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Tasmanian Self Drive Holiday: 5 Nights

From $$$ - 7 Night Tasmanian Example Self Drive Holiday

Overview:

Day 1     -              Hobart City & surrounds / Arrival
                                O/N Crowne Plaza
Day 2     -              Hobart – Freycinet
                                O/N Freycinet Lodge (2nights)
Day 3     -              Freycinet & Wineglass Bay
Day 4     -              Freycinet – Launceston
                                O/N Hotel Verge Launceston
Day 5     -              Launceston – Cradle Mountain
                                O/N Cradle Mountain Lodge (2nights)
Day 6     -              Cradle Mountain
Day 7     -              Cradle Mountain – Launceston – Hobart
                                O/N Crowne Plaza
Day 8     -              Departure

Travel independently and explore Tasmania at your own pace. Booking with us gives you the peace of mind of having access to our team of local travel coordinators while on the island and getting all the insider tips on hidden gems, restaurant recommendations and local hot spots to visit while on tour.

Tour Highlights / Inclusions

• 7 nights of quality accommodation

• 8 Days hire vehicle (Midsize SUV or similar), unlimited km’s and standard damage liability of $ 3,000.00

• 7 Breakfasts

• Wineglass Bay Cruise

• Devils@Cradle, After Dark Feeding

• National Parks Pass

Tasmanian Self Drive Holiday: 5 Nights

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Tasmanian Self Drive Holiday - Day 1

Welcome to Tasmania!
Upon arrival in Hobart take over your hire vehicle for the next few days.
Explore Tasmania’s capital city. You might like to explore the vibrant Salamanca precinct – close to Hobart’s waterfront and dock area it is famous for its artist studios, restaurants, bars, cafes, and local shops. On Saturday’s Salamanca is home to Tasmania’s own market / Salamanca Market. Nearby you find historical Battery Point with its little laneways, old seafarers’ cottages, colonial architecture, and historical ambiance.
You might like to take a scenic drive to experience spectacular views from Mt Wellington (weather dependent). The view from the summit stretches over Hobart and much of the state’s south, and the slopes are laced with walking trails.

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Driving Distance: Hobart Airport – Crowne Plaza Hobart (Hobart CBD): approx. 18km
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hobart
Upgrade Option: MACq01 - Located in the heart of Hobart’s CBD your accommodation is within easy walking distance of the shopping precinct, Constitution Dock and Salamanca and offers a range of inhouse as well as nearby  dining options.

Tasmanian Self Drive Holiday - Day 2

After a morning at leisure travel to the historic village of Richmond, nestled in the Coal River Valley Wine region. Explore the old town or sample some of Tasmania’s cool temperate wines on one of the many local vineyards in the region. Continue your journey to Tasmania’s sunny East Coast and the Freycinet National Park, famous for Wineglass Bay.

Inclusions: National Park Pass
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: Hobart CBD – Richmond: approx. 12km
                                    Richmond – Freycinet Peninsula: approx. 160km
Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge
Upgrade Option: Saffire (Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected beverages)

Overlooking the blue waters of Great Oyster Bay and with the rugged Hazards mountain range as your backdrop, the location of Freycinet Lodge's accommodation in Freycinet National Park is second to none. Located inside the Freycinet National Park, just past Coles Bay, you will fall in love with this captivating escape in Tasmania.

Saffire Freycinet is Australia’s premier luxury Lodge, a gem of Coles Bay providing an authentic and immersive connection to the magnificent Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay in Tasmania. Detach from ordinary life and become truly immersed in every moment. (Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner incl selected beverages).

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Tasmanian Self Drive Holiday - Day 3

Explore the Freycinet Peninsula. Join the Wineglass Bay cruise to discover Wineglass Bay from a different perspective or do one of the many short walks in the area, such as the popular Wineglass Bay Lookout Track – with magnificent views over famous Wineglass Bay. If you feel up for it walk down to the beach, one of the top ten beaches in the world.

Saffire: You might want to take advantage of one of the many Saffire experiences – guided or at your leisure. Perhaps visit the Freycinet Marine Oyster Farm, Wineglass Bay Lookout Walk, The Tasmanian Devil Experience or even some kayaking and bird-watching? There is an option for every mood and every moment and give you the opportunity to engage and connect with Freycinet’s stunning natural wonders and attractions. 

Inclusions: Wineglass bay Cruise, National Park Pass
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge
Upgrade Option: Saffire

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Tasmanian Self Drive Holiday - Day 4

After a morning at leisure continue to Tasmania’s northern most and second largest city – Launceston. The whole region is packed who city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenery. The city itself is one of Australia’s oldest cities and offers one of the best-preserved early cityscapes in Australia with its elegant Colonial and Victorian architecture and century-old parks. Just a short distance from the city center, cataract Gorge is a slice of wilderness right in the heart of town and definitely worth a visit.

Inclusions: National Park Pass
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: Freycinet Peninsula – Launceston via Midlands Highway: approx. 170km
Accommodation: Hotel Verge Launceston
Upgrade Option: Stillwater Seven

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Tasmanian Self Drive Holiday - Day 5

Today’s destination is the UNESCO World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park. You might like to plan some stops along the way. Perhaps a visit to Sheffield – The Town of Murals or join a cave tour in the Mole Creek Karst National Park? Upon arrival at Cradle Mountain explore the pristine wilderness area and unwind in the unsurpassed beauty of the region.

Inclusions: National Park Pass
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: Launceston – Cradle Mountain: approx. 145km
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Lodge
Upgrade Option: Cradle Mountain Lodge

Your room for the next two nights is set discreetly within one of Tasmania’s premier wilderness regions. Guest cabins are dotted amongst tree-lined ranges and overlook grassy folds. Wallabies and wombats pause between mouthfuls of buttongrass and possums watch with mischievous interest as they cris-cross the timber boardwalks… these are some of the magical sights that await as you make your way along the well-lit trails and boardwalks that surround the Lodge.

Tasmanian Self Drive Holiday - Day 6

Today you will have ample time to explore UNESCO World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park. Walk through the Enchanted Forest, viewing pencil pines, and around the spectacular scenery of Dove Lake. Catch your breath as you first glimpse the craggy outcrop of majestic Cradle Mountain towering above sparkling Dove Lake plateau (weather dependent). Experience the unsurpassed beauty, solitary wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest, and wildlife. In the evening join the unique opportunity for a Tasmanian devil feeding session.

Inclusions: National Park Pass, Devils@Cradle After Dark Feeding
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Lodge
Upgrade Option: Cradle Mountain Lodge

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Tasmanian Self Drive Holiday - Day 7

Return to Hobart via Launceston and the historic heritage Highway, the most direct route between the two cities. The road follows the same route built by convict labour in the early 1800s. Just off the Highway you can find the historic towns of Kempton, Oatlands and Ross – each offering fascinating examples of early Australian architecture, and a charming collection of colonial homes and cottages. Enjoy your last evening in Tasmania’s capital city before it is time to bid our beautiful island state farewell.

Inclusions: National Park Pass
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hobart
Upgrade Option: MACq01

Tasmanian Self Drive Holiday - Day 8

Hobart departure.

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Meals: Breakfast

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