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Aurora Australis over Cradle Mountain

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The ancient, mirror like waters of the Gordon River meander down from their source in the Central Hi...

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Mt Field National Park - Famous for Russell Falls and stunning walks through giant tree fern forests...

Set amongst the historic Georgian sandstone buildings of Salamanca Place, this famous market attract...

8 Day Wilderness and Beaches Self Drive Package

8 days

Self Drive

If you love the wilderness and beaches, this is the package for you! Starting and ending in Launceston, this tour will take you to our award winning beaches and coastlines such as, Wineglass Bay on the East coast and Gordon River on the rugged West Coast, as well as to our world famous Cradle mountain.

Walk around beautiful and ancient Dove Lake in stunning Cradle Mountain National Park.

Glide across Australia’s second largest harbour and down the majestic Gordon River.

Hike to experience Wineglass Bay, awarded the most beautiful beach in the world.

8 days Medium Car Hire Including unlimited kilometers, insurances and taxes

7 nights accommodation We find you the best pillows to sleep on

National Parks Pass This allows you entry to experience Tasmania's world-class national parks

Fully detailed itinerary We provide you a beautifully presented day by day itinerary

Local knowledge Being local, we supply the best hints, tips and secrets

Access to our Concierge Team You can call or email us with any questions

4-Hour Wineglass Bay Cruise Incl. Lunch (optional add on) Enjoy breathtaking scenery of Wineglass Bay with award winning Wineglass Bay Cruises

5 hr Gordon River Cruise (optional add on) Explore Unesco World Heritage with one of Tasmania's Best Cruises

Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site (optional add on) Explore one of the 11 UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites

8 days Medium Car Hire Including unlimited kilometers, insurances and taxes

7 nights accommodation 4 stars and above - We find you the best pillows to sleep on

National Parks Pass This allows you entry to experience Tasmania's world-class national parks

Fully detailed itinerary We provide you a beautifully presented day by day itinerary

Access to our Concierge Team once you’re on the island You can call or email us with any questions

Local knowledge Being local, we supply the best hints, tips and secrets

Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site (optional add on) Explore one of the 11 UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites

5 hr Gordon River Cruise - Premium Seat (optional add on) Award-winning cruises give you a unique perspective on our natural wilderness and the amazing west coast

4-Hour Wineglass Bay Cruise Incl. Lunch (optional add on) Enjoy breathtaking scenery of Wineglass Bay with award winning Wineglass Bay Cruises

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Day 1

Cataract Gorge is a piece of wilderness just 15 minutes walk from Launceston city center. Here you’ll find many attractions such as the world’s longest single span chairlift.

Day 2

Tamar River stretches from the city of Launceston to the Bass Strait in northern Tasmania, but it is not a river. It’s actually a saline and tidal estuary.

Day 3

Cradle Mountain is a part of – Lake St. Clair National Park – one of 5 parks that form the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage.

Day 4

Gordon River Cruises is an award winning wilderness experience in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Day 5

Mt Field National Park is located just just 80 km from capital city Hobart. It is a home of Tasmania’s best know Russell Falls.

Day 6

Located at historic Salamanca Place, Salamanca market is a major tourist attraction in Tasmania and attracts thousands of locals and visitors every Saturday.

Day 7

Orford is a popular coastal and river township on part of the Great Eastern Drive.
Go for a swim, take a walk along a sandy beach, pack a picnic with locally grown fare or visit a nearby winery that the east coast is famous for.

Day 8

Wineglass Bay is part of the Freycinet Peninsula, an outcrop of wild, pristine coast land on Tasmania’s east coast.

8 Day Wilderness and Beaches Self Drive Package

8 days - Self Drive Package

Day 1

Arrive Launceston. Pick up car Launceston Airport. Drive to City. Walks in Cataract Gorge.

Note: Premium Package Includes Full Size Rental Vehicle

Standard Accommodation: Launceston – Penny Royal or similar
Premium Accommodation: Launceston – Mantra Charles or similar

Day 2

Drive along the west bank of Tamar River, then cut across northern Tasmania to the UNESCO World Heritage area of Cradle Mountain.

Standard Accommodation: Cradle Mountain – Cradle Mountain Hotel or similar
Superior Accommodation: Cradle Mountain – Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge – includes Breakfast or similar

Day 3

Explore the many walks at Cradle Mountain National Park. Drive to the west coast village of Strahan. Stop at Henty Dunes and Zeehan Mining Museum on the way.

Standard Accommodation: Strahan – Strahan Village or similar
Superior Accommodation: Strahan – Ormiston House or similar

Day 4

Enjoy the stunning Gordon River Cruise* as an optional add on – lunch Included. Drive out to Ocean Beach to feel the “Roaring 40s” and experience a wild, cool tempered beach at its best.

Standard Accommodation: Strahan – Strahan Village or similar
Superior Accommodation: Strahan – Ormiston House or similar

*Note: Superior Package will include Captain’s Upper Deck (VIP) on the Gordon River Cruise. All alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages included with lunch.

Day 5

Traverse alpine region and drive through the old mining town of Queenstown and through to Lake St. Clair. Visit the ‘Wall in the Wilderness’ before stopping for lunch at the Derwent Bridge Hotel. Walk in the rainforest to experience ferns, tall trees and waterfalls at Russell Falls before following the Derwent Valley into Hobart.

Standard Accommodation: Hobart – Old Woolstore or similar
Superior Accommodation: Hobart – Henry Jones Art Hotel or similar

Day 6

Spend the day exploring Salamanca Place and Battery Point. If Saturday, Salamanca Market will be in full swing. Drive up Mt. Wellington for spectacular views over southern Tasmania. Optional self-drive to historic Richmond – 20 minutes from Hobart.

Standard Accommodation: Hobart – Old Woolstore or similar
Superior Accommodation: Hobart – Henry Jones Art Hotel or similar

Day 7

Enjoy an afternoon-drive up the east coast via Orford to Freycinet National Park. Stop at Spiky Bridge, Kate’s Berry Farm and Freycinet Vineyard on the way.

Standard Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge one room cabin or similar – includes breakfast

Premium Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge premier cabin or similar – includes breakfast

Day 8

As an optional add on, take the 4 hour cruise to Wineglass Bay, lunch included. Drive to Bicheno and northwards. Cut over the Elephant Pass and then through St. Marys and the Fingal Valley to join the Heritage Highway. Follow it to Launceston.

Drop off rental car at Launceston airport. Depart Launceston. Note: Can also depart Hobart airport.

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Walk around beautiful and ancient Dove Lake in stunning Cradle Mountain National Park.

Glide across Australia’s second largest harbour and down the majestic Gordon River.

Hike to experience Wineglass Bay, awarded the most beautiful beach in the world.

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Robyn Nix

2024-01-06

Wow!! We had the most amazing holiday and experience in Tasmania. Due to very an experienced and knowledgeable travel planner Traci.

Bruce Christie

2023-11-29

Thanks to Cheryle we had a wonderful 4 1/2 days in Tasmania. Everything went to plan beautifully, and the weather could not have been better, especially for our 3 days of golf at Barnbougle. Our room at Lost Farm, the food at both Lost Farm and The Dunes, the upgraded hire car and the morning golf tee-off times - all details were organised to perfection. A huge thank you from both of us.

David Bromell

Great local knowledge and a custom-made itinerary for our self-drive holiday, delivered via a hassle-free app

Peter Bartolo

2023-11-21

Hi We would highly recommend Zoe and Her team as a Great place to go to organise a holiday to Tasmania. Our 7 day holiday was Great for the Whole 7days. Picked up Car at airport. Drove to Launceston and Zoe suggested places to go,and one place was Cataract Gorge, which was a fantastic spot. We traveled from there to Devonport, Then Cradle Mountain and Queenstown. The whole trip was very well organised . All our accommodation was really good. And All the people we dealt with were really friendly. Thanks Again Zoe. Cheers Peter and Helen Bartolo

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Joan McKitrick

Our September self drive holiday was a wonderful experience. Bookings all ready for us & extra suggestions in the app added to our enjoyment. Everything was so easy. Highlights were our Wine Glass Bay cruise, penguin tour at Bicheno & surprising Spring snow at Cradle Mountain.