Northern Forage
Pure air, rich land, great produce, fresh ideas. This is a journey to feed your soul.
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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.
Pure air, rich land, great produce, fresh ideas. This is a journey to feed your soul.
Seek untamed wilderness, follow in the footsteps of pioneers and uncover wild stories of western Tasmania.
Rich in history, stories and beauty, this is a journey of the past and the future.
Long beaches, dramatic coastline, and the time and space to unwind. This is a journey of peace and pleasure.
Find life on a human scale and nature on a grand scale at Tasmania’s southern edge.
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.
Follow the original route between Launceston and Hobart, built by convict road gangs in the early 1800s.
Discover Tasmania's south including the historic town of Richmond, the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site and the beautiful Tasman Peninsula.
Trace the history of Tasmania’s hydroelectric scheme through the Central Highlands.
Follow your nose to more than 30 of the north west’s finest farms, cellar doors, distilleries and makers.
Take a country drive through cool-climate vineyards of the Tamar Valley and Pipers River, and allow time for cellar-door chatting.
Visit friendly cellar doors for tastings overlooking the vines, paired with the north west’s bountiful produce.
Enjoy dramatic coastal views and meet growers and cool-climate winemakers at wineries along the east coast.
Explore a constellation of vineyards in close proximity to Hobart and sample the south’s premium wines.
Meet the makers and discover the stories behind the island’s renowned distilleries.
Sample boutique ciders from the orchards of the Huon Valley and fertile soils of the north west.
Visit more than 20 breweries, sample local brews and uncover Tasmania’s rich beer-making history, dating back to convict times.
Discover boutique wineries and artisan distilleries among the scenery and historic sites of the Tasman Peninsula.