Few destinations can pull off what Tasmania does in combining the world’s freshest and finest produce with the most adventurous wilderness. With 19 national parks covering 40% of Australia’s island state, native animals and ancient forests combine to create the cleanest and greenest environment possible. These pristine forests, productive agricultural lands and pristine seas provide a natural supermarket of deliciously fresh produce. Dine on succulent seafood like oysters, trout, lobster, abalone, scallops and salmon. Enjoy Tasmania’s unique leatherwood honey, pepperberries, Cape Grim beef and premium wines from over 200 vineyards.
Image credit: Cataract Gorge Reserve, First Basin and Cliff Grounds, Launceston, TAS © robburnettimages. Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett
Distance and drive time: 190 km – 2 hr 40 min
Depart Hobart to embark on the Great Eastern Drive from Orford
Drop in at Kate’s Berry Farm before Swansea for a delicious fruit pie with rich vanilla ice cream
Stop for lunch and wine tastings at Devil’s Corner cellar door – and don’t forget to take in the view from the award winning lookout
Drive down the peninsula to Friendly Beaches for a stroll
Enjoy fresh seafood at The Bay Restaurant, Freycinet Lodge
Overnight at Coles Bay
Drive times and distance: 8.7 km – 10 min
Overnight at Coles Bay
Distance and drive time: 71 km – 1 hr 20 min
Overnight at Bicheno
Distance and drive time: 236 km – 3hr 35 min
Overnight Launceston
Distance and drive time: 27 km – 37 min
Depart Launceston Airport