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Tasmania in Autumn

9 Day

$5150 Per Person

Single Supplement $720

Wednesday 7th April 2027

Experience Tasmania’s spring beauty on a luxury coach tour, featuring Hobart, Port Arthur, Cradle Mountain, Gordon River cruise, and more.

Itinerary

Day 1- Wednesday 7th April 2027 MELBOURNE - SPIRIT OF TASMANIA

Welcome aboard our luxury coach for an enjoyable tour of Tasmania, with all of its spectacular Spring bloom. We make our way to Geelong, stopping enroute for dinner, where we board the Spirit of Tasmania at Corio Quay Road, North for our evening departure. We recommend taking a small overnight bag on board as all other luggage will stay on the coach. OVERNIGHT: SPIRIT OF TASMANIA - Port Hole Cabins on a Twin Share Basis, all with private facilities.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2- Thursday 8th April 2027 WOOLMERS ESTATE - ROSS- HOBART

The Spirit of Tasmania arrives into Devonport at 6.00am. We enjoy breakfast here before we make our way through the tiny town of Spreyton and onto Sheffield, a small village renowned for the beautiful murals displayed throughout the town. We make our way to Woolmers Estate, circa 1817, a time capsule of Australian colonial history. Travel to Historic Ross, see one of the oldest and most beautiful bridges in Australia and time to discover some of the National Trust buildings. We then visit the township of Oatlands which has the largest collection of sandstone buildings in Australia, making our way to Tasmania’s capital – Hobart taking in some superb views of the city before settling in for the Next Three Nights at the Crowne Plaza Hobart.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Friday 9th April 2027 CITY SIGHTS - FREE AFTERNOON

This morning we travel to Richmond where we see the historic Richmond Bridge, the oldest in Australia. We return to Hobart and enjoy a town tour taking in the Old-World Charm of Hobart, the city sights including Constitution Dock, Battery Point and the Botanical Gardens with time to explore. This afternoon is free for you to relax or meet with friends. Tonight’s dinner is at the Motel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Saturday 10th April 2027 PORT ARTHUR

An early start this morning as we make our way to Eaglehawk Neck where we visit the Tessellated Pavement, Doo Town, Blowhole, Devil’s Kitchen and Tasman's Arch. Then it’s back to the days of our convict past as we visit the Port Arthur historic settlement. Enjoy a guided walking tour and a cruise with time to explore. On our return journey we visit the Port Arthur Lavender Farm for afternoon tea before returning to Hobart after a memorable day of sightseeing.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Sunday 11th April 2027 WORLD HERITAGE WILDERNESS REGION- QUEENSTOWN

This morning we farewell Hobart and follow the Derwent River, New Norfolk then onto the impressive Russell Falls located in the Mt Field National Park. We continue our journey passing the giant Hydro Power Station at Tarraleah and Derwent Bridge on our way to Lake St. Clare National Park. Here we enjoy lunch and a chance to explore “The Wall”, which features lifelike sculptures carved from Huon Pine. We travel into the World Heritage Wilderness Region with its raw beauty to arouse us as we cross the Franklin River and onto Queenstown for a total contrast as vegetation suddenly diminishes. We explore the town before we settle in for the Next Two Nights at the Queenstown Motor Lodge, Queenstown.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6: Monday 12th April 2027 GORDON RIVER CRUISE - STRAHAN

An exciting day awaits as we join World Heritage Cruises at Strahan for a spectacular cruise across the Macquarie Harbour with lunch included. We cruise towards Hell's Gates - the mouth of the harbour. We go ashore Sarah Island, where Marcus Clark's well-known story "For the term of his Natural Life" originated, and then continue along the placid Gordon River. The cruiser makes a brief stop at Heritage Landing for a chance to take a wilderness walk. We see the natural beauty of dense rainforest and the 2000 Year Old Huon Pine. We enjoy a short drive around Strahan before returning to Queenstown.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: Tuesday 13th April 2027 CRADLE MOUNTAIN - STANLEY

We depart Queenstown and step back into time as we visit the Zeehan Pioneer Museum. We make our way to the beautiful World Heritage Area of Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. We visit the incredible Information Centre that will open your eyes to this wild and beautiful part of our country. It boasts a series of impressive displays of the geography, flora and fauna. We also visit Dove Lake, with Cradle Mountain as its backdrop, which is equally impressive and a perfect shot for the keen photographer. Learn about Austrian born Gustav Weindorfer’s vision for Cradle Mountain “This must be a National Park for the people for all time. It is magnificent and people must know about it and enjoy it”. We also make time to visit Devils @ Cradle and both view, and learn, about the Tasmanian Devil, once found all over Australia but can now only be found in Tasmania. Leaving this wilderness region we make our way to Stanley to relax for the Night at the Seaview Inn Motel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8: Wednesday 14th April 2027 BURNIE - DEVONPORT - SPIRIT OF TASMANIA

This morning after breakfast we visit The Nut’ also discovering Highfield House. Enjoy a chairlift ride to the top of the ‘Nut’ (at own expense) to capture the superb coastal sights. Then its off to Burnie for your lunch break before we make our way to Hellyers Distillery for a visit and taste. We then travel along the scenic coast road via Penguin to Devonport for dinner before we board the Spirit of Tasmania for our Overnight journey to Melbourne.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9: Thursday 15th April 2027 MELBOURNE

A chance to enjoy the views across Port Phillip Bay this morning as the Spirit of Tasmania berths at Corio Quay Road, North Geelong. We rejoin our coach and head for home with a breakfast stop en-route. Time for morning tea, farewells and to reflect on all the magnificent Highlights of Tasmania.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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Tour Terms and Conditions:

Terms and Conditions

Deposit & Balance

  • Deposit: $200 per person is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation.
  • Balance: Due by 12th February 2027. Full payment is required for bookings made after this date.

Name Badges

  • Will display your preferred first name.

Passenger Information

  • Please provide your telephone number, email, mailing address, and any special meal or room requirements.

Accommodation

  • Options: Twin / Double / Single / Triple / Willing to Share.
  • For passengers choosing “Willing to Share”, we will attempt to pair you with another single traveller of the same gender.
  • If no suitable sharing partner is found, Single Supplement will apply.
  • If shared passengers are incompatible, each will need to pay for a single room, if available.
  • The “Will Share” option is not available after the balance due date.

Passenger Pickup & Return Service

  • Included pickup and return from major towns in North, North-East, Central Victoria, and Southern NSW, including:

Albury, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla, Seymour, Bendigo, Finley, Kerang, Echuca, Deniliquin, Yarrawonga, Corowa, and surrounding areas.

  • Passengers living outside these areas will be provided with free overnight accommodation in Numurkah, which includes a dinner voucher and breakfast, plus free lock-up car storage at the depot.
  • Melbourne Airport pickup and return is available for this tour; surcharges may apply—please contact the office.

Cancellation Policy

  • Before the balance due date: $25 per person administration fee plus any monies spent on your behalf will not be refunded.
  • On or after the balance due date, or once the tour has departed: No refund.

Fares & Itineraries

  • Costs published in the brochure are fixed, though errors may be corrected.
  • Changes by rail/air/sea operators or government taxes are beyond our control.
  • Discounted airfares or other travel arrangements are subject to availability.
  • Fares do not cover extra accommodation or transfers due to delays, strikes, or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Tour duration includes the departure and return days.
  • Payments via travel agents are not considered received until confirmed by Cardwell’s.
  • Cardwell’s reserves the right to cancel bookings or refuse travel if payment is not received and may accept waitlisted passengers instead.

Eligibility

  • Passengers whose mental or physical condition prevents independent care or may inconvenience others may be refused travel.
  • Passengers requiring assistance must be accompanied by a companion.

Itinerary Changes

  • Itineraries, tours, and cruises may be altered due to weather, road conditions, strikes, or supplier issues.
  • Changes will be made in the best interest of passengers.

Fuel Surcharge

  • If fuel reaches $3.00 per litre, a surcharge of $5 per person per day may be applied to the final payment. Subject to change.

Seating

  • A daily seat rotation system ensures all passengers enjoy varied seating arrangements.

Luggage

  • One medium suitcase per person (max 20kg / 42lbs) and one carry-on bag for the coach.
  • Over-limit luggage cannot be carried.

Force Majeure

  • If circumstances beyond our control—including terrorism, pandemics, or other unforeseen events—delay or prevent us from fulfilling our obligations, such delay or non-performance will not be considered a breach of contract, nor will it give rise to any claims for compensation.

Responsibilities will be suspended for the duration of the event, and updated terms and conditions may apply thereafter.

Tours may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not met. Full refund provided.

 

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