8 Day Wilderness and Beaches Self Drive Package

Arrive in Launceston and collect your rental car at the airport. Drive into the city to explore Cataract Gorge and the vibrant downtown area.

Accommodation: 3 Star – Elphin Motel & Serviced Apartments – Queen Motel Room, Launceston, or similar

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

Accommodation: 3 Star – Discovery Resorts Cradle Mountain – Standard Cabin, Cradle Mountain, or similar

Included Experience: Devils After Dark Feeding Tour

Explore the many walking trails of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, then drive to the west coast village of Strahan, stopping at the Henty Dunes and the Zeehan Mining Museum along the way.

Accommodation: 4 Star – Strahan Village – Hilltop Standard Room (3 star room rating), Strahan, or similar

Enjoy the stunning Gordon River Cruise with lunch included, with seating available on the Main or Upper Deck. Later, drive out to Ocean Beach to feel the power of the Roaring 40s and experience Tasmania’s wild west coast at its best.

Accommodation: 4 Star – Strahan Village – Hilltop Standard Room (3 star room rating), Strahan, or similar

Included Experience: Gordon River Cruise – Main Deck Window

Traverse the alpine region, passing through the historic mining town of Queenstown and continuing on to Lake St Clair. Visit the acclaimed ‘Wall in the Wilderness’ before stopping for lunch at the Derwent Bridge Hotel. Then enjoy a rainforest walk to see towering trees, lush ferns, and cascading waterfalls at Russell Falls, before following the scenic Derwent Valley into Hobart.

Accommodation: 3.5 Star – Travelodge Hobart – Guest Room, Hobart, or similar

Spend the day exploring Salamanca Place and the historic streets of Battery Point. If it’s a Saturday, enjoy the vibrant Salamanca Market. Drive up Mt Wellington for sweeping views over southern Tasmania, and if time allows, take a short self-drive to the historic village of Richmond, just 20 minutes from Hobart.

Accommodation: 3.5 Star – Travelodge Hobart – Guest Room, Hobart, or similar

Optional Experience: Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) with Return Posh Pit Ferry

Enjoy a scenic afternoon drive from Hobart to Freycinet National Park, travelling up the east coast via Orford and Swansea. Stop to admire the historic church in Buckland, take in the coastal views at Spiky Bridge, and drop by Freycinet Vineyard for a wine tasting before continuing on to your destination.

Accommodation: 3 Star – Bicheno Beachfront – Poolside Room, Bicheno, or similar

Optional Experience: Oyster Farm Tour

If time permits, take an optional 4-hour cruise to Wineglass Bay. Then drive north to Bicheno, continue over Elephant Pass through St Marys and the scenic Fingal Valley, and join the Heritage Highway to Launceston. Drop off your rental car at Launceston Airport for departure.

Note: Departure from Hobart Airport is also possible.

Optional Experience: Wineglass Bay Cruise