Road Trips
Every road, every country lane, every track in Tasmania leads to discovery and surprise. Plot a journey and see where the detours take you.
A detour can be a mistake, a time-waster, an inconvenience.
In Tasmania, a detour is an adventure. Self-drive journeys on this compact island offer the freedom to find the things you need – natural wonders, inspiration, calm, great fish and chips – and much you never expected.
Choose a drive journey, use our itineraries for inspiration, and start making detours.
Best of road trips
Drive journeys
Northern Forage
Pure air, rich land, great produce, fresh ideas. This is a journey to feed your soul.
Western Wilds
Seek untamed wilderness, follow in the footsteps of pioneers and uncover wild stories of western Tasmania.
Heartlands
Rich in history, stories and beauty, this is a journey of the past and the future.
Great Eastern Drive
Long beaches, dramatic coastline, and the time and space to unwind. This is a journey of peace and pleasure.
Southern Edge
Find life on a human scale and nature on a grand scale at Tasmania’s southern edge.
Experience other trails
Whether whisky or wine, history or farm-fresh produce, there’s a trail to match your passion. Choose a theme and see where the road takes you.
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Heritage Highway
Heritage Highway
Follow the original route between Launceston and Hobart, built by convict road gangs in the early 1800s.
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Convict Trail
Convict Trail
Discover Tasmania's south including the historic town of Richmond, the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site and the beautiful Tasman Peninsula.
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Highlands Power Trail
Highlands Power Trail
Trace the history of Tasmania’s hydroelectric scheme through the Central Highlands.
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Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail
Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail
Follow your nose to more than 30 of the north west’s finest farms, cellar doors, distilleries and makers.
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Tamar Valley Wine Route
Tamar Valley Wine Route
Take a country drive through cool-climate vineyards of the Tamar Valley and Pipers River, and allow time for cellar-door chatting.
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Cradle Coast Wine Trail
Cradle Coast Wine Trail
Visit friendly cellar doors for tastings overlooking the vines, paired with the north west’s bountiful produce.
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East Coast Wine Trail
East Coast Wine Trail
Enjoy dramatic coastal views and meet growers and cool-climate winemakers at wineries along the east coast.
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Southern Wine Trail
Southern Wine Trail
Explore a constellation of vineyards in close proximity to Hobart and sample the south’s premium wines.
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Tasmanian Whisky Trail
Tasmanian Whisky Trail
Meet the makers and discover the stories behind the island’s renowned distilleries.
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Tasmanian Cider Trail
Tasmanian Cider Trail
Sample boutique ciders from the orchards of the Huon Valley and fertile soils of the north west.
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Tasmanian Beer Trail
Tasmanian Beer Trail
Visit more than 20 breweries, sample local brews and uncover Tasmania’s rich beer-making history, dating back to convict times.
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Tasman Wine and Spirits Trail
Tasman Wine and Spirits Trail
Discover boutique wineries and artisan distilleries among the scenery and historic sites of the Tasman Peninsula.