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7-Day Tasmania Road Trip Exploration

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Overview

Embrace the Freedom of the Open Road the bountiful beauty of surrounding landscapes on this seven-day Tasmania Road trip.

Beginning in the vibrant, capital city of Hobart, you'll be in awe of its beautiful blend of culture, stunning scenery and heritage, sprinkled with a number of unmissable, world-class attractions. After a walking tour with a local guide to admire the beautiful, well-preserved Georgian and Victorian architecture, you'll head to Triabunna.

On the way to Triabunna, you'll stop to explore the Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasman Peninsula, enjoying some tastings of local chocolate and fresh seafood on the way. The next two days will see you driving inland to Launceston, a hub for food, wine, nature and culture.

Here, you'll find incredible food, wineries, beautiful old towns on the outskirts of the city and plentiful scenic highlights such as the Cataract Gorge. Finally, you'll make your way to Stanley, enjoying stops in the northwest coastal cities of Devonport and Burnie on the way.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Hobart, Tasmania

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Welcome to Hobart, Tasmania

Make your way to your hotel in the heart of Hobart. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. Situated at the foot of Mount Wellington, Hobart is Tasmania's capital city and the second oldest capital in Australia. The city offers a beautiful blend of culture, stunning scenery and heritage, sprinkled with a number of unmissable, world-class attractions nearby.

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    Accommodation

    Mayfair Plaza Motel4 star

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    Activities

    HobartOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Hobart to Mayfair Plaza Motel

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    Destinations

    Sandy Bay

    Hobart

Day 2

Walking Tour of Hobart

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Walking Tour of Hobart

You'll meet your guide and then set off on your two-hour walking tour to explore streets, buildings, people and history of Hobart. The elegant heritage-listed buildings are in abundance on your tour route, and as you walk, your guide will point the details of the beautiful, well-preserved Georgian and Victorian architecture. Your guide will be happy to direct you to some favourite cafes for a reviving coffee after the tour.

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    Accommodation

    Mayfair Plaza Motel4 star

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    Activities

    Small-Group Walking Tour of Hobart

    HobartOptional Activity

    Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)Optional Activity

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    Destinations

    Sandy Bay

    Hobart

Day 3

Port Arthur and Tasmania Peninsula Sightseeing Tour on the Way to Triabunna

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Port Arthur and Tasmania Peninsula Sightseeing Tour on the Way to Triabunna

Today, you'll travel to Port Arthur for your sightseeing tour. You'll begin the tour at Federation Artisan Chocolate where you'll sample some handmade chocolate. Next, at Doo-lishus, a famous fish and chip van, you can sample some fresh seafood. Afterwards, you'll explore the picturesque Tasman Peninsula's soaring sea cliffs and amazing rock formations. Finally, you'll arrive at Port Arthur Historic Site to explore this site and later, you'll continue your Tasmania Roadtrip to Triabunna.

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    Accommodation

    Triabunna Cabin & Caravan Park

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    Activities

    Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula Sightseeing Tour with Tastings

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Hobart to Port Arthur

    Self-Driving from Port Arthur to Triabunna

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    Destinations

    Sandy Bay

    Port Arthur

    Triabunna

Day 4

Scenic Drive from Triabunna to Launceston

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Scenic Drive from Triabunna to Launceston

Today, you'll leave the the east coast behind and head inland to Tasmania's second city, Launceston. Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel and then have the rest of the day free to explore. Launceston continues to compete with the cultural city of Hobart, however, on its own its a hub for food, wine, nature and culture. Here, you'll find incredible food, wineries, beautiful old towns on the outskirts of the city and plentiful scenic highlights.

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    Accommodation

    Coach House Launceston3 star

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    Activities

    LauncestonOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Triabunna to Launceston

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    Destinations

    Triabunna

    Launceston

Day 5

Cataract Gorge Local History Walking Tour

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Cataract Gorge Local History Walking Tour

This evening, you'll head to Launceston's Cataract Gorge for a local history walking tour with wildlife spotting. You'll begin the tour at the Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift and from here, you'll explore the fascinating Cataract Gorge. Launceston's little slice of wilderness, at Cataract Gorge, you'll find walking trails, hiking routes, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a swimming pool, restaurant, cafe, wildlife, landscaped gardens, panoramic lookouts, suspension bridges and more!

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    Accommodation

    Coach House Launceston3 star

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    Activities

    Launceston Cataract Gorge Local History Walking Tour with Wildlife

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    Destinations

    Launceston

Day 6

Explore Devonport and Burnie on the Way to Stanley

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Explore Devonport and Burnie on the Way to Stanley

Today, as you make your way to your final destination of the Tasmania road trip, Stanley, you'll tour the northwest coast. You'll first stop in the city of Devonport, situated at the mouth of the Mersey River known for its maritime history and aboriginal rock carvings. You'll then continue on to Burnie, a vibrant history that reinvested itself from its industrial past. Finally, you'll arrive in Stanley and enjoy the view of the city and surrounding beaches from your hotel balcony.

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    Accommodation

    Stanley Seaview Inn3 star

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    Activities

    DevonportOptional Activity

    BurnieOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Launceston to Devonport

    Self-Driving from Devonport to Burnie

    Self-Driving from Burnie to Stanley

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    Destinations

    Launceston

    Devonport

    Burnie - Somerset

    Stanley

Day 7

End of Trip

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End of Trip

Today, your trip comes to an end. You'll make your way back from Stanley to Launceston.

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Stanley to Launceston

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    Destinations

    Stanley

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 3 activities
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Car rental is not included but is available upon request
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