The Great Tasmania Escape 13th-18th October 2015
Day 1 Tuesday 13th October Today we fly Melbourne to Hobart and head straight up to Mt
Wellington to get a great overview of the city and the all the exciting places we are about to visit.
We finish the day exploring and having a sea themed dinner by the wharf.
Day 2 Wednesday 14th October Today we get a tailored guided tour of the amazing Mona Art Gallery
followed by a tasty tour of the Cadbury factory.
Day 3 Thursday 15th October Today we learn how our food gets from the farm gate to our plate with
a unique and special tour that will take us to some breath taking Tasmanian farms with Sally from
Herbaceous Tours.
Day 4 Friday 16th October Tahune AirWalk offers a variety of tranquil forest walks which will
definitely calm the mind, body and soul. The fully accessible AirWalk averages heights between 2048metres above the forest floor. If heights are not your thing there a number of equally exciting and
beautiful walks closer to the ground.
Day 5 Saturday 17th October We spend the morning exploring the famous Salamanca markets for
some shopping and to pick up some yummy market treats to take to our very own picnic at the royal
botanic gardens. We then head to the historic town of Richmond for a good old fashioned
Devonshire tea and to learn a little about our convict past.
Day 6 Sunday. 18th October Today is our last day so we take a group vote and you decide where we
spend our last hours in Tasmania before heading back to Melbourne!
Tour Inclusions
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5 nights’ share accommodation in Hobart with all meals included. (Drinks other than water are
up to you!) All lunches and dinners are eaten in local restaurants, pubs and cafes.
Entry and transport to: Tahune Air Walk, guided farm food tour with Herbaceous Tours
guided tour of Mona, Mt Wellington, Royal Botanical Gardens, Richmond Historic Village and
Cadbury tour.
We provide extra support staff (above the care ratios) to make YMCA Escapes super safe and super
fun for everyone!
Prices
From $2600 for 1:4 support, if you require more support please get in touch with YMCA Escapes for a quote.
What’s not included?
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Spending money for things such as souvenirs, toiletries, clothes, snacks, Transfers to and
from departure and drop off points; Items of personal nature such as laundry, toiletries,
postage, telephone calls, drinks and wheelchair/hoist hire.
Flight costs are subject to change so its best you call for a flight cost. We expect this to be
from $280 per person or higher depending on when you book.
How to book and pay for your Tasmanian Escape?
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Get in touch either by phone or email to receive an application form!
To make a booking you must send a signed and completed Escape Participant Form Return
the application along with a deposit of $600 to secure your place on the tour. The deposit
must be received within 14 days of making the booking or immediately if departure is within
60 days. Please note final payment must be made approximately 5 weeks prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy. All cancellations must be made in writing;
• 45 days or more prior to travel – Loss of deposit
• 30-45 days prior to travel – 50% of total cost
• 0-30 days prior to travel – 100% of total cost
Tour Staff: All YMCA Escape staff members are required to have a working with children check,
police check, senior 1st Aid Certificate and have undergone YMCA support training and safeguarding
young person’s training.
General Conditions YMCA escapes reserves the right to withdraw holiday participation from anyone
whose behaviour is likely to affect the smooth operation of the program or negatively affect the
enjoyment or the safety of other participants. If a participant needs to be sent home early, the
participant or guardian will bear the full cost of the participant’s return, including staff costs,
transport and all other support costs. A holiday participant is liable for any damage to property or
persons they may cause. If a participant requires checking or intervention overnight then they will
require an Active Night staff person. This will necessitate an additional staff member and will be at
an additional cost. YMCA Escapes has the right to cancel a tour if minimum participant numbers are
not met or we have exceeded our capacity for the tour. All deposits will be fully refunded.
For more information about YMCA Escapes: YMCA Escapes Program Manager: Anthea Warlond Ph:
0428 982 280 or Email: YmcaEscapes@ymca.org.au
We would like to say a special thanks to Mona, Tahune Air Walk, Herbaceous Tours for supporting
our program.