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Celebrate the Chinese New Year in 2012:
 the Year to Discover the Dragon
Monday 23rd January is start of the Chinese New Year, which in 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. To mark this occasion, Wildlife & Wilderness are introducing a new itinerary to their diverse portfolio, entitled, 'Dragons & Devils', which will allow visitors to see the dragons and devils of Tasmania up close and personal.
"The Year of the Dragon brings to the forefront a creature that has played a significant role throughout history and is embedded into cultures across the planet", comments Dr. Steve Banner of Wildlife & Wilderness. He continues, "As such, we wanted to introduce the opportunity for visitors to go to this beautiful and diverse island and discover the Weedy Sea Dragons found just off the coast. Of course Tasmania is renowned for the endangered Tasmanian Devils and so combining the two offers a unique wildlife experience. As ever our itineraries can be personalised to give travellers just the trip they are looking for."
The itinerary is best enjoyed between November and March, the summer season in Tasmania, when the Weedy Sea Dragons are at their most sedentary (due to the males carrying eggs until the end of March), allowing easier spotting whilst diving. The Weedy Sea Dragons live amongst the giant kelp forests and are more colourful and larger than their cousins, Leafy Sea Dragons, which are found off the coast of South Australia. Divers will enjoy the wall diving found here, whilst inquisitive seals are also easily spotted.
The itinerary additionally includes a visit to Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park, located approximately an hour from Hobart. The centre educates visitors on the projects being undertaken to help save the Tasmanian Devil from extinction by the mystery cancer which is threatening this voracious and iconic animal. Watch them feed, snarl and generally be devilish in the Park.
Dragons & Devils itinerary (can be tailored to suit requirements):
Day 1: Arrive Hobart Airport and pick up rental car. Drive to Port Arthur (about 1 hour) and overnight at chosen accommodation (three, four or five star available) for 2 nights. Visit to Port Arthur historic site in the afternoon/evening possible at own expense.
Day 2: Tasmanian Weedy Sea Dragon dive. Included: 2 boat dives with dive guide and full gear hire (8:00 - 14:00).
Day 3: Visit Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park on the way back to Hobart (entry not included). In the afternoon drive back to Hobart, overnight at chosen accommodation for 2 nights (three, four or five star available).
Day 4: Bruny Island Cruise for more wildlife and wilderness - high cliffs, dolphins, seals and other species.
Day 5: Time to explore Hobart in the morning, then drive to Hobart Airport, drop off car and depart.
Wildlife & Wilderness offer the 'Dragons & Devils' itinerary from just £995 per person for travel until end of March 2012 and for travel November 2012 - March 2013. Price includes intermediate car hire with full insurance and airport fee, accommodation on basis described in itinerary, full day diving from south Tasmania coast with full gear, Bruny Island wildlife cruise.
Package does not include international and domestic flights and taxes, some meals, fuel, car damage excess, entry to Tasmania Devil Conservation Park (paid locally), ferry to Bruny Island (paid locally). NB: Note client must hold a PADI Open Water dive certificate.
This short package can be easily tailored to produce a longer itinerary throughout Tasmania such as to Cradle Mountain and the Tarkine.
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For more information on these tours call 0845 00 44 599 or +44 1625 838225 or contact us at
For specific media enquiries, information on any of the above winter itineraries or any other details please contact Becky Fairlie-Clarke on 07974 306 579 or email:
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