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TASMANIA
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Tasmania

Tasmania is renowned for its pristine wilderness environment with towering 2,000 year old Huon Pines , crystalline waters and soaring peaks . Macquarie Harbour , Gordon River and majestic Cradle Mountain are just some of the highlights . Walking , trekking , boating , cycling and touring are all great ways to discover this unspoiled land .
Elizabeth St
Murray St
Collins St
Melville St
Collins St
Macquarie St ampbell St
Bathurst St
Wilmot St
Kemp St
Trafalgar Pl
Liverpool St Liverpool St
Davey St
Saint Davids Park
Hampden Rd
Royal Hobart Hospital
Elizabeth St
Salamanca Pl
Argyle St
Parliament Square
Gladstone St
Despard St
Kirksway Pl
Campbell St
James St
Stowell Ave
Dunn Pl
Maritime Museum
Franklin Wharf
Castray Esplanade
Salamanca Pl
Kelly St
South St
Runnymede St
Evans St
Tasmanian School of Art
Sullivans Cove
Castray Esplanade
Salamanca Pl
Princes Park
Hunter St
Hobart and Launceston
Historic Hobart is a reminder of Australia ’ s colonial past . Heritage buildings , quaint streets and prized waterfront locations can easily be accessed on foot . Picturesque Launceston is the state ’ s second city and as such is also steeped in history . Stately homes , fine period architecture and good living are all features of this elegant town .
Port Arthur
Australian Convict Sites World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site was built by convict labour in the 1830s . A 90-minute drive from Hobart , it provides an insightful view into Australia ’ s colourful , colonial past , with a range of tours available for discovering the site .
Cradle Mountain National Park
Cradle Mountain is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage-listed area . Renowned for its walks , there are various options available ranging from gentle nature rambles and day walks to the famed Overland Track . Bennett ’ s wallabies , rufous wallabies and potoroos are just some of numerous species of wildlife to be encountered along the way .
Freycinet National Park
Freycinet National Park is known for the spectacular red granite peaks which plunge deep into the turquoise ocean . Sandy coasts border the park , which was proclaimed a flora and fauna reserve in 1916 . Covering 108 square kilometres , the park is ideal for walking and trekking . Highlights include Wineglass Bay , a three-hour drive from Hobart .
5 Day Icons of Tasmania Guided
Bringing you in contact with pristine wilderness , unique wildlife , beautiful beaches and a sense of history . This small group tour incorporates the icons of Wineglass Bay , Tasmanian devil , the ruins of Port Arthur and the vibrant Salamanca Markets , while also taking you off the beaten path to some of the hidden treasures of the island .
Tour includes : 4 nights of accommodation , 4 breakfasts , 2 lunches , guided transportation , entry to Natureworld , penguin tour , entry to Port Arthur Historic Site , entry to MONA , Tasmanian National Parks pass .
Pricing from . $ 2199 Pricing is per person , double occupancy
Day 1 : Launceston – Bicheno Day 2 : Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay sightseeing
Day 3 : Bicheno – Port Arthur – Hobart Day 4 : Mount Field National Park sightseeing Day 5 : Hobart
ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.