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10-Day Tasmania Self-Drive Experience

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Trip Overview

Australia's southern island state is breathtakingly beautiful, and its small size makes it ideal for a good old-fashioned road trip.

Starting in Hobart, you'll take a car and start your Tasmania self-drive experience. You will drive to some of the best national parks in central-western Tasmania for a mix of water and land activities that you can pick and choose as you go. You'll learn about the history of the region and become acquainted with Tassie wilderness on walking and hiking days that can be self-guided or with a local guide.

Whether it's your first trip to Australia or you've visited a few times, Tasmania has a lot to offer, combining some of Australia's best scenery, beaches, and a delightful glimpse of rural life.
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Food & Drink
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Hobart

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Arrive in Hobart

Today you will arrive in Hobart and after collecting your rental car, you will make your way to the hotel. Once settled, you might want to check out the city. Hobart offers a beautiful blend of culture, stunning scenery and heritage, sprinkled with a number of unmissable, world-class attractions nearby. In the afternoon, visit the Port Arthur Historic Site - one of the 11 places that make up the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites.

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    Accommodation

    Hadley's Orient Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Port Arthur Historic Site

    Hobart

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Hobart International Airport to Hadley's Orient Hotel

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    Destinations

    Hobart

    Port Arthur

Day 2

Experience Southwest Wilderness

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Experience Southwest Wilderness

You will discover the grandeur and spirit of the Tasmania self-drive on this Southwest Wilderness Experience trip. This new eight-hour tour explores the remote and harsh southern coasts and waterways of this rugged and beautiful region of Tasmania. You will explore the pristine waterways and eat delicious Tasmanian lunch. Together with your guide, you will also head inland over The Arthur Range, arguably Tasmania’s most spectacular mountain range.

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    Accommodation

    Hadley's Orient Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Southwest Wilderness Experience

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hobart

    Tasmania

Day 3

Foodie Trip to Bruny Island

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Foodie Trip to Bruny Island

Today, you will embark on Bruny Island full day tour from Hobart. You will taste your way across Bruny Island, visiting some of our renowned artisan producers on an all inclusive gourmet wilderness adventure whilst discovering the spectacular scenery and cultural heritage of Tasmania’s favourite island.

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    Accommodation

    Hadley's Orient Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Pennicott Bruny Island Traveller

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hobart

Day 4

Scenic Drive to East Coast Wineglass Bay Freycinet National Park

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Scenic Drive to East Coast Wineglass Bay Freycinet National Park

After checking out from hotel, you will drive towards Launceston making scenic stops on the way, such as Richmond, Wineglass Bay and Devil’s Corner Winery. Richmond is a picture-perfect town in the heart of the Coal River Valley wine region that tells the story of an early Australian colonial village. When you first set eyes on Great Oyster Bay set against the backdrop of Freycinet National Park and the three pink-granite peaks of the Hazards mountain range – you know you’re somewhere unique.

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    Accommodation

    Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston4 star

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    Activities

    Richmond

    Wineglass Bay

    Devil's Corner Cellar DoorOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Hobart to Launceston

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hobart

    Richmond

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    Apslawn

    Launceston

Day 5

Fun Day in Launceston

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Fun Day in Launceston

Often referred to as 'Tasmania's second city' or 'other city', Launceston continues to compete with the cultural city of Hobart. However, Launceston on its own offers so much and is somewhere every traveller to Tasmania should spend some time. Spend your free time in Launceston strolling through the streets of art galleries, museums and studios, visiting the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, the largest regional gallery in Australia and heading to Tamar Valley for wine tasting.

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    Accommodation

    Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston4 star

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    Activities

    Platypus House

    Cataract Gorge

    Josef Chromy Wines

    Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Launceston

    Beauty Point

    Relbia

    Evandale

Day 6

Visit to Mole Creek Caves and Sheffield

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Visit to Mole Creek Caves and Sheffield

After check out from your hotel, you will jump into the car and make your way towards Cradle Mountain. You will stop at Mole Creek Caves to enjoy the wonderful scenery and learn all about this fascinating and uniquely fragile world – an experience the whole family will enjoy. After the visit, you will continue your trip to Sheffield, a quirky rural town where history and art merge to create an entire town of murals. Your last stop today will be Cradle Mountain Hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Cradle Mountain Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Mole Creek Caves

    Sheffield

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Launceston to Cradle Mountain

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Launceston

    Mayberry

    Sheffield

    Cradle Mountain

Day 7

Nature Walks in Cradle Mountain National Park

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Nature Walks in Cradle Mountain National Park

Today you will visit Cradle Mountain National Park, one of 5 parks that form a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, spanning over 1 million hectares. This is one of Tasmania’s premier nature walks, with many lakes, river gorges and waterfalls. After visiting Dove Lake, you will drive to Strahan accommodation for check-in.

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    Accommodation

    Strahan Village3.5 star

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    Activities

    Cradle Mountain National Park

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Cradle Mountain to Strahan Village

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cradle Mountain

    Strahan

Day 8

Gordon River Cruise

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Gordon River Cruise

Today, you will step aboard Spirit of the Wild and glide through the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. You will cruise through untouched rainforest, rugged history and fascinating characters of Tasmania's west coast. The dedicated guides will take you through the history of this remarkable place as you take in the views of Hells Gates and Gordon River. You will also enjoy two walking tours at Heritage Landing and Sarah Island.

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    Accommodation

    Strahan Village3.5 star

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    Activities

    Gordon River Cruises - Spirit of the Wild

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Strahan

Day 9

West Coast Wilderness Railway

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West Coast Wilderness Railway

On this full-day steam train journey, you will travel the length of the West Coast Wilderness Railway in both directions, stopping at every station along the line and hearing the many stories of the resilient people and extraordinary events that brought the railway to life. As you travel through impenetrable rainforest, climb rugged mountains and pass deep gorges, you will understand the huge challenges that were overcome to build this line.

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    Accommodation

    Strahan Village3.5 star

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    Activities

    West Coast Wilderness Railway

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Strahan

Day 10

Drive to the Airport

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Drive to the Airport

After breakfast, you will drive the four-hour trip to Hobart airport to connect with your flight. If you have time, walk around Strahan to take some last-minute pictures.

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    Activities

    Free Time in StrahanOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Strahan to Hobart

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Strahan

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What’s included?

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 14 activities
  • 9 breakfasts and 4 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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