Arrival in Hobart

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• Evening: Arrive in Hobart at 8:50pm, collect your rental car, and check in to Travelodge Hotel, 167 Macquarie Street, Hobart.

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• Accommodation: Stay at Travelodge Hotel, 167 Macquarie Street, Hobart, for 2 nights.

Explore Hobart and MONA

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• Morning: Visit the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery to explore Tasmania’s natural and cultural heritage.

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• Midday: Stroll through Battery Point and enjoy lunch in the area.

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• Early Afternoon: Drive to Brooke Street Pier, Franklin Wharf Hobart. Catch ferry via link below. Visit MONA (Museum of Old and New Art). Explore the exhibits until just before 5pm and then return to Ferry. 

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• Late Afternoon: Drive up to Mount Wellington from carpark for panoramic views over the city.

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• Evening: 7:45pm Dinner at Pearl + Co, a restaurant along the Hobart waterfront.

• Booking Reference: 47154497
  Service: All Day Menu
  Section: Restaurant Inside.

• Should you wish to make any changes to your booking please click here.

Salamanca Market and Drive to Bruny Island

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• Morning: Visit Salamanca Market from 8:30am to explore local arts, crafts, and food stalls.

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• Check out of accommodation.

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• Late Morning: Drive to Kettering (about 40 minutes) to take the ferry to Bruny Island. The ferry departs every 20 minutes and costs $53.20 per car.

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• Early Afternoon: Visit the Cape Bruny Lighthouse at 2pm. Tickets booked for 2pm. Booking Reference: B0SF0L9.

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• Visit Cloudy Bay on the way to the accommodation.

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• Check in: Bruny Ocean Cottage, 1 Ritchie Street, Alonnah, Bruny Island.

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• Late Afternoon: Explore The Truganina Lookout at the Neck for stunning views.

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• Early Evening: Enjoy a sunset walk at Adventure Bay.

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• Find somewhere in Adventure Bay for takeaway or dine in.

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• Drive back to accommodation in Alonnah.

Explore Bruny Island and Drive to Orford

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• Morning: Check out of accommodation and continue exploring the northern part of Bruny Island. 

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• Early Afternoon: Take the ferry back to the mainland and drive to Orford (about 2 hours from Kettering). The ferry departs every 20 minutes and costs $53.20 per car.

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• Check in at Orford Blue Waters Hotel, 28 Tasman Hwy, Orford.

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• Evening: Relax in Orford and enjoy the coastal scenery.

Orford to Freycinet National Park

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• Morning: Check out of accommodation and drive to Freycinet National Park (about 1.5 hours). Stop at scenic lookouts along the way.

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• Midday: Hike to Wineglass Bay Lookout for breathtaking views.

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• Afternoon: Visit Cape Tourville for a short scenic walk.

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• Check in at BIG4 Iluka on Freycinet, 15 Reserve Road, Coles Bay.

Freycinet to Bicheno and Bay of Fires

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• Check out of accommodation and explore more of Freycinet National Park, such as Hazards Beach Circuit or Honeymoon Bay.

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• Late Morning: Drive to Bicheno (about 30 minutes). Visit the Bicheno Blowhole and explore the coastal town and have lunch.

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• Early Afternoon: Continue north to the Bay of Fires (about 1.5 hours). Explore the vibrant orange granite rocks and beautiful beaches at The Gardens.

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• Check in at Bayside Hotel, 2 Cecilia Street, St Helens.

St Helens to Bridestowe Lavender Estate and Launceston

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• Morning: Checkout of accommodation at 8:30am and drive to Bridestowe Lavender Estate (about 1.5 hours). Enjoy the Off Season Bridestowe Guided Tour at 10:30am, which includes a tasting session and oil smelling. Tickets already purchased. See holiday folder or email dated 15/10/2024.

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• Afternoon: Continue to Launceston (about 45 minutes). Spend the afternoon at Cataract Gorge: 

  • Cliff Grounds Walk: Take the scenic cliff walk with stunning views of the gorge.

  • First Basin: Relax at the historic First Basin, where you can take a dip in the swimming pool, explore the Victorian garden, and cross the suspension bridge.

  • Café: Enjoy a meal or coffee at the café with views over the gorge.

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• Check in at Art Hotel on York, 270 York Street, Launceston.

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• Evening: Dinner at Apricus, 55 Sandown Road, Norwood

  • Booking Reference: 78784668

  • Dinner @ 7pm. Click here for menu

Launceston, Adams Distillery, and Meander

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• Morning: Check out of accommodation and then take a Tamar River Cruise from 10:30am, 50 min duration. Tickets in Holiday folder.

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• Early afternoon: Drive to Adams Distillery in Perth, Tasmania (about 15 minutes from Launceston). Enjoy a tour and tasting of their locally crafted single malt whiskey. Click here for more information.

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• Mid afternoon: Optional visit to Liffey Falls for a beautiful short walk to a stunning waterfall.

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• Late Afternoon: Check in at Meander Country Cabins & Vans, 238 Main Road, Meander, and relax for the night.

Meander, Mole Creek Caves, and Cradle Mountain

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• Morning: Check out of accommodation and drive to Mole Creek Caves (about 45 minutes from Meander). Arrive by 9:30am. Take a guided tour through Marakoopa Cave at 10am then Cathedral unless Solomon is available on the day. Booking reference is ‘Tranquille’. -Paid-

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• Midday: Continue to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park (about 1 hour). Take a scenic walk through the Enchanted Walk 1.4km.

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• Check in at Cradle Highlander, 3876 Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain.

Cradle Mountain and Sheffield

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• Morning: Explore more of Cradle Mountain’s trails, such as Dove Lake Circuit via Dove Lake road – 6km.

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• Midday: Drive to Sheffield (about 1.5 hours). Explore the town’s famous mural art and enjoy views of Mount Roland.

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• Afternoon: Visit local art galleries and enjoy the quaint atmosphere of Sheffield.

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• Check in at Glencoe Country Bed and Breakfast, 1468 Sheffield Road, Barrington.

Explore Deloraine and head to Launceston

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• Morning: breakfast included with accommodation.

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• Mid morning: Check out and drive to Deloraine for local arts and crafts scene.

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• Early Afternoon: Drive back to Launceston and visit Penny Royal for a zip line and cliff walk plus gold mining and gemstones. 

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• Check in at Peppers Silo, 89 Lindsay St, Launceston from 2pm.

Launceston and Departure

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• Morning: Check out of accommodation about 9am and drive to Launceston Airport (about 20 minutes).

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• Return hire car.

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• Check in for 11:30am flight to Melbourne.