Tasmania and Her Isles

Day One: Melbourne, Essendon - Flinders Island
A spectacular morning flight over Melbourne City, Wilsons Promontory, past Deal Island arriving into Lady Barron on Flinders Island. You will be welcomed into the Furneaux Tavern Motel  where you will have time to refresh before a private tour of beautiful Flinders Island.
This remote island is surrounded by pristine sandy beaches and is home to some significant historical sites such as Wybalenna Chapel. Tonight’s nature show is something special; board your evening boat cruise to watch as the sky turns black as countless pairs of mutton birds soar silently overhead as they return to their rookery.
Accommodation is at Furneaux Tavern or similar.

Day Two: Flinders Island - Hobart
Pilots fly guests across Cape Barren Island and make a spectacular orbit of Wineglass Bay before arriving in Hobart. You are introduced to the city of Hobart during a tour which eventually finds guests at the exciting Salamanca Markets.
Travel to the historic town of Richmond. One significant site is the convict-built bridge over the river, known as the oldest bridge in Australia. Guests will be free to stroll around this historic village. Return to Hobart to refresh for a special dinner at Mures on the Upper Deck of this acclaimed seafood restaurant. Accommodation is at the grand Hadley’s Hotel, Hobart or similar.

Day Three: Hobart – Maatsuyker - Strahan
An easy morning stroll around the Hobart Botanical Gardens before the incredible scenic flight around the rugged south-west wilderness and Maatsuyker Group of islands. Pilots will decide either to then track north to over-fly Lake Pedder and the Gordon River or to follow the coast, dependent upon pilot’s discretion. Arriving into Strahan for lunch, guests can select to enjoy a peaceful afternoon or to stay active visiting the busy Strahan Wharf complex. Dinner and wine is arranged after sunset. 
Accommodation is at Strahan Village or similar.

Day Four: Strahan, Gordon River - King Island
This morning is spent cruising on Tasmania’s grand Gordon River on the Captains Upper Deck class. Journey out through Hell’s Gates, the narrow entrance to the harbour. The Gordon River valley houses ancient huon pine forests. One of the huon pine trees AAA guides often stop at is said to be more than 2,000 years of age. Emerging from the river, cross Macquarie Harbour once more to the infamous Sarah Island. Rejoin your aircraft as pilots depart Strahan flying guests to King Island.
Accommodation is at the Gem Motel or similar.

Day Five: King Island – Melbourne
After a gentle start to the morning tour over-land using private vehicle to explore King Island’s various natural, historic and man-made features. Visits are made to the Kelp Factory and the world renowned King Island Dairy. Pilots depart King Island mid-afternoon to cross Bass Strait to Cape Otway and following the Great Ocean Road via Apollo Bay, Lorne, Anglesea and The Heads, back to Melbourne.

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