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 TASMANIA

East Coast Spectacular : 4 nights / 5 days 

SELF DRIVE PACKAGE: CAR HIRE + PRE-BOOKED ACCOMMODATION
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Choose one of Truly Australia's ready-to-go Self Drive packages, with pre-booked accommodation and car hire all included, and sensible driving distances between overnight stops already worked out for you.
Touring along the East Coast of Tasmania © Tourism Tas (Rick Eaves)The Hazards, Freycinet National Park © Tourism Tasmania (Chris McLennan)

See City Hotels/Hobart + Launceston... for details of accommodation in Hobart and Launceston
 
Self Drive Itinerary: Tasmania East Coast Spectacular Route (Hobart to Launceston)
Truly Ref: 1604
Day 1: Hobart - Freycinet National Park (approx. 296 km)
Collect your rental vehicle in Hobart and drive along the breathtaking east coast to Coles Bay, in the heart Freycinet National Park.
Overnight:  Freycinet Lodge (including breakfast) for 2 nights 

Day 2: Freycinet National Park
A day to enjoy the Freycinet National Park.   You may choose one of the many optional activities at the Lodge such as fishing, and bush-walking.

Aerial view of Freycinet Lodge

 
Day 3: Freycinet National Park - St. Helens (approx. 125 km)
Travel north along the coast through magnificent scenery - beaches, granite outcrops and deserted coves En route pass through the seaside town of Bicheno, a great place to catch crayfish or to try some snorkelling. From June to October, whales pass close to the shore. Continue on to St Helens, a beautiful township on Georges Bay.
Overnight: Tidal Waters Resort, St Helens (including breakfast) -
Day 4: St. Helens - Launceston (approx. 170 km)
Drive west  to Launceston via pastoral Scottsdale and some of the wineries of the Launceston area. 
Overnight:  Country Club Resort Launceston (including breakfast)

Day 5: Launceston
Return the car to a city or airport depot


Farming country near Scottsdale © Tourism Tasmania (Owen Hughes)







The accommodation shown on these typical itineraries is subject to availability and may have to be altered at the time of booking and this may impact on the Guide Prices - the prices may also be subject to peak period supplements.
 

Included

  • 4 nights accommodation - including breakfast throughout
  • Car hire - 4 days Hertz Group S rental vehicle (automatic 4 door sedan, 2.4 litre Toyota Camry or similar) including unlimited mileage and airport vehicle collection fees
  • Co-pilot Self Drive Pack:  A quality backpack containing maps, directions, discounts etc
Please note that Australian hotels may have varying surcharges and minimum stay requirements during holiday periods and peak times.  
You may depart on your Self Drive on any day but note that overnights en route on a Friday or Saturday may have a weekend surcharge.
One way rental fees do not apply to this itinerary.
We will quote confirmed prices upon receipt of your proposed dates.
 
PRICES from:  TASMANIA - East Coast Spectacular Itinerary.  4 night / 5 day 1 Apr '11 - 31 Mar 12 From 1 April '12 Truly Ref
Per person - based on Hertz Group H Car Hire Share twin - per person Share twin - per person
'East Coast Spectacular': per person A$830 A$868 1604
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* Surcharges may apply to some properties over weekends and during major events and holidays
* All bookings are subject to availability; substitute accommodation may be offered if named hotel is not available
* Additional person and child rates are available on request
* Upgrades to larger cars are available on request
* Not included (unless otherwise stated): some meals, sightseeing entrance fees and charges, optional insurances (such as personal accident insurance), liability waiver, optional extras (eg baby seat), bond and petrol, parking (parking is usually only a possible problem in the major cities).
* The vehicles used are supplied by Hertz - click here for Hertz Terms and Conditions (PDF file in separate window)
* For more details about the fleet of vehicles used by Hertz, click Hertz Fleet Guide (slow download in separate window)
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