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Depart Hobart @ ~8am |
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Tour departs 8am & returns ~7pm (6pm in winter)
Tour Days: Mon, W ed, Fri & Sun
Tour operates: All year round
* Min 2 passengers only required for this tour
$99 Adults - $95 Concession (Student cards – YHA – VIP)
We can pick you up from your hotels/hostels and private accommodation in Hobart. Just let us know where you are staying when you book, nothing is too much trouble!
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Old Hobart Zoo (Queens Domain) |
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Governement House |
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*head across the Tasman Bridge to Lindisfarne |
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Lindisfarne on the Derwent River |
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Risdon Cove |
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We visit the fist white settlement in Tasmania and learn more about the Tasmanian Aborigines and their tragic past.
*Photos/information booklet to all passengers at this stop
*We travel from Risdon Cove via Grass Hill Tree Rd.
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Coal River Valley |
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Take the back roads through the delightful countryside and wine region of the Coal River Valley to the famous Richmond Colonial Village.
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Prospect House |
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We visit this delightful Georgian manor on the outskirts of Richmond and find out about its interesting history.
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Richmond Colonial Village |
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On top of hill just before Sorell |
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Talk about the Sorell Causeway and its convict builders, point out Mt Wellington and brief history of Sorell.
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Boomer Island |
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Talk about the private house on Boomer Island and its history and the Oyster Beds in the water below the island, also a little history on the oyster industry in Tasmania. |
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Dunalley Township & Sea Canal
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This delightful seaside town has a wonderful story dating back to Tasmania 's first recorded history, it is also the gateway to the Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur.
* Passengers have time to buy lunch at the bakery to take with them to Port Arthur
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Pirates Bay Lookout
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Our next stop is the breathtaking views of the Tasman sea and Eaglehawk Neck. The coastline of the Tasman Peninsula and its dramatic cliffs are highly visible - and our guide as always will tell you some of the unique history of this area.
Great photo stop.
* Photo sheet of visual attractions handed to each passenger the guide then explains the interesting story behind each photo.
* the back of the photo sheet has 2 interesting stories regarding the ship wrecks in the bay
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Taroona Convict Railway
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Talk about the history of the convict railway that ran from Taroona to Port Arthur, guests can have picture taken inside replica railway carriage.
* information sheet handed to all passengers that gives actual travellers account of being on the railway 150 years ago
* the road from Taroona to Port Arthur is actually the old railway line ( the road was put over the top of it 100 years ago) guide simulates the speed the carriage was travelling when it was travelling on the down hill section (50km/hr)
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Port Arthur Historic Site (3hrs 30minutes!)
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Tasman Island
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Great little lookout showcasing the cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula and the unusual Tasman Island, the island has a interesting story and your guide will tell you all about it.
*Photo sheet of Tasman Island handed out to all passengers, guide interprets each photo for passengers
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Remarkable Cave |
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Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen
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Our final stop today is a one way walk taking in both the Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen. These natural attractions are famous on the Tasman Peninsula and you will be able to see both of them on this delightful walk , the sea cliffs around this area are wonderful as well as the ocean views. This is a great final stop
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EagleHawk Neck
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We will stop at Eaglehawk Neck for a quick toilet and food stop before the hour journey back to Hobart . Music from the 60's, 70's & 80's may be played on the way home as you reflect on this "Mega" day tour
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Return Hobart @ ~7pm (6pm in winter) |
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