Holiday Overview
Tasmania is perfect for a self-drive itinerary. The Island is relatively compact, with contrasting experiences and quiet roads. This tour encompasses Tasmania’s must-see highlights, including its wildlife and wilderness.
9 nights 10 days
States visited: Tasmania
Highlights
Gordon River Cruise
Rugged Cradle Mountain
The beautiful coastline of Freycinet
Excludes : International & Domestic flights
Complete Tasmania Fly Drive Holiday includes:
- 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Hobart
- 9 Days compact car hire, Fully Inclusive, Unlimited Kilometres, Zero Excess & GPS
- 2 Nights accommodation in Strahan
- Gordon River Cruise
- 2 Nights accommodation in Cradle Mountain
- 1 Night accommodation in Launceston
- 2 Nights accommodation in Freycinet National Park
Day 1 - Hobart
Arrive in Tasmania’s capital and spend the rest of the day exploring the bounty of restaurants, galleries and café’s at leisure
Day 2 - Hobart
Take an optional sightseeing tour, those interested in history will enjoy a visit to Port Arthur, with its rich convict past, or take a historic walking tour of Hobart. Lovers of the great outdoors can partake in a cruise to rugged Brunny Island, which also showcases the islands gourmet cuisine.
Staying at Travelodge Hobart Hotel
Day 3 - Hobart - Strahan
Embark on the scenic drive through Tasmania’s wilderness to Strahan on the islands West Coast. Perhaps stop off en route at the picturesque Russell Falls, or the old mining community of Queenstown, which at one point was the world’s richest mining town.
Day 4 - Strahan
Cruise the Gordon River, a beautiful and “must see” Tasmanian experience.
Staying at Strahan Village Hotel & Cottages
Day 5 - Strahan - Cradle Mountain
Continue your scenic journey onwards through the rainforest to Cradle Mountain.
Day 6 - Cradle Mountain
Spend a full day enjoying the beauty of Cradle Mountain and the Lake St Clair National Park, via one of the many walking trails, both long and short. From the jagged peaks of Cradle Mountain to the mirrored waters of Crater Lake, this is a wilderness experience that will stay with you for a very long time.
Staying at Cradle Mountain Hotel
Day 7 - Cradle Mountain - Launceston
The next stop is Launceton, en route there is an option to stop at the Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary, a 65 acre reserve and home to the infamous Tasmanian Devil.
Day 8 - Launceston - Freycinet National Park
Complete your traverse of the island today and arrive at the spectacular east coast and the Freycinet National Park
Day 9 - Freycinet National Park
Spend a full day enjoying the beauty of the Freycinet National Park. There’s an option to take a scenic cruise, however the walk to Wineglass Bay viewpoint is a must, to capture one of Tasmania’s most iconic vistas
Staying at Freycinet Lodge
Day 10 - Return to Hobart
Enjoy more superb scenery and abundant wildlife on the return drive to Hobart where your concludes.
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Cradle Mountain
Wineglass Bay
Gordon River
Hobart
Coles Bay
Hobart
Strahan Sunset
Cradle Mountain
Freycinet
Hobart Harbour
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