State: Tasmania
Operator: Freycinet Adventures
Minimum Price: AUD $ 1,590

This tranquil four day steam, sail and kayak package winds it's way around the Frecinet Nationa Park. Along with great views, enjoy Tasmania's fine wine and cheeses

 

Day 1

We meet in Hobart at 9:00am and begin our journey by traversing Tasmania, with an extended drive through alpine plains and thickly forested valleys to Queenstown. Here we board the West Coast Wilderness Railway to travels through to the harbourside town of Strahan. After a quick meal in Strahan we sail the vast Macquarie Harbour at sunset aboard the yacht ‘Stormbreaker’, which is our accommodation for the evening as we travel up the Gordon River overnight.

Day 2 & 3

We wake to the sounds of Sir John Falls on the Gordon River and breakfast in the rainforest. Your kayaking experience begins with a short safety briefing and demonstration of the paddling skills that you will quickly master.
These next two days we explore the dark waters of the Lower Franklin and Gordon Rivers by kayak, paddling through mirror-perfect reflections and watching for wildlife and birds. Discover the colourful history of the area – marvel at the feats of the hardy piners and take in the location of the blockade that created history and put these rivers into the lights of the world media.

Camp each night under a canopy of trees and immerse yourself in the smells and silence of the wilderness.

Day 4

A shorter paddle this morning takes us to our meeting with the cruise boat at Heritage Landing. On our return journey to Strahan, we stop for a guided tour of the former convict settlement on Sarah Island. An afternoon drive returns us to our comfortable accommodation in Hobart.

 

Notes:

Special Departure Dates: Departs: on request Next departure: 22 Jan 200
Trip Duration: 4 days
Departs from: Hobart
Departure Days:

• Sunday

Departure Time: 9.00am
All Prices: 4-day West Coast Expedition (depart and return to Hobart) Cost for 2 people: $2490pp Cost for 4 + people: $1790pp 4-day West Coast Expedition (meet in Queenstown/Strahan) Cost for 2 people: $1900pp Cost for 4+ people: $1590pp