At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
Are you a wildlife enthusiast? Tasmania is a natural paradise with a wonderful array of unique wildlife and spectacular flora. Spot white wallabies, pademelons, quolls, potoroos and an assortment of birds. Featuring white pearled beaches, a large assortment of national parks and plenty of beautiful scenic drives.
Quick facts about this journey sample itinerary
- This itinerary will be customised to suit your individual wishes
- Best travel time is between November and April
- Relaxed travel pace with 2-3 nights at each location
- The average drive between each accommodation is 3 hours
- Stay with locals at 8 locations, away from the crowds
- Choose from a diverse mix of activities with locals
- Collect and return your rental car in Launceston
- 2 domestic flights, Melbourne to Launceston and return
Below, you can discover our suggested locations. Feel free to adjust your comfort level, add activity packages along the route, and indicate whether you would like us to arrange your flights. The price indication is based on travel in high season, so shoulder season travel will often give you a price advantage.
Quick facts about this journey sample itinerary
- This itinerary will be customised to suit your individual wishes
- Best travel time is between November and April
- Relaxed travel pace with 2-3 nights at each location
- The average drive between each accommodation is 3 hours
- Stay with locals at 8 locations, away from the crowds
- Choose from a diverse mix of activities with locals
- Collect and return your rental car in Launceston
- 2 domestic flights, Melbourne to Launceston and return
Below, you can discover our suggested locations. Feel free to adjust your comfort level, add activity packages along the route, and indicate whether you would like us to arrange your flights. The price indication is based on travel in high season, so shoulder season travel will often give you a price advantage.
Route and Impressions
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![A place where the country meets the city](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-tas-launceston-pier-harbour-9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=650eecdff567cbf5046557c0d69f94ec 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-tas-launceston-pier-harbour-9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=7aafc8b1c2a6beabd42c64a985596c4d 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-tas-launceston-pier-harbour-9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=bccbe56fa0018e9e0c83edc5f4b1441b 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-tas-launceston-pier-harbour-9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=2a6cc216b6be43bcbbd0668f07c9daf8 400w)
![The first national park in Tasmania](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/cradle-mountain-NP.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=2c7a3571b07365bfd55254f37cd870f6 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/cradle-mountain-NP.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=a3d9b0f7f965671f5a2b07abf1c5f864 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/cradle-mountain-NP.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=1e48108da4e545bd95650f728eefdeb2 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/cradle-mountain-NP.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=08a82d4503d5074c24832071d52f3718 400w)
![Discover the local gems of North West Tasmania](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/5-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=973d3959c8e676d0f72c368d056224a2 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/5-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=3154b1693fe7c55e64d463583b4eb6ae 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/5-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=2cc540724da1eda1683c175afa7ec3df 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/5-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=59662ea5423995e789163937da39380d 400w)
![Take a cruise on a historic ship](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/West-Coast-Yacht-Charters%C2%A9Sean-Scott-130028_200703_110729.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=ba0201f45612abdfcfd84aee647e9f57 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/West-Coast-Yacht-Charters%C2%A9Sean-Scott-130028_200703_110729.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=c69b27a373cf9adf2860fde486bcd546 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/West-Coast-Yacht-Charters%C2%A9Sean-Scott-130028_200703_110729.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=f8ce9711762d6c1433a4d9648990f72b 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/West-Coast-Yacht-Charters%C2%A9Sean-Scott-130028_200703_110729.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=ec5a954c48667d7e98fe4f74e802569d 400w)
![Uncover the natural treasures of Bruny Island](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/au-bruny-island-4096.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=327ad9eb69370e6fe0d05decec90c614 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/au-bruny-island-4096.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=00a2b6da59b23b88874859ea0b621adf 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/au-bruny-island-4096.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=0f83152cdae40c0d4136d909aa065afb 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/au-bruny-island-4096.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=cd911f5c660dc0b2c6a706aa239fa8be 400w)
![Unravel pure coastal bliss in Bicheno](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/BichenoPenguinTour_PenguinTourleavesaroundSunsetandtakes1hour_BichenoPenguinTour_PenguinTourleavesaroundSunsetandtakes1hour_DSC_3292.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=8df61cada58ca991dbe1892c1e0e9e36 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/BichenoPenguinTour_PenguinTourleavesaroundSunsetandtakes1hour_BichenoPenguinTour_PenguinTourleavesaroundSunsetandtakes1hour_DSC_3292.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=67031b0aab1f9ba17fe35672d5f950ba 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/BichenoPenguinTour_PenguinTourleavesaroundSunsetandtakes1hour_BichenoPenguinTour_PenguinTourleavesaroundSunsetandtakes1hour_DSC_3292.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=5e8336c31776d1d8d96ab2e998c0dc90 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/BichenoPenguinTour_PenguinTourleavesaroundSunsetandtakes1hour_BichenoPenguinTour_PenguinTourleavesaroundSunsetandtakes1hour_DSC_3292.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=ebd22ccb1ea5917f50073220529fcaf1 400w)
£5,500 Per person
- 21 nights staying at comfortable small-scale accommodations
- Relaxed travel pace with 1-3 nights at each location
- Diverse mix of easy-going and active activities in the nature with locals
- Your holiday is CO2 neutral
- Average distance between each accommodation is 2-4 hours
- Return domestic flight from Melbourne to Launceston
- Stay at 8 different locations
- Stay with locals, away from the crowds
- Fully insured compact SUV
- Return economy flights
- We can alter this itinerary to suit your needs and interests
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At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
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