5 Nights at the Mercure Hotel Hobart

Mercure Hotel Launceston is conveniently located in the city centre. Nearby local attractions include the James Boag Brewery, Launceston Seaport, Penny Royal World and Cataract Gorge. Whether you’re exploring the Victorian streetscapes or treating yourself to shopping at the nearby Brisbane Street mall, Mercure Hotel Launceston places you within easy reach of Launceston’s best attractions.

Includes Buffet Breakfast each day

1 Dinner at Home Evening

Your Launceston & Cradle Mountain package also includes a mouth watering 2 course Dinner at Home evening.

Enjoy an evening of intimate dining in your own room. Room service will deliver a two course dinner of your choice. Relax in the comfort of your room, sip your chilled wine and enjoy!

4 Great Dinners at Snappers Restaurant

Enjoy four great dinners at the popular Snappers Restaurant at your hotel. Snappers Restaurant specialises in the best of local Tasmania produce including: Daily specials, Salt & Pepper Squid, Char Grilled Rannoch Quail, Snapper Fillet, Scotch Fillet, and of course, pan fried Tasmanian Ocean Trout. A mouth watering selection of food and great wines to make for a memorable holiday!

Mitsubishi Outlander AWD Wagon
(or similar)

Explore the endless local attractions and locations in the Launceston area with a current model hire car included in your package. Cars have power steering, air-conditioning, and there are automatic transmissions available. Baby seats, road map and roadside assistance are included for an extra $10 per day. Having a car in the Launceston area is great for those who like to do their own thing at their own pace. Spend as long or as little as you like taking in an amazing array of natural and man-made attractions that this region is world famous for. It’s all up to you what and when you do things!

Additional tours & attractions at discounted prices

Extra tours & attractions only available at these discounted prices if booked in conjunction with your Holiday Special Package. ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE PER PERSON.

50 Minute Cataract Cruise

Price: Adult $21 Child $11

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight is then cruising into Launceston’s Cataract Gorge, as we engage the Lady Launceston’s unique silent electric drive. View sheer cliffs from your seat, appreciate unobstructed views on the 1890s style vessel and enjoy the skippers commentary on the history of this fascinating area.

Afternoon Discovery Cruise

Price: Adult $103 Child $53

(1st October 2008 to 30th April 2009) Cruise into Cataract Gorge and through Launceston’s riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings; St Matthias Church & Rosevears Pub. Experience the variety of life as we cruise past riverfront communities, vineyards & farms, to historical Rosevears and Windermere districts. The best vantage point to view the Tamar Valley.

Batman Bridge Luncheon Cruise

Price:Adult $62 Child $30

(1st September 2008 to 31st May 2009)
Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston’s riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings; churches, pubs and signifi cant homesteads. Sample the rich diversity of life as we cruise past quaint riverfront communities, vineyards and farms, to the notable Batman Bridge. Tamar valley is steeped with romance and studded with tales of bushrangers, explorers and gold diggers. Australia’s longest navigable estuarine river, it has many natural coves and protected inlets that provide a sanctuary for thousands of native water birds that can only be seen on the river.

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