5 Day Western Wilderness Explorer

Self-Drive
5 Five day self drive
From $1375.00 per person twin share

A unique 5-day self-drive itinerary from Launceston to Hobart

Are you ready to explore Tasmania’s UNESCO World Heritage area on this short 5 day self-drive? Visit the famous Cradle Mountain National Park and get close to our icon animal, the Tassie Devil. Travel to the rugged west-coast and visit old mining towns and the quaint town of Strahan. Traverse Tasmania and stop at Lake St Clair before the journey ends in Hobart.

Special Gift: free Tasmanian Devil adoption package

Gordon River Cruise

Dove Lake

Local wildlife

Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake

Cataract Gorge Launceston

TOUR INCLUDES:

5 day car hire (intermediate SUV, unlimited kilometres, all taxes and fees and ZERO liability excess)
4 nights’ accommodation
4 x breakfasts
Devils@Cradle tour
Wilderness Gallery
Gordon River Cruise or West Coast Wilderness Railway
Entry to the Wall in the Wilderness
National Park Pass.

Day 1 LAUNCESTON ARRIVAL

Welcome to Tasmania! Arrive at Launceston airport and pick up your rental vehicle. Upon arrival, you might like to take an easy walk through the beautiful Cataract Gorge where the South Esk River forces its way through sheer rocky cliffs.

Overnight: Launceston

Day 2 LAUNCESTON – CRADLE MOUNTAIN

After breakfast travel to UNESCO world heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park. Visit Devils@Cradle Wildlife Sanctuary to gain insights about the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial.

Overnight: Cradle Mountain

Day 3 CRADLE MOUNTAIN – STRAHAN

After a morning at leisure continue your journey to the quaint village of Strahan on the West Coast.

Overnight: Strahan

Day 4 GORDON RIVER CRUISE – WILD WEST COAST

Cruise across Macquarie Harbour to the tranquil reaches of the Gordon River. This experience is sure to be one of the highlights of your Tasmanian sojourn. First stop is Heritage Landing in the rainforest, where you will take a walk among ancient temperate rainforest trees, many of them Gondwanan relicts. Find out about the historic importance of this area and enjoy lunch onboard.

Overnight: Strahan

Day 5 STRAHAN – LAKE ST CLAIR – HOBART

Leave Tasmania’s West Coast and travel into the heart of Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness. At Lake St. Clair it will be time to step out to enjoy the fresh alpine air along the shores of Australia’s deepest lake. Visit ‘The Wall’, a unique art project where sculptor Greg Duncan is creating a 100-meter-long wall of wooden relief sculpture depicting Tasmania’s stories. Alternatively choose the West Coast Wilderness Railway which is not a less stunning experience.

As a ‘special’ gift from Premier Travel Tasmania:

Tassie Devil Adoption Package:

Included in your care package you find your own personalised Tassie Devil Adoption package. Visit your adopted Tassie devil and see how this program assist with breeding, rehabilitation, and re-introduction of this endangered species.

*Valid for 12months, the package includes: personalised adoption certificate, a photo of the adopted animal, a species fact card, general sanctuary information and animal updated on social media

This tour can start any day of the year as it suits you. Surcharges on festive days or weekends may be applicable.

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Exactly what we wanted

We loved the food / gin / whisky tour. It was exactly what we wanted.

M. Bass

Canada, February 2019 (Private tour)

Highly recommended

We would highly recommend your company. Renke was the best guide of our whole Australia trip and the vehicle was very comfortable.

Paul and Patty Friday

USA. January 2019 (private tour)

Excellent, and great value

This tour was excellent. We liked the idea of a small group tour and it was great value. John is an exceptional guide. His knowledge and enthusiasm for sharing, is outstanding. We were always well looked after, had any questions answered and enjoyed chatting with John. Our vehicle was always clean and ready to go and we always knew what our agenda was going to be.

Kim Goodman

USA, January 2019 (small group tour – 8 Day Tasmanian Wilderness and Wildlife Encounter)

Would highly recommend

We wanted to experience the natural environment of Tasmania, and learn more about its history and wildlife. Our guide was THE BEST! He was knowledgable, enthusiastic, and responsive to our pace and questions.

Carolyn

USA, March 2019