8 Day Tassie Farm Experience Self Drive Tour

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

Arrive in Hobart, pick up your rental car, and drive to the historic town of Richmond. Explore Richmond’s charming streets, visit the iconic Richmond Bridge—Australia’s oldest stone span bridge—and enjoy a visit to Toffeemont Alpaca Farm in nearby Orielton.

Accommodation: Tara’s Richmond Farmstay/Iron Creek Bay Estate, Sorell or similar

Experience: Toffeemont Alpaca Farm Tour

Day 2: Richmond to Huon Valley

Drive from Richmond to the picturesque Huon Valley, a region famous for its lush apple orchards and scenic beauty. Visit Willie Smith’s Apple Shed to explore the history of apple growing in Tasmania and enjoy a tasting of their delicious cider.

Accommodation: House on the Hill B&B or similar

Day 3: Huon Valley to Bruny Island

Drive from the Huon Valley to Kettering, where you’ll board a ferry to Bruny Island. Visit the Bruny Island Cheese Co. for a delicious tasting and lunch, and spend the day spotting the island’s unique wildlife, including the rare albino wallabies.

Accommodation: Hotel Bruny or similar

Experience: Bruny Island Return Ferry Ticket

Day 4: 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, then treat yourself to delicious sweets at Bruny Island Chocolate Co. and explore the nearby berry farm.

Accommodation: Hotel Bruny or similar

Experience: Bruny Island Cruise

Day 5: Bruny Island to a Truffle Farm

Take the ferry back to the mainland from Bruny Island and drive to a truffle farm in Tasmania’s Midlands. Watch for platypus, search for field mushrooms in the paddocks, and climb to various vantage points for stunning views of the truffle farm.

Accommodation: Truffle Lodge, Luxury Glamping

 

Day 6: Truffle Farm to Hamilton

Spend the morning exploring the truffle farm with a scenic walk, appreciating the natural beauty and wildlife. Then, travel to Hamilton to stay at the award-winning Curringa Farm, where you can experience life on a genuine working sheep farm.

Accommodation: Curringa Farm

Day 7: Hamilton to Launceston

Drive from Hamilton to Launceston, then enjoy a scenic tour of the Tamar Valley. Visit local farms, savor the beautiful countryside, and stop by a nearby vineyard for a wine tasting and insights into the region’s viticulture.

Accommodation: Quamby Estate or similar

Day 8: Depart from Launceston

Explore Cataract Gorge Reserve with its walking trails, gardens, and historic Kings Bridge. Wander through Launceston’s City Park to see the picturesque gardens and resident Japanese macaques, then visit a lavender farm to learn about lavender cultivation. Conclude your trip by returning your rental car and departing from Launceston Airport.