepers Intimate Retreats
Morning Arrival - After checking
in, travel from Launceston on A7 North as far as required, perhaps calling
in at Tamar Island Wetlands Walk, the Grindelwald Swiss Village (West
(left) off A7 just North of Legana), the Strathlynn Winery on C733 East
(North of Legana), and St Matthias Vineyard (just past Strathlynn).
Also on C733 is the historic Rosevears Hotel, the "Rebecca" Monument
and Waterbird Haven. On C728 which turns East (right) off A7 South of
Exeter, you will find the Supply River Flour Mills ruins, and Marions
Vineyard - the road re-enters B73 at the Batman Bridge. Here you have
two alternatives…
(1) Turn East (right) on B73 to cross the Tamar River at the Batman Bridge
to A8. Then, turn North (left) and follow A8 North to George Town and
Low Head for a visit to the Pilot Station and Low Head Lighthouse -
then return South on A8 to Launceston.
(2) Turn West (left) and return to A7 North (right) to Beaconsfield,
then continue on A7 to Beauty Point where you may visit "Seahorse World" (restaurant
available here). Then return South on A7 to Launceston - if time allows
inspect the Grubb Shaft Museum at Beaconsfield.
Afternoon Arrival - After checking
in, you may wish to visit Penny Royal World in Paterson Street. Then,
return on Paterson Street to Margaret Street - turn right into Margaret
Street and right again into York Street and follow the signs to the "Cataract
Gorge First Basin" where you can take a chairlift ride across to the
tearooms and gardens. Return on the chairlift and drive back to your
accommodation.
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Seahorse World at Beauty Point, north of Launceston
Day 2…
Take the A3 East via the "Targa" route through Nunamara and
Targa, and then through The Sidelings Range to Scottsdale, regarded as
the hub of the North-East and servicing some of the richest agricultural
and forest country in the state. Continue on A3 East to St Helens (Innkeepers
Hotels and Innkeepers Intimate Retreats), noting on the way the opportunities for short but interesting
walks at Cuckoo Falls, the Derby Tin Mine and Museum, the famous Weldborough
Hotel, Pyengana Cheese Factory, Pub in the Paddock and St Columba Falls.
After
St Helens, travel South on A3 through Scamander, Four Mile Creek and
Bicheno (Innkeepers Apartments). Take C302 South (left) for a short exploration
of Freycinet National Park. Return on C302 North and take A3 South (left)
to Swansea (Innkeepers Hotels, Innkeepers Apartments, Innkeepers Discovery
Inns and Innkeepers Intimate Retreats).
Overnight on the East Coast at
your choice of accommodation.
The famous Pub In The Paddock near St Columba Falls
Day 3…
If overnight at St Helens or Bicheno, continue South on A3 to Swansea.
If overnight at Swansea, you may like to visit the Bark Mill and Wine & Wool
Centre, located on the Western (right) side of the road. Continue South on A3,
enjoying magnificent coastal scenery en route and stopping to view the convict-built
Spiky Bridge some 5 kms South on the Western (right) side of the road. Travel
through Triabunna and Orford. Continue South on A3 to Buckland and visit the
famous St John The Baptist Church (on the left hand side of the road) with its
beautiful stained glass window depicting the life of St John. Continue on A3
to Sorell and then take A9 East over the Dunalley Bridge and on to Eaglehawk
Neck - visit the Information Centre (situated on the Eastern (left) side of the
road) for an overview of the area. Continue on A9 South to Port Arthur. The Port
Arthur Historic Site, symbol of Australia's convict heritage, provides the opportunity
to explore the prison ruins, beautiful gardens, restored homes and museums. Then return North on A9 to Sorell and then West (left) on A3 into
Hobart for an overnight stay.
Hobart has the following accommodation options:
Innkeepers Hotels
Innkeepers Apartments
Innkeepers Discovery Inns
Innkeepers Premium Apartments
Innkeepers Intimate Retreats
Get up close and personal with a friendly local
Day 4…
Today, why not embark on one of the following day trips from Hobart…
Hobart - New Norfolk - Mt Field National Park
(Russell Falls)
From Hobart, take Highway 1 North to A10 West via New Norfolk. Then,
take B62 West (right out of New Norfolk) past the Salmon Ponds and continue
West at Bushy Park on B61 to C609 North (right) into Mt Field National
Park. On your return, take B61 East (left) to Bushy Park, then North
via Macquarie Plains to A10. Follow A10 South (right) to return to Hobart.
Hobart - Moorilla Winery - Bonorong Wildlife
Park - Richmond
Leave Hobart travelling North on Highway 1 towards Brighton. Watch for
the sign on the Southern (left) side of the highway, approximately 11kms
out of Hobart, indicating the turn-off to Moorilla Winery. After visiting
the winery and Museum, return to Highway 1 (North). Continue North on
Highway 1 to Brighton. Take C321 East (right) and follow the signs to
Bonorong Wildlife Park on C325 South. After your visit, return to C321
East (right) - follow to C322 East (right) and travel to Richmond. You
may wish to visit the Richmond Gaol, Richmond Maze, the Wine Centre and
the numerous craft shops in this historic village. Return to Hobart on
B31 South to Cambridge - follow the signs to Hobart via A3.
Hobart - Kingston - Huonville - Cygnet - Snug
- Margate
Leave Hobart following the Southern Outlet (A6) past Kingston and Huonville,
with stops along the way to visit the Sandfly Woodturner and The Apple
Museum. Continue South (left) on B68 via the Talune Wildlife Park to
Cygnet, Kettering, Snug and Margate, re-joining the A6 North to Hobart.
The entire area abounds with craft centres, etc., and there are many
interesting diversions possible.
Or…
You may wish to explore the historical side of Hobart including the many
antique stores, Battery Point, Salamanca Place and the restored Gasworks
Village at No. 2 Macquarie Street. Overnight again in Hobart.
Picturesque Kettering, Channel Country, south of Hobart
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Day 5…
Depart Hobart on Highway 1 North to Granton, then straight ahead West
on A10 through the historic village of New Norfolk. A stop at Hamilton,
famous for its craft centres is suggested. Proceed on to Derwent Bridge
and take C193 North (right) to Lake St Clair. We recommend a visit to
the Visitors Centre, enjoy their well-stocked café and take a
stroll around the lake shores. Return South to A10 and continue West
(right) into Queenstown. On the way, about 21kms East of Queenstown,
stop for a short walk (20 minutes) on the Nelson Falls nature trail on
the Northern (right) side of the highway - a very simple and level walk
to experience the ferns and trees that are typical of the World Heritage
Area. You will pass through Queenstown (famous for its copper mining
and denuded "lunar" landscape, and home of the West Coast Wilderness
Railway) where you could overnight (Innkeepers Hotels and Innkeepers
Discovery Inns), or you may wish to continue 3km on A10 to B24 West (left)
for 37km to Strahan for your overnight stay (Innkeepers Apartments and
Innkeepers Intimate Retreats). Alternatively, you may wish to continue
on to Tullah for overnight accommodation (Innkeepers Hotels and Innkeepers
Discovery Inns). From Queenstown, travel North on the A10 approximately
63kms through Rosebery to reach Tullah. As an alternative route, consider
diverting off A10 on to B28 for a scenic drive via Lake Plimsoll.
West Coast Wilderness Railway, Queenstown
Day 6…
If you are staying at Queenstown, travel North on A10 for 3km to B24
West (left) for 37km to Strahan Wharf. If staying in Tullah, travel South
on A10 through Rosebery and on through Zeehan, proceeding via B27 for
46kms to the Strahan Wharf. From the wharf at Strahan, take a trip down
the Gordon River on either the Gordon River Cruises or World Heritage
Cruises. These cruises leave early in the morning and take you to the
heart of the World Heritage Area, giving you the opportunity to leave
the boat for a short walk at Heritage Landing.
Return to the wharf via
Hell's Gates or Sarah Island. On your return, collect your car and head
North on B27 to C249 West to Zeehan - here, you may wish to visit the
West Coast Pioneers' Memorial Museum.Then, return East on C249 joining
B27 to A10. Take A10 North (left) through Renison and Rosebery, then
continue on A10 North to B18 North through Hampshire. A few kilometres
after Ridgley, watch for C112 on the East (right) side of road and take
this to Highway 1 for an opportunity to visit the Lactos Cheese Factory
prior to joining Highway 1.
Overnight on the North Coast, where your accommodation
options include Burnie (Innkeepers Hotels) and Ulverstone (Innkeepers
Discovery Inns).
Sarah Island, the most brutal of all penal settlements
Day 7…
Follow Highway 1 East to B15 South (right) for approximately 20km to
Upper Castra - take C133 East (left) to C132 South (right) via Wilmot
and Moina, then travel another 19 km to the T-junction where C132 heads
South (left) to Cradle Mountain. After exploring the Cradle Mountain
Visitors Centre and Dove Lake, travel North on C132 continuing East (right)
on C132 to Moina, to C136 East (right) to Sheffield (the town of murals).
Take B14 East (right) from Sheffield to C156 East. This entire area has
excellent views of Mount Roland and the Great Western Tiers. Upon reaching
B13, follow it South (right) to Elizabeth Town on Highway 1 - then proceed
East (right) on Highway 1 to Launceston for your overnight stay.
Launceston has the following accommodation options:
Innkeepers Hotels
Innkeepers Apartments
Innkeepers Discovery Inns
Innkeepers Intimate Retreats
The "Beulah Printery 1880" mural at Sheffield
Day 8…
In the morning prior to your departure, you may wish to visit the Cataract
Gorge. Close to the city, the Gorge may be crossed on a swinging bridge
(Alexandra Suspension Bridge), by chairlift, or by foot across an old
ford. Depending on time available, you may have a chance to do any last
minute shopping before travelling to the airport for your flight home.
Launceston's Cataract Gorge in spectacular flood
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