7 Day Wild West Self Drive Tour

Arrive Hobart Airport, pick up mid-size automatic rental car and travel to Hobart. Includes unlimited kilometres, insurance, fees and taxes. Drive into Hobart. Wander the city streets, eat world class food at our world-class eateries, head to the Mt Wellington summit and be back in time for evening drinks on the waterfront.

Accommodation: 3 star – St Ives Hotel and Apartments – Studio Apartment or similar, Hobart

Optional Upgrade: 4 star – Old Woolstore Apartments, Hobart

Enjoy a day exploring the vibrant city of Hobart, from its bustling waterfront to its historic sites and lively markets. You can also choose to visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, where you’ll meet Tasmania’s unique animals, including the famous Tasmanian devil. It’s a perfect mix of city sights and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Accommodation: 3 star – St Ives Hotel and Apartments – Studio Apartment or similar, Hobart

Optional Experience: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

This small village of fishermen is surrounded by 19 national parks and regional reserves. Tasmania is 45 percent national wildlife parks and preserves, so it’s hard not to stumble upon one. Strahan is rapidly becoming commonplace on many a bucket list for a remote, adventurous getaway. Gordon River Cruises will provide a seemingly endless day of breathtaking views, complete with a tour through the notorious prison on Sarah Island.  Whether your preference is to dine on fresh seafood or sip sparkling wine, Strahan is a gem of a seaside community thriving with outdoor activities.

Accommodation: 3 star -Marsden Court Apartments- Studio Apartment or similar, Strahan

Optional Upgrade: 4 star – Strahan Village, Harbour view Room or similar, Strahan

Cruise the breathtaking Gordon River and soak in the tranquillity of Tasmania’s untouched wilderness. Journey through ancient rainforest, mirrored waters, and the vast Macquarie Harbour. Pass through the dramatic Hells Gates for a glimpse of the wild Southern Ocean.

Accommodation: 3 star -Marsden Court Apartments- Studio Apartment or similar, Strahan

Included Experience: Gordon River Cruise – Main Deck Window

The West Coast Wilderness Railway carves its way through thick rainforest on the west coast of Tasmania and takes you to wild locations otherwise inaccessible. The original locomotives runs 35 kilometres on 1897 built railway track and takes you through gorges, up steep grades, past historical markers and to incredible wilderness vantage points between the towns of Queenstown and Strahan, and is of important historical significance for the area.

Accommodation: 3 star -Marsden Court Apartments- Studio Apartment or similar, Strahan

Included Experience: West Coast Wilderness Railway – Teepookana & The King Wilderness Carriage

Drive from the wild coastline of Strahan, stopping in historic Queenstown,  Zeehan and lakeside Tullah, before winding your way through rugged alpine country to the iconic peaks of Cradle Mountain where you will stay a night right in the national park.

Accommodation: 3 Star –  Discovery Resorts Cradle Mountain – Standard Cabin Sleeps 4 or similar, Cradle Mountain

Optional Upgrade: 4 Star – Cradle Mountain Hotel – Hotel Room or similar, Cradle Mountain

Optional Experience: Devils@Cradle After Dark Feeding Tour

Enjoy a scenic drive from Cradle Mountain to Launceston, winding your way through some of Tasmania’s most charming countryside. Departing the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain, descend into lush farmlands and quaint towns, with optional stops in Sheffield – known for its vibrant murals and creative spirit – and Deloraine, a riverside village brimming with artisan shops and cafes.

As you continue toward Launceston, take in sweeping views of the Meander Valley and rolling hills dotted with grazing sheep and historic homesteads. Along the way, you might choose to visit a local honey farm, explore limestone caves at Mole Creek, or enjoy a leisurely lunch at a vineyard in the Tamar Valley, arriving in Launceston relaxed and inspired.

Fly out from Launceston ( late flight best)