These tours are our proudest creations. They have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. Please see the Important Information on your selected tour for exact group size. Enjoy features such as hand-picked accommodation, a sampling of the region’s best culinary delights, and a range of optional activities to choose from to best suit your travel style.
On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. The choice is yours.
✓ Get out and explore this great country with our selection of inspiring road trips. We have crafted each itinerary to give you a home grown experience in your own backyard. All of the hard work has been done for you. Simply bring your car and you're ready to hit the road.
✓ Deluxe documentation pack including a online digital itinerary app with detailed day-to-day itinerary to take the guess work out of your road trip
✓ 10 nights accommodation in the selected hotel standard of your choice
✓ Take in Tasmania's rugged East Coast at your own pace and marvel at the outstanding natural beauty of Freycinet National Park
✓ Discover Tasmania's convict past while travelling through some of Australia's oldest towns
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Hobart is Australia’s most southern capital city. A small and unspoiled bastion of European lifestyle in the southern ocean. Much of Hobart and its environs are reminiscent of England, with hedgerows and historic architecture abounding under blue, smog-free skies.
Spend the day at your leisure. Consider exploring Hobart’s highlight such as Salamanca Place, Battery Point and constitution dock.
Depart Hobart, northwest bound for the fishing village of Strahan. Overlooking the second biggest harbour in Australia, Strahan is the launching point for cruises on the magnificent Gordon
River. This charming little town still retains its heritage flavour with many new developments retaining Strahan’s historical and cultural charm.
Approx 298km
Today is at leisure for you to explore Strahan & surroundings. Nestled on the shores of massive Macquarie Harbour, Strahan is the gateway to the World Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. We suggest you spend the day cruising the majestic Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour, or board the vintage West Coast Wilderness Railway for a look at some of Australia's most remote and wild forests.
Depart Strahan and travel northeast to Cradle Mountain. Covering some of Tasmania’s highest country, the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park, with its many lakes and mountain peaks, is famous for its magnificent alpine scenery. The Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park is listed by the World Heritage Commission as one of the most precious places on the planet.
Approx 150km
Today is at leisure for you to explore Cradle Mountain. Cradle Mountain--Lake St Claire National Park is one of the state's most special places, where ancient pines fringe glacial lakes and icy streams cascade down rugged mountains. You may wish to explore on foot on one of the many walks and hikes in the region, or set up the tripod and take some photos at the famous Dove Lake.
Depart Cradle Mountain, travel northeast on your way to Launceston.
Launceston is the ideal base from which to discover and experience the ‘essential Tasmania’ - historic villages, National Trust properties, wilderness, arts, crafts, country markets, national parks, spectacular coastline, breathtaking scenery and the internationally acclaimed food and wine, grown locally in the clean and unspoilt environment of the Tamar Valley.
Approx 157km
Today is at leisure for you to explore in and around Launceston. Launceston is Tasmania's second major city and a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. Spend the day exploring all that the region has to offer. You may wish to leave the city limits and sample the amazing food and wine of the Tamar Valley, or stay in town and wander through the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery - Australia's largest regional gallery.
Today takes you east via St Helens and Bicheno. From the sand dunes of St Helens Point through to the Chain of Lagoons, Bicheno, and Freycinet National Park.
Tasmania’s east coast is the rugged and beautiful Freycinet Peninsula. Freycinet National Park consists of knuckles of granite mountains all but surrounded by azure bays and white sand beaches. The dramatic peaks of the Hazards welcome you as you enter the park. Overnight in Coles Bay in Freycinet National Park or continue south to the historical town of Swansea. Discover the history of the area in wonderful museums and on historic walks, explore the village and stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Approx 280km
Today is at leisure for you to explore the area. Home to remarkable granite peaks, sparkling bays and abundant wildlife, Freycinet National Park is arguably Tasmania's most popular destination. You may wish to spend the day exploring the park on foot. A visit to Freycinet is not complete without a walk along the crystal waters of Wineglass Bay. If you would prefer to see the park at a more leisurely pace, board a cruise to see the park from the water.
Today you will travel to the historic area of Port Arthur. Nowhere is more evocative of convict colonial Australia than Tasmania’s Port Arthur, on the Tasman Peninsula. In the afternoon, continue on to Hobart.
Approx 273km
Today you will depart Hobart.
Deposit & Payments
Book now and secure your package with only a $100 deposit per person.
Pay a 2nd instalment of $359 per person within 28 days.
You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure.
Booking Process
Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password)
Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected
Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment. You may also pay via BPAY (not available within 70 days of departure)
Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
Your position on the tour will be confirmed within 48 hours of completing your order. If your place cannot be confirmed, a full refund of the deposit will occur.
Not available
Airfares
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Optional activities
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or optional
Standard package (included):
Hobart Travelodge Hobart or similar
Strahan Strahan Village or similar
Cradle Mountain Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village or similar
Launceston Leisure Inn Penny Royal or similar
Swansea Meredith House or similar
Superior package:
Hobart Crowne Plaza or similar
Strahan Franklin Manor or similar
Cradle Mountain Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge or similar
Launceston Sebel Launceston or similar
Freycinet National Park Freycinet Lodge or similar
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
A single supplement is available on all nights of this trip from an extra $1199 subject to availability.
Triple Share
Not available.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
This package is made up of multiple components which will be provided by different operators throughout your trip. As such, group size will differ between operators and can be as intimate as 2 people or as lively as up to 60 people, depending on the activity and advertised inclusions. There may be unique cases where your selected travel date exceeds the expected group size for special events or types of activities, particularly during popular times of travel. For packages that include a train or cruise, you will be travelling with other passengers up to the capacity of this component.
When travelling with a group, no matter the size, we ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience.
Bedding requests
We do our best to meet your bedding preference, however, bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only and cannot be guaranteed. All efforts will be made to meet your preference, however, any changes are beyond our control and limited by the hotel facilities and availability.
Tour Styles - This package is an Independent style.
To meet the needs of various types of travellers, we choose to operate various types of tours and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:
Who is operating this package
We have partnered with a wide range of third party operators who assist in fulfilling your booking and delivering an enjoyable on-tour experience. Each package will consist of multiple operators meaning both guides and fellow travellers may change day to day. But don't worry, regardless of the operator, you'll be in good hands to experience the most out of each destination
We have partnered with Driveaway to offer you the most competitive car hire rates in the market. To add car hire to your self-drive package, click HERE.
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