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Australia (Tasmania), 13 Days · Tailor-made by car
Route through the End of the World's Island
Explore the remote island of Tasmania, famous for its unspoilt nature and unique wildlife
Tasmania is one of the most fascinating corners of the planet. This Australian island, which fuses a wild and exuberant environment with a forward-thinking culture, offers a fantastic quality of life. Its unspoilt nature, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is its main draw. In fact, its spectacular vegetation is said to guarantee the purest air in the country. The truth is that it's blessed by a magical breeze from the Indian Ocean and its lands are free from contaminating industries. What's more, some reports rank it as the safest place in the world. Yet these aren't its only attractions. In this unique setting, located in the confines of Mother Earth on the 40th parallel south, you'll come across deserts, mountains, beaches and tropical forests. An untapped paradise where flora and fauna will make you feel like nowhere else on the planet. Observe fantastic animals, impossible to see in other parts of the world, such as platypus, koalas, wallabies, wombats, spiny anteaters, possums, penguins and, of course, the famous Tasmanian devils. And there used to be another animal only native to this island: the Tasmanian tiger or wolf. These were marsupials and the last example is thought to have died in 1936 in a zoo, but it was recently rumoured that the odd specimen could still be living in remote lands. Exploring Tasmania is only possible by car. Distances are long, and the winding hilly roads seem like infinite meanders. Driving, in its own right, is a true spectacle. Discover a heavenly island at your leisure and savour the exclusive wines of this region of the world.
Departure date
Departures from November 2024 till October 2025
From
Dublin, Shannon, Cork...
Travel details
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Travel details
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Day 1 City of origin - Hobart
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Day 2 Hobart
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Day 3 Queenstown - Strahan (Optional visit to Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park)
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Day 4 Hobart - Salmon Pounds - Mount Field National Park - Tarraleah - Lake St. Clair - Queenstown
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Day 5 Strahan - Zeehan - Cradle Mountain National Park - Cradle Mountain
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Day 6 Cradle Mountain - Wine Region (Longford-Evandale) - Launceston (Optional visit to Narawntapu National Park)
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Day 7 Launceston - Scottsdale - Derby - Mount William National Park - St. Helens
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Day 8 St. Helens - Bicheno
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Day 9 Bicheno - Coles Bay - Freycinet National Park - Port Arthur
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Day 10 Port Arthur - Hobart
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Day 11 Hobart - City of origin
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Day 12 City of origin
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Stay in selected hotel in Hobart.
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Selected meal plan in Hobart.
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Stay in selected hotel in Queenstown.
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Selected meal plan in Queenstown.
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Stay in selected hotel in Strahan.
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Selected meal plan in Strahan.
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Stay in selected hotel in Cradle Mountain.
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Selected meal plan in Cradle Mountain.
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Stay in selected hotel in Launceston.
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Selected meal plan in Launceston.
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Stay in selected hotel in St Helens TAS.
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Selected meal plan in St Helens TAS.
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Stay in selected hotel in Bicheno.
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Selected meal plan in Bicheno.
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Stay in selected hotel in Port Arthur TAS.
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Selected meal plan in Port Arthur TAS.
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Rent-a-car.
Your trip doesn't include
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Electronic Authorization (ESTA/ETA) to enter in Australia.
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Possible toll charges.
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Insolvency protection.
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Sports and adventure activities.
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Entrance to historic buildings, museums, natural parks, activities and attractions mentioned during itinerary (some are free).
Destinations Visited
Important remarks
- Driving through Australia: 1. To drive in Australia, you'll need to get an international driving permit, which is a very simple procedure that you can do at any traffic office. 2. Roads are in a good condition, but you should drive with caution in rural or less built-up areas, as there's a risk of running over animals such as kangaroos and wombats. 3. Obeying speed limits and drink driving levels are sacred aspects in Australia, with severe penalties for offenders. 4. Because Australia is so huge and has swathes of unpopulated territory, remember at all times to have enough provisions, water and petrol in the car. Also make sure that your car is in good working order, as there'll be times when you think that civilisation no longer exists. On some days, you might drive for hundreds of kilometres without seeing a town, a city or a petrol station. 5. You should also have a local emergency number on hand in case you break down en route.
- Triple rooms in Oceania are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.
- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.