Tasmania has never looked better with a range of magical packages with Spirit of Tasmania to suit different budgets and tastes.

With Spirit of Tasmania I and II departing from Melbourne and Devonport every night and Spirit of Tasmania III to travel between Sydney and Devonport six times a week from mid January 2004, enjoying the cruise experience has never been easier.

Passengers can take their car onboard any of the Spirit ships for free* and enjoy the freedom of touring around their holiday destination. This saves travellers money and also means they can load up on luggage including extra suitcases, fishing rods, golf clubs and surfboards.

With the car travelling free*, petrol voucher offers and the flexibility of accommodation locations, passengers will be set to discover the wonders of Tasmania. These wonders include the stunning wilderness of the Cradle Mountain area, the fascinating history of Port Arthur and Richmond, and the taste temptations of the Tamar Valley Wine Route (near Launceston) and Salamanca Place (Hobart).

Tas Cabins packages start at $252* for seven nights. Comfortable, economical and self-contained, the cabins are situated in ten great locations including Bicheno, Queenstown and Strahan.

Innkeepers Apartments and Innkeepers Hotels have great offers available for Spirit of Tasmania passengers with seven night�s accommodation from $448*, including $75 in free petrol vouchers for passengers travelling during November and early December*. Locations include Cradle Mountain, Hobart, Launceston, Port Arthur and Burnie.

The luxury package features some of Tasmania�s premier properties with eight nights from $667. These charming places are: Lemonthyme Lodge, near Cradle Mountain; Strahan Village, Strahan; Meredith House, Swansea; and Prospect House, Richmond.

Travellers visiting Victoria can enjoy five nights from $260* with the Flag Choice Hotels Standard package and with over 30 properties where standard accommodation is available in Victoria, this package certainly is the choice!

For bookings and enquiries, call Spirit of Tasmania on 1800 777 462.

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