Partners & Touring
Program |
Organisers of the AFG Conference
welcome and look forward to the attendance of delegate
partners to Launceston. |
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A
selection of up to-date shops, major department
stores and banks. There are many outlets for Tasmanian
arts and crafts, the renowned Design Centre of
Tasmania being a showcase and retail outlet for
Tasmanias’ most
celebrated art and craft display. |
Aquarius Roman Baths |
Luxury Therapeutic Treatments – Luxury
treatments that are not only delightfully pleasant & therapeutic
but ensures the relaxation of the body and mind.
Treat yourself to this ultimate of indulgences!
Visit www.romanbath.com.au for bookings and further information.
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Sunday October 22nd |
West Tamar Wonders |
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Travel along
the tranquil West Tamar appreciating the panoramic
view of the valley from Brady's Lookout used once
by the bushranger ‘Mathew Brady”. For
a unique experience visit Seahorse World , Platypus
House and walk through a display of Tasmanian Butterflies.
Visit Beaconsfield Gold mine and museum and return
by the rivers edge to the unusual A-framed cable
truss Batman Bridge, Artisan Pottery and Auld Kirk
Church – a historic convict site passing through
some wine grape growing areas Finish with a coach
tour of Grindelwald Swiss Village before returning
to Launceston.
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Cost: |
$91.50
per person |
Includes: |
Quality
Coach, Entrance fees and light lunch |
Depart Hotel: |
9.15am & Return Hotel 2.30pm |
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Monday October 23rd |
Historic Homes and Garden Tour |
Visit historic Evandale village
famous for its antique galleries, art and craft shops
and the Tasmanian gourmet Sauce Co, widely acclaimed
for its range of sauces, relishes, and chutneys,
all available for tasting. Visit Woolmers Estate
and the award winning Rose Garden and Clarendon House,
Australia's most significant colonial properties,
reflecting colonial Tasmania in its most genuine
state. Their collection of buildings, antique cars,
photographs, art and furniture together with their
horticultural excellence joins a select group of
historic homes throughout the world.
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Cost: |
$76.00
per person |
Includes: |
Quality
Coach, Entrance fees and light lunch |
Depart
Hotel: |
10.00am & Return
Hotel 4.00pm |
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Tuesday October 24th |
Cradle Mountain National Park -
8.30am–5.30pm |
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Travel through Sheffield the town
of the Murals nestled under spectacular Mt Roland
to Cradle Mountain National Park part of Tasmania’s
world Heritage area, a wilderness of pristine forest
and glacial lakes. Visit the information centre before
continuing to Dove Lake. Watch for wallabies and
experience the many short walks through the temperate
rainforest of this premier National Park before returning
back to Launceston late afternoon. Lunch at Cradle
Mountain at own cost.
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Cost: |
$120.00
per person |
Includes: |
Quality
Coach, Entrance fees |
Depart
Hotel: |
8.30am Returns
Hotel: 5.30pm |
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Freycinet National
Park Excursion - 8.30am – 5.30pm |
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Pristine sandy beaches and breathtaking ocean views
are what make Wineglass Bay on of the most beautiful
destinations for tourists and locals. Take an optional
one hour return walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout,
or travel to Sleepy Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse.
Here you can take in the spectacular views, where the
gigantic pink and grey granite boulders spattered in
orange lichen come alive with the Hazard Mountains
as their backdrop. Lunch at own cost: |
Cost: |
$110.00
per person |
Includes: |
Quality
Coach, Entrance fees |
Depart
Hotel: |
8.30am Returns Hotel:
5.30pm |
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Tuesday October 24th |
Launceston City
Sights & Cataract Gorge Tour |
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A
quality tour giving an overview of Australia’s
third oldest city, its magnificent buildings, early
history, scenic vantage points, recreational venues,
parks, gardens, educational facilities and points of
interest and visit the popular “Cataract Gorge” and
cliff grounds and finish with the Design Centre of
Tasmania featuring exclusive Tasmanian designer ware
products |
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Cost: |
$45.00
per person |
Includes: |
Quality
Coach, Entrance fees |
Depart
Hotel: |
9.30am Returns Hotel:
1.00pm |
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