Tasmania: Self-Drive Package

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D​ay 1 Arrive Hobart

On arrival at Hobart airport, you will collect your vehicle and make your way into the city. Hobart is Australia's second oldest city and was originally founded in 1804 as a penal colony. They city enjoys a beautiful harbour setting and is home to a burgeoning arts scene.

S​tay: Hotel Grand Chancellor

D​ay 2 Derwent Valley, Strahan (299km)

Today you will drive through to New Norfolk in the picturesque Derwent Valley home to many small, family-run vineyards. Continue west to Queenstown and on to Strahan, located at the head of the Macquarie Harbour. This attractive town features old timber buildings, a scenic port and a backdrop of think native bush and mountains.

S​tay: Marsden Court

D​ay 3 Zeehan, Cradle Mountain (160km)

T​ake an optional scenic flight or morning cruise into the world heritage Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park for awesome views of this mainly impenetrable rainforest. Later, continue north to the small towns of Zeehan & Rosebery before entering Cradle Mountain National Park.

S​tay: Cradle Mountain Discovery Holiday Park

D​ay 4 Explore Cradle Mountain

C​radle Mountain is one of Tasmania's most spectacular locations with dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife. There are numerous walks available in the park, including a gentle hike around Dove Lake which sits in the shadows of Cradle Mountain's jagged contours.

S​tay: Cradle Mountain Discovery Holiday Park

D​ay 5 On to Launceston (138km)

D​rive northeast to the city of Launceston, perhaps stopping at the Towunna Wildlife Park en-route where you can see koalas, wombats, Tasmanian Devils and other native animals.

S​tay: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

D​ay 6 & 7 Freycinet National Park (180km)

O​ur next destination is Coles Bay in the spectacular Freycinet National Park. Dominated by the imposing pink granite outcrops of the Hazards Mountain Range, the park is home to a wealth of bird and animal life and walking trails. A highlight of your visit here will be Wineglass Bay, a stunning curved bay of white sand and sparkling blue sea.

S​tay: Freycinet Resort (2 nights)

D​ay 8 Coles Bay, Port Arthur (236km)

C​ontinue your journey south through Dunalley and across the isthmus of Eaglehawk Neck to Port Arthur, one of Australia's most significant heritage sites. Be sure to visit the historic convict ruins of one of the largest and most brutal convict prisons in Australia.

S​tay: Port Arthur Motor Inn

D​ay 9 Tasman Peninsula, Hobart (95km)

T​his morning is free to enjoy the scenic Tasman Peninsular before returning to Hobart for some last minute sightseeing and shopping.

S​tay: Hotel Grand Chancellor

D​ay 10 Depart Hobart

T​oday is at leisure until you need to make your way to Hobart airport where you will drop off your hire car.

T​his self-drive itinerary is available year round, pricing varies

• Travel between 1 - 31 August 2024 from $1,999 per person twin share*
• T​ravel between 1 June - 31 July 2024 from $2,050 per person twin share*
• T​ravel between 1 September - 30 November 2024 from $2,210 per person twin share*
• T​ravel between 1 February - 31 March 2025 from $2,415 per person twin share*

C​all our local travel team today to learn more about this Tasmania self-drive - 1300 414 198

• Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart- 1 night
• Marsden Court- 1 night
• Discovery Holiday Park, Cradle Mountain- 2 nights
• Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston - 1 night
• F​reycinet Resort - 2 nights
• P​ort Arthur Motor Inn - 1 night
• H​otel Grand Chancellor Hobart - 1 night

Please note: the above hotel selection is subject to availability, and may be substituted with alternatives of a similar standard.