10-Day Tasmania Waterfalls Road Trip

Morning: Pick up your motorhome from Cruisin’ Motorhomes’ Hobart branch and get comfortable with your home on wheels. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Derwent Valley towards Mount Field National Park.

Afternoon: Walk the easy rainforest circuit to Russell Falls, continuing on to Horseshoe Falls and Lady Barron Falls. Towering trees and fern-filled forest make this the perfect first taste of Tasmania’s wilderness.

Evening: Settle into your campsite and cook dinner in your fully equipped motorhome kitchen. Unwind with a peaceful evening stroll beneath some of the tallest trees in the world.

CAMPSITE RECOMMENDATION: Russell Falls Holiday Cottages, 40 Lake Dobson Rd, National Park TAS 7140. Powered site.

Image: Russell Falls, Jason Charles Hill

Morning: Depart Mount Field and journey west through changing alpine landscapes towards the wild West Coast. Stop at Nelson Falls for a short rainforest walk to a beautiful cascading waterfall.

Afternoon: Continue along the Lyell Highway, and arrive in the coastal town of Strahan and settle in for the night. Take it slow driving along the winding roads, soak in the green scenary around you.

Evening: Take a stroll along Strahan’s waterfront and enjoy fish and chips by the harbour as the sun sets. Relax back at your motorhome and soak in the peaceful West Coast atmosphere.

CAMPSITE RECOMMENDATION: BIG4 Strahan Holiday Retreat, 10 Innes St W, Strahan TAS 7468. Powered site.

Image: Nelson Falls, Luke Tscharke

Morning: Take a gentle walk (approx. 2.4 km return / about 40 minutes) to Hogarth Falls, following the creek through lush forest. Keep an eye out for native birdlife along the way. The waterfall sits near the mouth of the Henty River, just a short drive or walk from Strahan’s harbor.

Afternoon: Take a Gordon River cruise, explore Ocean Beach for dramatic coastal scenery or go on a guided kayaking tour. Enjoy a slow-paced West Coast afternoon.

Evening: Cook dinner back at camp and enjoy sunset colours over Macquarie Harbour. The peaceful setting makes for a perfect recharge day.

CAMPSITE RECOMMENDATION: BIG4 Strahan Holiday Retreat, 10 Innes St W, Strahan TAS 7468. Powered site.

Image: Hogarth Falls, Pete Harmsen

Morning: Depart Strahan and head north through rainforest landscapes. Stop at Montezuma Falls, Tasmania’s tallest waterfall (allow 3 hrs return walk).  The track to the falls begins at Williamsford, two kilometres south of Rosebery, where there is a free car park. The trail passes through lush rainforest, with a suspension bridge near the base of the falls provides a dramatic vantage point.

Afternoon: Continue to Cradle Mountain and settle into the alpine surroundings. Explore short walks near the visitor centre, or prepare for a bigger hike the next day.

Evening: Prepare a cosy dinner in your motorhome and enjoy the crisp mountain air. Sunset views around Cradle Valley are unforgettable.

CAMPSITE RECOMMENDATION: Discovery Resorts – Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain Rd, Cradle Mountain TAS 7310. Powered site.

Tip: You’ll need a Park Pass to explore Cradle Mountains National Park.

Image: Montezuma Falls, Pierre Destribats

Morning: Visit Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls via easy walking tracks. The falls are reached via a short, level boardwalk trail that begins close to the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre and takes only a few minutes to complete. Enjoy cool rainforest and alpine scenery. The surrounding habitat is rich in native flora and fauna, including wallabies and endemic bird species.

Afternoon:  Walk part or all of the Dove Lake Circuit (5.7km loop trail / allow 2-3 hrs) for iconic Cradle Mountain views. Key highlights will be The Boatshed (historic 1940s structure built from King Billy pine, located on the northwestern shore; it is one of the most photographed spots in Tasmania), the Ballroom Forest  (moss-covered cool temperate rainforest filled with myrtle-beech trees) and the Glacier Rock (a massive outcrop showing striations from ancient glacial movements).

Evening: Return to camp for a relaxed dinner and stargazing if skies are clear. The quiet mountain atmosphere is truly special.

CAMPSITE RECOMMENDATION: Discovery Resorts – Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain Rd, Cradle Mountain TAS 7310. Powered site.

Tip: Bring warm clothing! Weather changes extremely quickly in this area! Refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines

Image: Cradle Mountain & Dove Lake, Luke O’Brien Photography

Morning: Depart Cradle Mountain and head towards the North West Coast. Stop at Guide Falls for a scenic waterfall break (1-hour drive). It is one of the region’s most easily accessible natural attractions, popular for picnics, photography, and short walks. When you’re ready, make oyur way to Launceston (2-hour drive).

Afternoon: Arrive in Launceston and explore Cataract Gorge, with its dramatic river cliffs and walking trails. It combines steep dolerite cliffs, lush bushland, and manicured gardens, an unusual wilderness within walking distance of an urban core. Explore the easy Cataract Walk from King’s Bridge or tackle the steep Zig Zag Track. The 1972 Gorge Scenic Chairlift glides 457 m across the First Basin for panoramic views, while the 1904 Alexandra Suspension Bridge offers a scenic crossing.

Evening: Enjoy dinner in town or cook at your campsite. Take an evening walk around the Gorge suspension bridge or similar attraction.

CAMPSITE RECOMMENDATION: BIG4 Launceston Holiday Park, 86 Glen Dhu St, Launceston TAS 7250. Powered site.

Image: Guide Falls, Jess Bonde

Morning: Head east and stop at St Columba Falls, one of Tasmania’s highest waterfalls (2,5-hour drive). The short walk leads to a spectacular viewing platform.  The surrounding rainforest features dense myrtle, sassafras, and tree ferns nourished by high rainfall.

Afternoon: Continue to Bay of Fires stopping at Jeanneret Beach to explore white sand beaches and those famous vibrant orange granite rocks. Great for a stroll and soak up the great views and east coast sunshine as you laze the day away.

Evening: Arrive in Scamander late afternoon. Cook dinner by the coast and enjoy ocean views from your campsite. Fall asleep to the sound of waves.

CAMPSITE RECOMMENDATION: Scamander Sanctuary Holiday Park, 1 Winifred Dr, Scamander TAS 7215. Powered site.

Image: Jeanneret Beach, Tourism Tasmania & Sean Fennessy

Morning: Enjoy a slow morning, cook breakfast in your motorhome and go for a walk along the beach before hitting the road. Travel south along the East Coast with scenic ocean views, stopping at pristine beaches like Little Beach Cove, Seymour, and Bicheno. For lunch, we recommend trying the Lobster Shack Tasmania for fresh and delicious seafood!

Afternoon: Arrive early afternoon in Coles Bay. If times allow, walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout. Enjoy coastal and mountain scenery in one place. Alternatively, enjoy kayaking, wildlife cruises, rock climbing, and snorkeling in the clear coastal waters.

Evening: Relax at camp and enjoy a peaceful East Coast sunset. Prepare dinner using fresh local produce.

CAMPSITE RECOMMENDATION: BIG4 Iluka on Freycinet Holiday Park, 15 Reserve Rd, Coles Bay TAS 7215. Powered site.

Image: Lobster Shack, Tourism Australia

Morning: Drive south along the scenic Great Eastern Drive. Stop for coastal views and small seaside towns along the way. Explore Tasman Arch and Waterfall Bay with its dramatic sea cliffs. Waterfall Bay sits atop towering vertical cliffs that plunge into the Southern Ocean. 

Afternoon: If time allows, go for a wonder at Port Arthur Lavender before heading to your campsite at the Dive Centre.

Evening: Enjoy a relaxed evening near the coast with ocean views. The Tasman Peninsula sunsets are spectacular.

CAMPSITE RECOMMENDATION: Eaglehawk Dive Centre, Eaglehawk Dive Centre, 178 Pirates Bay Dr, Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179. Powered site.

Image: Tasman Arch, Luke Tscharke

Morning: Enjoy a final coastal walk along the cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, breathing in the fresh sea air one last time. On your way to our Hobart branch, stop at Dodges Ferry for a late breakfast.

Afternoon: Return your motorhome to Cruisin’ Motorhomes’ Hobart branch before 3:30 pm. Reflect on 10 days of waterfalls, rainforest and unforgettable Tasmanian landscapes.