Wild west Tasmania
The Leyland brothers were really onto something – jump in a car, hit the wide open road and explore our beautiful country. There’s no better way to see Tasmania.
The island state is bursting with unforgettable adventures, cultural experiences and pristine wilderness.
Conservation is a way of Tasmanian life. Almost one-fifth of the state is listed as world heritage area, with 19 national parks dotting the terrain. The early pioneers are also recognised with five locations included on the UNESCO World Heritage List acknowledging “the best surviving examples of large-scale convict transportation”. One of these locations is the Port Arthur Historic Site.
See all this and more with the Western Tassie detour self-drive holiday package. The 7-night itinerary, put together by the local experts at TasVacations, includes accommodation at Risby Cove and Country Club Tasmania plus attractions such as a cruise along the Gordon River.
Bonus: a National Parks Pass, which provides access to the state’s entire parks network, is also included in the package. With this pass in hand, you’re ready to explore Australia’s most southern state.
And if you want to see Tassie in style, upgrade your hire car to the Tesla M3. This way, you can test drive an electric vehicle and enjoy smooth zero emissions driving at the same time. Now get your motor running and get out on the highway, the Western Explorer Highway, to be exact.
Adventure in nature
Nature’s wonderland, photographer’s dream, foodie’s paradise – Hobart ticks all these boxes. Catch the ferry to nearby Bruny Island, where two land masses are connected by a narrow isthmus known as ‘The Neck,’ essentially a long sandy bridge.
The island is home to brilliant beaches, dense hinterland, and native wildlife. Cape Bruny Lighthouse and South Bruny National Park are must-see attractions.
Twitchers, more commonly known as bird watchers, flock to the island, which has been declared an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area – a crucial location for the conservation of bird populations worldwide.
