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Greythorn Probus
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Tasmania in Spring – Food, Wine & Flowers
6 to 13 October, 2021
Day 1 – Wednesday 6/10/21 (Melbourne/Launceston) (LD)
Departing home this morning, we head to Tullamarine in plenty of time for our flight to Launceston. On
touching down in Tasmania, we’ll be met by our affable Tasmanian Coach Captain. Once onboard the
coach, he will take us on an orientation tour of Launceston, including a cruise on the spectacular
Cataract Gorge. We’ll appreciate the stunning gorge from the perspective of the water, and learn a little
more about the area. What a perfect introduction to our wonderful tour of the Apple Isle. Late afternoon
we check into our accommodation and freshen up before dinner. Lunch provided today.
Overnight & dinner: Best Western Plus Launceston
Day 2 – Thursday 7/10/21 (Launceston/Somerset) (BLD)
We explore Tasmania’s wonderful north coast today as we travel from Launceston to Somerset, with
many fabulous stops along the way. For the foodies among us, we’ll stop at Ashgrove Farm; home to
Ashgrove Cheese, a Tasmanian family owned and operated company, with a team of dedicated locals
have been producing award winning dairy products for over 22 years. Taste the creamy farm ice-cream,
fresh bottled milk, cheese, cream, and butter. Stock up on provisions, including gourmet Tasmanian
produce, cheese platters, and more, made with award winning farm milk. Sneak a peek through the
viewing window, where you will get a behind the scenes look at how we make our cheese using traditional
techniques with modern methods.
For those with a sweet tooth, we’ll call into Anvers Chocolate Factory where we'll be tempted by some
delicious hand-made Belgian Chocolate made on site. Anvers confectionery was established as a
cottage industry in November 1989, by Igor Van Gerwen, who came to Australia from Belgium.
In Devonport we visit the old Harbour Master’s House which is now the site of the Bass Straight
Maritime Centre. We’ll take a tour this afternoon and learn more about the history of the area and Bass
Strait, from fishing to transport across the strait, and of course shipwrecks in this treacherous passage!
Departing Devonport, we follow the coastline to Somerset, just west of Burnie. Arriving late this
afternoon, we’ll check into our accommodation and settle in for the next couple of nights. Lunch
provided today.
Overnight & dinner: Best Western Murchison Lodge
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Day 3 – Friday 8/10/21 (Burnie – Local Attractions) (BLD)
Our day is spent exploring the attractions in and around Burnie. Just out of town, in Romaine, we visit
the beautiful, internationally acclaimed, multi award winning woodland garden at the Emu Valley
Rhododendron Garden. With lakes, waterfalls and meandering paths there is always something
beautiful to see in this 11-hectare garden, but in spring it is an absolute delight! After plenty of time to
soak up the beauty, we enjoy a light lunch here, before returning to town to visit the Maker’s
Workshop. Here we’ll take part in a ‘hands on’ paper making tour and visit the Gallery Giftshop where
we can pick up some locally made souvenirs. Late afternoon we return to our accommodation in time to
freshen up before dinner. Lunch provided today.
Overnight & dinner: Best Western Murchison Lodge
Day 4 – Saturday 9/10/21 (Somerset/Wynyard/Smithton) (BD)
Spring is such a beautiful time of the year, with flowers blooming and washing everything with colour, and
filling the air with scent. Today we continue touring beautiful gardens of the area to appreciate this
beautiful season in this magnificent part of the world! Our morning begins with a visit to a local private
garden, before heading into town to explore the Wynyard Tulip Festival. This annual event is about
more than just tulips! It is a celebration of Wynyard, the community, colour and beauty with a variety of
entertainment, food and drink stalls, and activities. We’ll take time here to get some lunch (own
expense) while we wander the festival and enjoy the entertainment on offer.
This afternoon we head to the Table Cape Tulip Farm and take in the stunning views of the rows and
rows of colourful tulips in full bloom. The rather unique location of the tulip farm, a flat-topped
promontory known as Table Cape, adds to the incredible beauty with the ocean views in the background.
After plenty of time to stroll the fields and take in the spectacular scenery, we continue on to Smithton
for our next overnight stop. Lunch today, own expense.
Overnight & dinner: Tall Timbers
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Day 5 - Sunday 10/10/21 (Smithton/Stanley/Zeehan) (BLD)
This morning we'll continue our exploration of Far North West Tasmania. Circular Head municipality –
known as "The Edge Of The World" – covers an area of 4,917km2. The municipality gained its name
from the unusual land formation commonly known as “The Nut” at Stanley, the solidified lava lake of a
long – extinct volcano. The Nut was sighted by Bass & Flinders on their historic circumnavigation of
Tasmania in 1798.
Circular Head’s beautiful, unspoilt coastline is one of the longest in the State and its rich, red–brown
fertile soils, coupled with a gently undulating landscape, support 33 per cent of Tasmania’s dairy farms.
Other key industry sectors include commercial fishing and aquaculture, forestry, manufacturing, prime
beef production, agriculture, and tourism.
After time to explore The Nut and get plenty of photos, we begin heading south to Zeehan in the heart of
the rugged and beautiful west coast. Once Tasmania’s third largest town, and called ‘the Silver City’, this
previously bustling town is now better known for its heritage charm. We have a couple of nights here, so
we can settle in before dinner this evening. Lunch provided today.
Overnight & dinner: Heemskirk Motor Lodge
Day 6 – Monday 11/10/21 (Zeehan/Strahan/Zeehan) (BLD)
Our destination this morning is Strahan – one of the most isolated outposts in Australia. Strahan is
located on a spectacularly beautiful harbour which leads to the entrance of the stunning Gordon River. It
is here that we depart on a delightful cruise through Macquarie Harbour and the famous Gordon River.
Our first visit is to Hells Gate, the harbour entrance to the great Southern Ocean. Departing Hells Gate,
we enjoy a superb smorgasbord lunch. At the southeast corner of the harbor, we enter the majestic
Gordon River with its mirror like reflections, Huon pine trees and the wilderness board walk. Mid-
afternoon we return to Strahan and enjoy some free time before we enjoy some evening entertainment
at The Ship That Never Was. The play tells the story of ten convict shipwrights from the Sarah island
penal Settlement, who stole the last ship built at the settlement and made their escape to Chile. After the
play we return to Zeehan. Lunch provided today.
Overnight & dinner: Heemskirk Motor Lodge
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Day 7 – Tuesday 12/10/21 (Zeehan/Cradle Mountain/Launceston) (BLD)
After breakfast we load up the coach to head back to Launceston, but today we give the term ‘taking the scenic
route’ a whole new meaning as travel via Cradle Mountain. Cradle Mountain is one of Tasmania’s most
popular natural attractions, and with stunning scenery and an abundance of native wildlife it is easy to see why!
At the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre, we transfer to the Cradle Mountain Shuttle Bus for our tour into the
park. Dove Lake offers the most beautiful views and our tour today will no doubt prove to be a highlight of
our time in Tasmania. This afternoon we settle back on the coach, passing through Sheffield – the town of
murals, as we make our way into Launceston for our final night on tour. Lunch provided today.
Overnight & dinner: Best Western Plus Launceston
Day 8 - Wednesday 13/10/21 (Launceston/Home) (BL)
It may be our last day on tour, but that doesn’t mean that we have nothing left to do! Our mini gourmet
foodies tour continues today when we visit the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Factory, we'll be sure to pick up
some gourmet delights. In the Tasting Room, be guided through the delicious range of products, such as a
variety of berry fruit sauces, chocolate sauce and savour the award-winning chutneys, mustards, pasta sauces
and jams. Products are made using the finest premium Tasmanian fruit. Surrounding the centre is the
renowned open garden and topiary nursery. From the garden enjoy the views of the Eastern Highlands.
With another local family story to learn, we'll visit Josef Chromy Winery for our last Tasmanian treat before
setting off to the airport. Josef fled his war-torn Czech village in 1950 as a penniless 19-year-old after eleven
years of Nazi and Soviet occupation. He escaped across borders guarded by minefields, dogs and soldiers,
suffering five months of privation before immigrating to Australia. Over the next 40 years, he used his skills as
a Master Butcher and Smallgoods Maker to build his business, Blue Ribbon Meat Products, into one of
Tasmania’s leading brands. Josef Chromy OAM has been instrumental to the Tasmanian food and wine
industry, having owned and developed some of Tasmania’s leading wineries including Rochecombe (now Bay of
Fires), Jansz, Heemskerk and Tamar Ridge.
In December 2007, at age 76, when most people would be thinking about easing up, Joe launched Josef
Chromy Wines. In just over 4 years, Josef Chromy Wines made an impressive impact on the Australian Wine
industry. Through the hard work of many, Josef Chromy Wines built sales of 28,000 cases in a profitable and
sustainable manner. In a very short period, Josef Chromy Wines amassed 14 trophies and 170 medals, making
it one of the most successful launches in the history of the Tasmanian Wine Industry. After our visit we'll know
how good the wine really is!
We'll head to the airport this afternoon and check in for our flight home. What an amazing trip it has been,
covering so much distance, visiting so many unique attractions, learning so much about the state, and meeting
lots of friendly locals! Lunch provided enroute.
Overnight: Home, sweet home …
The Cost – $2795.00 p.p./twin share based on a minimum of 25 passengers.
For single supplement add $515.00.
Inclusions: Return airfares Melbourne/Launceston, airport transfer Tulla-local, coach travel within Tasmania,
2 course dinners, twin share accommodation, cooked breakfasts, all tours and entries as per itinerary, lunches
as per itinerary.
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1. $150 p.p. non-refundable deposit and completed booking form due by 12/3/21.
2. $600 p.p. non-refundable second deposit due by 28/5/21.
3. Balance of payment due by 13/8/21.
4. Any special dietary (vegetarian/vegan or medically diagnosed conditions such as diabetes, food allergy, coeliac) or rooming requests,
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be accepted. Special dietary requests cannot be catered to for morning/afternoon teas.
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6. In the event of a cancellation by an individual (providing total numbers don’t drop below minimum group costing), the following fees
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