Circle Tasmania
Reservation Code CT10
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Day 1…
This itinerary is accessible from all Gateways, but assumes commencement
from Launceston.
Collecting your car from the airport, travel North on B41 and then Highway
1 to your selected accommodation in Launceston.
Launceston has the following accommodation options:
Innkeepers Hotels
Innkeepers Apartments
Innkeepers Discovery Inns
Innkeepers Intimate Retreats
After checking in, you may wish to visit Penny Royal World in Paterson
Street. Then, return on Paterson Street to Margaret Street - turn right
into Margaret Street and then right into York Street and follow the signs
to the "Cataract Gorge First Basin", where you can ride the chairlift
across to the Tea Rooms and gardens. After exploring the Gorge, return
to your accommodation.
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Cannon fire aboard the "Sandpiper", Penny Royal World
Day 2…
Travel from Launceston on A7 North as far as required, perhaps calling
in at Tamar Island Wetlands Walk, the Grindelwald Swiss Village (West
off A7 just North of Legana), the Strathlynn Winery (take the Rosevears
turn-off North of Legana - C733 East (right), and St Matthias Vineyard
(just past Strathlynn). Also on C733 is the historic Rosevears Hotel,
the "Rebecca" Monument and Waterbird Haven. On C728, which turns East
(right) off A7 South of Exeter, you will find the Supply River Flour Mills
ruins, and Marions Vineyard - the road re-enters B73 at the Batman Bridge.
Further North on A7 is Beaconsfield, and on the Western (left) side of
the road is the Grubb Shaft Museum. A further 6km on is Beauty Point,
home of the "Seahorse World". Return to B73 East (left) to cross the Tamar
River at the Batman Bridge to A8. Then, depending on selection…
(1) Follow A8 North (left) to George Town and Low Head for a visit to
the Pilot Station and Low Head Lighthouse - then return South on A8 to
Launceston.
(2) Follow A8 North (left) to George Town and Low Head visiting the Pilot
Station and Low Head Lighthouse - then take A8 South to B82 East (left).
Follow this and take B83 South (right) to the sign indicating Ninth Island
Vineyard. Return North on B83 to B82 - proceed East (right) to visit Delamere
and Pipers Brook Vineyards, indicated by signs on the North (left) and
South (right) of the road. Then return on B82 West to B83. Take B83 South
(left), then B81 South (right) to A8 South (left) to return to Launceston.
Overnight again in Launceston at your selected accommodation.
The boardwalk,
Tamar Island Wetlands Walk
Day 3…
Take Highway 1 South to Ross for an inspection of the historic township
and the Tasmanian Wool Centre. Then return on Highway 1 North (right)
to Campbell Town, turning East (right) on B34 to A3. Your choice of
accommodation on the East Coast is Swansea (Innkeepers Hotels, Innkeepers
Apartments, Innkeepers Discovery Inns and Innkeepers Intimate Retreats
properties), Bicheno (Innkeepers Apartments) or Orford (Innkeepers Discovery Inns).
Turn North (left) on A3 to C302 South (right) for an inspection of Freycinet
National Park.
If overnight at Swansea, return on C302 North and take A3 South (left)
to Swansea, passing Freycinet Vineyard, which is well worth a visit.
If overnight at Bicheno travel North on the A3 after returning from Freycinet
National Park on C302.
If selecting Orford, continue South past Swansea on A3, enjoying magnificent
coastal scenery en route and stopping to view the convict-built Spiky
Bridge some 5 kms South on the Western (right) side of the road.
Spring Beach, Orford, with Maria Island in the background
Day 4…
If overnight at Swansea, you may like to visit the historic Bark Mill
together with the Wine & Wool Centre in the same complex. Then, continue
South on A3, enjoying magnificent coastal scenery en route and stopping
to view the convict-built Spiky Bridge some 5 kms South on the Western
(right) side of the road. Travel through Triabunna and Orford. Continue
on to Buckland where you can view the beautiful stained glass windows
of the Church of St John The Baptist, before travelling on A3 South to
Sorell.
At Sorell, continue straight ahead East on A9 and follow the road over
the Dunalley Bridge, stopping at the Information Centre at Eaglehawk
Neck for an overview of the Tasman Peninsula. Visit the Tasman Arch,
Tasman Blowhole and Devil's Kitchen on C338 South (left) before returning
on C338 North to re-join A9 South (left). A popular attraction is the
Bush Mill (on the left hand side of the road), and no visit to this region
of Tasmania is complete without wandering through the Port Arthur Historic
Site. Overnight at Port Arthur (Innkeepers Apartments
property). You may wish to join the Historic Ghost Tour of Port Arthur
- this you may do through your accommodation house.
The Guard Tower & Officers' Quarters, Port Arthur
You can also view this itinerary in the Suggested Itineraries section of our comprehensive Flash site, All About Tasmania. Links to the various attractions and places of interest mentioned in the itinerary are provided in this section for reference purposes. Click on the All About Tasmania button above, or the text link as shown below, to access this information.
Day 5…
Depart Port Arthur, heading North on A9. Continue North and then West
on A9 to Sorell, and then take A3 North (straight ahead) to C351 West
(left) to Richmond. In Richmond, visit the Richmond Gaol, walk across
Australia's oldest bridge and step inside Australia's oldest Catholic
Church. There are also various craft houses, tea rooms and a Wine Centre
to explore. Follow B31 South to Cambridge and follow the signs to A3
West to your accommodation in Hobart where you will spend 3 nights in
total.
Hobart has the following accommodation options:
Innkeepers Hotels
Innkeepers Apartments
Innkeepers Discovery Inns
Innkeepers Premium Apartments
Innkeepers Intimate Retreats
After checking in, a stroll around the historic Battery Point and Salamanca
areas provides a relaxing end to the day.
The tiny cottages of Arthur Circus, historic Battery Point
Day 6…
Sightseeing in Hobart...
Hobart provides a wealth of historical experiences with National Trust
homes, guided walks around Battery Point, old churches and beautifully
preserved private homes. Of particular interest is the restored Gasworks
Village at No. 2 Macquarie Street. Or perhaps join a Derwent River Cruise
and combine this with a tour of the famous Cadbury's Chocolate Factory.
Cascade Brewery (1927), Australia's oldest brewery
Day 7…
Hobart - Kingston - Huonville - Cygnet - Snug
Day Tour...
Leave Hobart following the Southern Outlet (A6) past Kingston and through
Huonville, with stops along the way to visit the Sandfly Woodturner and
The Apple Museum. Take B68 South (left) from Huonville via the Talune
Wildlife Park and woodturners to Cygnet, Kettering, Snug and Margate,
re-joining the A6 North to Hobart. The entire area abounds with craft
centres, and there are many interesting diversions possible.
The Apple Museum at Grove on the Huon Valley Highway
Day 8…
Depart Hobart on Highway 1 North to Granton, then West (straight ahead)
on A10 through the historic village of New Norfolk. You may wish to stop
at Hamilton, famous for its craft centres. Proceed on to Derwent Bridge
and take C193 North (right) to Lake St Clair after inspecting the Visitors
Centre. Return South to A10 and continue West (right) into Queenstown.
On the way, about 21kms East of Queenstown, stop for a short walk (20
minutes) on the Nelson Falls nature trail on the Northern (right) side
of the highway - a very simple and level walk to experience the ferns
and trees that are typical of the World Heritage Area. You will pass
through Queenstown (famous for its copper mining and denuded "lunar" landscape
and home to the West Coast Wilderness Railway) where you could overnight
(Innkeepers Hotels and Innkeepers Discovery Inns properties), or you
may wish to continue on A10 to B24 West (left) to Strahan for your overnight
stay Innkeepers Apartments and Innkeepers Intimate Retreats).
Alternatively, you may wish to
continue on to Tullah for overnight accommodation (Innkeepers Hotels
and Innkeepers Discovery Inns property). From Queenstown, travel North
on A10 approximately 63kms through Rosebery to reach Tullah. As an alternative
route, consider diverting off A10 on to B28 for a scenic
drive via Lake Plimsoll.
Aerial view of the northern shores of Lake St Clair
Day 9…
If staying at Queenstown, continue North on A10 for 3km to B24 West (left)
for 37km to Strahan.
If staying in Tullah return South on A10 through Rosebery and on through Zeehan,
proceeding via B27 for 46kms to the Strahan Wharf.
From the wharf at Strahan,
we suggest a trip down the Gordon River on the World Heritage Cruises
or Gordon River Cruises. These leave early in the morning and take you
to the heart of the World Heritage Area, giving you the opportunity to
leave the boat for a short walk at Heritage Landing. Return to the wharf
via Hell's Gates and Sarah Island. Then, drive North on B27 diverting
into Zeehan to visit the West Coast Pioneers' Memorial Museum. Back-track
to B27 East and A10 North (left) through the mining town of Rosebery
and Tullah. After 36km North, watch for the deviation on A10, then continue
North on A10 via the Hellyer Gorge State Reserve to Yolla.
Your choice of overnight accommodation is at Burnie (Innkeepers Hotels
property), Smithton (Innkeepers Hotels, Innkeepers Apartments and Innkeepers Intimate Retreats property),
or Ulverstone (Innkeepers Discovery Inns property). For Ulverstone and
Burnie, continue on A10 North and then A2 East (right) to your accommodation
in Burnie or continue straight ahead on Highway 1 to Ulverstone. For
Smithton, take B26 North to A2 West (left) to your accommodation.
Gordon River winding its way through the wilderness
Day 10…
If you stayed overnight in Smithton, travel East on A2 past Stanley, "The
Nut" and Rocky Cape through Wynyard, re-joining Highway 1 at Burnie.
Shortly after, take C112 South (right). Similarly, if you were overnight
in Burnie, travel East on Highway 1 for a short distance to C112 South
(right). Follow C112 South joining B18 through Ridgley and Hampshire
to join A10 South to C132 East (left) for 26 km to C132 South (right)
to Cradle Mountain. If you stayed overnight in Ulverstone, return to
Highway 1 East to B19 South - just past the Turners Beach turn-off to
Forth. Then take C132 South out of Forth via Wilmot and Moina. Travel
a further 19km to the T-junction of C132 South (left) to Cradle Mountain.
For an overview of the Cradle Mountain region and the myriad of activities
available, stop at the wonderful Visitors Centre. Cradle Mountain is
part of the World Heritage Area and provides many opportunities for walking,
climbing, fishing and just soaking up the magnificent scenery, including
the views across Dove Lake to the mountain itself. After you have enjoyed
this area, return North on the C132 extension to C132 East (right) -
follow this route to Moina and take C136 East (right) to Sheffield, the
town of murals. Then follow B14 East (right) to C156 East (straight ahead)
to B13 South (right) to Highway 1 East (right). Should time allow, you
can visit the Ashgrove Cheese Factory just North on Highway 1 at Elizabeth
Town. Follow Highway 1 through to Launceston for an overnight stay.
Launceston has the following accommodation options:
Innkeepers Hotels
Innkeepers Apartments
Innkeepers Discovery Inns
Innkeepers Intimate Retreats
The old Government Store at Stanley, North West Coast
Day 11…
Time allowing, explore the inner area of Launceston prior to your departure.
The Queen Victoria Museum in Launceston
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