5 Days

East Coast

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Hobart - Coles BayDistance 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

Coles Bay - BichenoDistance and drive time: 71 km - 1 hr 20 min
Take the walk up to the Wineglass Bay lookout for a spectacular view
Drive out to Cape Tourville Lighthouse and lookout
Head to Bicheno, stopping at the Farm Shed East Coast Wine Centre to taste east coast wines and shop for local art and craft
Take a twilight tour with Bicheno Penguin Tours and see fairy penguins in their natural habitat
Overnight at Bicheno

Bicheno - LauncestonDistance and drive time: 236 km - 3 hr 35 min
See native wildlife at East Coast Natureworld including devils, echidnas and wombats
Stop at for craft beer tastings and stay for lunch
Head to Launceston, stopping at Pyengana Dairy to try their award winning cheeses
Overnight Launceston

LauncestonDistance and drive time: 27 km - 37 km
Take a gastronomical Taste.Walk.Talk day tour around Launceston’s restaurants and bars
Ride the world’s longest single-span chairlift over Cataract Gorge
Stop in at Josef Chromy for wine tastings on the way to the airport
Depart Launceston Airport

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