Tasmania
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6 Day Adventure
Hobart to Launceston
Wild Tasmania
6 Day Self Drive - Hobart to Launceston
Hit the open road for your drive around the west coast of Tasmania. Start your journey in Hobart and travel this isolated island state towards Strahan. Enjoy the vast, rugged wilderness areas that are largely protected. Cruise the Gordon River then take time to explore the artisan shops and enjoy the delicious local produce. Head towards Cradle Mountain, a rich habitat for wildlife, including Tasmanian devils, quolls, platypus, echidna and several bird species. There are a wide range of fantastic walks available for different fitness levels. Be sure to stop at the Wilderness Gallery which showcases images by some the world’s best wilderness and nature photographers.
- Low season 02MAY19-26SEP19
- $1,155
- Shoulder season 27SEP19-30NOV19
- $1,290
- High season 01DEC19-31MAR20
- $1,335
- Low season 02MAY19-26SEP19
- $1,276
- Shoulder season 27SEP19-30NOV19
- $1,389
- High season 01DEC19-31MAR20
- $1,400
- Low season 02MAY19-26SEP19
- N/A
- Shoulder season 27SEP19-30NOV19
- $1,607
- High season 01DEC19-31MAR20
- $1,660
Trip details
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Where will you visit?
Gordon River Cruise
Tassie Devils at Night
Hobart
Strahan
Cradle Mountain N. Park
Launceston
Franklin-Gordon N. Park
Queenstown
Spion Kopf Lookout
Derwent Bridge
Salamanca Market (Saturday mornings only)
TRIP ITINERARY
Self Drive Hobart to Launceston
6 Day Adventure
Welcome to Hobart. Pick up your car rental and enjoy your time at leisure.
Overnight Hobart for 1 night
Drive from Hobart to Strahan. Enjoy the drive today through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. There will be plenty of time to make stops and enjoy the scenery.
Overnight in Strahan for 1 night.
This morning, board your Gordon River Cruises vessel at the Strahan Activity Centre on the Esplanade, Strahan to commence a full day cruise. Travel to Hells Gates, the entrance to Macquarie Harbour before cruising alongside salmon and ocean trout farms to observe feeding time. Then cruise the Gordon River amidst some of the largest tracts of World Heritage wilderness on earth, cruising at a slow speed to view the mirrored reflections. Your vessel then stops at Heritage Landing for a comfortable 30 minute rainforest walk on the boardwalk, where your guide will explain the unique flora and fauna in the area. Once back on board the vessel, enjoy lunch while cruising to Sarah Island. Disembark for a guided tour and walk amongst the ruins to learn about the convicts and their way of life. Head back to Strahan where cruise concludes at approximately 2.15pm.
Drive from Strahan to Cradle Mountain.
Overnight in Cradle Mountain for 2 nights
Enjoy an educational talk by the Keeper, and have an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the Tasmania devil. Tour commences inside the interpretation centre with a DVD presentation followed by an explanation of the conservation work. Then enjoy a walk outside through the breeding facility, observing the animals' day to day activities. Tour concludes after approximately 45 minutes.
Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Enjoy the drive from Cradle Mountain to Launceston. Explore the little unique towns along the way.
Overnight in Launceston for 1 night
Drop off your car rental at the airport and depart Launceston for your next Aussie Adventure!
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Trip Code: Product code: AUST111AOT
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