1. Coastal Explorer Self-Drive
2. Wild Tasmania Self-Drive
3. Grand Circle Self-Drive
4. Bruny Island Wilderness Coast
5. Grand Port Arthur
6. Hobart To Huon Explorer
7. Port Arthur Discovery
8. Huon Valley with Peppermint Bay Cruise
9. 4 day Essential Hobart
10. 4 Day Bay of Fires Walk
11. Discovery Wilderness Escape Cruise
12. Bay of Fires Walk
13. Maria Island Walk
14. Gourmet Wanderer
15. 10 Day Grand Tasmania
16. O'Reilly's and Mt Tamborine Tour
17. Whale Watching Cruise
18. The Colours of Australia
19. West to East - Rail, Rock & Reef
20. Australia In Style

1. The Henry Jones Art Hotel from £118.00
2. Rydges Hobart from £102.00
3. Hotel Grand Chancellor from £103.00
4. Freycinet Lodge from £107.00
5. Old Woolstore from £39.00
6. Franklin Manor from £100.00
7. Colonial on Elizabeth from £106.00
8. Cradle Mountain Lodge from £100.00
9. Peppers Seaport Hotel from £109.00

Experience Type: Self Drive
Valid Period:01/12/06 - 01/03/08

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Coastal Explorer Self-Drive

6 Days Hobart to Launceston from £281

Day 1: Hobart
After collecting your car you have a full day to explore the beautiful city of Hobart. The city has retained a vast number of 19th Century buildings, both public and private, which you can see at every turn. Visit Constitution Dock where the famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race finishes each year, Salamanca Markets and Mt. Wellington.
Accommodation: Standard: Rydges Hobart, Superior: Somerset on the Pier, One Bedroom Deluxe

Day 2: Hobart – Richmond
Cross the Derwent River and head for Richmond, a historic village with many treasures of Tasmania’s colonial past. Travel onwards, via Sorrell, to Port Arthur where you can spend a few hours exploring the historical sites, a guided tour will provide an enthralling insight into the hardships endured by convicts. Don’t miss a visit to Bush Mill, a superb recreated pioneer settlement, complete with its own steam railway. (120km/75miles)
Accommodation: Standard: Quality Prospect House, Superior: Millhouse on the Bridge (incl. breakfast)

Day 3: Richmond – Freycinet Peninsula
Travel along the east coast to Triabunna, a fishing village, before arriving at Swansea, a charming seaside town and a great stop for lunch. Travel onwards to the Freycinet Lodge where breakfast is included for your two-night stay. (262km/164miles)
Accommodation: Standard: Freycinet Lodge (Freycinet Cabin), Superior: Freycinet Lodge (Wineglass Deluxe Cabin)

Day 4: Freycinet Peninsula
A day at leisure to explore Freycinet.

Day 5: Freycinet Peninsula – Launceston
Enjoy a morning walk to the brilliant white sands of Wineglass Bay before continuing your drive on to St. Helens, a fishing port on the Georges Bay – if you like crayfish then this is the place for lunch! From St. Helens turn west and travel via Scottsdale to Launceston, Tasmania’s second largest city. (295km/184miles)
Accommodation: Standard: Colonial on Elizabeth, Superior: Peppers Seaport

Day 6: Launceston
This city boasts extensive parks and gardens and sightseeing opportunities, which include the Planetarium in the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Alternatively, you can cruise on the Tamar River in a paddle steamer. Your hire car must be returned today prior to the time it was picked up on Day 1 to avoid any additional charges.