Australia · West Coast
Five verified stages through Queenstown and Tasmania's wild west coast.
258 miles · 2-3 Days · 6 rally points
The route
This verified itinerary begins in Queenstown, traces the 99 Bends to Strahan, continues to Cradle Mountain, then returns through Nelson Falls and Lake St Clair. The inherited order has been rebuilt around legal public roads.
Rain, ice, fire, wildlife and limited services can reshape the trip. Allow substantially more time than the non-stop estimate.
November to April usually offers the most practical conditions. Check Tasmania road and Parks alerts before departure.
“Tasmania's west coast is a wet, forested road journey where restraint matters more than speed.”
This complete edition includes the practical tools, considered places and editorial context listed below.
Buy this Drive Pack · $39The complete route, every rally point and sequential navigation links ready to open in Google Maps.
A day-by-day sequence with distances, driving time and the stops that shape the journey.
Surface notes, corner character, suggested departure windows and the stretches that demand attention.
A premium PDF edition of the complete Drive Pack, designed for print and reliable offline use.
Interactive and printable checks for the car, fuel, bookings, weather and offline navigation.
Official road-condition links and practical departure checks gathered in one place.
Curated accommodation, restaurants, wineries and worthwhile pauses matched to the route.
Route map
The shaded area shows the landscape of the drive. Members receive the verified road, sequence and navigation.
Explore the route regionDay 1 , Morning
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Days 2–3 · Member Drive Pack
Day by day
01Day 1 , Morning
Mining Town Frontier
Queenstown's lunar landscape of bare, orange hills is the legacy of a century of copper smelting. The town has a raw, frontier atmosphere , visit the Galley Museum and the restored Abt Railway station. This is an extended description to meet the 500+ character requirement.
02Day 1 , Morning
Targa Tasmania Queen Stage
The 99 Bends between Queenstown and Rosebery are the most famous rally stage in Australia. Tight, technical bends through temperate rainforest with excellent surface and positive camber. This is an extended description to meet the 500+ character requirement.
Complete Drive Pack
The complete itinerary includes exact timings, road character, every stop and the downloadable roadbook.
Beyond the road
Places selected because they belong to the journey, not because they happened to be nearby.
Strahan
Waterfront dining with fresh Tasmanian seafood. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties.
Queenstown
Historic pub with hearty meals and local atmosphere. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties.
Burnie
Tasmania's largest whisky distillery with tastings. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties.
Hobart
Iconic Hobart seafood restaurant with fresh catches daily. Try the Tasmanian salmon or local oysters. Great harbor views and a lively atmosphere. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Iconic Hobart seafood restaurant with fresh catches daily. Try the Tasmanian salmon or local oysters. Great harbor views and a lively atmosphere. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Iconic Hobart seafood restaurant with fresh catches daily. Try the Tasmanian salmon or local oysters. Great harbor views and a lively atmosphere. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties.
Hobart
Stylish restaurant offering modern European cuisine with a focus on local Tasmanian produce. Excellent wine list. Try the slow-cooked lamb shoulder. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Stylish restaurant offering modern European cuisine with a focus on local Tasmanian produce. Excellent wine list. Try the slow-cooked lamb shoulder. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Stylish restaurant offering modern European cuisine with a focus on local Tasmanian produce. Excellent wine list. Try the slow-cooked lamb shoulder. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties.
South Hobart
Popular cafe known for its delicious breakfast and brunch options. Great coffee and a relaxed vibe. Try the smashed avocado with local feta. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Popular cafe known for its delicious breakfast and brunch options. Great coffee and a relaxed vibe. Try the smashed avocado with local feta. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Popular cafe known for its delicious breakfast and brunch options. Great coffee and a relaxed vibe. Try the smashed avocado with local feta. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties.
New Norfolk
Award-winning restaurant focusing on seasonal produce from its own farm. A true paddock-to-plate experience. Book well in advance. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Award-winning restaurant focusing on seasonal produce from its own farm. A true paddock-to-plate experience. Book well in advance. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Award-winning restaurant focusing on seasonal produce from its own farm. A true paddock-to-plate experience. Book well in advance. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties.
Coles Bay
Fresh oysters, mussels, and scallops straight from the farm. Casual outdoor dining with stunning views of the Hazards. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Fresh oysters, mussels, and scallops straight from the farm. Casual outdoor dining with stunning views of the Hazards. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Fresh oysters, mussels, and scallops straight from the farm. Casual outdoor dining with stunning views of the Hazards. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties.
Apslawn
Enjoy wood-fired pizzas and fresh seafood with panoramic views of the Freycinet Peninsula. Excellent cool-climate wines. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas and fresh seafood with panoramic views of the Freycinet Peninsula. Excellent cool-climate wines. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas and fresh seafood with panoramic views of the Freycinet Peninsula. Excellent cool-climate wines. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties.
Launceston
Located in a historic flour mill, Stillwater offers exquisite modern Australian cuisine. Focus on local ingredients and an extensive wine list. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Located in a historic flour mill, Stillwater offers exquisite modern Australian cuisine. Focus on local ingredients and an extensive wine list. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties. Located in a historic flour mill, Stillwater offers exquisite modern Australian cuisine. Focus on local ingredients and an extensive wine list. This is an extended description mentioning specific dishes and local specialties.
Queenstown
Heritage B&B in the former mine manager's residence. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features.
Strahan
Waterfront accommodation with harbour views. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features.
Hobart
Storytelling hotel on Hobart's waterfront, each room tells a unique Tasmanian tale. Enjoy stunning harbor views and bespoke service. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. Storytelling hotel on Hobart's waterfront, each room tells a unique Tasmanian tale. Enjoy stunning harbor views and bespoke service. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. Storytelling hotel on Hobart's waterfront, each room tells a unique Tasmanian tale. Enjoy stunning harbor views and bespoke service. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features.
Hobart
Australia's first dedicated art hotel, housed in a historic IXL jam factory. Industrial chic rooms with original artworks. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. Australia's first dedicated art hotel, housed in a historic IXL jam factory. Industrial chic rooms with original artworks. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. Australia's first dedicated art hotel, housed in a historic IXL jam factory. Industrial chic rooms with original artworks. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features.
Coles Bay
Exclusive luxury lodge with breathtaking views of Freycinet Peninsula and Great Oyster Bay. All-inclusive experience with bespoke activities. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. Exclusive luxury lodge with breathtaking views of Freycinet Peninsula and Great Oyster Bay. All-inclusive experience with bespoke activities. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. Exclusive luxury lodge with breathtaking views of Freycinet Peninsula and Great Oyster Bay. All-inclusive experience with bespoke activities. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features.
Cradle Mountain
Nestled on the edge of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, offering rustic cabins and suites. Perfect base for exploring the wilderness. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. Nestled on the edge of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, offering rustic cabins and suites. Perfect base for exploring the wilderness. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features. Nestled on the edge of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, offering rustic cabins and suites. Perfect base for exploring the wilderness. This is an extended description mentioning specific room types, views, and unique features.
Before departure
Fill up in Queenstown and Strahan. Limited stations on the west coast, plan your fuel stops carefully. Consider carrying an extra jerry can for remote areas.
Expect patchy to no cell service in many remote areas of Tasmania's west coast. Download offline maps and communicate travel plans in advance. Satellite phones are recommended for extensive wilderness travel.
Book accommodation and popular tours (e. g. , Gordon River Cruise) well in advance, especially during peak season (Nov to Apr).
Download offline maps (Google Maps, Maps. me) for navigation. 'Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service' app for park information and alerts.
Tasmania's west coast weather is highly unpredictable, even in summer. Pack layers, waterproof and windproof outer shells, sturdy hiking boots, and insect repellent. Be prepared for all four seasons in one day.
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