CRUISE & WALK IN TASMANIA Sunday 8 - Monday 16 March 2020

8 nights

WALKING

TOUR OVERVIEW

Cruise the sapphire waters of the rugged coast of Tasmania and enjoy coastal walks of outstanding beauty. This

tour combines an expedition cruise with walks on some of Tasmania’s best walking tracks. Guided by

experienced bush-walkers, you can choose the longer day hikes, the shorter casual walks, or simply stay on

board your luxury small ship and enjoy Australian hospitality. Visit the remote beauty of Port Davey, the dolerite

columns at Cape Hauy, the blue gum stands at Fortescue Bay, the pink granite peaks of Freycinet and Wineglass

Bay, and historic Port Arthur. After the day’s exertions, retire to the Coral Discoverer’s panoramic Explorer bar and

delight in the delicious meals. A day in Hobart allows time to visit the outstanding Museum of Old and New Art.

This is a walking tour without packing and unpacking for people who want to choose their level of activity each

day. An exciting and different way to explore Tasmania’s coastal walks.

YOUR SHIP - CORAL DISCOVERER

The ship is equipped with the latest technology

active stabilisers to ensure comfortable cruising in

open waters and is fitted with modern safety and

navigation equipment. All cabins have a small

private ensuite, individually controlled air-

conditioning, ample storage and Australian

toiletries. Interpretive lectures are given by the

guides.

• Sun Deck with undercover area, sun

loungers and ample seating

• A tender vessel, Xplorer, which can seat all

72 passengers for excursions.

• Three fully stocked cocktail bars, including

brand new round Explorer Bar on Sun Deck

• Spacious, modern dining room, recently

refurbished

• Bridge deck lounge with projector screen

• Reference library, gift shop, workout area

• Satellite wireless internet available

TOUR PRICE Ex Auckland

Promenade Deck, share twin per person NZD$8,930

Main Deck, share twin per person NZD$8,290

Sole use cabins are extremely limited, and price is available on request, please contact us.

GROUP SIZE Minimum 10, maximum 16

VARIATIONS IN TRAVEL We can make arrangements for any travel you would like to do before or after this tour, or

book business class seats for the flights. Please contact us.

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

• Airline taxes

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses

• Meals not specified in the itinerary

• Beverages during included meals, unless

specified

• Hotel or airport porterage

• Please note that if you wish to pay by

credit card, a surcharge fee of 2% will

be charged for Visa or Mastercard and

3% for Amex.

TOUR INCLUSIONS

• The services of an experienced, New Zealand-based

Calder & Lawson Tours tour manager

• Economy class airfares

• 1 nights accommodation in Hobart

• 7 nights on board Coral Discoverer

• All meals on board the ship

• All group transfers as specified in the itinerary

• Admissions as detailed in the itinerary

• Walking and sightseeing with local guides as detailed

in the itinerary

• All tips for local guides and other service providers

• Pre-tour material

Sunday 8 March 2020

Auckland – Hobart

Meals: in flight/D

Overnight: Hobart

Monday 9 March

Hobart

Meals: B

Overnight: Coral Discoverer

Tuesday 10 - Sunday 15 March

Meals: B/L/D daily

Overnight: Coral Discoverer

Monday 16 March

Meals: B/in flight

DAILY ITINERARY

Fly from Auckland to Hobart. Stay in a comfortable, centrally located hotel

providing easy access to the highlights of the city. Enjoy a welcome dinner

this evening.

A free day to explore Hobart before embarking on the Coral Discoverer at

Hobart’s Princes Wharf at 4pm for a 5pm departure. We recommend you

visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) or travel to Mt Wellington, the

1270m peak which provides the dramatic backdrop to the city and offers

stunning views over the city.

The Captain and Expedition Team will make daily itinerary decisions to

maximise guest experiences and take advantage of opportunities opened

up by weather. There will be a daily briefing onboard to advise guests on

the upcoming day’s activities. The expedition will visit Port Davey and

Bathurst Harbour conditions permitting. If not able to reach particular

places, an alternative destination more appropriate to the weather

conditions will be chosen by the Captain. We aim to visit the destinations

listed under Expedition Highlights.

Arrive and disembark at Hobart’s Princes Wharf at 8am. Fly back to New

Zealand in the late morning to Auckland or mid-afternoon for flights to

Wellington or Christchurch.

TOUR MANAGER John Matheson will be your tour manager. He has worked in the travel

industry for over 40 years, the majority of these as a director of Calder &

Lawson. He has led many overseas walking tours and has travelled

extensively in Australia. He is looking forward to walking and exploring

some special ‘off the beaten track places’ in this amazing land. If you

have any queries about the tour, give John a call.

MT BEATTIE AND PORT DAVEY

• Mt Beattie is an easy to moderate walk

located close to magnificent Port

Davey. The raw and remote beauty of

this wilderness area is enhanced by

the breath taking views over Bathurst

Channel and Bathurst Harbour.

• Walk: 3 hours return. • Grade 2/3 walk: some bush-walking

experience recommended. Tracks

may have short steep hill sections, a

rough surface, and many steps.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

GRANDVEWE CHEESES

• Tour and tasting at Grandvewe

Cheeses, the only organic sheep

cheesery in Australia. Taste up to eight

different products and view the

process of cheese making from

paddock to palate.

• Explore the Woodbridge Marine

Discovery Centre and learn about

marine species such as lobsters, urchins

and octopuses.

• Explore Huon Cruise and quaint Franklin

Township, the oldest town in the region.

Visit the Wooden Boat School and meet

the craftsmen who hand-make each

vessel.

CAPE HAUY, THREE CAPES

• Cape Hauy (part of the Three Capes

Walk) is a medium difficulty walk through

an extraordinary landscape.

• Experience views of Fortescue Bay from

Mt Fortescue and the dolerite columns at

the tip of Cape Hauy.

• Walk: 4 hours return (4.4 km one way).

• Grade 3 walk: some bush-walking

experience recommended. Tracks may

have short steep hill sections, a rough

surface, and many steps. Some

hazardous cliffs and unprotected track

edges.

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? This trip involves moderate to challenging walks, therefore reasonable mobility is required to enjoy all it has to

offer. The Xplorer tender permits easy boarding without climbing any stairs. Hikes vary in intensity and where

possible we split groups to suit easy and moderate walkers. People are welcome to opt out of any excursion and

relax onboard – the top deck outdoor lounge is great on a sunny day. As the itinerary covers remote regions, it is

not suitable for passengers with serious medical conditions. Note the summer temperature can still be very cool,

especially with the wind chill, so warm layered clothing is essential.

FORTESCUE BAY TO WATERFALL BAY

• The Fortescue Bay to Waterfall Bay trail is

noted for providing an experience of

some of the most magnificent coastline

in Tasmania. The rainforest and blue gum

stands and views of the Tasman

Peninsula are nothing short of

spectacular. At the end of this longer

medium grade walk, the Coral

Discoverer will be waiting to collect

hikers.

• Walk: 7 hours return (16km one way).

• Grade 3 walk: some bush-walking

experience recommended. Tracks may

have short steep hill sections, a rough

surface, and many steps. Some

hazardous cliffs and unprotected track

edges.

FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK &

WINEGLASS BAY

• The spectacular peninsula of Freycinet is

crafted from pink granite peaks – the

Hazard mountain range – surrounded by

azure bays and backed by dry

eucalyptus forest. Enjoy a hike to

Wineglass Bay Lookout and later, join a

beachcombers walk along Wineglass

Bay, consistently voted one of the most

breath taking beaches in the world.

• Walk: 1–1.5 hours return (3 km return).

• Grade 3 walk: steep uphill climb

one-way with rough bush steps.

BISHOP AND CLERK

• Bishop and Clerk is a challenging walk

located in the Maria Island National Park.

Pass through diverse landscapes of

grasslands and forest, to emerge

overlooking a dramatic and sweeping

view of the Southern Ocean.

• Walk: 3.5 hours return (12 km return).

• Grade 4 walk: bush-walking

experience recommended. Tracks may

be long, rough, and steep. Signage may

be limited. Hazardous cliffs, unprotected

track edges, rock scree scramble.

HOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE ON THIS TOUR

A deposit of $1,000 is required to secure your place on the tour. When minimum numbers are reached, the tour will

become a ‘confirmed departure’. At that point we will advise when tour payments will be due.

• Click here to complete the online registration form, pay the $1,000 deposit and your spot in this tour is

secured.

• Or you can complete a paper registration form. You can down load one from the website

www.calderandlawsontours.co.nz, or give us a call and we will email or post one to you.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Can be found on the website www.calderandlawsontours.co.nz, on the back of the paper registration form or on

the summary page when you complete an online registration.

Please note that if you wish to pay by credit card, a surcharge fee of 2% will be charged for Visa or Mastercard

and 3% for Amex.

VARIATIONS

This itinerary is Version 2 dated 09/10/2019 and is subject to change.

Exchange rate fluctuations may result in a change to the tour price.

FLUTED CAPE, BRUNY ISLAND

• The Fluted Cape walk on Bruny Island is a

moderate walk that stays close to the

coastal cliffs, providing spectacular

views of Fluted Cape and the distant

Tasman Peninsula. Bruny Island

showcases rich history, magnificent

scenery, and abundant wildlife.

• Walk: 2.5 hours return (5.4km circuit).

• Grade 4 walk: bush-walking

experience recommended. Tracks may

be long, rough, and steep. Signage may

be limited. Some hazardous cliffs and

unprotected track edges.

PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE

• Go back in time and gain an

understanding of the life of convicts who

built Tasmania at Port Arthur Historic Site.

This is Australia’s most evocative convict

site housing Britain and Australia’s ‘worst’

criminals.

• Participate in an exclusive ‘behind the

scenes’ tour guided by a resident

archaeologist. The tour features private

collections and historical buildings not

accessible to the public.