Travellers: Danny, Angie, Katie, & Evie
Dates: April 16-22, 2025
Vehicle: Avis – Kia Carnival
Day 1 – Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Weather Forecast
Brisbane: 19-24°C
Melbourne: 15-30°C
Launceston: 10-21°C
Flight Information
Main Group (Danny, Angie & Evie)
Booking Reference: 5WIC6L
Flight 1: Brisbane to Melbourne (Qantas – QF1251)
Departure: 06:00 | Arrival: 08:30
Flight 2: Melbourne to Launceston (Jetstar – JQ733)
Departure: 09:55 | Arrival: 11:00
Katie
Flight: Brisbane to Launceston (Jetstar – JQ753)
Departure: 12:50 | Arrival: 15:25
Accommodation
Property: Parklane Motel
Address: 9 Brisbane Street, Launceston Tasmania 7250
Phone: (03) 6331 4233
Email: in**@pa****************.au
Suggested Activities
Morning Group (Danny, Angie & Evie):
- Arrive Launceston 11:00
- Pick up rental car from Avis
- Early check-in to accommodation if available
- Light lunch and grocery shopping
Afternoon (After Katie’s Arrival):
- Meet Katie at the airport (15:25)
- Evening walk through Cataract Gorge
- Dinner and settling in
Day 2 – Thursday, April 17, 2025
Holiday Notice: Maundy Thursday – Some businesses may have altered trading hours.
Weather Forecast
Lorinna: 11-19°C
Accommodation
Property: Airbnb Lorinna
Address: 22 Botts Road, Lorinna
Suggested Activities
- Morning departure from Launceston
- Stop at Sheffield to see the famous murals
- Visit Seahorse World
- Enjoy nature walks at Lorinna
Drive Times
- Launceston to Lorinna: 1.5hrs
- Launceston to Seahorse World: 1hr
- Beauty Point to Sheffield1.15hrs
- Sheffield to Lorinna0.75hrs
Day 3 – Friday, April 18, 2025
Holiday Notice: Good Friday – Most businesses will be closed. National Parks remain open.
Weather Forecast
Cradle Mountain: 9-20°C
Stanley: 15-16°C
Accommodation
Property: Airbnb Stanley
Address: 19 Marine Esplanade, Stanley
Scheduled Activities
- Morning: Explore Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake
- Evening: Penguin viewing experience in Stanley
Drive Times
- Lorinna to Cradle Mountain:1.5hrs
- Cradle Mountain to Stanley:2.5hrs
Day 4 – Saturday, April 19, 2025
Weather Forecast
Strahan: 12-15°C
Accommodation
Property: Airbnb Strahan
Address: 23 Andrew Street, Strahan
Scheduled Activities
- Morning: Visit Salmon Farms
- Afternoon: Free time to explore Strahan
- Evening: Watch ‘The Ship That Never Was’ performance
Drive Times
- Stanley to Strahan:4hrs
Day 5 – Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Holiday Notice: Easter Sunday – Limited trading hours for some businesses
Weather Forecast
Hobart: 7-14°C
Accommodation
Property: Battery Point Apartment
Address: 110 Hampden Road, Battery Point, Hobart
Scheduled Activities
- Morning: World Heritage Cruises tour
- Drive through Queenstown
- Afternoon: Travel to Hobart
- Evening: Settle into Battery Point accommodation
Drive Times
- Strahan to Queenstown:0.45hrs
- Queenstown to Hobart:4hrs
Day 6 – Easter Monday, April 21, 2025
Holiday Notice: Easter Monday – Some attractions may have modified hours
Weather Forecast
Hobart: 4-14°C
Accommodation
Property: Battery Point Apartment
Address: 110 Hampden Road, Battery Point, Hobart
Scheduled Activities
- Morning: Visit MONA Museum
- Afternoon: Historic Battery Point walk
- Evening: Drive to Mount Wellington for sunset views
Day 7 – Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Weather Forecast
Hobart: 4-14°C
Melbourne: 12-20°C
Brisbane: 20-24°C
Return Flight Information
Danny & Evie (Booking Ref: AZACBB)
Flight 1: Hobart to Melbourne (Virgin VA1326)Departure: 10:35 | Arrival: 12:00
Flight 2: Melbourne to Brisbane (Virgin VA341)
Departure: 14:10 | Arrival: 16:20
Angie & Katie
Direct Flight: Hobart to Brisbane (Jetstar JQ756)
Departure: 10:35 | Arrival: 13:20
Baggage: Angie – 20kg, Katie – 23kg
Morning Activities
- 07:30 – Check out of accommodation
- 08:00 – Drive to Hobart Airport
- 08:30 – Return rental car to Avis
- 09:00 – Check in for flights
