TASMANIA

12 DAY

KI N G a nd flinde rs isla nd d i s cove ry 20–31 MAR 2018

NSW VIC

Newcastle Sydney

Albury

1 Eden

Melbourne 1 King 3 Island

Batemans

1 Bay

1 1

Lakes Entrance

3 Flinders Island

TAS

Ultimate Experiences

Enjoy three nights on King Island taking in views of the calcified forests, ship wrecks, Cape Wickham Lighthouse and King Island Dairy, we then fly directly to Flinders Island to experience this huge National Park with its rugged shores and exclusive beaches.

Day 1 » Sydney – Batemans Bay Traveling south to Wollongong, take in views from the top of Stanwell Pass and the amazing Seacliff Bridge. In Kiama visit the blowhole before arriving in Batemans Bay on the Clyde River. (LD)

Best Western Sunseeker Motor Inn (Ph 02 4472 5888) • Have three nights on King Island, including seeing the unique kelp industry, calcified forest and windswept beaches • See Cape Wickham Lighthouse, the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere • Taste up to 30 different products from King Island Dairy including cheeses, creams and yoghurts • Sample delicious King Island Beef • Take three nights on intriguing Flinders Island, part of the Furneaux Group • Explore Wybalenna, the last mission site for Tasmanian Aboriginals

INCLUSIONS • Ensuite accommodation – twin share basis • Pickup and return locations throughout the Hunter, Central Coast and Sydney • Flights • 30 quality meals • Entries and attractions as shown • Modern luxury tour coach • Experienced Coach Captain and attentive Tour Hostess

Day 2 » Batemans Bay - Eden Morning tea will be at the fishing village of Bermagui, made famous by American author and big game fisherman Zane Grey. The next stop along the coast is Tathra and its maritime museum. Travel inland to Bega for a cheese tasting and lunch, and stop next at the old whaling and now whale conservation town of Eden. In the afternoon board the Cat Balou for a whale and dolphin-watching cruise, and learn about the vibrant local fishing industry. (BLD)

Half Way Motel (Ph 02 6496 1178)

Day 3 » Eden - Lakes Entrance After crossing the border into Victoria, travel through State Forest timber country to Cann River. At Orbost the tour will follow the Snowy River to its outlet into the sea at Marlo. The second cruise of the trip will occur over lunch on board the paddle steamer Curlip, with lovely views of grazing country. Arrive at Lakes Entrance in the afternoon. Staying in the heart of the town, there are great opportunities to take a walk over the bridge to the beach area, where the wooden carvings along the water’s edge make for wonderful photos. Dinner is at your own expense, with options including local restaurants, cafés or a club near the hotel. (BL)

Bellevue On The Lakes (prev. Quality Inn Bellevue) (Ph 03 5155 3055)

Day 4 » Lakes Entrance – Melbourne In Bairnsdale visit St Mary’s Catholic Church, known for its distinctively tall tower and the murals on its ceiling and walls painted by Italian artist Francesco Floreani. Shipwrecks are an important part of this tour and at the Melbourne Maritime Museum you can experience hands on the many exhibits. The museum has a focus on Bass Strait and the Roaring Forties winds, which drove the early sailing ships across the Southern Ocean and into King Island. (BLD)

Club Laverton Motel (Ph 03 9369 1811)

• Robert’s Famous Homemade Morning Tea

PRICE LIST Departing the Hunter from: $5,594 PP Single Supplement: $865 Travel Insurance Recommended

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Day 5 » Melbourne – King Island Arrive at Essendon Airport for a short flight to King Island where our local guide will start with a tour of the main township of Currie. This evening the tour continues through Naracoopa, Sea Elephant Bay and the mining town of Grassy. At sunset watch the antics of Little Penguins as they stand and call to each other before returning to their burrows on shore. (BD)

3 Nights Boomerang by the Sea (Ph 03 6462 1288)

Day 6 » King Island North At Yellow Rock Lookout there are great views of Yellow Rock River and Phoques Bay. The tallest lighthouse in the Southern Hemisphere, is at Cape Wickham. Hear tales of shipwrecks at the lighthouse. Continue to Penny’s Lagoon, an unusual perched freshwater lake. The holy grater of cheese lovers is the King Island cheese room. Enjoy a cheese tasting and the ability to purchase directly from the factory. (BLD)

Day 7 » King Island South The south of the island is where Australia’s worst civil maritime disaster occurred when the Cataraqui was shipwrecked with the loss of 400 lives. Explore the unusual limestone features of the Calcified Forest for a walk and a picnic lunch before visiting the rugged coastline of Seal Rocks and Surprise Bay. Return to the motel through Pear Shape and Lymwood areas. (BLD)

Day 8 » King Island – Flinders Island Free time in Grassy before our chartered flight to Flinders Island. The island was discovered by Matthew Flinders and is the largest of an archipelago of 52 islands that make up the Furneaux Group in Eastern Bass Strait. Take in the views from Vinegar Hill Lookout towards Franklin Sound and Cape Barren Island. (BD)

3 Nights Furneaux Tavern (Ph 03 6359 3521)

Day 9 » Flinders Island, Sawyers Bay After a hearty breakfast, re-board the coach for a full day of touring taking in secluded coves and the rugged coastline. Journey up to high lookouts and through the very heart of the island’s central mountain range. There will be a few short walks throughout the day as you learn about the island’s history, plants and wildlife. Visit the beach at Castle Rock and Tanners Bay for morning tea. Enjoy a picnic lunch today before an afternoon at Palana and The Dock, with afternoon tea at Sawyers Bay. (BLD)

Day 10 » Flinders Island, Yellow Beach Today tour the other half of the island, taking in Trousers Point Beach and spectacular views from Walkers Hill Lookout. Tales of early shipwrecks will be told over lunch at the Interstate Hotel. Visit a museum at Emita and historic Wybalenna, site of the last Aboriginal mission in Tasmania. (BLD)

Day 11 » Flinders Island – Albury Board the plane for a flight back to Melbourne. Transfer to Albury by coach. Alternatively we can organise flights from Melbourne returning to either Sydney or Newcastle. (BD)

Best Western Plus Hovell Tree (Ph 02 6042 3900)

Day 12 » Albury - Home Make your way north on the coach, stopping for morning tea and lunch and arriving back in Sydney early afternoon and the Hunter later in the day. (BL)

H O W TO B OO K For more information on any of our tours please call us.

1300 631 383 Email: [email protected]

You can also visit our website or come and see us in person at our office locations: Brisbane: 88 Hoskins Street, Sandgate QLD www.crosscountrytours.com.au The Hunter: 3 Woodford Place, Thornton NSW www.aaj.com.au

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AAJ’s Traveller’s Refund Guarantee The Traveller’s Refund Guarantee is only available on tours where it is listed under the inclusions on individual itineraries. Should you need to cancel one of these tours owing to illness or accident, on presentation of a medical certificate you will receive a full refund. AAJ’s Traveller’s Refund Guarantee is provided at no extra cost, however it is null and void if a passenger holds a current travel insurance policy for the tour being undertaken. If a travel insurance policy is held, please note that 100% of the tour fare will be forfeited as at the final payment date for each individual tour. AAJ’s Traveller’s Refund Guarantee does not cover our selection of international departures or selected Australian holiday tours involving other tour operators. It also does not cover lost or stolen luggage, ambulance expenses (if not a Queensland resident), or extra accommodation for you or your travelling companion. Please ask our team if you are unsure. Cancellation before travel: If on written advice of a medical practitioner, due to illness or accident, a traveller and companion will be unable to commence their tour that is totally operated by AAJ, a full refund will be made up until the day of travel. Curtailment of Australian holiday tours: If because of unforeseen circumstances a medical practitioner advises of curtailment earlier than planned, a traveller and companion will be entitled to the equivalent cost of a coach fare home plus any refundable portion for accommodation or entry fees, however, any additional expenses (e.g. accommodation, travel or incidentals) would be at your own cost.

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Health and medical Passengers accept that it is their responsibility to ensure that their health is in a state which allows them to enjoy the tour and successfully complete activities that the tour offers. It is essential for you to address any medical conditions/dietary requirements with us at the time of booking. Special requirements will be requested, however cannot be guaranteed. Person 1

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