{"id":4600,"date":"2018-01-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=4600"},"modified":"2020-07-29T14:28:40","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T04:28:40","slug":"tassie-road-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/tasmania\/road-trip\/tassie-road-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Hit the road: Tassie\u2019s top 5 road trips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re an Apple Isle local or you\u2019ve crossed the Bass Strait for a visit, Tasmania<\/a> is perfect for road-tripping on a self-drive holiday. And it\u2019s all about the food and wine, baby!<\/p>\n

1. Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail \u2013 day trip or stay for a weekend<\/h2>\n

Wake up at the Cradle Mountain Hotel<\/a> and start your journey on the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail<\/a>, a self-guided food journey showcasing the finest food, wine, honey (and fudge!) of the North West region. Stay in a luxurious upcycled shipping container at Coastal Pods<\/a>\u00a0in Wynyard to sleep off your taste tests. Or get rustic at Prickly Mo Wines<\/a> \u2013 about 15 minutes out of Devonport \u2013 with Friday night live music in a restored shearing shed.<\/p>\n

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2. Devonport to Hobart \u2013 approximately 281km south<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re starting your trip in Devonport, the world (or, at least, Tassie) is your oyster. You\u2019re on an island full of delicious distractions, so set yourself a goal to get to Hobart\u2019s Museum of New and Old Art<\/a> (Mona).<\/p>\n

Before you cross the Derwent, take the turn off to Bridgewater and sample some local ales at Moo Brew<\/a> (it must be fate \u2013 the brewery originally launched at Mona and features artwork from renowned Australian artist John Kelly). That\u2019s our kind of culture.<\/p>\n

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3. Hobart to Mount Field National Park \u2013 approximately 75km west<\/h2>\n

Take off from Hobart to Tasmania\u2019s oldest (and most loved) national park, with the short drive to Mount Field National Park<\/a> taking you through the rolling hills of the Derwent Valley. Explore the enormous fern forests of Russell Falls and keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, and platypuses.<\/p>\n

Split the difference on the way back towards Hobart and make a stop in New Norfolk. Check in to The Shingles Riverside Cottages<\/a> and indulge at the Agrarian Kitchen Eatery (a combined farm and cooking school). The seasonal dishes change daily, but if the cheese dumplings with burnt butter are on the menu while you\u2019re there \u2013 take no prisoners!<\/p>\n

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4. Launceston to Hobart \u2013 approximately 480km via East Coast<\/h2>\n

Technically, Launceston to Hobart is about a 200km drive from north to south, through the Island State\u2019s centre. But why go straight there when you can head to the East Coast and wind your way from city to city?<\/p>\n

Spoil yourself with a stay at Freycinet Lodge<\/a> near Wineglass Bay, and fill your belly with the freshest of fish and chips at The Gulch shack in Bicheno, or the famous lavender ice-cream of Port Arthur Lavender Farm<\/a>. Loose pants recommended.<\/p>\n

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5. Hobart to Bruny Island \u2013 approximately 83km<\/h2>\n

The direct trip to Bruny Island from Hobart may be just over 80km, but it’s a trip of at least two hours. About a 40-minute drive south of Hobart gets you to Kettering, where lunch at the Peppermint Bay Hotel<\/a> lets you enjoy the Bruny Island views. Oysters shucked to order? Keep \u2018em coming.<\/p>\n

Take the car on the Bruny Ferry<\/a> and get thee to the winery! Explore Australia\u2019s southernmost vineyard at Bruny Island Premium Wines<\/a>, then head about 15 minutes south to settle in at the Cloudy Bay Beach House<\/a>. Check out the lighthouse, museum, and national park\u2026 or just sit on the deck and daydream.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> PLAN YOUR TASSIE ROAD TRIP\u00a0<\/a>\n

Heads up!<\/strong> Due to COVID-19, government restrictions are in constant review and travel guidelines may change between when you make your booking and when you travel. We strongly recommend that all travellers seek further information about destinations and attractions before visiting, take extra care and follow all rules to ensure their own health and safety.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re an Apple Isle local or you\u2019ve crossed the Bass Strait for a visit, Tasmania is perfect for road-tripping on a self-drive holiday. And it\u2019s all about the food and wine, baby! 1. Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail \u2013 day trip or stay for a weekend Wake up at the Cradle Mountain Hotel and …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[761,764],"tags":[810,866],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4600"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4600"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4600\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10793,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4600\/revisions\/10793"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4600"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4600"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4600"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}