Today you will be collected from your accommodation around 7.30am and transferred to the Bridport Airport where we embark on our scenic morning flight to Flinders Island. Upon arrival we head to the seaside township of Whitemark where your guides will give a detailed briefing of the week ahead. We then drive north to the small hamlet of Emita. From here we have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Flinders Island Museum and the historic Wybalenna; infamous site of the disastrous indigenous resettlement scheme and the remaining graveyard and chapel. In the afternoon we begin the first of many wonderful walks along the coastline to one of Flinders Island's most famous landmarks: Castle Rock. A myriad of photo opportunities present themselves on the way to this impressive three storey high granite boulder standing sentinel on the magnificent coastline. We then head to our accommodation where we will be staying for the whole week, a wonderful Lodge at the foot of Mount Strezlecki.

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Leaving our idyllic accommodation site we drive past Mt Killiecrankie and on to a four wheel drive track that leads us to 'The Docks'. This area is one of Flinders Island's secret gems; spectacular coastal scenery with lichen encrusted granite outcrops in every direction, and magnificent mountain cliffs reaching right down to sea level. The day's walk entails a combination of coastal paths until we reach the prominent landmark, Old Mans Head, where we can stop to enjoy the coastal splendour and enjoy a rejuvenating snack. Stopping for lunch we can enjoy a well deserved swim in the crystal clear waters or just enjoy the serenity and begin some painting After we finish our masterpeices we will meet our transport which takes us back to our accommodation where we can relax and reminisce over the wonders of the day's explorations.

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Today we turn our attention inland to discover another aspect of the island. We drive up to Walkers Lookout which provides amazing views of the Darling Range. We can take a optional short walk through peppermint scented eucalyptus forests provides great views of both the east and west coastlines and set up for our painting here. Returning to our vehicle we head over to the west coast at Patriarchs Inlet and enjoy a leisurely walk to the impressive and aptly named Red Bluff. In the evening we journey down to Lady Barron to enjoy an 'island style' meal with the locals at the Furneax Tavern. As well as sampling some of the island's hospitality and a cold Tasmanian beer, this also provides a wonderful chance to meet some of Flinders friendly and colourful characters.

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Today we will enjoy and have a relaxed painting day with views around Mt Strezlecki (our accommodation is at the foot of the mountain). If you choose there is an option to climb Mt Strezlecki- The track to the summit of Mt Strzelecki is a challenging 700m climb through stands of blue gums and peppermints and endemic unique alpine vegetation before entering an enchanting, evergreen cloud forest. On a clear day there are increasingly amazing views of Flinders Island, the outer islands as well as the northern coastline of mainland Tasmania. If you would rather sit and paint at the base of the mountain we can do this option also. An optional but highly recommended swim at Fotheringate Bay helps to revive and restore well tested muscles before returning to our accommodation.

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For our last morning on the magnificent island we are transferred out to Big River Road where we will start as short our morning's walk to Holts Point and then join onto Trousers Point, one of Tasmania's Great Short Walks. This walk affords wonderful views from Trousers Point beach up to Mt Strzelecki and the chance to wade through the tranquil waters before returning to our accommodation and enjoy a sumptuous lunch prepared by your guides. In the afternoon we have some free painting time- the options of scenic locations are endless at your choice.

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After leaving our beautiful island accommodation in the morning we catch our scenic return flight to Bridport. From here we transfer to Lilydale township. Lilydale, is nestled under the slopes of Mount Arthur, is an attractive town which in recent times has attracted craftspeople and artists. The result is a quiet town with an artistic ambience. In recent times many of the local artists have painted the local telegraph poles with murals and, consequently, the town has become known as the "Home of the Painted Poles". In the afternoon we visit Piper Brook Vineyard and have a relaxing afternoon lunch and enjoy the grounds at the vineyard while sampling some of the local produce and wine from the region. Later in the afternoon we transfer to Launceston and return you to your accommodation where the trip concludes at approximately 17:30.

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