Wilderness Trail
Reservation Code WILD7
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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 South and then West on B41
to Highway 1. Follow Highway 1 South to Campbell Town, and then take
B34 East (left) to A3. Proceed on A3 North (left) to C302 South (right)
to Coles Bay on the edge of Freycinet National Park. Granite peaks dominate
the area with sheer cliffs that drop into the crystal waters, producing
some of the most spectacular coastal vistas to be seen anywhere in the
world. Enjoy an afternoon walk into Wineglass Bay or drive to the lighthouse
at Cape Tourville.
Return on C302 North and take A3 South (left) to Swansea for your overnight
accommodation (Innkeepers Hotels, Innkeepers Apartments, Innkeepers
Discovery Inns and Innkeepers Intimate Retreats properties).
Alternatively, another quality accommodation option is at Bicheno (Innkeepers
Apartments). Instead of turning south on A3 from the C302 travel North to Bicheno.
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Sleepy Bay, north of "The Hazrads", Freycinet Peninsula
Day 2…
Spend the day exploring the stunning beauty of Freycinet Peninsula and
surrounds - visit Friendly Beaches, Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay, or perhaps
be a bit more adventurous and climb to the summit of Mount Amos (one
of the granite peaks comprising "The Hazards").
Overnight again at your
selected accommodation.
Looking towards "The Hazards", Freycinet National Park
Day 3…
Spend the morning continuing to explore the grandeur of Freycinet National
Park, or perhaps take in a leisurely stroll along one of the many beaches
in and around Swansea.
Depart the East Coast around noon and travel South on A3 to Hobart for
an overnight stay.
Hobart has the following accommodation options:
Innkeepers Hotels
Innkeepers Apartments
Innkeepers Discovery Inns
Innkeepers Premium Apartments
Innkeepers Intimate Retreats
Sunrise over Great Oyster Bay and Freycinet Peninsula
Day 4…
Depart Hobart, travelling on Highway 1 North and joining A10 West straight
ahead. Travel via A10 West to Derwent Bridge, and then take C193 North
(right) for a visit to Lake St Clair National Park. Return to A10 via
C193 - continue West (right) stopping briefly at Nelson Falls on the
Northern (right) side of the road for a short half-hour walk where you
can experience the World Heritage Area wilderness.
Proceed on to Queenstown, home of the West Coast Wilderness Railway,
where you could stay overnight (Innkeepers Hotels and Innkeepers Discovery
Inns properties), or continue on for 3km on A10 to B24 West (left) to
Strahan for an 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.
The denuded hills of Queenstown, a legacy of mining activity
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Day 5…
If coming from Queenstown, travel North for 3km on A10 to B24 West (left)
for 37km to the Strahan Wharf. If staying in Tullah, return South (left)
on A10 through Rosebery and on through Zeehan, proceeding via B27 for
46kms to the Strahan Wharf.
From the wharf at Strahan, take a trip down
the Gordon River on either the Gordon River Cruises or World Heritage
Cruises to the heart of the World Heritage Area. As part of the cruise,
you leave the boat for a short walk at Heritage Landing before returning
to Strahan. Don't forget to visit the Visitors Centre and the National
Parks Centre in the historic building directly opposite. Drive North
on B27 joining A10 North (left) to C132 East (right) for 26km to the
C132 extension South (right) to Cradle Mountain.
Stay overnight at Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village (Innkeepers Apartments).
The winter splendour of Cradle Mt reflected in Dove Lake
Day 6…
Spend the day exploring Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake and the waterfalls
and rainforest areas of Cradle Valley. An insight into further bushwalking
opportunities in the area may be gained at the wonderful Visitors Centre.
Overnight again at your selected accommodation.
Breathtaking view from Little Horn on Cradle Mountain
Day 7…
Depart Cradle Mountain, travelling North on the C132 extension to the
T-junction, continuing East (right) for 19km to Moina. From Lemonthyme
Lodge, return to C132 and turn North (right) to Moina. Then, take C136
East (right) to Sheffield, the town of murals. Take B14 East (right)
joining C156 which is straight ahead to B13 South (right) through Kimberley
to Highway 1 - this entire area has excellent views of Mount Roland and
the Great Western Tiers. Then follow Highway 1 East (right) to Launceston.
The Cataract Gorge is close to the city and can be crossed on the Alexandra
Suspension Bridge (swinging bridge) built in 1895, or alternatively on
the chairlift or by foot across an old ford. There are plenty of walking
trails and lookouts. The Duck Reach Trail leads through an almost untouched
landscape close to the remains of the Duck River Power Station, Australia's
first municipal hydro-electric power station. Overnight in Launceston.
Launceston has the following accommodation options:
Innkeepers Hotels
Innkeepers Apartments
Innkeepers Discovery Inns
Innkeepers Intimate Retreats
Mt Roland, a rugged backdrop to Sheffield countryside
Day 8…
Departure day - use any available time to explore Launceston's surrounds
prior to catching your return flight.
Alexander Suspension Bridge, Cataract Gorge, Launceston
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