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Having thoroughly enjoyed several of Buzz's tours of the Barossa, and looking forward to the Hunter Valley gig in January, I thought I should see if there was interest in a tour based out of Hobart.
So I'm seeking expressions of interest based on these rough and very early planning parameters of 2 scenarios. Please express interest in the ONE or TWO day version. People are also welcome to suggest variations
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I'm thinking of a 48 seater coach and maybe a MAY '16 timing. However maybe we can vary it to over-lap with Dark mof_ (2016 dates TBA; this year it was mid June).
The last QF/JQ flights from HBA to Sydney or MEL or BNE on a Saturday or Sunday leave about 5:30pm. On Virgin, its 4:30 on Saturday, 6:10pm on Sunday (those will need confirming!!)
** Please note the wineries mentioned are just place holders at this stage. I have not asked them about group visits yet. I'm more interested in people's preference for the one or two day choice.
Scenario 1 (and my preference)
Two days. Commence Saturday morning via ferry Hobart to the Moorilla winery at MONA (but we wouldn't visit MONA unless people prefer that to tasting wines!!). Continue by coach to Stefano Lubiana Wines at Granton, then proceed up the east coast of Tasmania, stopping at one winery (perhaps Freycinet) and ending the day at Coles Bay. A wide range of accommodation possible, from Freycinet Lodge, to many self catering houses. Dinner maybe at the Lodge or we could have a BBQ at my place at Coles Bay .
Sunday, head back south and stop at maybe another east coast winery (Milton?) or two (Spring Vale?) , before getting to a winery in the Coal River Valley (Frogmore Creek?) for a late (and perhaps long!) lunch. Drop off at the airport before 4pm.
Estimated cost $160/head based on 25 in a 48 seater coach and the 'Posh Pit' on the ferry to MONA on Saturday morning (to get the tour off on a good start!!). If there were 35 pax the cost would be about $120. Your accommodation etc in Coles Bay would be extra $$, but I expect would arrange this beforehand (I have contacts in Coles Bay!!).
Scenario 2
Sunday. Also begin with a ferry to Moorilla winery at MONA, then to Stefano Lubiana, then on to Frogmore Creek Winey in the Coal River Valley and to the airport.
Cost for this would be between $75 and $100 based on 25 pax and including the ferry fare.
So, have a think and let me know any suggestions for timing etc.
So I'm seeking expressions of interest based on these rough and very early planning parameters of 2 scenarios. Please express interest in the ONE or TWO day version. People are also welcome to suggest variations
.I'm thinking of a 48 seater coach and maybe a MAY '16 timing. However maybe we can vary it to over-lap with Dark mof_ (2016 dates TBA; this year it was mid June).
The last QF/JQ flights from HBA to Sydney or MEL or BNE on a Saturday or Sunday leave about 5:30pm. On Virgin, its 4:30 on Saturday, 6:10pm on Sunday (those will need confirming!!)
** Please note the wineries mentioned are just place holders at this stage. I have not asked them about group visits yet. I'm more interested in people's preference for the one or two day choice.
Scenario 1 (and my preference)
Two days. Commence Saturday morning via ferry Hobart to the Moorilla winery at MONA (but we wouldn't visit MONA unless people prefer that to tasting wines!!). Continue by coach to Stefano Lubiana Wines at Granton, then proceed up the east coast of Tasmania, stopping at one winery (perhaps Freycinet) and ending the day at Coles Bay. A wide range of accommodation possible, from Freycinet Lodge, to many self catering houses. Dinner maybe at the Lodge or we could have a BBQ at my place at Coles Bay
.Sunday, head back south and stop at maybe another east coast winery (Milton?) or two (Spring Vale?) , before getting to a winery in the Coal River Valley (Frogmore Creek?) for a late (and perhaps long!) lunch. Drop off at the airport before 4pm.
Estimated cost $160/head based on 25 in a 48 seater coach and the 'Posh Pit' on the ferry to MONA on Saturday morning (to get the tour off on a good start!!). If there were 35 pax the cost would be about $120. Your accommodation etc in Coles Bay would be extra $$, but I expect would arrange this beforehand (I have contacts in Coles Bay!!).
Scenario 2
Sunday. Also begin with a ferry to Moorilla winery at MONA, then to Stefano Lubiana, then on to Frogmore Creek Winey in the Coal River Valley and to the airport.
Cost for this would be between $75 and $100 based on 25 pax and including the ferry fare.
So, have a think and let me know any suggestions for timing etc.
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