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: 4 Star – Iron Creek Bay Estate – Pavilion Paddock Room, Sorell, or similar

Included 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: 4 star – Crabtree River Cottages – 1 Bedroom Cottage, Huonville, 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: 3.5 Star – Hotel Bruny – Sand Piper Studio, Bruny Island, or similar

Included 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: 3.5 Star – Hotel Bruny – Sand Piper Studio, Bruny Island, or similar

Included Experience: Bruny Island 3-hr Wilderness Cruise

Day 5 - Bruny Island to Maydena

Take the ferry back to the mainland from Bruny Island and drive to Maydena, staying at Maydena Mountain Cabins & Alpacas. Settle into your self-contained timber cabin on 3.5 acres of serene alpine countryside, with stunning views of the surrounding forests. Spend the day exploring the area’s natural attractions, and in the evening, meet the adorable alpacas grazing nearby, take memorable photos, and unwind in the fresh, crisp air of this tranquil wilderness.

Accommodation: 4 star – Maydena Mountain Cabins & Alpacas – Rose King Cabin – Mountain View, Maydena, or similar

 

Day 6 - Maydena to Hamilton

Spend a relaxed morning in the Maydena area before continuing your journey to Hamilton, enjoying Tasmania’s scenic countryside along the way. Then travel to Hamilton and stay at Curringa Farm, an award-winning working sheep farm where you can experience life on a genuine rural property.

Accommodation: 4 star – Curringa Farm – Romantic Studio, Hamilton, or similar

Optional Experience: Farm Tour and BBQ Dinner Hamper at Curringa Farm

Day 7 - Hamilton to Longford (Brickendon Estate)

Drive from Hamilton to Longford and check in at Brickendon Estate. Spend the day exploring this historic working farm and heritage estate, with its beautifully preserved buildings, gardens, and rural surroundings. Enjoy a relaxed pace as you take in Tasmania’s countryside charm and agricultural history at leisure.

Accommodation: 4 star – Brickendon Estate – Pumpkin Cottage, Longford, or similar

Day 8 - Depart from Launceston

Spend your final morning at Cataract Gorge Reserve, enjoying scenic walking trails, river views, and the historic Kings Bridge before returning your rental car and departing from Launceston Airport.