State: Tasmania
Operator: Air Adventures Australia
Minimum Price: AUD $ 3,000

For the young and young at heart wanting adventurous escapes. Relax in the luxury of high quality air, land and sea travel, gourmet cuisine and fine wine. 

Highlights:

• Flinders Island
• Strahan
• Gordon River
• King Island Dairy Factory
  
• Wybalenna Chapel
• Cruise across Macquarie Harbour
  
• Grassy : watch the fairy penguins
  

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Itinerary:

Day One - Melbourne to Flinders Island

AAA guests depart Melbourne from Essendon Airport at 0800. AAA pilots soar over Wonthaggi and Wilson's Promontory, past Deal Island arriving into Lady Barron on Flinders Island. Welcomed into the Lady Barron Tavern, AAA guides arrange an island tour of beautiful Flinders Island using a private vehicle. Time to visit Wybalenna Chapel, the chapel is now a historic site. AAA guides arrange a picnic lunch at the equally historic Port Davies, returning by sunset to the Lady Barron Tavern for an early dinner before taking an evening boat cruise to view countless mutton birds returning to their rookery. Time to rest; accommodation is at Lady Barron Tavern or similar.

Day Two - Flinders Island to Hobart

Breakfast is served before departing Lady Barron on Flinders Island. AAA pilots fly guests across Cape Barren Island past St Helens before arriving into Hobart Airport. You are introduced to the city of Hobart during a tour which eventually finds guests at the exciting Salamanca Markets. Salamanca Markets and the surrounding region provide many and various options for lunch. 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 famous seafood restaurant. Time to rest; accommodation is at Hadley's Hotel, Hobart or similar.

Day Three - Hobart to Maatsuyker to Strahan

Enjoying breakfast at Hadley's Hotel, AAA guests are soon to resume taking to the air for an amazing scenic flight around the southern-most lighthouse and tiny coastal islands of Australia, namely the Maatsuyker Group. AAA 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 considering the southerly winds and weather. 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. Time to rest; accommodation is at Strahan Village Motel or similar.

Day Four - Strahan to Gordon River to King Island

Breakfast together this morning prior to cruising on Tasmania's grand Gordon River. Experience this magnificent cruise across Macquarie Harbour into Gordon River's huon pine forests. One of the huon pine trees AAA guides often stop at is said to be more than 2,000 years young. Emerging from the river, cross Macquarie Harbour once more to the infamous Sarah Island. AAA guests then travel further on to Hell's Gates. Hell's Gates is the name of the wild-water entrance to Macquarie Harbour, returning to Strahan. AAA pilots depart Strahan flying guests to King Island.

On arrival, guests are offered time to refresh for dinner. King Island is predominantly known for its fromagerie, however, lobster or crayfish is a staple food for islanders. Dining on lobster, local produce and fine wine from the region is a highlight, until that is, AAA guides arrange a very special evening adventure to Grassy. Grassy is known by locals as the best place to watch on as fairy penguins waddle up the beach and rocky shores to prepare their beds for the night. Time to rest; accommodation is at the Gem Motel or similar.

Day Five - King Island to 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 famous King Island Dairy. Make celebratory purchases of various cheeses as souvenirs to take home, with the most suitable wine of course. AAA pilots depart King Island mid-afternoon to cross Bass Strait, soaring over water that changes to land at Cape Otway and following the Great Ocean Road via Apollo Bay, Lorne, Anglesea and The Heads to Essendon Airport, Melbourne by1715.

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What's Included?

• 4 nights Accommodation
• All gourmet meals, most beverages
• Ground transportation
  
• Pre-departure information, in-flight compendiums, AAA Welcome Home Gift and AAA Club Membership
• Services of specialised tour guides, pilots and drivers
• Australian Goods and Services Tax
  
• All national park and wilderness park entry fees, all activities and tours

Notes:

Special Departure Dates: November 23rd 2007
Trip Duration: 5 days
Departs from: Melbourne
Tour Ends: Melbourne
Departure Time: 8am
Return Time: 5.15pm
All Prices: $3000 per person.