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
Featured accommodation
Travelodge Hobart Hotel
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The Henry Jones Art Hotel
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.
Featured accommodation
Travelodge Hobart Hotel
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The Henry Jones Art 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.
Featured accommodation
Strahan Village Hotel & Cottages
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Franklin Manor
Day 4 - Strahan
Cruise the Gordon River, a beautiful and “must see” Tasmanian experience.
Featured accommodation
Strahan Village Hotel & Cottages
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Franklin Manor
Day 5 - Strahan - Cradle Mountain
Continue your scenic journey onwards through the rainforest to Cradle Mountain.
Featured accommodation
Cradle Mountain Hotel
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Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
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.
Featured accommodation
Cradle Mountain Hotel
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Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
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.
Featured accommodation
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
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
Featured accommodation
Freycinet Lodge
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Saffire Freycinet
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
Featured accommodation
Freycinet Lodge
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Saffire Freycinet
Day 10 - Return to Hobart
Enjoy more superb scenery and abundant wildlife on the return drive to Hobart where your concludes.
Travelodge Hobart Hotel
Travelodge Hotel Hobart is situated in the heart of the Hobart CBD (Central Business District) and offers rooms a 32-inch LCD TV and beautiful views of Derwent River, Mount Wellington or Hobart City.
The Henry Jones Art Hotel
The historic Henry Jones Art Hotel is located alongside Hobart's waterfront and offers luxurious rooms offering water or courtyard views. The accommodation is set in a row of renovated 1820s warehouses and a former IXL jam factory.
Strahan Village Hotel & Cottages
Whether you’re on your honeymoon, attending a conference or embarking on an exciting outdoor or touring adventure, you will be blown away by the natural beauty and charm of the isolated and naturally stunning west coast wilderness of Tasmania.
This is a place where the rivers, mountains and rainforests of Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness meet. Strahan Village provides you access to it all. Explore this wonderful area – The hotel has two styles of accommodation: Make your choice from the cosy cottages or inviting hotel rooms.
Franklin Manor
Franklin Manor is located on Macquarie Harbour in the historic township of Strahan on the fringe of the Wild Rivers National Park. Franklin Manor is a boutique hotel, originally built for the Harbour Master in 1896, with several room styles providing an exclusive wilderness retreat for travellers who can enjoy the many activities offered in Strahan.
Cradle Mountain Hotel
Cradle Mountain Hotel is located in alpine woodland at the northern end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi to all visitors, a renovated restaurant and comfortable lounge areas and complimentary access to the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery.
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is located in the Tasmanian wilderness, offering a selection of wood cabins with stunning views. The accommodations feature two restaurants, a luxury day spa and a buffet style breakfast each morning.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Enjoy the contemporary style of Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston whilst relaxing in beautiful rooms and suites overlooking the city. Surrounded by notable attractions like City Park - Launceston’s picturesque public gardens, the Tasmanian Design Centre, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Princess Theatre, Boag’s Brewery and UTAS Stadium, the Launceston hotel is the perfect choice for exploring the many splendours of Northern Tasmania.
Freycinet Lodge
Freycinet lodge overlooks the blue waters of Great Oyster Bay and with the rugged Hazards mountain range as your backdrop, the location of Freycinet Lodge's accommodation in Freycinet National Park is second to none. Located inside the Freycinet National Park, just past Coles Bay, you will fall in love with this captivating escape in Tasmania.
Saffire Freycinet
Saffire Freycinet is Australia’s premier luxury lodge, providing an authentic and immersive connection to the magnificent Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay in Tasmania. Distinct in its design, exclusive in its features and set apart by its approach to individually tailored experiences and service, Saffire features 20 private suites, a luxury day spa, an unforgettable culinary offering and so much more.
Image Gallery
Cradle Mountain
Wineglass Bay
Gordon River
Hobart
Coles Bay
Hobart
Strahan Sunset
Cradle Mountain
Freycinet
Hobart Harbour
Australia Stopovers
Australia is on the other side of the world, making it really easy to include stopovers as part of your perfect itinerary. Stopover experiences can enhance or contrast with your Australian journey, so if you are looking to see the delights of Dubai, the shops of Singapore, the bustle of Bangkok, the neon of New York or the cuisine of Capetown, just let us know...
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