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North West & West Relax and enjoy the romantic blend of Bass Strait's sweeping coastline, busy ports and towns and undulating dairy farms (the cheese factories are a gourmet's delight!). Drive past pine windbreaks, sheep and cattle in bright green pastures and rich chocolate-coloured soil prepared for crops, but pause and stay to soak up nature at its best beneath the grandeur of The Nut at Stanley where the forests meet the sea. On the West Coast revel in the rugged terrain of the west coast with its windswept shores, wild rivers, rainforests and countless mountain ranges. Stay in the tranquil fishing village of Strahan which is protected by Macquarie Harbour. Fly or cruise to the Gordon River and see its famous reflections, touch huon pine and explore the penal settlement on Sarah Island. Visit the mining town of Zeehan as well as Queenstown, surrounded by its legendary lunar landscape. We recommend including:
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South & East Discover the diversity of the south - from Hobart stretching along the shores of the Derwent River and dominated by Mount Wellington - to the picturesque Derwent and Huon valleys with their patchwork hop fields, orchards and vineyards and dotted with historic rural towns and hamlets. Recapture the convict era at Richmond and also Port Arthur, explore the Tasman Peninsula with its amazing geological features or D'Entrecasteaux Channel and the beautiful Bruny Island. Fly or drive to the south west wilderness - its solitude and spectacular scenery will take your breath away. On the East Coast delight in the endless ocean beaches and enjoy the east coast's mild climate. A short drive from the seaside villages of Bicheno and Swansea is Coles Bay in the Freycinet National Park, where you can climb over the granite rocks of the Hazards to view the unspoiled splendour of Wineglass Bay. The vibrant colours of the sea, flora and mountains are unforgettable. We recommend including:
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North & North East Enjoy the soft contours of the Tamar Valley with its vineyards and famous lavender fields, or savour the fresh salty air and seascape at Low Head Lighthouse. Wander along the country lanes lined with hawthorn hedges and old English trees surrounding Longford, one of Australia's earliest rural settlements. Explore the city of Launceston with its Victorian architecture, colourful gardens and unique Cataract Gorge. Travel the Heritage Highway and explore historic towns boasting numerous nineteenth-century sandstone buildings - from churches and public buildings to mansions and cottages. Stay a while and ponder on the past preserved with timeless charm. Browse in antique shops, art and craft galleries, sample the treats or tea rooms or old inns. Include a visit to Russell Falls in the Mount Field National Park, Lake Pedder or the central highlands. These areas are world-renowned for their trout fishing as well as their natural beauty. We recommend including:
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