Day 1 Arrival in Launceston (D) Your tour begins! Meet your experienced Tasmanian coach captain in reception at 10.00am and board the comfortable coach for a day visiting some of the sights of Launceston. Situated in the Tamar Valley, Launceston is a city of contrasts, blending history and scenery with a reputation for quality food and wine. Grindelwald. Nestled atop a hill 15 minutes north of Launceston, this village captures the architecture and way of life of Switzerland. Visit the speciality shops, with the Chocolate Shop a favourite. Brady's Lookout. Matthew Brady was an infamous bushranger and from this vantage point, would spy on unsuspecting victims on the river below. A scenic spot for the photographers. The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum, Beaconsfield. The Museum is located within two restored heritage buildings on the site of the 19th century Tasmanian Gold Mine. The rich Tasman reef was discovered here in 1877, and until its closure in 1914, the mine produced gold worth AUD450 million in today's value. The Museum features an extensive collection of mining memorabilia, artifacts and machinery. Explore the Grubb Shaft Mine; see the iron smelter, water wheel and working model of the mine's dewatering pump, one of the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. You can also visit the miner's cottage, local store and the old Flowery Gully School. The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is adjacent to the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, which you can see from a viewing platform. This is the site where, in April 2006, a rock fall trapped three miners one kilometre underground. Miner Larry Knight was tragically killed, and the subsequent rescue of Brant Webb and Todd Russell, who remained trapped for 14 days, became known worldwide as the Great Escape'. Launceston. Settled by Europeans in March 1806, Launceston is Australia's third oldest city and is home to the largest selection of 19th century buildings in Australia. It is
11 Day Icons Of Tasmania (Single Share)
11 Day Icons Of Tasmania (Twin Share)
1-Day Mt Field, Mt Wellington and Wildlife
3 day East Coast Beachcomber - Active Tour
3-Day Tassie Smash and Grab Package
5 day Rainforest Rambler west coast Active Tour
7 Day Western Wanderer (Single Share)
7 Day Western Wanderer (Twin Share)
9 Day Tasmanian Island Discovery (Twin Share)
Edge of the Earth 4 Day Tasmanian Camping Safari
Hobart Adventure Tour - Walk & Ride
Koala Golf Hobart Golf Tour Inc. Car Hire
Mountain Bike Cycling Tour For Two
Mt Wellington Descent (Am-9.30)
Mt Wellington Descent (Pm-1.30)
Mt Wellington Descent bike ride
Mt Wellington Walks 1-2 Day Adventurous Walk
Mt Wellington Walks 1-2 Day Easy Walk
Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington & Tassie Devils - Day Tour
See Tasmania Attraction Pass - 10 Days
See Tasmania Attraction Pass - 3 days
See Tasmania Attraction Pass - 3 Days
See Tasmania Attraction Pass - 7 Days
Tasmania East Coast Tour - 2 Days
Tasmania Extreme East Coast Tour - 3 Days
Tasmania Five In One Attractions Pack
Tasmania Highlights Tour - 4 Days
Tasmanian All-In-One Tour - 6 Days
Tasmanian East Coast Tour - 3 Days
Tasmanian West Coast Wilderness Tour - 3 Days
West Tasmania Camping 5 Day Tour
Wineglass Bay, Freycinet & The East Coast - Day Tour
Full Day Tour ( Combination Of Half Day Tours )
Half Day Tour ( Binalong Bay, Bay Of Fires )
Half Day Tour ( Blue Tiers, St Columbia Falls )
Abseiling and Rockclimbing in the Cataract Gorge, Full Day
Abseiling and Rockclimbing in the Cataract Gorge, Half Day
3 Day Cradle Mountain Experience
1-Day Wineglass Bay and Freycinet
10 Day Wilderness Camping Tour From Launceston
2 Day Package - Wineglass Bay + Mt. Field
Cradle Mountain Guided Walk - 3 Days
Cradle Mountain Wildlife Tasafari
East Coaster Bay Of Fires & Mount William National Park
Freycinet Peninsula Guided Walk - 3 Days
2 Day Package - Port Arthur + Wineglass Bay