8 Day Off The Grid Self Drive Tour of Tasmania

8 days - Self-Drive Tour Package
Day 1: Arrive in Hobart and travel to Bruny Island

Pick up your hybrid car from Hobart Airport, then head to Bruny Island via ferry. Spend the day exploring the Inala Nature Reserve, known for its rare and endangered bird species.

Accommodation: 43 Degrees Bruny Island or similar

Experience: Bruny Island Return Ferry Ticket

Day 2: Explore Bruny Island

Embark on a thrilling wilderness cruise along Bruny Island’s rugged coastline, where you can spot seals, dolphins, and diverse birdlife. Afterward, visit The Neck Lookout for breathtaking panoramic views.

Accommodation: 43 Degrees Bruny Island or similar

Experience: Bruny Island Cruise

Day 3: Bruny Island to Huon Valley

Take the ferry from Bruny Island back to Kettering, then drive to Huon Valley and stay at an off-grid eco-accommodation nestled in 85 acres of private forest. Visit the Tahune Airwalk for breathtaking treetop views of the Huon River and the surrounding forest canopy.

Accommodation: Huon Bush Retreat or similar

Experience: Tahune Airwalk

Day 4 and 5: Huon Valley to Lake St Clair

Journey from Huon Valley to Lake St Clair and stay at Pumphouse Point, an eco-friendly retreat on the lake’s serene shores. Explore Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, renowned for its pristine wilderness, ancient rainforests, and glacial lakes.

Accommodation: Pumphouse Point

Day 6: Lake St Clair to Cradle Mountain

Set off for Cradle Mountain, where you’ll stay at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, known for its eco-friendly practices. Enjoy a scenic hike around Dove Lake and through the alpine heathlands, keeping an eye out for wombats and echidnas.

Accommodation: Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

 

Day 7: Cradle Mountain to Bay of Fires

Drive from Cradle Mountain to Bay of Fires and stay at Bay of Fires Bush Retreat, where you have the option to stay in a luxury bell tent in a stunning bush setting. Enjoy a walk along the Bay of Fires, taking in the iconic orange lichen-covered rocks, pristine sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters.

Accommodation: Bay of Fires Bush Retreat

Day 8: Depart from Launceston

Head to Launceston, where you’ll visit Tamar Island Wetlands for a peaceful walk among diverse birdlife. Next, explore Cataract Gorge, enjoying its beautiful gardens and dramatic landscapes. Conclude your trip by returning your hybrid car at Launceston Airport and flying home with unforgettable memories of Tasmania’s natural beauty.