28 January 2009
Spirit of Tasmania is
encouraging travellers to take a journey back through nature and
time and experience the adventure and beauty of Tasmania's many
breathtaking forests.
And to help you get there - Spirit of Tasmania is
offering dramatically reduced day sailing fares from just $99 per
person each way between Melbourne and Devonport, Tasmania.
Once on board, you can enjoy splendid ocean views and for those
wanting a bit more action and excitement there are many other on
board entertainment options to choose from.
Enjoy a drink in one of the many on board bars, tantalise your
taste buds with contemporary a la carte cuisine in Seasons
Restaurant, watch a free movie or try your luck in Admiral's Gaming
Lounge.
There is a colourful array of live entertainment including
talented local bands and musically gifted duo's who will have you
feeling relaxed on arrival and ready to begin an amazing forest
adventure.
Choose your own adventure forest from some of the following:
Hollybank Treetops Adventure, Tahune Airwalk, and Dismal Swamp.
Hollybank Treetops
Adventure
Hollybank Treetops Adventure is
Forestry Tasmania's newest tourism attraction 15 minutes north -
east of Launceston. Visitors glide across the treetops in this
unique forest canopy tour, gaining a bird's-eye view of Tasmania's
beautiful forests.
Gliding along wires and attached by harnesses, thrill seekers
are led by knowledgeable and highly trained guides through the
treetops and above the Pipers River. The journey includes cable
spans of between 45 metres and 370 metres, connected by tree
platforms called 'cloud stations'.
Visitors can choose from a variety of walks, including a stroll
down 'The Avenue' or the longer 'Walk of Change'. Why walk when
you can fly?
Bookings recommended at www.treetopsadventure.com.au
Tahune Airwalk
Explore the treetops of the Tahune
forest along a 40-metre high steel airwalk. The 671-metre walk
takes you through the canopy of some of Tasmania's famous trees
including celery-top pine, sassafras, myrtle and blackwood and the
towering stringybarks. The highlight of the walk is the 40-metre
cantilever, which provides breathtaking views of the forests,
mountains and the junction of the Huon and Picton rivers.
Adventure seekers can opt for the eagle glide or rafting along
the Huon River. Tahune Airwalk is located 1.5 hours south from
Hobart. A forest encounter you won't forget!
For more information visit www.tahuneairwalk.com.au
Dismal Swamp
Raised above the surrounding plains,
Dismal Swamp and its unusual sinkhole geology create a unique
ecosystem that has existed for tens of thousands of years. Discover
the 600-hectare 'crater' that is home to blackwoods and the rare
burrowing crayfish. Pod-casts will help you explore the many
pathways around the sinkhole, accessible by walkway or an
exhilarating slide down into a different world.
While discovering the different pathways, you will find
something fascinating and curious around each corner - from mega
fauna giants of the forest to swamp creatures to the secret keyhole
door. The experience will be completed by the impressive view of
the sinkhole forest from the cantilevered platform.
Located approximately 30 minutes
from Smithton in north-west Tasmania. Dismal Swamp is a place
of mystery and imagination not to be missed on a Tasmanian
Tour.
For more information visit www.dismalswamp.com.au
Sensational $99 Day Sailing
Sale
Spirit of Tasmania's
sensational day sailing sale is available on all weekend day
sailings excluding Easter until 13 April 2008 until sold out.
Day sailings operate on selected weekends with ships departing
each port at 9am and arriving at 6pm.
Day sailings are available for a
limited time so call Spirit of Tasmania today on 13 20 10
or visit spiritoftasmania.com.au to ensure you get to experience
all the fun and adventure of sea travel.
-ends-
Released by:
Carolyn Neill
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Tel: 03 9206 6220 / 0438 393 898
cjn@spiritoftasmania.com.au
