8 Day Tasmanian Luxury Itinerary

Tasmania
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Welcome to Tasmania

Arrive into Launceston and collect your rental vehicle

One of Australia's oldest cities, Launceston is a charm-filled place with Colonial and Victorian heritage buildings in abundance.

Enjoy the afternoon in this cultural hub by taking a walk along the waterfront. Immerse yourself in the city's rich cultural heritage and enjoy a thriving food and wine scene amongst the backdrop of vibrant Georgian streetscapes.

This riverside city is located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley with magnificent natural attractions including the spectacular Cataract Gorge and beautiful parks & gardens.

Accommodation: Launceston - 1 Night

Launceston City Centre
Accommodation:
Set on 150 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Quamby Estate offers a 9-hole golf course, a tennis court and several lakes and hiking trails. Guests also enjoy a restaurant and bar. The 1820s manor offers rooms with free WiFi and free in-house movies. All air-conditioned rooms feature original artworks and a mixture of restored antique furniture and modern décor.
Quamby Estate

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Lake St Clair: Cradle Mountain National Park

Lake St Clair is at the southern end of the Cradle Mountain National Park, and is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Carved out by ice over the last two million years, this is the deepest freshwater lake in Australia.

Lake St Clair offers a wealth of walks, ranging from leisurely 45 minutes strolls to overnight bushwalks, as well as beautiful forests to explore.

Approximate Distance: 175 km | 109 miles   Total Driving Time: 2 hours 30 mins

Accommodation: Lake St Clair - 2 Nights

Cradle Mountain
A luxury stay in Lake St. Clair awaits you at Pumphouse Point. Built in the 1930s as a hydroelectricity station, this remarkable hotel conversion is split between the waterside Shorehouse and the Pumphouse, set 900ft out in the lake. It's tucked into a quiet bay on Lake St Clair at the southern end of the World Heritage Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
Pumphouse Point

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Lake St Clair at your Leisure

Today you are free to roam and enjoy this World Heritage wilderness however you wish.

Pumphouse Point is home to wallabies, echidnas, native quolls, possums, wombats, the famous Tassie devil and a wide variety of birdlife. Stay perfectly still and you may be rewarded with a sighting of the shy Pumphouse platypus hiding in the shallows.

Lace up your walking shoes, hit the trails and breathe in fresh mountain air: the giant myrtle forests, buttongrass plains, mossy tracks and ferny rainforests are just begging to be explored.

Borrow a dinghy from Pumphouse Point to drift along the lake, exploring hidden coves and lakeside beaches. World-class fly-fishing is also on your doorstep, and you can hire a local guide to share local fishing tips.

However you spend your day here, keep your camera handy - you'll want to preserve these peaceful moments forever.

Lake St Clair

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Lake St Clair to Freycinet National Park

Swap the misty mountain views for unspoiled coastline and the pristine white beaches of Tasmania's East Coast.

Freycinet National Park

If you thought Tasmania couldn't get any more beautiful, Freycinet will prove you wrong. Against a backdrop of pink granite mountains, you'll find secluded bays, pristine waters, soft beaches, local wildlife, and coastal walking trails.

Saffire Freycinet

Facing the pink granite Hazards mountain range and surrounded by coastal bushland, Saffire Freycinet feels wonderfully cut off from the outside world. Previously voted the World’s Best Boutique Hotel and famed for its attentive service, prepare to feel pampered while you unwind and unplug from everyday cares.

Approximate Distance: 290 km | 180 miles   Total Driving Time: 3 hours 48 mins

Accommodation: Saffire Freycinet  - 2 Nights

Freycinet National Park
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This luxury hotel faces the pink granite Hazards mountain range and is surrounded by coastal bushland. Saffire Freycinet feels wonderfully cut off from the outside world and is famed for its attentive service. Prepare to feel pampered while you unwind and unplug from everyday cares. Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a nightclub and a health club. Valet parking is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference center, and WiFi in public areas.
Saffire Freycinet

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Freycinet at your Leisure

Freycinet National Park consists of knuckles of granite mountains all but surrounded by azure bays and white sand beaches. The dramatic peaks of the Hazards welcome you as you enter the park. The National Park offers a wide variety of activities.

Take a walk to the pass overlooking the perfectly shaped Wineglass Bay or try less strenuous activities like beach strolls, swimming, or wildlife spotting. Pink granite mountains, white sand beaches, grey-green casuarinas, seawater blue as sapphire - they're the colours of the Freycinet Peninsula, a premiere holiday destination with Abundant Tasmanian wildlife and pristine beaches including a rich colonial history with cool-climate Tasmanian wines and fine local produce; all yours to enjoy on your holiday at Freycinet.

Excursions available around Freycinet National Park:

Wineglass Bay Cruise                                Freycinet Guided Walk                      
Wineglass Bay Guided KayakingPenguin Habitat Tour Bicheno

 

Freycinet

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Freycinet National Park to Hobart

Tasmania's capital city, Hobart is a harbour town with heritage charm and a modern lifestyle. Nestled amongst the foothills of Mt Wellington, this lovely city is known for its dynamic art and gourmet food scenes.

Islington Hobart

Perched in the exclusive enclave of South Hobart, Islington is a very special, boutique hotel with delightful gardens, boasting stunning views of Mount Wellington. Formerly a Stately Home, its classy blend of heritage and contemporary is guaranteed to please.

Approximate Distance: 197 km | 122 miles   Total Driving Time: 2 hours 42 mins

Accommodation: Hobart - 2 Nights

Hobart
Accommodation:
Offering lovely views towards Mount Wellington, the 1847 Islington Hotel offers luxurious accommodation with original artwork and precious antiques. Just 5 minutes’ drive from Sullivans Cove, it features a restaurant and landscaped gardens with an infinity-edge pond. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi and exclusive fabrics designed by Jim Thompson. The marble bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate rain shower. The minibar is free.
Islington Hotel

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Explore Tasmania's Capital

Spend the day exploring beautiful Hobart at your own pace.

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.

Take a bus to the summit of Mount Wellington for panoramic views over the city of Hobart, Bruny Island, and the Tasman Peninsula. If you have the energy to burn you can 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. For a real foodie treat, take a day trip to pretty Bruny Island where artisan cheeses, freshly shucked oysters, juicy berries, and smoked local meats can be enjoyed with coastal views to die for.

Hobart Tasmania

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Return Rental Car and Depart Hobart

Say farewell to Hobart today as you return your car and board your onward flight, taking with you the magical memories of a truly exceptional Australian experience. We know you will enjoy your 8 Day Tasmanian Luxury Self Drive vacation.

We hope you will return soon to discover even more highlights of this incredible continent.

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What Tatyana says about this tour: "Discover Australia's southernmost state in style: this luxurious tour of Tasmania whisks you away to multiple World Heritage areas, each more stunning than the next. We have sourced some thoroughly unique accommodation to lay your head each night: Sleep above the waters of Lake St Clair, relax in a Launceston country manor house and wake up in a former Hobart stately home. The sublime tranquillity of this very special island is addictive: by the time your self-drive holiday ends, you'll already be planning your next visit."
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