Great Eastern Drive Tour
See the east coast end to end — the Great Eastern Drive from Orford to St Helens, linking Swansea, Bicheno, oysters and the Bay of Fires, with the driving handled.
Great Eastern Drive Tour
See Tasmania’s east coast the way it’s meant to be seen — slowly, end to end. The Great Eastern Drive runs roughly from Orford in the south to St Helens in the north, about 176 km of white-sand beaches, granite headlands and easy-going towns. On a guided multi-day tour we link Swansea, Bicheno, fresh oysters and cool-climate wine and the flame-orange Bay of Fires, with all the driving and bookings handled. Family-owned since 1974, tailored to your group and quoted per enquiry.
What You’ll See
Orford to St Helens
About 176 km of coast, linking the south and north ends at your pace.
Swansea & Oysters
A coastal town, fresh oysters and cool-climate east-coast wine.
Bicheno
The blowhole, little penguins and a lively seaside stop mid-coast.
Bay of Fires
Orange-lichen granite boulders and white sand near St Helens.
Good to Know
- A multi-day, unhurried run — roughly Orford to St Helens
- Swansea, Bicheno, oysters and wine and the Bay of Fires
- Freycinet sits mid-coast — we can weave it in
- Short on time? Try the day tour from Hobart instead
- Read the route first in our Great Eastern Drive guide
Tell us your dates and group. Call 0409 661 342 or enquire online.
Great Eastern Drive Tour — FAQ
What is the Great Eastern Drive tour?
A guided, multi-day run along Tasmania’s Great Eastern Drive — roughly Orford to St Helens — taking in Swansea, Bicheno, oysters and wine and the Bay of Fires, with pick-up and the driving handled. Tailored and quoted per enquiry — get in touch.
How long is the Great Eastern Drive?
The route runs about 176 km from Orford in the south to St Helens in the north. As a touring holiday we’d suggest allowing a few unhurried days to enjoy the beaches, bays and towns along the way — we tailor the length to you.
Does the tour include Freycinet?
It can — Freycinet sits mid-coast and has its own detail, but we can weave Wineglass Bay and the Hazards into the drive. See East Coast vs Freycinet to help you decide.
Does it include the Bay of Fires?
Yes — the northern end of the drive reaches St Helens and the Bay of Fires, with its orange-lichen boulders and white sand. We build the pace around what you most want to see.
Is it private or a group tour?
We specialise in private, tailored touring built around your group, dates and interests, with the driving and bookings handled. Because every trip is different, we quote per enquiry rather than list fixed prices.
East Coast, Planned Around You
The Great Eastern Drive, the Bay of Fires and Maria Island, penguins at Bicheno and oysters by the water — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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