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Welcome to Hobart!
Welcome to Hobart, the capital of the Apple Isle!
Nestled amongst the foothills of Mt Wellington, Hobart is a harbour town with heritage charm and a modern lifestyle. From the bustling waterfront of Salamanca Place to the historic houses of quaint Battery Point, Hobart is a gorgeous place to wander and get lost in.
Take a bus to the summit of Mount Wellington for panoramic views over the city, or board a ferry at Brooke Street Pier and sail upstream to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).
You won't be short of delicious dining options this evening: Hobart has fast become one of Australia's top gourmet hotspots, thanks to its amazing local produce.
Accommodation: Hobart - 2 Nights
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Hobart at Leisure
Spend the day exploring beautiful Hobart at your leisure.
Explore Hobart
From the bustling waterfront of Salamanca Place to the historic houses of quaint Battery Point, Hobart is a gorgeous place to wander and get lost in.
For those with energy to burn, take a bus to the summit of Mount Wellington for panoramic views over the city of Hobart, Bruny Island, and the Tasman Peninsula. Then hike back into town via the historic Cascade Brewery, rewarding your efforts with a few tastings!
Board a ferry at Brooke Street Pier and sail upstream to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). No ordinary museum, MONA's main building has been cut deep into the sandstone cliffs, and has its own vineyards and brewery on-site! Even if museums aren't your thing, this one is absolutely unmissable.
Hobart has fast become one of Australia's top gourmet hotspots, thanks to its amazing local produce, what could be better than enjoy a leisurely long lunch matched with delicious local wine.
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Scenic Drive to Strahan Village
Collect your comfortable rental car and drive to Strahan Village, a harbour town on the shores of the massive Macquarie Harbour. Welcome to Tasmania's wild west: escaped convicts from nearby Sarah Island prison sometimes asked to return to jail after struggling to survive in this rugged and remote landscape.
Today Strahan is on the edge of a UNESCO World Heritage Area, home to one of the few temperate rainforests that remain on the planet.
Approximate Distance: 300 km | 187 miles Total Driving Time: 4 hours 30 mins
Accommodation: Strahan Village - 2 Nights
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Beautiful Gorden River Cruise
Gordon River Cruise
Your cruise begins by passing through notorious Hell's Gate and across Macquarie Harbour to the Gordon River. Stop for a taste of delicious fresh fish at a local salmon farm on the way.
Disembarking at Heritage Landing, you'll take a guided walk through the temperate rainforest on elevated boardwalks that thread their way between the magnificent rainforest species.
Explore the ruins of Sarah Island's dreaded penal colony and return to Strahan.
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Drive to and Explore Cradle Mountain
After a short drive, you enter Cradle Mountain National Park, arguably one of the prettiest National Parks in Australia. With alpine wilderness, abundant native wildlife, and a huge variety of walking trails to choose from you'll love exploring this peaceful haven.
The gentle Dove Lake Circuit takes around 2 hours with amazing mountain views. Or you try the climb to Marion’s Lookout if you feel energetic. It's ridiculously steep but the lake & mountain views from the top are a worthy reward.
If hiking isn't your thing, there are endless ways to explore the area: try a scenic flight, horse treks, canyoning adventure, or a wildlife-spotting walk to name but a few!
Approximate Distance: 150 km | 93 miles Total Driving Time: 2 hours 15 mins
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain - 2 Nights
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Cradle Mountain & Devils @ Cradle
Cradle Mountain National Park is arguably one of the prettiest National Parks in Australia. With alpine wilderness, abundant native wildlife and a huge variety of walking trails to choose from you'll love exploring this peaceful haven.
Devils @ Cradle
Devils @ Cradle is a unique Tasmanian conservation sanctuary located at the entrance to the spectacular World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park. Whilst we concentrate primarily on the Tasmanian devil, the sanctuary is also home to the closely related Spotted-tail and Eastern quolls. Tasmania’s three largest carnivorous marsupials are all now threatened in one way or another in the wild.
Visitors to the sanctuary can view these animals from the comfort of the visitor centre, wander through the sanctuary at their leisure, or join a personalised guided tour which ensures a close up encounter with our animals
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Launceston & Homeward Bound
The riverside city of Launceston is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture, and nature. It's famed for the Cataract Gorge, visit this unique natural formation with panoramic views, walking trails, sculpted gardens, and a chairlift. Visit the Queen Victoria Museum, in a 19th-century railway workshop, which has exhibitions on Tasmanian history. Its sister Art Gallery lies across the river, by sprawling Royal Park.
Say farewell to Tasmania today as you drop off your rental vehicle and board your onward flight. We know you will enjoy your Tasmanian Self-Drive Tour, taking with you the magical memories of a truly exceptional Tasmanian experience. We hope you will return soon to discover even more highlights of this incredible Island.
Approximate Distance: 150 km | 93 miles Total Driving Time: 2 hours 15 mins
What Elizabeth says about this tour: From the waterfront beauty of Hobart to the heart of the wilderness in Strahan and Cradle Mountain - this trip has all your bases covered. Enjoy the peace and tranquility - I would love to help you with this trip!
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