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Swan River Sanctuary, Swansea, Tasmania © Stu Gibson
5 days on Tasmania’s Great Eastern Drive
Strolling white sands, saying g’day to Tasmanian devils, slurping oysters straight from the water – well, that’s just another day along Tasmania’s east coast.
Trip overview
5 days
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The must-do experiences
- Feast on fresh oysters, crayfish and fish
- Stroll along the sand at the stunning Bay of Fires
- Spot wombats and Tasmanian devils on Maria Island
Day 1: Hobart to Orford via Maria Island National Park
2.5hrs
132km (82mi)
The Tasmanian capital is a tasty entrée to the state’s ravishing east coast, a place that dazzles whether you’re in the water, on it or soaring above it.
Day 2: Orford to Swansea
1hrs
56km (35mi)
Today, your drive is simply beautiful. Catch glimpses of the spectacular Freycinet Peninsula over Great Oyster Bay, enjoying fresh local produce along the way.
Day 3: Swansea to Freycinet National Park
1hrs
60km (37mi)
Get set for end-of-the-Earth landscapes as the colours of Freycinet – dusty pinks, silvery greens and sparkling azure – come into focus.
Day 4: Freycinet National Park to St Helens
1.5hrs
115km (71mi)
From marine reserves to forested national parks, this stretch of coast offers a glimpse into the diversity of Tasmania’s flora and fauna.
Day 5: St Helens to Bay of Fires
0.5hrs
27km (17mi)
Your final day is arguably the most jaw-dropping. The Bay of Fires is a beguiling landscape of surreal rock formations and sandy beaches.
