Day 1: Devonport to Cradle Mountain
Drive to Cradle Mountain via Sheffield. Walk the Dove Lake Circuit. Look for wombats at dusk.
Day 2: Cradle Mountain to Strahan
Morning walk at Cradle. Drive to Strahan, visiting Montezuma Falls on the way if time allows. Sunset at Ocean Beach.
Day 3: Gordon River
Full-day Gordon River cruise. Evening: The Ship That Never Was.
Day 4: Strahan to Stanley via Corinna and the Tarkine
Drive to Corinna, cross on the Fatman barge, and take the Western Explorer to Arthur River (unsealed — check conditions). Visit the Edge of the World. Continue to Stanley.
Day 5: Stanley to Devonport
Morning on The Nut and Highfield. Stop at Boat Harbour Beach, Table Cape and Burnie on the way back.
Notes
- If you prefer sealed roads, return from Strahan via Zeehan and the Murchison Highway, and visit the Tarkine Drive from Stanley instead.
Bookings
Book the Gordon River cruise, Cradle Mountain accommodation and the Spirit of Tasmania well ahead in summer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do this road trip in a hire car?
Yes, but check your agreement for unsealed roads like the Western Explorer.
Is the Western Explorer suitable for all cars?
Large sections are unsealed. Check conditions and your hire agreement.
