Travel Challenge: Tassie trips

EACH week we invite three competing companies to give us their best deals for a particular holiday. The result is great offers for our readers.

Port Arthur Tas Escape

EACH week we invite three competing companies to give us their best deals for a particular holiday. The result is great offers for our readers.

1 Innkeepers Tasmania

11-day package

1 DISCOVER Tasmania at your own pace with an 11-day self-drive package from $1175 a person, twin share. The package includes 10 nights' (room only) accommodation with Innkeepers Hotels or Innkeepers Apartments a choice of more than 40 properties in 21 locations around the state.

You will also receive 10 days' car rental with Rent for Less, including a free tank of fuel and bonus $150 pre-paid BP petrol voucher. A National Parks Pass is also part of the package, which will allow you entry to all Tasmania's National Parks. Receive entry to the new exhibition at MONA (Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart) called Theatre of the World, which opens on June 22. Valid until Sept 19. 

Ph 1300 innkeeper or see Inn Keeper for more information.

2 Inspiring Journey

11-day package

2 EMBARK on a journey along Tasmania's Forgotten Coast and save $580 a couple when you pay in full six months before departure. This 11-day package is priced from $5830 a person, twin share, with departures available from Oct 31 to April 24 next year.

Key highlights include visiting the beautiful Freycinet National Park, exploring Wineglass Bay by boat, foot or kayak, travelling north to the colourful Bay of Fires where the bright orange rocks contrast with the turquoise ocean, and tasting fine wine en route to Launceston. Experience Cradle Mountain National Park, then travel south to Strahan where you'll cruise the Gordon River and visit historic Sarah Island. 

See Inspiring Journeys for more information.

3 Travel Marvel

10-day package

3 TAKE the 10-day Grand Tasman package tour and save $150 a person or $300 a couple if you book by July 31. Priced from $2995 a person, twin share (or from $2845 with the discount), the package includes luxury coach touring, cruises, nine nights' accommodation, daily breakfast and most dinners, airport transfers, tour director and driver.

Highlights include the Salamanca Markets in Hobart, Tasmanian devils at East Coast Natureworld and Freycinet National Park. Explore Tasmania's history at Campbell Town, Ross, Richmond and Port Arthur. Cruise Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River and stay at Cradle Mountain Chateau. Finish back in Launceston with a drinks and dinner cruise on the Tamar River. 

Ph 1300 805 493 or see Travel Marvel for further details.