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TASMANIA 'Western Explorer' 
Hobart,  Strahan, Cradle Mountain + Launceston 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 with sensible driving distances between overnight stops already worked out for you.
Looking down on Hobart from Mount Wellington © Tourism Tasmania (Geoff Murray)Russell Falls, Mount Field National Park © Tourism Tasmania
See City Hotels/Tasmania... for details of more Tasmanian accommodation
 

Self Drive Itinerary: 'Western Explorer' Hobart to Launceston 

Truly Ref. 1613
Day 1 
Collect your rental vehicle in Hobart spend the rest of the day here at leisure.
Overnight:  
Lenna of Hobart

Day 2
 
Today enjoy a scenic drive to Strahan. A short detour en route into the Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls is well worthwhile.
Overnight: 
Franklin Manor - pictured (Standard Room - includes breakfast)
View of Franklin Manor
 
Day 3 
Leave Strahan and drive to Cradle Mountain.
Overnight: 
Cradle Mountain Lodge (Pencil Pine Cabin - includes breakfast)

Day 4
Remain at Cradle Mountain today to explore the area.  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.
Overnight: 
Cradle Mountain Lodge (Pencil Pine Cabin - includes breakfast)

Day 5
Depart Cradle Mountain and drive to Launceston where you drop off your hire car.  

Looking across Dove Lake to Cradle Mountain © Tourism Tasmania


See City Hotels/Tasmania... for details of Launceston accommodation
 

Included

  • 4 nights accommodation - on a room only basis unless otherwise stated 
  • Car hire - 5 days Hertz Group C rental vehicle (automatic 4 door sedan, 1.8 litre Toyota Camry or similar) including unlimited mileage and airport vehicle collection fees
  • Co-pilot 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:  
Hobart to Launceston Western Explorer
4 night / 5 day Self Drive  
1 Apr'08 - 31 March'09 1 Apr'09 - 31 March'10 Truly Ref
Visits Strahan and Cradle Mountain Share Twin Single Share Twin Single
'Western Explorer' Price per person  A$735 A$1399 Request Request 1613
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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): meals, National Park entry fees, 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 (Word 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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