Australia 7 day Tasmania self
drive holiday (AUT7)
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.
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.
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.
Day 3 - Cradle Mountain to Strahan
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.
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.
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.
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.
Day 7 - Hobart
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.
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