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Your New Zealand to Tasmania Package
New Zealand to Tasmania
Cruise the wonderful waters of New Zealand, soaking up the abundant flora and fauna. Pass through the magnificent Fiords, along spectacular coasts and stop at towns with great wine, food, culture and history. Spend two nights in Melbourne before flying to Launceston for your 7-day guided tour of Tasmania’s East Coast. Enjoy its secluded bays, pink granite mountains and pristine sandy beaches. See beautiful Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park, taste lavender ice cream at Bridestowe Lavender Estate.
Your fly, stay, cruise and tour holiday includes:
- 13 night New Zealand cruise onboard the Grand Princess, Melbourne return
- All onboard meals in complimentary dining venues & selected non-alcoholic beverages
- A wide range of onboard activities & entertainment
- 1 night accommodation in Melbourne
- Economy class flight from Melbourne to Launceston
- 6 night guided tour by AAT Kings of Tasmania’s East Coast
- 6 Buffet breakfasts, 3 dinners with wine, 1 farewell dinner & 1 lunch
- Services of an experienced Travel Director & transport by luxury coach
- Selected airport transfers
- Port charges & prepaid gratuities onboard your cruise
***Rate based on twin share for travel 01 to 21 December 2022.***
New Zealand Cruise Onboard Grand Princess
|
Date |
Destination |
Arrive |
Depart |
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01DEC22 |
Melbourne |
|
5pm |
|
02 to 03DEC22 |
At Sea |
|
|
|
04DEC22 |
Fiordland National Park |
7am |
4pm |
|
05DEC22 |
Dunedin |
8am |
6pm |
|
06DEC22 |
Christchurch |
8am |
6pm |
|
07DEC22 |
Wellington |
8am |
6pm |
|
08DEC22 |
Napier |
7am |
4pm |
|
09DEC22 |
Tauranga |
9:45am |
8:30pm |
|
10DEC22 |
Auckland |
7:30am |
3pm |
|
11 to 13DEC22 |
At Sea |
|
|
|
14DEC22 |
Melbourne |
7am |
|
Tasmania’s East Coast Tour
(15 to 21 December)
Day 1: Welcome to Launceston
This evening meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception followed by dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Meals: Dinner with wine
Day 2: Launceston to Freycinet
Visit the beautiful Bridestowe Lavender Estate this morning and treat yourself to its famous lavender ice cream. Later visit the unique Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site. After your lunch at the seaside town of St Helens, follow the picturesque East Coast south to Freycinet National Park for your accommodation for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner with wine
Day 3: Freycinet National Park & Wineglass Bay
Start the day with a short drive through dry eucalypt forests to Cape Tourville for a walk that will allow you stunning views of brilliant blue water and golden beaches as far as the eye can see. Then, experience a four-hour lunch cruise along the coast of the stunning Freycinet Peninsula. This cruise will take you from the gentle shores of Coles Bay past towering pink granite cliffs to the famous Wineglass Bay, a flawless crescent of dazzling white sand.
Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with wine
Day 4: Freycinet to Hobart
This morning you’ll journey west and down through the Midlands, stopping for morning tea in historic Ross, renowned for being both the finest nineteenth-century village in Australia, and for its Scallop Pies! Heading south, you’ll stop in picturesque Oatlands for a bite to eat before making your way back to Hobart where you’ll join in the AAT Kings Sustainability Programme that allows you to give back to the local community by helping volunteers pot native plants and count seeds at a local not for profit nursery. Later today, check into your hotel and enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Port Arthur
Explore Port Arthur Historic Site today. Cross Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula and enjoy a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur's infamous convict prison. See rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout and feast your eyes on the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole on the drive back to Hobart. This evening, celebrate your holiday with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner in one of Hobart's popular restaurants.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Day 6: Hobart
Today is your day! Free to explore all that Australia’s most southern capital has to offer. So why not try one of our many Optional tours or speak to your Tour Director about recommendations. Most importantly, enjoy!
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Farewell Hobart
This morning after breakfast, say farewell to your new friends when your indulgent holiday comes to an end.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Meals: Breakfast
* Conditions apply. Offer is limited, subject to availability and change without notice. Promotion is correct and valid at the time of publication. Booking and full supplier terms and conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only and not combinable with any other offer (unless stated).
Prices listed are per person in Australian/New Zealand Dollars, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest inside category available at the time. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 19 January 2022 and can be withdrawn without notice. Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated. Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included. Air credit is applicable on airline of choice, subject to availability and subject to the carriers’ flight schedules and conditions. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.
