HOLIDAY PRICES
All accommodation and tour lead-in prices shown are based on the best value travel dates in low season .
Smithton
Burnie Devonport
Cradle Mountain
Strahan Queenstown
Launceston
Cape Barren Island
Tarraleah
GETTING THERE Hobart is approximately 22 hours from the UK ( including a stopover ).
FLIGHT UPGRADES Why not travel in style and upgrade to a higher class cabin ( premium economy , business or first ), where you will benefit from greater comfort and space . Please call for the latest prices .
TASMANIA
Hobart Bruny Island
Flinders Island
St Helens
Port Arthur
Bicheno Wineglass Bay Freycinet NP
Tasman Sea
TASMANIA WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Here ’ s just a few ideas to consider : -
TOURING
Our Tasmania self-drive tour ( page 92 ) or our Grand Tasman escorted tour ( page 93 ) give comprehensive insights to this amazing state . Should you prefer to set your own route , we have a super selection of touring hotels , many within the incredibly scenic national parks , ( pages 94-95 ) that can be worked into a tailor-made itinerary .
UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES
A perfect way to enhance your holiday is by pre-booking a selection of our unmissable experiences . See below for details .
MIX & MATCH
Tasmania is an easy flight from the Australian mainland so can be combined with many other fabulous cities to give you one unforgettable holiday .
CRUISE & STAY
Check out also our Cruise & Stay itinerary on page 15 which takes in many of Tasmania ’ s most popular destinations .
Stunningly beautiful coastline
LOCAL TIME GMT + 10 hours .
Courtesy of West Coast Wilderness Railway
BEST TIME TO GO Tasmania is a year round destination with four distinct seasons . December- March are the warmest months with average temperatures around 17-23 º C , or around 3-11 º C in winter . Rainfall varies dramatically across the island .
Sumptuous seafood
UNMISSABLE TASMANIA EXPERIENCES
Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
CATARACT GORGE CRUISE from £ 20
On this 50 minute cruise from Launceston , glide past historical Kings Wharf , Seaport and Launceston ’ s delightful riverfront precinct , before cruising into spectacular Cataract Gorge .
HOBART HISTORIC WALK from £ 23
Discover Hobart on this 90 minute walking tour . Your guide brings to life the stories of many characters and shows you the wonderful heritage listed buildings these people created .
AFTER DARK FEEDING TOUR , CRADLE MOUNTAIN from £ 24
Make your own way to Devils @ Cradle to learn about their conservation work before a walk amongst a large breeding group of Tasmanian devils .
RACK & GORGE HERITAGE CARRIAGE from £ 75
A half day journey from Queenstown travelling into the ancient western wilderness before travelling the steep grades of the Rack and Pinion that the West Coast Wilderness Railway is renowned for . The magnificent King River gorge in particular is breathtaking .
PORT ARTHUR from £ 89
Begin this full day tour from Hobart travelling through historic Richmond and onto the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula . At Port Arthur join a guided walking tour and harbour cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead .
GORDON RIVER CRUISE from £ 115 ( includes lunch ) Depart Strahan for a full day cruise that takes you to along the Gordon River amidst some of the largest tracts of World Heritage wilderness on earth . Stop for a 30 minute rainforest walk and after lunch another walk on Sarah Island to learn about the convict history .
BRUNY ISLAND FOODS SIGHTSEEING & LIGHTHOUSE from £ 132 ( includes lunch ) Depart Hobart for Kettering and the ferry to Bruny Island . On arrival , visit Truganini Lookout and Adventure Bay . Drive through the rainforests to South Bruny National Park for an exclusive lighthouse tour . This afternoon enjoy more local delights with chocolate , fudge and honey tastings .
TASMANIA ’ S WILDERNESS & WILDLIFE from £ 199
This full day tour from Hobart includes Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to meet a Tasmanian devil , the Derwent Valley and on to Mount Field National Park , where you explore the green forest canopy .
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