The Gurus Explore Tasmania
With thanks to Yates - Honda - Country Club Tasmania - Pure - Wrest Point - Thrifty and Qantas 

Our Itinerary…
Day 5 Wednesday

Sending Neville off to the airport to return to Perth, we continued exploring with Melissa. Our first stop was a revelation. Culzean’s gardens (pronounced Cullane) were established in the 1840’s, and some of the gems Melissa discovered included a massive Californian redwood, a gorgeous catalpa, fantastic English style parkland and a massive 3 acre landscaped lake surrounded by thousands of water loving plants and wildlife such as platypus and ducks.

There is always something to see, no matter what the season. Whether it is autumn colours, spring flowering bulbs, rhododendrons and azaleas, roses or evergreen mature trees, Culzean is a fantastic place to wonder and ponder. Open by appointment (and it is well worth making one!) please phone 03 6393 2648

On on...

After lunch we scooted beneath the Western Tiers to Mole Creek, and we arrived at an incredible feat of gardening. From a grazing paddock to a desirable garden in 7 years, Karen and Peter have created a piece of heaven in Mole Creek. Wychwood Garden and Nursery should be on every garden lover’s itinerary.

Melissa was amazed at the amount of colour and use of unusual plants. Everywhere you turn, there was something else to feast your eyes on.

The garden is bordered by the beautiful Mole Creek, quietly gurgling along the northeast boundary, and if you are quiet and patient, you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the resident platypus.

Open Thurs - Sat 10am - 5pm and other times by appointment. Closed Winter (June, July & August). Phone: 03 6363 1210

Sadly we had to leave the enchanting Wychwood and Melissa behind as we made our way up to Cradle Mountain Chateau for the night. Melissa was returning to Melbourne and Trevor took her place, making the trip from Launceston to Cradle Mountain Chateau in the evening.


Contacts:

Culzean Gardens
Open by appointment
William Street, Westbury
Phone 03 6393 1132

Wychwood Gardens and Nursery
Open Thurs - Sat 10am - 5pm other times by appointment.
Closed Winter (June, July & August).
80 Den Road
Mole Creek 7304
Tel: 03 6363 1210

Cradle Mountain Chateau,
Cradle Mountain Road
Cradle Mountain
phone: 03 6492 1404


We wouldn’t want you to miss out on staying at the Cradle Mountain Chateau, so here is a deal that will entice you to this sub-alpine wilderness area:

Featuring 60 beautifully appointed rooms, Cradle Mountain Chateau is the perfect place to base your alpine experience. There is a range of accommodation styles including deluxe double and king spa rooms, providing a luxurious end to your day exploring the area’s unique
wilderness. Also, Australia’s first gallery of wilderness and landscape photography, The
Wilderness Gallery holds up to eight photographic exhibitions each year, and is free to visit if you stay at the Chateau. http://cradlemountainchateau.com.au/

The Chateau also encompasses the CALM day spa. Relax and indulge in a full body massage and private milk bath. CALM features body treatments, massage, facials, beauty treatments, hot tub, steam room and private bath. Operated by Hans Atasi and Cindy Schmidt, who have 25 years of spa therapy experience between them, CALM features Tasmanian and French pure certified organic products. It provides the perfect couples’ retreat, with double massage and treatments available.

The Chateau is offering deals from $133 per room per night. Valid to 30/9/2007, subject to availability, conditions apply. For further information and bookings phone 1800 084 620 or visit www.puretasmania.com.au

Plus Thrifty’s great offer: hire a car for three days and get a fourth day free
valid to 30/9/2007, subject to availability, conditions apply. For further information and bookings phone 1300 367 227 or visit www.thrifty.com.au