(March to May) has sunny days and riotous colour, winter (June to August) is cold and spring (September to
November) is fresh but often unpredictable. The best time to visit Tasmania is between October and April, when
the weather is at its best.
· Get up close and personal to a Tasmanian Devil at Bonorong Wildlife Park
· Discover the pure white beaches and turquoise sea in Freycinet National Park
· Explore the fine Victorian buildings and contemporary architecture in Tasmania's "northern capital" -Launceston
· Drink and eat your way through the Tamar Valley
· Cruise down the Gordon River on the Lady Jane Franklin II on the rugged West Coast
· Explore the rugged peaks & mirrored lakes of World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
· Ride the Historic West Coast Wilderness Railway from Queenstown Strahan
· Cruise Bruny Island's spectacular coastline past sea stacks, caves and abundant wildlife
Hobart to Launceston: 2 ¾ hours (197km/122m)
Hobart to Coles Bay (Freycinet National Park): 2 ½ hours (192km/119m)
Hobart to Cradle Mountain: 4 ½ hours (296km/184m)
Hobart to Strahan: 3 ¾ hours (289km/180m)
Launceston to Devonport: 1 ½ hours (101km/63m)
Launceston to Cradle Mountain: 2 hours (144km/90m)
& pristine wilderness areas and the ideal destination for a self driving holiday. For avid bushwalkers, Tasmania
has more than 3000 kilometres of tracks from beaches to alpine treks. Wine and Food lovers will relish in the
cool-climate wines, hand made cheeses, summer berries and fresh seafood. History buffs will be fascinated by the
penal settlements and convict-built towns & nature lovers will be enthralled by the endless amounts of rare birds,
abundant ocean life & unique wildlife. Tasmania offers inspirational experiences and you'll never want to leave.
scenery. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the city. Take a walk through Battery
Point Hobart's oldest suburb, drive up to Mt Wellington for spectacular views or relax
with a coffee at Salamanca Place.
2 Night Stay - Hobart (see page 60 for accommodation options).
Day 2 Bruny Island - Join a day tour to Bruny Island and spend the day exploring its
fascinating history, wildlife and superb scenery.
Derwent Valley stopping at New Norfolk to see Australia's oldest pub, before continuing
to the quaint fishing village of Strahan. This afternoon join the historic West Coast
Wilderness Railway.
1 Night Stay Strahan (see page 61 for accommodation).
Day 4 Gordon River & Cradle Mountain - This morning board the Lady Jane Franklin
II for a day cruising along the World Heritage Listed Gordon River. After the cruise returns
back to Strahan, travel to Cradle Mountain.
1 Night Stay Cradle Mountain (see page 61 for accommodation).
Day 5 Cradle Mountain - Today explore the Cradle Valley or simply relax at your
accommodation & enjoy the surrounds before travelling through to Launceston.
1 Night Stay Launceston (see page 61 for accommodation).
Day 6 Launceston & Tamar Valley - Spend the morning exploring Launceston and
the Tamar Valley. This afternoon travel south to Coles Bay, Freycinet National Park.
2 Night Stay Freycinet National Park (see page 61 for accommodation).
Day 7 Freycinet National Park - Take today to explore Freycinet National Park go
swimming, snorkelling or fishing from the white sandy beaches, trek through jagged
peaks for spectacular views or relax at Freycinet Lodge with some fine local food & wine.
Park & get up close and personal with a Tasmania Devil. Travel to the Tasman peninsula
& to Port Arthur. If you're brave enough this evening
Day 9 Hobart - Port Arthur is Australia's best-preserved convict settlement and among
the most significant convict-era sites in the world. Join a guided tour of the site and
find out what life was like as a 19th century prisoner before travelling back to Hobart
for an afternoon departure.