CALL OF THE WILD

Sea-ravaged headlands of golden granite tumble away into the sea, severing a seemingly endless ribbon of white silica sand. We stroll to the edge of this blissfully blue bay that sways with great gardens of giant kelp and fall on it, climbing afterwards into the powdery dunes to warm ourselves and watch for whales.

Tassie’s tri-coloured east coast is renowned for its dramatic seascapes but experiencing this coastline — its intimate wildlife encounters, rainforested short walks and all those exquisite free, beachfront camps — is what really inspires travellers to cross the ditch.

You might only clock up around 600km travelling from Hobart to Launceston the long way, but this trip up Tassie’s wild east coast could occupy you for weeks. When you go, weave these top beachfront camps and pristine places to encounter wildlife into your itinerary.

WIELANGTA FOREST DRIVE

Driving east out of Hobart, cross Pittwater and follow the Tasman Highway to Orford and this top little forest drive that few travellers tackle. Ultra-scenic, the Wielangta Forest Drive climbs to breathtaking coastal lookouts, winding beneath towering blue gums