Tasmania's Great Eastern Drive

Tasmania's East Coast is one of the last truly unspoiled coastal drives in the developed world. The Great Eastern Drive traces 283 kilometres from Orford to the Bay of Fires, passing through landscapes so pristine they feel almost prehistoric — which, in geological terms, they are. The centrepiece is Freycinet National Park, home to Wineglass Bay — consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches. But the entire coast is extraordinary: white sand beaches backed by granite headlands, crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life, and a food culture that punches far above its weight. Tasmanian oysters, abalone, and cool-climate wines are world-class. We have extended the route to include the approach from Hobart through the Coal River Valley wine region and the return via the Midlands heritage highway. The pace is deliberately unhurried — this is a drive for those who want to slow down, breathe the cleanest air on the planet, and rediscover what coastal driving felt like before the world got busy. This journey is not just about the destinations, but the spaces in between: the empty beaches, the quiet roads, and the feeling of having a world-class coastline almost to yourself. It is a sensory immersion into a place where nature still dictates the rhythm of life, offering a profound sense of escape and renewal.