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Today you will begin your Swain Destinations customized itinerary. Please note, international air has not been included in this package price.
Cross the International Date Line, an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth that runs from the North to the South Pole - and defines one calendar day from the next. Crossing the International Date Line adds one day (24 hours) traveling west, and subtracts one day (24 hours) traveling east.
On arrival into Melbourne you will need to clear customs and make your way to your connecting flight south to Launceston, Tasmania. Upon arrival you will pick up your rental vehicle and drive to Cradle Mountain. This is a two hour drive, although if you have time to s...
Cradle Mountain National Park has two main focal points: the northern one is Cradle Mountain (about 37 miles south of Burnie) and the southern one is Australia's deepest lake, Lake St Clair (about 31 miles southeast of Cradle Mountain). The park's total size is about ...
Today, you will head to Tasmania's Wild West and the remote coastal town of Strahan. Allow at least 2 hours for this drive. The tiny, remote west coast port of Strahan is the departure point for excursions into Tasmania's spectacular Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers Nat...
For a really comprehensive tour of this region, take the seaplane scenic flight which takes you inland past towering "Frenchman's Cap", an aptly named alpine peak, over the ranges and canyons of the National Park and onto a breathtaking water landing on the upper reac...
Depart Strahan and make your way throughout the St Clair and Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Parks before arriving at Mount Field National Park and Russell Falls which is a good stop point for lunch. Here you can walk amongst the world’s largest flowering trees ...
At your leisure to explore the beautiful city of Hobart which offers a diverse look at the history and traditions of Australia in a unique and friendly environment. Also the drive to Port Arthur convict settlement is excellent with a stop at historic Richmond worth the effort as well.
From Hobart, the A3 will take you north along the east coast to the town of Swansea. Continue north from here, past a number of boutique wineries to the C302. This road will take you south to the township of Coles Bay - a lovely coastal town and the gateway to the spectacular Freycinet National Park.
Freycinet National Park is for those interested in a more "off the beaten track" place. The bay has fine beaches for swimming, good bushwalking and bird-watching. There is a wide variety of local flora (over 60 varieties of orchid), and the permanent inhabitants (poss...
Depart Freycinet National Park area, leaving early enough to allow time to stop at Coles Bay to visit the Freycinet Bakery for one of their famous Scallop Pies before continuing south the Hobart airport. Upon arrival at Hobart airport you will drop off your rental car...
Melbourne is famous for its magnificent parks and gardens which surround the city. See the famous Floral Clock, Botanic Gardens, Flagstaff Gardens and inspect Captain Cook's Cottage in the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. See the colorful Victoria Market, Old Melbourne Gao...
You will be met and transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
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