1. Tasmania Trip 2014

2. Teachers Megan Johnson (PE) Rebecca Turner (Student Services)
Matt Webbie (PE)
Jason Deady (Maths)

3. Key Dates and Times
Saturday the 27th September am at school for a 7.00 am departure Sunday the 5th October pm at Canberra Airport

4. Day 1 (Saturday 27/9) Canberra – Melbourne - Devonport
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE NOT INCLUDED!!
Assemble at school at 6.30 AM for a 7.00 AM departure
Coach transfer to Station Pier (Melbourne)
Spirit of Tasmania
4 Berth Inside Cabin
5:00pm Board the Spirit of Tasmania
7:30pm Begin overnight sailing to Devonport
Dinner provided on board the Spirit

5. Day 2 (Sunday 28/9) Devonport to Strahan
6:00am Arrival in Devonport
Coach Travel Devonport to Cradle Mountain National Park
Explore the park
Cradle Mountain to Strahan via the Henty Hills Sand Dunes
After dinner, live theatre show on the Great Escape from Sarah Island

6. Day 3 (Monday 29/9) Strahan
Full day cruise (including lunch), stopping at “Hell’s Gate” and “Sarah Island”

7. Day 4 (Tuesday 30/9) Strahan to Hobart
Coach travel Strahan to Hobart (via Queenstown & Derwent Bridge)
Sightseeing at Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock & Battery Point
Evening – ten pin bowling at Moonah

8. Day 5 (Wednesday 1/10) Hobart surrounds
Visit Mt Field National Park
See historic town of New Norfolk
Walk to Russell Falls
Travel to Mt Nelson for panoramic view of Hobart
Explore the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)
5.00pm – Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Interactive wildlife experience including feeding Tasmanian devils and other native Tasmanian animals.

9. Day 6 (Thursday 2/10) Hobart surrounds
Travel via Huonville, historic Franklin and Geeveston
Visit Heritage Museum
Tour around Tahune Forest Reserve & Stixx Valley
Experience Tahune Forest Airwalk (50 metres above Huon River)
Tour the Hastings Caves and kick back in the Thermal Springs
Optional putt-putt golf during evening.

10. Day 7 (Friday 3/10) Port Arthur
Travel to Port Arthur
See the Tasman Arch & “Devil’s Kitchen”
Guided tour of Port Arthur Historic Site & Harbour cruise
Evening ghost tour

11. Day 8 (Saturday 4/10) Port Arthur to Coles Bay
Coach travel Port Arthur to Coles Bay
Visit Freycinet National Park

12. Day 9 (Sunday 5/10) Coles Bay to Canberra
Coach travel from Coles Bay to Launceston Airport
Stop at Cataract Gorge
Chairlift ride at Launceston’s basin
Flight to Canberra via Melbourne
Parents to pick kids up from the Airport at 6pm

13. Flights home
Depart Launceston Airport (flight VA1371) * Students will need ID Cards Arrive Melbourne Airport (approx. hr stop over) Depart Melbourne Airport Arrive in Canberra at 6.00pm (flight VA279) *Maximum weight for checked luggage is 20Kg *Maximum weight for carry on luggage is 7Kg No sharps, aerosols and limits apply to liquids

14. Essential Equipment Please ensure you pack:
Sleeping bag, pillow and sheet.
Daypack/backpack – needs to contain toiletries
Torch (with batteries)
Toiletries (including sunscreen)
Towels – bath towel plus beach towel

15. Clothing and Extras Pack more for a winter trip than a summer trip!
Warm jumpers x 2 (trip jumper and one other)
Jacket (preferably water and windproof)
Thermals and beanie
Underwear for at least 9 days (including warm socks)
Long pants x 2
Warm pyjamas
Shorts and shirts
Swimmers (optional – for hot springs)
Camera
Drink bottle
Hat & Sunglasses
Appropriate walking shoes/runners - we will be doing some long walks!
Zip washing bag, watch, power board

16. $pending Money
Remember; Most meals and snacks are included Tasmania is not regarded as a ‘shopping destination’ We (teachers) think that a maximum of $250 is a good ballpark figure.

17. Inappropriate items
Illegal substances such as drugs including cigarettes, alcohol or other items deemed inappropriate during school are prohibited on this trip and if students are caught in possession may result in students being sent home at cost to the family.
Keep electrical items to a minimum – if necessary, share your item within an agreed group, such as phone chargers, hair straighteners etc.
Space is limited and electrical sockets are not always available. Students will be responsible for their own items.
Inappropriate attire will be addressed if necessary – remember we’re representing not only our school but our community and city!

18. Student Responsibility
Electrical Devices
- It is the student’s responsibility for the security of their own possessions.
It is advised that students keep mobile devices to a minimum.
There will be limited phone/ internet reception in many of these places.
- NO SLEEP OVERS!!!

19. You can follow our adventures on the trip blog.
Just go to the school web site. Then click on
Our links
Our blogs
Tasmania 2014 (and we will be there)

20. Emergency Contact Number

21. Get Excited!!!