10 DAY TASMANIA GRAND CIRCLE DRIVE
Begin this trip in Hobart, a historic city nestled beneath Mount Wellington. Travel across the heart of Tasmania through the scenic Lyall Highway to the coastal town of Strahan. Experience the natural wonders of Cradle Mountain National Park, renowned for its breathtaking trails and wildlife. Continue to Launceston, the gateway to the Tamar Valley, before heading to the picturesque shores of St Helens. Explore the beaches and crystal-clear waters of Freycinet National Park, including the famous Wineglass Bay. Conclude your adventure with a visit to the historic Port Arthur before returning to Hobart. This itinerary offers a mix of nature, history, and culture, making it an unforgettable Tasmanian experience.
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Start Location: Hobart
End Location: Hobart
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Gordon River Cruise
- Explore the landscapes and wildlife in Cradle Mountain National Park.
- Marakoopa Cave
- Bay of Fires Walk
- Discover Tasmania’s convict history at the well-preserved Port Arthur site.
SAMPLE ITINERARY (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Day 1: Hobart
On arrival in Hobart collect the vehicle and then the rest of the day is at leisure to explore Hobart. Hobart is an attractive city built around a beautiful Harbour in the shadow of Mount Wellington. Places of interest include the Royal Botanical Gardens, Constitution Dock, Sandy Bay, Salamanca Place and Battery Point.
Overnight: Hobart
Day 2: Hobart to Strahan
Depart Hobart this morning and travel via New Norfolk on the Lyall Highway – a spectacular road across the heart of Tasmania to the village of Strahan. Continue through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Several excellent short walks lead off the highway to rainforests, waterfalls and spectacular lookouts. Stop in Queenstown, surrounded by stark mountains, giving the town an eerie look. There are good views from Spion Kop Lookout, in the centre of town. Continue as the road winds along to the quiet town of Strahan, situated on Macquarie Harbour. Strahan is the only town on Tasmania’s forbidding west coast
Overnight: Strahan
Day 3: Strahan to Cradle Mountain National Park
This morning you can take an optional cruise along the Gordon River. Cruises depart at 9am and return at 2pm. Depart Strahan and travel north to Zeehan, which was a booming mining town in the early 1900’s. The Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is renowned for its walking tracks with spectacular mountain peaks, deep gorges, lakes, wild open moorlands and an incredible variety of wildlife.
Overnight: Cradle Mountain
Day 4: Cradle Mountain National Park
Today is at your leisure to explore Cradle Mountain National Park including the many walks and spectacular scenery.
Overnight: Cradle Mountain
Day 5: Cradle Mountain National Park to Launceston
Depart Cradle Mountain and travel east to Mole Creek. Along the way visit Marakoopa Cave, a wet cave which features two underground streams and an incredible glow-worm display. Continue east to Deloraine. You can also take short detours to visit some local gourmet delights such as local honey and cheese producers as well as a raspberry farm. Continue onto Launceston, the ‘Garden City’, the second largest city in Tasmania, and the centre of Tasmania's north. It is nestled in the hilly country where the Tamar, North Esk and South Esk rivers meet. Only 10 minutes from the city centre is the magnificent Cataract Gorge, here almost vertical cliffs line the banks of the South Esk River as it enters the Tamar.
Overnight: Launceston
Day 6: Launceston to St Helens
Depart Launceston and travel north-east to Scottsdale, regarded as the hub of the North East serving some of the richest agricultural and forest country in Tasmania. Near Pyengana take a walk to St Columba Falls and pick up some local gourmet cheese. Continue east to the small bayside town of St Helens, a fishing port well known for its crayfish, flounder and scallops. Visit The Gardens and the Bay of Fires Coastal Reserves near Binalong Bay for stunning beaches.
Day 7: St Helens to Freycinet National Park
Travel south to Freycinet National Park. Along the way travel through the towns of Scamander and St Mary’s, before stopping for pancakes at Elephant Pass. Or take the coast road from Falmouth to the Chain of Lagoons. Stop at the small resort town of Bicheno before continuing south through Coles Bay to the Freycinet National Park. Stop along the way to explore the Friendly Beaches.
Day 8: Freycinet National Park
Time at leisure today to explore all that the Freycinet National Park and has to offer, including abundant wildlife, spectacular beaches including Wineglass Bay and a variety of walking trails.
Day 9: Freycinet National Park to Hobart
Make an early start this morning, so you can spend some time at Port Arthur, south of Hobart. As you depart Freycinet perhaps make a stop near Swansea at one of the local wineries or berry farm. Continue south on the Tasman Highway to Sorell then onto the Arthur Highway to Port Arthur. Port Arthur is perhaps Australia's best-known historic site and has the well-preserved convict settlement ruins. Leave Port Arthur, travel back along the Arthur Highway to Sorrell. On the way, pass by Eaglehawk Neck and visit the Blowhole and Tasman's Arch. Cross the Derwent River to reach Hobart on the Tasman Highway. If time permits you can also travel back to Hobart via the historic village of Richmond, with many treasures of Tasmania’s colonial past.
Overnight: Hobart
Day 10: Hobart
Today your trip comes to an end upon return of your hire car.
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- 9 nights of accommodation in your selected category
- 10 Days Car Rental
- Sightseeing and attractions as listed
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- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
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Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.
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10TGC
10 Day Tasmania Grand Circle Drive
10 days
Created On: 21 Nov 2024
Highlights
- Gordon River Cruise
- Explore the landscapes and wildlife in Cradle Mountain National Park.
- Marakoopa Cave
- Bay of Fires Walk
- Discover Tasmania’s convict history at the well-preserved Port Arthur site.
Inclusions
- 9 nights of accommodation in your selected category
- 10 Days Car Rental
- Sightseeing and attractions as listed
Exclusions
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Dates & Prices
ACCOMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Moderate Accomodation
Hobart
Hobart
$1,860 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hobart
On arrival in Hobart collect the vehicle and then the rest of the day is at leisure to explore Hobart. Hobart is an attractive city built around a beautiful Harbour in the shadow of Mount Wellington. Places of interest include the Royal Botanical Gardens, Constitution Dock, Sandy Bay, Salamanca Place and Battery Point.
Overnight: Hobart
Day 2: Hobart to Strahan
Depart Hobart this morning and travel via New Norfolk on the Lyall Highway – a spectacular road across the heart of Tasmania to the village of Strahan. Continue through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Several excellent short walks lead off the highway to rainforests, waterfalls and spectacular lookouts. Stop in Queenstown, surrounded by stark mountains, giving the town an eerie look. There are good views from Spion Kop Lookout, in the centre of town. Continue as the road winds along to the quiet town of Strahan, situated on Macquarie Harbour. Strahan is the only town on Tasmania’s forbidding west coast
Overnight: Strahan
Day 3: Strahan to Cradle Mountain National Park
This morning you can take an optional cruise along the Gordon River. Cruises depart at 9am and return at 2pm. Depart Strahan and travel north to Zeehan, which was a booming mining town in the early 1900’s. The Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is renowned for its walking tracks with spectacular mountain peaks, deep gorges, lakes, wild open moorlands and an incredible variety of wildlife.
Overnight: Cradle Mountain
Day 4: Cradle Mountain National Park
Today is at your leisure to explore Cradle Mountain National Park including the many walks and spectacular scenery.
Overnight: Cradle Mountain
Day 5: Cradle Mountain National Park to Launceston
Depart Cradle Mountain and travel east to Mole Creek. Along the way visit Marakoopa Cave, a wet cave which features two underground streams and an incredible glow-worm display. Continue east to Deloraine. You can also take short detours to visit some local gourmet delights such as local honey and cheese producers as well as a raspberry farm. Continue onto Launceston, the ‘Garden City’, the second largest city in Tasmania, and the centre of Tasmania's north. It is nestled in the hilly country where the Tamar, North Esk and South Esk rivers meet. Only 10 minutes from the city centre is the magnificent Cataract Gorge, here almost vertical cliffs line the banks of the South Esk River as it enters the Tamar.
Overnight: Launceston
Day 6: Launceston to St Helens
Depart Launceston and travel north-east to Scottsdale, regarded as the hub of the North East serving some of the richest agricultural and forest country in Tasmania. Near Pyengana take a walk to St Columba Falls and pick up some local gourmet cheese. Continue east to the small bayside town of St Helens, a fishing port well known for its crayfish, flounder and scallops. Visit The Gardens and the Bay of Fires Coastal Reserves near Binalong Bay for stunning beaches.
Day 7: St Helens to Freycinet National Park
Travel south to Freycinet National Park. Along the way travel through the towns of Scamander and St Mary’s, before stopping for pancakes at Elephant Pass. Or take the coast road from Falmouth to the Chain of Lagoons. Stop at the small resort town of Bicheno before continuing south through Coles Bay to the Freycinet National Park. Stop along the way to explore the Friendly Beaches.
Day 8: Freycinet National Park
Time at leisure today to explore all that the Freycinet National Park and has to offer, including abundant wildlife, spectacular beaches including Wineglass Bay and a variety of walking trails.
Day 9: Freycinet National Park to Hobart
Make an early start this morning, so you can spend some time at Port Arthur, south of Hobart. As you depart Freycinet perhaps make a stop near Swansea at one of the local wineries or berry farm. Continue south on the Tasman Highway to Sorell then onto the Arthur Highway to Port Arthur. Port Arthur is perhaps Australia's best-known historic site and has the well-preserved convict settlement ruins. Leave Port Arthur, travel back along the Arthur Highway to Sorrell. On the way, pass by Eaglehawk Neck and visit the Blowhole and Tasman's Arch. Cross the Derwent River to reach Hobart on the Tasman Highway. If time permits you can also travel back to Hobart via the historic village of Richmond, with many treasures of Tasmania’s colonial past.
Overnight: Hobart
Day 10: Hobart
Today your trip comes to an end upon return of your hire car.
