DAY 1: MELBOURNE – DEVONPORT (Day Crossing)
Meet and Board the Spirit of Tasmania at Melbourne’s Station Pier 1/Floor at 07:00am (Terminal of number 109 tram line) for your departure. Enjoy a day relaxing cruise across Bass Strait. This sophisticated passenger ship encompasses all the finest traditions of modern cruise liners with an extensive choice of restaurants, bars, excellent service and diverse entertainment facilities. Upon arrival at Devonport at 6pm be met and transfer to hotel to check in.
Accommodation: Gateway Inn — 16 Fenton Street, Devonport 7310

DAY 2: DEVONPORT – CRADLE MOUNTAIN - LAUNCESTON
After breakfast commence city tour for sightseeing. Awaken your senses to the magnificent Splendour Cradle Mountain (own expenses). Go deep into the Tasmanian forest and experience the solitary wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest, wildlife and unsurpassed of this World Heritage listed National Park. Thereafter, proceed to Launceston for city tour. Visit the Beautiful Cataract Gorge. This deep river gorge and natural amphitheatre is surrounded by lush green parkland and exotic gardens. (Opportunity to enjoy a chairlift ride on the longest single span chairlift in the world, own expense and weather dependent) Then transfer to accommodation.
Accommodation: Balmoral On York — 19 York Street, Launceston 7250

DAY 3: LAUNCESTON – PORT ARTHUR - HOBART
After breakfast, head down to Hobart via free way. Visit 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. Then travel to Port Arthur site, take the ‘Lottery of Life’, a unique way to learn 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 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. Thereafter proceed to hotel in Hobart.
Accommodation: Leisure Inn Hobart Macquarie Hotel — 167 Macquarie St, Hobart 7000

DAY 4: HOBART – ROSS - DEVONPORT
After breakfast start the Hobart city tour, visit Mt. Nelson and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens which has over 6500 species and varieties of plants, including the largest public conifer collection in the southern hemisphere. In the afternoon, visit historic Ross to view the beautiful Ross Bridge, Australia’s second oldest with its unique hand carved buttresses and the quaint heritage township. We also have the chance to visit cheese factory and chocolate factory along the highway. A good chance to bring some local products home. Thereafter we will proceed to Devonport for night cruise to Melbourne.

DAY 5: DEVONPORT - MELBOURNE
Arrive Melbourne in the morning, tour completed. Thank you for travel with Extragreen Holidays.

*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.Surcharge $399 per person single share. Child package price is $699 sharing room with 2 Adults (without bed) and $199 (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 $72 /adult (Cataract Gorge Cruise $25, Port Arthur $30, Cradle Mountain $17) and $41/child.

Note:
*Additional 2% surcharge applies to all payment with MasterCard, Visa & Union Pay Card, 3.5% surcharge for Amex and Diners. Full payment, entrance fee must be collected 2 weeks prior departure. All prices are subject to flight, ship seats and hotel room availability. The above price only valid for the above departure date. Prices do not include airfare, 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. The above prices are correct at time of printing and subject to change without further notice. *Please refer to our consultants for Terms and Conditions. Issued on: Aug 2011


*** NOTE: Please bring your PASSPORT with you during the journey. No fruit and vegetable are allowed on board cruise ship.***
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TOOTH PASTE, TOOTH BRUSH AND SLIPPERS

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