Tasmania Self-Drive Journey

Discover Tasmania's wilderness, coastline, wildlife, food and history.

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Price

$2,295

PEOPLE GOING

117+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Arrive Hobart

    Collect rental vehicle at Hobart Airport (20km/25min drive to hotel). Check in and explore harbour city at kunanyi/Mt Wellington foothills. Evening at leisure: enjoy Hobart dining scene or join optional walking pub tour of historic pubs.

    Drive: Hobart Airport → Hobart: 20 km | 25 minutes.

    Overnight in Hobart.

  2. 2
    Tasman Island & Port Arthur

    Hotel breakfast. Drive to Tasman Peninsula (100km/1.5-2hr). Wilderness cruise under Cape Pillar sea cliffs, caves, arches; view seals, dolphins, birds, whales; local produce lunch. Tour Port Arthur Historic Site convict ruins & museums.

    Drive: Hobart → Port Arthur: 100 km | 1.5–2 hours.

    Overnight in Hobart.

  3. 3
    Hobart to Strahan

    Hotel breakfast. Drive 305km (4.5hr) to Strahan via Derwent Valley and World Heritage Area. Optional stops at Lake St Clair or Nelson Falls rainforest walk. Drive through mountain landscapes to Macquarie Harbour in Strahan.

    Drive: Hobart → Strahan: 305 km | 4.5 hours.

    Overnight in Strahan.

  4. 4
    Strahan to Cradle Mountain

    Hotel breakfast. Ride West Coast Wilderness Railway past rainforest and river valleys. Drive 145km (2hr) to Cradle Mountain National Park. Explore visitor centre/alpine walks. Nightly After Dark Feeding Tour to see wombats, wallabies, devils.

    Drive: Strahan → Cradle Mountain: 145 km | 2 hours.

    Overnight in Cradle Mountain.

  5. 5
    Cradle Mountain to Smithton

    Hotel breakfast. Explore Cradle Mt & walk Dove Lake. Drive 170km (2.5-3hr) north via Table Cape cliffs/tulip fields and historic Stanley (The Nut volcanic plug). Arrive in Smithton on far northwest coast for overnight.

    Drive: Cradle Mountain → Smithton: 170 km | 2.5–3 hours.

    Overnight in Smithton.

  6. 6
    Tarkine Wilderness

    Hotel breakfast. Full-day Edge of the World 4WD guided tour with lunch into Tarkine temperate rainforest (giant myrtle, streams, Aboriginal lore). Visit Edge of the World coastal surf looking out to South America.

    Overnight in Smithton.

  7. 7
    Smithton to Launceston

    Hotel breakfast. Drive 200km (2.5-3hr) east to Launceston. Explore architecture & parks. Board Lady Launceston for Cataract Gorge & Tamar River cruise along towering cliffs. City leisure & overnight in Launceston.

    Drive: Smithton → Launceston: 200 km | 2.5–3 hours.

    Overnight in Launceston.

  8. 8
    Launceston to Freycinet

    Hotel breakfast. Drive 175km (2.5hr) to Freycinet National Park. Afternoon leisure by waterfront. Guided twilight kayaking across coastal waters with views of pink granite Hazards mountains as sun sets.

    Drive: Launceston → Freycinet: 175 km | 2.5 hours.

    Overnight in Freycinet.

  9. 9
    Wineglass Bay Cruise

    Hotel breakfast. Peninsula cruise along granite cliffs, caves & Wineglass Bay. Onboard lunch included; spot dolphins, seals, whales with guide commentary. Afternoon free for Freycinet National Park walking trails.

    Overnight in Freycinet.

  10. 10
    Freycinet to Hobart Departure

    Hotel breakfast. Drive south 200km (2hr 45min) along East Coast back to Hobart, passing scenic beaches & villages. Return rental car at Hobart Airport for onward flight.

    Farewell Tasmania!

Tour Highlights
    • Collect your rental car at the airport and transfer to your accommodation.
    • Explore city highlights: Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Mt Wellington, or MONA.
    • Experience Hobart’s fresh dining scene or join a guided walking pub tour.
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 2 nights in Hobart 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 1 night in Strahan 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 1 night in Cradle Mountain 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Smithton 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 1 night in Launceston 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Freycinet National Park 4 star hotel with breakfast.

 

Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Self Drive:

  • Premium rental car for 10 days, unlimited kilometers, GPS navigation.

 

Exclusive Experiences:

  • Explore Cataract Gorge.
  • Discover the Tamar Valley.
  • Visit the Bay of Fires.
  • Experience Freycinet National Park.
  • Admire Wineglass Bay.
  • Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site.
  • Visit Salamanca Markets.
  • Discover MONA.
  • Enjoy the views from kunanyi / Mt Wellington.
  • Stroll through Battery Point.
  • Accommodation in a 3-4 Star Hotel for 9 nights with Breakfast.

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