Discover Tasmania’s untamed west coast on your terms with Hop West – a flexible, hop-on hop-off tour designed for independent travellers exploring without a car. This unique small-group transport experience allows you to travel from one stunning destination to the next, without the pressure of fixed schedules or the stress of car hire.

Whether you’re craving alpine hikes, coastal towns, rainforest adventures, or historic mining villages, Hop West gives you the freedom to build your own itinerary and stay as long as you like at each stop.

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Travel at Your Own Pace

Hop West is a hop-on hop-off-style service (not a public bus), created specifically for travellers who want to see Tasmania’s wild west without driving. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a local driver-guide and experience the ease of door-to-door transport between towns and wilderness hubs.

• Choose where you want to go

• Decide how many nights to stay in each location

• Book your own accommodation to suit your style and budget

• Enjoy small-group transport with friendly commentary between stops

Start and finish in Launceston, or request custom variations such as ending in Hobart. Popular stops include Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Queenstown, Lake St Clair, Deloraine, Sheffield, Zeehan, Tullah, and Miena.

How It Works

1. Plan your ideal route using the list of available destinations.

2. Choose how long you’d like to stay in each place.

3. Email your itinerary and traveller details.

4. Confirm your booking and relax—we’ll take care of the transfers.

You'll be picked up from your accommodation (when located within or near town) and dropped off at your next chosen destination. It’s travel made easy, flexible, and designed around your pace—not a timetable.

Flexible Route Options

You can hop off and on again at any of these locations, starting and ending in Launceston:

• Deloraine

• Sheffield

• Cradle Mountain

• Zeehan

• Strahan

• Queenstown

• Frenchmans Cap

• Lake St Clair

• Miena

For custom routes or finishing in Hobart, just get in touch to arrange.

Choose Your Own Accommodation

With Hop West, you're in control of where you stay. From boutique lodges and mountain cabins to affordable hostels and cosy B&Bs, the choice is yours. Book accommodation that fits your travel style, and enjoy the flexibility to stay longer wherever you fall in love with the landscape.

Recommendations:

• Book in advance during peak season

• Choose options close to town centres or on our pick-up route

• Contact accommodation providers to confirm shuttle access if unsure

Example Itinerary: How Your Journey Could Look

Day 1 – Depart Launceston
Choose from:

• Launceston to Cradle Mountain

• Launceston to Deloraine

• Launceston to Sheffield

• Launceston to Queenstown

• Launceston to Strahan

From Deloraine:

• Travel to Cradle Mountain

From Sheffield:

• Travel to Cradle Mountain (if stopping overnight)

From Cradle Mountain:

• Travel to Tullah, Zeehan, Queenstown, Strahan, Lake St Clair, or Hobart

From Tullah:

• Continue to Queenstown, Strahan, or Lake St Clair

From Zeehan:

• Continue to Strahan or Queenstown

And so on—build your journey based on your pace, interests, and how long you’d like to stay in each destination.

A Unique Way to See Tasmania’s West

Hop West is ideal for:

• Backpackers and solo travellers

• Hikers tackling trails like the Overland Track or Frenchmans Cap

• Couples seeking a relaxed, flexible itinerary

• Travellers wanting a no-car, no-rush west coast experience

Enjoy the stories of local drivers, make spontaneous discoveries, and connect with Tasmania’s dramatic wild landscapes—all without the logistics hassle.

Start your Tasmanian west coast adventure today with Hop West – a journey designed around you.