Australia : Tasmanian East Coaster

Day 1 Launceston
Collect your rental vehicle and enjoy a day exploring Launceston, known as the 'garden city' because of its abundance of well established public and private gardens. Cataract Gorge is well worthwhile visiting, located only a few minutes drive from the city.

Day 2 Launceston – Coles Bay (170kms)
Depart Launceston for Coles Bay, nestled beside the world famous Freycinet National Park where spectacular red granite peaks plunge deep into the ocean. The National Park covers 11 000 hectares and boasts a variety of vegetation including wattles, Oyster Bay pines, grass trees and banksias with the predominant feature being its coastal heath lands. Secluded swimming areas can be found on the east coast of the park such as Wineglass Bay with spectacular sandy beaches.

Day 3 Coles Bay
Full day at leisure. The Coles Bay-Freycinet National Park area is noted for its spectacular coastal scenery and its emphasis on fishing, boating, bushwalking and swimming.

Day 4 Coles Bay – Port Arthur (210kms)
Make your way to Port Arthur, a symbol of Australia's 19th century convict system. The settlement operated from 1830 to 1877 as a timber producing sawing station, and later as an industrial prison. Following bushfires in 1895, the old settlement has now been restored and is today, Tasmania's premier historic site.

Day 5 Port Arthur – Hobart (100kms)
Continue to Hobart today. Hobart is the smallest of Australia's state capitals and is situated on the Derwent River, one of the deepest harbours in the world. The old city centre, with its wealth of colonial buildings, clusters around Sullivans Cove, backed by wooded slopes rising to the often snow-capped peak of Mount Wellington. Its limited size, rich architectural heritage and beautiful setting make Hobart a delight to explore.

Day 6 Hobart
Return your rental vehicle today.