Australian Self Drive Family Friendly Holidays

This Tasmanian family holiday is the perfect chance for the family to unplug and reconnect in a landscape that is classified as a Wilderness World Heritage Area. Engage with wildlife, Australia's colonial heritage and enjoy activities such as hiking at Lake St Clair and Cradle Mountain, cruising the Gordon River and kayaking at Freycinet National Park.

Enjoy an active family adventure in Tasmania with time to relax and unwind with 2 night stays. Each day you'll wake to an outstanding natural environment with unique wildlife and ancient forests and coastlines. Kayaking the Freycinet Peninsula, hike at Cradle Mountain, walk amongst the treetops in Tahune and go on a wilderness railway adventure on the West Coast.

This itinerary takes a closer look at Tasmania’s native creatures in their natural habitats and ensures memorable encounters. Enjoy the intriguing history, natural beauty and incredible local produce. Take the family fishing in Southern Tasmania, visit the wild and beautiful Cradle Mountain and the pristine Tarkine Wilderness. See fairy penguins near Freycinet other fascinating beasties at Devils at Cradle!

Tasmania has an array of world class up close wildlife experiences to offer. Be astounded by the daytime activities of platypus and echnida, watch rafts of little blue penguins come ashore and spy cheeky Tasmanian Devils. Take to the water and marvel at the abundance of gannets, albatross, sea eagles and maybe even spot a pod of dolphins in Freycinet National Park.