7 Day Wild West Coast Self Drive Package

7 days - Self Drive Package
Day 1 - Explore Launceston

Arrive at Launceston Airport, where you will be able to pickup your rental car. Drive into Launceston and meander around the city, then visit Cataract Gorge for walking trails, a restaurant, swimming pool and even peacocks. 

Premium Accommodation: Launceston – Penny Royal Hotel or similar
Luxury Accommodation: Launceston – Mantra Charles or similar

Day 2 - Tamar Valley - Cradle Mountain

Drive through the majestic Tamar Valley and visit Platypus House. Drive from Exeter to Sheffield and stop by Ashgrove Cheese Outlet to sample some of Tasmania’s fine produce. Continue on to our famous Cradle Mountain, for spectacular views and the opportunity to step into the untouched wilderness. 

Standard Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel or similar
Standard Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Lodge – Breakfast included or similar

Day 3 - Cradle Mountain - Strahan

Enjoy a couple of morning walks at Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, you have the option of many short walks including the Enchanted Walk and the Weindorfers Forest Walk or perhaps the longer day walk, the Dove Lake Lopp Track.

In the afternoon drive west to the Murchison Highway and down to the quaint and quiet village of Strahan on the west coast.

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

Day 4 - Strahan

Enjoy the stunning and award winning Gordon River Cruise*  as an optional add on – lunch Included.

In the afternoon explore Strahan’s foreshore walks and visit the longest beach in Tasmania, Ocean Beach.

Standard Accommodation: Strahan – Strahan Village Cottage 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 - Queenstown - Hobart

Drive to Hobart via Queenstown, a town saturated in mining history. Visit “The Wall in the Wilderness” at Derwent Bridge and stop off at Tarraleah Hydro station on the way to Hobart.

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

Day 6 - Tasman Peninsual - Port Arthur

Take in the Tasman Peninsula with its dramatic coastal cliffs and ocean views. Drive on to Port Arthur to see the re-enactment of convict life and uncover the real story of Tasmania’s convict past. Entry, guided tour & boat excursion an optional add on.

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

Day 7 - Mount Wellington - Hobart Airport

Drive up Mt. Wellington for breath taking views over all southern Tasmania before heading for the Hobart Airport. Drop Car Hobart Airport. Depart Hobart Airport.