GETTING THERE Hobart is about 22 hours from the UK ( including a stopover ).
Flinders Island Cape Barren Island
Smithton
Stanley Burnie
Cradle Mountain
Strahan
Launceston
TASMANIA
Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
St Helens
Bicheno Wineglass Bay Freycinet NP
Hobart Bruny Island
Port Arthur Tasman Sea
Port Arthur Historic Site
Bay of Fires
TASMANIA with
PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Here ’ s just a few ideas to consider : -
TOURING
Our Total Tasmania self-drive tour ( page 86 ) or our Tasmanian Wonders escorted tour ( page 87 ) give comprehensive insights to this amazing state . Should you prefer to set your own route , we have a superb selection of touring hotels , many within the incredibly scenic national parks , ( pages 88-89 ) 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 fl ight from the Australian mainland so can be combined with many other fabulous cities to give you one unforgettable holiday .
UNMISSABLE TASMANIA EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
AFTER DARK FEEDING TOUR , CRADLE MOUNTAIN from £ 21
Make your own way to Devils @ Cradle to learn about their conservation work before a walk amongst a large breeding group of Tasmanian devils . It ’ s quite a spectacular sight !
TEEPOOKANA & THE KING from £ 34
Step onboard the West Coast Wilderness Railway ’ s heritage train in Strahan and head deep into the rainforest . Journey over the Iron Bridge at Teepookana , once a thriving port town , before disembarking at Lower Landing Station . Enjoy a short nature walk before returning to Strahan .
PORT ARTHUR from £ 84
Begin this full day tour from Hobart travelling through historic Richmond and onto the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula , which abounds with bushland , native wildlife and amazing coastal scenery . At Port Arthur , visit the Interpretation Centre , join a guided walking tour to learn about the many restored buildings and ruins , see the Penitentiary , Commandant ’ s House and more , before a harbour cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead .
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WINEGLASS BAY CRUISE , VISTA LOUNGE from £ 99 ( includes lunch ) Enjoy a 4½ hour cruise of the waterways surrounding Freycinet National Park . Discover a coast dotted with white sand beaches , explore the inner passage of remote Schouten Island before heading into the Tasman Sea towards Wineglass Bay . Relax in the comfort of the Vista Lounge , whose floor-to-ceiling windows are complemented by spacious outdoor decks .
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GORDON RIVER CRUISE from £ 109 ( includes lunch ) Depart Strahan for a full day cruise , with a window seat , that takes you to along the Gordon River amidst some of the largest tracts of World Heritage wilderness on earth . Disembark at Heritage Landing where an elevated boardwalk threads its way through the rainforest . Reboard the ship for lunch before another walk on Sarah Island to learn about the convict history .
BRUNY ISLAND FOODS SIGHTSEEING & LIGHTHOUSE from £ 136 ( includes lunch ) Depart Hobart for Kettering and the ferry to Bruny Island . On arrival , visit Truganini Lookout and Adventure Bay . Enjoy a scenic drive through rainforests to South Bruny National Park for an exclusive Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour to learn about its history and take in the sea views . Enjoy a lunch of local produce overlooking Sunset Beach before an afternoon of more local delights with chocolate , fudge and honey tastings .
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