ITINERARY:

DAY 1: MELBOURNE - DEVONPORT
Assembling at 1st Floor station pier at Port Melbourne 2 hours prior to board Spirit of Tasmania at 09:00am for your departure. This sophisticated passenger ship encompasses all the finest traditions of modern cruise lines with an extensive choice of restaurants, bars, excellence service and diverse entertainment facilities. A great way to start your Tasmanian holiday. After cruise docks the port proceed to hotel for check-in.

DAY 2: DEVONPORT - CRADLE MOUNTAIN - LAUNCESTON
Morning commence city tour by coach for sightseeing. Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendor Cradle Mountain...Go Deep into the Tasmanian forest and experience the solitary wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest, wildlife and unsurpassed beauty of this World Heritage listed National Park. Thereafter, proceed to Launceston and visit the beautiful Cataract Gorge. This deep river gorge and natural amphitheatre is surrounded by lush green parkland and exotic gardens. (Opprtnity to enjoy a chairlife ride on the longest single span chairlift in the world, own expense and weather dependent). Thereafter, proceed to hotel for check-in.

DAY 3: LAUNCESTON - HOBART
After breakfast, later visit historic Ross to view the beautiful Ross bridge, Australia's second oldest with its unique hand carved buttresses and the quaint heritage township. After lunch, continue sightseeing also visit Chocolate Factory (if time permit) with the opportunity to sample some delicious well-known favourites.

DAY 4: HOBART - PORT ARTHUR - DEVEONPORT
After breakfast, travel to Port Arthur site, take the "Lottery of Life', a unique way to lear about the life and times of former convicts. Take a guided tour through the chapel and penitentiary ruins for an insight into life what was once Australia's largest penal settlement. Enjoy cruising Mason Cove, resting place for 2000 convicts, guards and citizens. Later, follow the coastal road from Hobart to Eaglehawk Neck, visiting the natural features of the Tasman Peninsula to view the stunning coastal scenery such as the Blowhole, Devil's Kitchen and Tasman Arch. After Lunch, journey to the charming historic village of Richmond and see the country's oldest Catholic Church and Bridge still in use. Browse among the many unique shops in this wonderful old stone village. Later, join the Spirit of Tasmania for an overnight crossing the Bass strait into Melbourne. Overnight in 2-berth cabin. Return Transfer to Melbourne by cruise is subject to seasonality (Winter/Summer)

DAY 5: DEVONPORT - MELBOURNE
Arrive at Station Pier in Melbourne in the morning - Home Sweet Home.

*Price is based on twin share accommodation with a minimum of 30 people in the group. Deposit $200 per person required for booking. Full payment and entrance fee must be collected 2 weeks before specified departure date. Surchage $330 per person single share. Child package price is $699 sharing room with 2 Adults (without bed) and $179 (without bed) for infant sharing room with 2 Adults. Max 2 children per room sharing with 2 Adults. Child age 2 - 11 years old. *
Admission fees $62/ adult (Cataract Gorge Cruise $19),
Port Arthur $25, Credle Mountain $18) and $3/child.

Note:
"Additional 2% surcharge applies to all payment with Mastercard and Visa, 3.5% surcharge for Amex and Diners. Full payment, entrance fee and tips must be collected 2 weeks prior departure. All prices are subject to flight, ship seats and hotel room availability. The tour mainly conducted in Chinese. The tour guide/ driver guide will not repeat commentary in English. The above price only valide for the above departure date. Prices do not include airfair, entrance fees, meals, travel insurance, personal expenses and tips. Recommended tips $5 per person per day for both driver and tour guide. Above price is ex-Mel only. Cancellation before/after departure is non-refundable and non-transferable. Postponement of trip and no show will be treated as cancellation. Our company reserves the right to alter itinerary without prior notice. Extragreen accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to personal belongings or luggage(s) or for any injury or loss of any type whilst on tour. Other conditions apply, please refer to our travel consultants. We highly recommend travel insurance before departure. High season surcharges apply. "Please refer to our consultants for Terms and Conditions. Issued on: 18 Jul2008 (EH:TAS/ESC05002)
Additional costs for flight
- 4 weeks notice before departure $50* per person O/W
- Less than 2 weeks notic before departure: $120* per person O/W
- 2 weeks notice before departure: $80* per person O/W
- Notice after departure: $180* per person O/W