King Island in Bass Strait is famous for its award-winning cheeses but it is also home to livestock farming, crayfishing, abalone harvesting and even kelp processing. See it all on this unique 3 Day King Island Tour as you travel from Devonport to Melbourne.
Travel by Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Benz and/or Scania coaches with an informative and experienced Driver guide who drives and commentates.
Day 1: Devonport - King Island
You will be transferred to Devonport Airport for your flight to King Island. Our tour will take us to the King Island Dairy. Afterwards we visit Yellow Rock Beach to learn how the paddle-steamer Shannon, once the pride of the Murray River, came to grief here. We'll see Cape Wickham Lighthouse, then visit fresh-water Penny's Lagoon and Martha Lavinia Beach, a shell collector's paradise. Hotel: Boomerang by the Sea, King Island, 2 nights.
Day 2: Grassy - Naracoopa
Our full day tour includes the south and east of the Island and begins with the Calcified Forest, the remains of which are up to 7,000 years old. We drive to Seal Rocks to see colonies of little penguins and mutton birds and a diverse range of other bird and animal life. Visit Grassy, once a mining town and the principal port for the island. Next stop is the quiet hamlet of Naracoopa to view Seal Elephant Bay and the Blowhole. You'll have time to explore the new art gallery. Our final stop is City of Melbourne Bay. Lunch and morning and afternoon tea are included today. CB L
Day 3: King Island - Melbourne
You will be transferred to King Island Airport for your flight to Melbourne. CB
Included Dining: Continental Breakfasts (2) CB Lunch (1) L
NOTE: The 2012 - 2013 season rates are valid from the 1st April 2012 to the 31st March 2013. The 2013 - 2014 season rates commence on the 1st April 2013.
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VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Departs from Devonport, finishes in Melbourne.
STATE
Tasmania, Victoria
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
Departs: Mon - Sat 8.15am from Devonport Airport
Concludes: 2.05pm at Melbourne Airport
DURATION
3 Days
PARTICIPANTS
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
This tour can be done individually or in groups please advise when making a booking.
GUIDELINES
Children 2 to 15 years are entitled to the child price that include overnight accommodation (tent/hotel) when sharing with at least one adult. Infants up to and including 1 year old are free of charge.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
One medium size suitcase per person (soft bag for Camping tours), the sum of its length/width and depth not to exceed 140cm (56”) plus one piece of hand luggage which may be carried onboard the coach: Please note that luggage with adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and cannot be accepted as hand luggage. Maximum weight of all luggage not to exceed 20kg.
A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, weatherproof jacket and good walking shoes are a good starting point for packing. There is no need for lots of formal clothes, however you might like to include a few options to wear out for dinner, but above all you want to be comfortable.
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Please Note: All prices shown are per person land only. Return flights to King Island are an additional cost & must be purchased at time of booking. Ask for details.
Prices are valid untill 31 August 2011.
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$1290.00
$1030.00
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$2410.00
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EXPERIENCE QUICK LINKS
"Hi we had a fantastic time. The employees, food, cruise we had the best experience we have had in a long time would recommend to anyone and we hope do go again.
The whole deal was awesome thanks to all involved Janine." Janine (New South Wales, Australia.)
"This is a really well organised tour. An absolute great time was had by all 21 of us on this tour. I was travelling on my own and really enjoyed sharing this experience with other people. "Wombat" our guide did a fantastic job of cooking, giving info and driving, an absolute star !!
Especially enjoyed Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur and Wineglass bay. If your looking for a compact 6 day tour to explore Tasmania then this is it." Mick (Gold Coast, Australia.)
"I wanted to send you a note to say THANKYOU for all the care taken with our booking.
We had an absolutely incredible evening and our faces were sore from smiling and laughing afterwards!
We will be sure to contact you again when we're planning our next adventure!
Thanks a million and all the best xo" Merly (Australia)
"It was perfect. Really impressed with the whole experience from dealing with you (Australian Explorer) to the driver. Will definitely use this service again. Thanks." Jacqui (Australia)
"Australian Explorer were courteous, very helpful and pleasant to deal with and best of all, we booked our tour over the phone!!! I’m absolutely delighted that we’ve got it booked and all the confirmation emails and the necessary voucher have been processed and sent directly to my inbox – brilliant service!" Kate (Australia)
King Island in Bass Strait is famous for its award-winning cheeses but it is also home to livestock farming, crayfishing, abalone harvesting and even kelp processing. See it all on this unique 3 Day King Island Tour as you travel from Devonport to Melbourne.
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