21 January 2008
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.
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Released by:
Carolyn Neill
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Tel: 03 9206 6220 / 0438 393 898
cjn@spiritoftasmania.com.au
