Tassie's East Coast Highlights
5 Days Starting in Launceston, Australia and ending in Hobart, Australia
Visiting: Launceston, Hobart, Port Arthur
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Tour code:
FLHH24
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
16-
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Tasmania's East Coast with "Tassie's East Coast Highlights" tour. This adventure begins in Launceston, where you can explore the stunning Cataract Gorge before heading to Bicheno to witness the charming little penguins. Discover the vibrant landscapes of Freycinet National Park, with its breathtaking ocean views and pink granite cliffs, and wander through the historic streets of Richmond. The tour also includes a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Convict Site, offering a glimpse into Australia's convict past. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in Launceston, Bicheno, and Hobart, with expert guidance from a Travel Director and Driver Guide. This tour promises a blend of natural beauty, history, and cultural experiences, leaving you inspired for future travels. Please note that flights and airport transfers are not included.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Launceston
Location: Launceston
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Launceston
You don’t have to arrive early into Launceston, but we highly recommend you do. Time on your side? Walk the short distance to Cataract Gorge, home to the longest single-span chairlift in the world. It’s quite the ride, taking you up high into this intensely beautiful, and spiritual, place. Otherwise, meet your Travel Director and fellow Tassie companions for a drink in the evening.
Day 2: Launceston - Bicheno
Location: Launceston
Accommodation Name: Beachfront at Bicheno
Bridestowe is an assault on all your senses – in the best possible way. See the contoured rows contrasted against the rich red volcanic soils backdropped by the horizon-wide sky and when in flower (late Spring to early Summer) the rich purple tones add a whole other dimension. Then the musky aroma of the flowers, which has an instant calming effect. And the taste, beyond anything you ever imagined – try a lavender ice-cream, jams and teas, and thank us later. It’s a tasty entrée to the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, sculpted into World War One soldiers. Come dusk in Bicheno, sign up to spot tuxedoed little penguins waddle to shore from the water.
Day 3: Bicheno - Hobart
Location: Hobart
Accommodation Name: Best Western Hobart
The colours at Freycinet National Park are so vivid you’ll think someone has taken the glasses off your nose and cleaned them for the first time: The patchwork of ocean blues that lap Coles Bay. The dramatic pink granite cliffs. There’s a reason why Freycinet adventures star on postcards. The other place on postcards is Richmond, its grand 1820s Georgian buildings today home to bijou boutiques, galleries and cafés that appear to be lost in time. Your last stop for the day is to the shores of the Derwent River where local palawa will welcome you to country and show off some local bush tucker.
Day 4: Port Arthur Historic Site
Location: Port Arthur
Accommodation Name: Best Western Hobart
Port Arthur’s rather grim convict past is reflected in the names of attractions around it: Isle of the Dead, Devil’s Kitchen, the Blowhole… But believe us, they’re all spectacular. As is the Port Arthur Historic Site, its immaculately maintained buildings scattered over green pastures that fade into the Southern Ocean. Your private Port Arthur tour reveals the best-preserved convict site in Australia, and among the most significant convict-era destinations worldwide. The stories these walls could tell.
Day 5: Farewell From Hobart
Location: Hobart
Short and sweet and packed with highlights – this Tasmanian tour is sure to inspire future travels.
What's Included
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Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
The tour includes a specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site – Port Arthur Convict Site
Entry to the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Port Arthur Convict Site is included.
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Comfortable accommodation
The tour provides comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres.
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Freycinet National Park entrance fees
Entrance fees to Freycinet National Park are included.
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Quality accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
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Airport Transfers
Return airport to hotel transfers are not included in the holiday price.
Accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: Best Western Plus Launceston, Beachfront at Bicheno, Best Western Hobart.
Mode of Transport
Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Launceston Airport. Day 5 – flights to depart anytime from Hobart Airport.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife might I see during the tour?
During the tour, you have the opportunity to spot little penguins in Bicheno as they waddle to shore from the water.
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What are some of the key attractions visited on this tour?
The tour includes visits to Freycinet National Park, known for its vivid colors and dramatic pink granite cliffs, and the Port Arthur Historic Site, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-preserved convict site in Australia.
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What is the level of physical activity required for this tour?
The tour requires a low level of fitness, making it accessible for most travelers.
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Are flights included in the tour package?
No, flights to and from the start and end of the trip are not included in the tour price.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centers, such as Best Western Plus Launceston, Beachfront at Bicheno, and Best Western Hobart.
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Is there a guided component to the tour?
Yes, the tour is guided by a specialist team consisting of a highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 100 years
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
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Low Deposit
AAT Kings requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.