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Introduction:
The 7 day self drive holiday in Tasmania for visitors wanting the get the very most out of their week visit, great scenic diversity from mountains to sea, stunning scenic drives, plus quality time in key city and village locations. Enjoy activities and experiences to really get an appreciation of some of the best of Tasmania
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1 - Arrive Launceston and drive to Cradle Mountain
Day 2 - Cradle Mountain
Day 3 - Cradle Mountain to Strahan
Day 4 - Strahan
Day 5 - Strahan to Hobart
Day 6 - Hobart
Day 7 - Hobart and depart.
Please Note: this itinerary and its inclusions can be customised to suit your particular requirements including your interests, accommodation, route variations, lengths of stay, transportation and activities.
Itinerary Details:
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Arrive in Launceston where Edwardian and
Victorian architecture feature amongst the streetscapes
of Tasmania's second largest city. Visit The Design Centre
of Tasmania or some of the many galleries and fine museum.
Leave Launceston and travel west passing through historic
villages amongst rural landscapes and waterways with bush
settings on your way to Cradle Mountain. Accommodation: Options Activities: Options |
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A full day to explore in the Cradle Mountain
National Park. Visit Dove Lake, with its splendid mountain
backdrop and scenic circuit walk. Explore bush walks where
you can watch for wildlife including wombats, echidna, platypus
and the elusive Tasmanian Devil. Accommodation: Options Activities: Options |
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Traveling directly to Strahan this morning
arrive in time to join an optional West Coast Wilderness
Railway trip to Queenstown (return by coach). The historic
35 kilometre railway of tight curves and spectacular bridges
clambers through rugged wilderness, dense Tasmanian rainforest
and steep gorges. Heritage carriages are pulled by historic
steam locomotives. Accommodation: Options Activities: Options |
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Departing from the Strahan waterfront
this morning take this 5 1/2 hour cruise into the World
Heritage wilderness. Enjoy the fabulous scenery of Macquarie
Harbour and the Gordon River. Visit sites of significant
ecological and historical importance and venture into some
of the world's last remaining temperate rainforest. After all this still have some time this afternoon to relax around Strahan. Accommodation: Options Activities: Options |
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Opportunities today to enjoy short walks
and side trips along the route to Hobart. Visit Nelson Falls,
The Franklin River Nature Trail and call into Lake St Clair.
Allow some time for a stroll to Russell Falls in the Mt
Field National Park and visit the mighty swamp gums. Accommodation: Options |
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Allow a full day today to visit the Tasman
Peninsula and the historic penal settlement at Port Arthur.
Discover the intriguing convict history and share stories
of the site's notorious past. These include guided and audio
tours, multimedia presentations, furnished houses and a
harbour cruise. The peninsula has other historic sites and
scenic locations to visit. Accommodation: Options |
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The port of Hobart has a rich history
of trading that is preserved in its former waterfront warehouses
some of which are now converted into the shops galleries
and restaurants that make up Salamanca Place. From there
you can access the delightful residential area of Battery
Point. Tour by bus to take in the Cascade Brewery operating
since 1824 and other historic sites such a the Female Factory.
A cruise to Peppermint Bay for fabulous coastal scenery
and a delicious lunch is another great way to enjoy this
diverse region. Depart Hobart today |