Tasmanian Driving Tour

March 2022 2 TASMANIAN DRIVING TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 3

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD'S BEST Long Established

One of the world’s longest established driving holiday Luxury Driving Holidays specialists, with decades of experience creating extraordinary motoring and luxury travel events.

Ultimate Driving Tours evolved from my of our ever-growing global team, about much more than cars, more lifelong love of motoring. It started as Ultimate Driving Tours has evolved than driving. Our experiences take Award Winning an idea, then became a small project into a renowned and award-winning you to stay in the finest boutique between like-minded friends. We found luxury adventure travel business— and experiential accommodation, Recognised across the luxury travel industry as the a select group of clients who shared our the world’s premier provider of dine in celebrated restaurants, and world’s best driving holiday provider and a multi-award passions for travel, enjoying the finer extraordinary driving, motorsport and savour unique and exclusive lifestyle winning international tour operator. things in life, and driving incredible cars track experiences. From Europe to experiences. That might include a in great company. And it soon became the Americas and Australasia, we now private tour of one of Europe’s most apparent that we had found a winning offer the most diverse and far-reaching prestigious vineyards and champagne Global Presence formula. selection of incredible motoring maisons, or a chartered private jet, adventures, with all the elements of an helicopter or yacht, and so much more. The only driving tour company with a global presence, But the roots of UDT’s story begin much unforgettable luxury travel experience. and experiences in operation throughout the Americas, earlier than our first tour. For over We hope that you too will become one Australasia and Europe. twenty years, I have participated in, Our experiences are designed to let you of our family of guests, and join us for created, directed and owned motoring live out your bucket-list, whatever may the journey of a lifetime. After perusing events, starting with a celebrated tarmac be on it. Whether you would prefer to this brochure, please don’t hesitate to Exceptional Delivery rally series. After seven years of growing experience a fleet of supercars on the reach out to our team. We look forward the rally into a beloved Australia-wide world’s best driving roads, watch the to hearing from you and to having you Our journeys are meticulously curated to incorporate motoring event, I turned my focus to Grand Prix of Monaco from the plush along. only the very best of your chosen destination and the the international arena, taking a group seats of a superyacht, get behind the highest standards of service. to motorsport mecca – Nurburgring. wheel of a real F1 car at a private track To a life of adventure, This initial venture was perhaps a day, or dine with motorsport legends little more rough and ready than the like Sir Jackie Stewart, our events cover Unique & Exclusive refinement of our current tours, but it all the ‘must do’ experiences associated was the genesis of a beautiful journey. with motoring. Anthony Moss CEO & Founder We work closely with carefully selected boutique suppliers to ensure access to the most unique and Over the years, and with the help But an Ultimate Driving Tour is also Ultimate Driving Tours exclusive experiences, driving or otherwise. WHY ULTIMATE

DRIVING TOURS? A WORD FROM OUR CEO

" Just unbelievable; out of this world – a bucket-list dream with new but now lifelong friends."

Adam & Kerryn, Australia Guests on 2019 European Supercar Tour

FIND OUT MORE 4 TASMANIAN DRIVING TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 5

TOUR SUMMARY Melbourne · Devonport · Launceston · Cradle Mountain · Hobart

Sunday 6 – Saturday 12 March 2022*

Dust off your favourite vehicle and reignite your love of driving with a week long luxury escape to Australia’s premier driving destination — .

In 2022 this incredible ‘Drive Your Own’ car tour once again brings together the magical combination of an open road driving tour, and closed road action on the iconic tarmac rally. Explore the best luxury accommodation, fine dining and picturesque scenery that Australia’s island state has to offer, then enjoy the thrill of participating in a boutique motorsport event with a rich history.

Whether you love to drive, indulge in life’s finer things, or explore unique and hidden locations, this luxury adventure will delight your inner enthusiast and cover all bases in one incredible getaway.

* Dates currently indicative. Details and pricing tentative until dates confirmed. Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights A Snapshot of the Tour

Driving Driving Tour 5 Days / 1,800 kilometres Day 1 ARRIVAL & WELCOME Spirit of Tasmania Day 2 DRIVE DAY 1 (OPEN ROADS) Tour Start Devonport to Launceston Melbourne, Australia Day 3 DRIVE DAY 2 (CLOSED ROADS) Launceston Loop

Day 4 DRIVE DAY 3 (CLOSED ROADS) Launceston to Cradle Mountain Tour End DRIVE DAY 4 (OPEN ROADS) Melbourne, Australia Day 5 Cradle Mountain to Hobart

Day 6 DRIVE DAY 5 (OPEN ROADS) Hobart to Devonport

Day 7 FAREWELL & DEPARTURE Onward Travel Plans Want to See This Tour in Action? Check out the live video at ultimatedrivingtours.com

WATCH IT NOW 6 TASMANIAN DRIVING TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 7

30TH ANNIVERSARY TARGA TARMAC RALLY

Sunday 6 – Wednedsay 9 March

the edges of Great Lake. After cutting through the Great Western Tiers, the route then takes in some of the scinitllating tight turns of Poatina that are sure to get the adrenaline pumping. Afterwards, it’s time to unwind at the hotel with a relaxed dinner, and get a great sleep for another big day on the tarmac tomorrow.

Wednesday brings day two of the 30th anniversary rally, and the next chapter of your closed road adventure. Follow the incredible drive out through historic farmlands to the Tasman Sea at St Helens as the rally passes through coastal stages on the east coast. At Chain of Lagoons, we will turn back inland to motor upwards through the Central Highlands before traversing

Our Tasmanian odyssey begins in Launceston. Then it’s time to prepare format, it’s the most enjoyable way to the alpine roads to Cradle Mountain. YMelbourne on Sunday, where the cars and drivers for the excitement of feel a rare thrill—driving your favourite Your stay at Peppers Cradle Mountain group will meet at the centrally located tomorrow’s rally, and enjoy the locally- car on closed roads. This is a liberating will be one to remember, with five-star Lorbek Luxury Cars, before convoying sourced chef’s menu with matching experience that will challenge and comforts, gourmet dining at Highland together to catch the overnight ferry to wines at the award-winning Mudbar excite you as you explore some of Restaurant, and incomparable views of Tasmania—the Spirit of Tasmania. restaurant. Your accommodation for Tasmania’s best driving roads, free from the gorgeous lake and mountains. the night is the five-star Peppers Silo, interference. The first drive day is the perfect warm overlooking the Tamar River. Accommodation up to the Targa rally, and begins with The first day of the rally follows an an early start and a great breakfast On Tuesday, you will experience the exciting loop to the west of Launceston, Spirit of Tasmania at the Tasmanian Food and Wine first of two amazing days participating as you cut a sweeping line up through N/A Conservatory. Afterwards, scintillating in the Tour category of the TARGA the forests towards Devonport, passing Peppers Silo (2 Nights) country roads around Tasmania’s tarmac rally on its 30th anniversary. through Sassafras before crossing the ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ north are your arena for the day, as A motorsport event of significant Mersey River and heading south to the convoy will carve its way through prestige and heritage, the opportunity Mount Roland to navigate some more verdant forest reserves on the road to drive in the rally is a coveted one, technical switchbacks and open the Dining to Launceston. A fantastic late lunch and lets you follow in the tracks of throttle for some hillclimb sections. at the AGFG-hatted Josef Chromy racing legends including , After Deloraine, the Tour heads south Tasmanian Market Kitchen Showcasing Tasmanian produce Wines awaits in the afternoon, and in Jim Richards, and Sir . As through the Liffey Forest and up into the evening, the group will arrive at the Tour category is a noncompetitive the epic highland regions to trace along Mudbar Restaurant AGFG-hatted Restaurant 8 TASMANIAN DRIVING TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 9

EXPLORING TASMANIA’S BEST DRIVES (OPEN ROADS)

Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 March

and ever-changing scenery. Along the way, the group will enjoy a winery lunch at Frogmore Creek, and revel in great driving conditions with magnificent backdrops as you pass up through the Great Lake Conservation Area, into the Central Highlands and back to Tasmania’s north.

Supper at Ghost Rock Wines is the perfect way to cap off your luxury adventure and take a moment to reflect on the journey that was, before heading back onto the Spirit of Tasmania for the return trip to Melbourne. The following morning we will rise and disembark from the ferry early, then enjoy a final farewell breakfast before your onward travel plans.

n Thursday, with the excitement mountain range between Strahan and After some time to rest and relax Oof the Rally still fresh in your Queenstown, and is great for drivers the group will reconvene in the early mind, you will resume driving on the looking to put their car through its evening to board a well-appointed open road with an alpine adventure paces. We will also stop at ‘The Wall in catamaran and enjoy a sunset cruise Accommodation through the highlands around Cradle the Wilderness’ at Derwent Bridge—a up the Derwent River. The catamaran Mountain. Enjoy an incredible drive 100 metre-long masterpiece of Huon will take the group up to the township Peppers Cradle Mountain through Tasmania’s west coast Pine by local sculptor Greg Duncan. of Woodbridge where the group will ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ hinterlands as we get a day ahead of enjoy dinner at the award-winning MACq 01 the Targa Rally and carve our own In the afternoon, lunch is a celebration architecturally designed Peppermint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ path along some of the island’s most of the freshest seasonal produce at Bay Hotel, offering gourmet cuisine Spirit of Tasmania dramatic West Coast roads en route to the Agrarian Kitchen Cooking School and panoramic views across the N/A Hobart. & Farm. Afterwards, the convoy will D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny cruise into Hobart to arrive at the the Island. We will follow the Murchison Highway multi-awarded MACq 01 hotel. This Dining between Murchison Lake and Lake five-star property will be your luxurious Friday is the last day on the open road Rosebery, then into the heritage home for the night—a majestic new section of the drive. It will be a day Highland Restaurant Celebrated regional cuisine goldfields and mining country of addition to the waterfront that captures to savour the journey as you drive a Queenstown, navigating the infamous Tasmania’s pioneering spirit and spectacular route from Hobart back to Peppermint Bay Fine dining in a picturesque setting ‘99 bends', a section of curvaceous, reinvents it through curated design and Devonport via the Central Highlands silky-smooth tarmac that traverses a ambience. and travel along a diverse array of roads Tasmanian Market Kitchen Showcasing Tasmanian produce 10 TASMANIAN DRIVING TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 11

ITINERARY A snapshot of the tour

DAY 1: SUNDAY 6 MARCH Western Tiers. Dinner Accommodation ARRIVAL + WELCOME Peppermint Bay Hotel MACq 01

Breakfast Lunch For interstate guests, arrive in Melbourne Peppers Silo Clarendon Arms by mid-afternoon. Your car, having been DAY 6: FRIDAY 11 MARCH transported from your home, will be Dinner Accommodation DRIVE DAY 5 (OPEN ROADS) securely stored and waiting for your arrival. Grain of the Silo Peppers Silo All guests will then meet at Lorbek Luxury Your final drive day is a special one, following Cars in the early afternoon for an official a route northwards through the Central welcome before making the short trip to the DAY 4: WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH Highlands and Great Lake Conservation Spirit of Tasmania. DRIVE DAY 3 (CLOSED ROADS) Area on the road back to Devonport. Lunch at Frogmore Creek in the Coal River Valley Today you will commence the TARGA Day and supper at the artisanal Ghost Rock Meeting Point Dinner/Accom Day two of the tarmac rally makes its way Wines will set you up for the trip back to Lorbek Luxury Cars Spirit of Tasmania east, to drive the coastal stages of the rally Melbourne on the Spirit of Tasmania. Port Melbourne Ferry in and around St Helens. You will pass through heritage farmlands along the way, and in the afternoon, we will peel off and Breakfast Lunch DAY 2: MONDAY 7 MARCH drive inland on our own path. Cut a line MACq 01 Frogmore Creek DRIVE DAY 1 (OPEN ROADS) through forests and gorges, through rolling Supper Dinner/Accom hills and then upwards along alpine roads The Spirit of Tasmania docks at 06.00, Goaty Hill Estate Spirit of Tasmania en route to Cradle Mountain for a night of and we will disembark from 06.30. From luxury. Devonport, the group will drive directly to DAY 7: SATURDAY 12 MARCH the Tasmanian Food and Wine Conservatory FAREWELL + DEPARTURES for breakfast. The drive scythes through Breakfast Lunch the northern reaches of Tasmania, passing Peppers Silo Iron House Brewery Today we will arrive back into Melbourne by towering forest reserves, rugged rocky Dinner Accommodation bright and early, disembarking the Spirit outcrops and through verdant farmland. Highland Peppers Cradle between 06.30 and 07.00. From the A late lunch at the AGFG-hatted Josef Restaurant Mountain disembarkation point in Port Melbourne, Chromy Wines will be a highlight of the the convoy will head south to Elwood for a afternoon, before arriving into Launceston farewell breakfast. and dining at the multi-awarded Mudbar DAY 5: THURSDAY 10 MARCH restaurant. Five-star accommodation awaits DRIVE DAY 4 (OPEN ROADS) at Peppers Silo. Breakfast Luggage Drop Back on the open roads and reinvigorated Elwood Bathers Lorbek Luxury Cars Breakfast Lunch after the rally, follow an incredible route Food and Wine Josef Chromy from Cradle Mountain, through Mount Conservatory Estate Murchison’s high country roads, and into the historic gold rush country and dramatic Dinner Accommodation landscapes around Queenstown and Mudbar Peppers Silo Derwent Bridge. Famous roads along the way include the epic ‘99 bends’ stretch from Strahan to Queenstown. DAY 3: TUESDAY 8 MARCH DRIVE DAY 2 (CLOSED ROADS) Later, cruise up to Peppermint Bay in the catamaran to enjoy stunning river views and Today you will commence the first of two a fantastic dinner, then head to the upscale days driving in the Tour category of the 30th MACq 01 Hotel on Hobart’s waterfront to anniversary Targa tarmac rally. The epic loop unwind in your plush room with a view. to the west of Launceston passes through low country riverlands, before climbing up through the rugged Central Plateau and Breakfast Lunch Great Lake Conservation Area, and making Peppers Cradle The Agrarian its way back to Launceston via the Great Mountain Kitchen Farm 12 TASMANIAN DRIVING TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 13

TOUR PACKAGE Inclusions, exclusions, and options to complete your experience

Our tours are designed to be end-to-end luxury travel experiences, with every aspect from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart considered. Your final tour investment is comprised of your Tour Package (as outlined below) and any Optional Add-Ons you choose to include.

* Please note, packages are currently tentative and may be subject to change.

Inclusions Car Transport

• Guided tour of Tasmania hosted over seven days and six nights Don't live in Victoria? We can arrange the return transfer of your vehicle. Enquire with our team to find out • Three days driving a selection of Tasmania’s greatest roads as part of an open road driving tour, coupled with two more. days taking part in a closed road Targa Tasmania Rally, including: • Detailed route instruction/navigation with experienced guides • Two-way in-car communication system • Full vehicle support including lead and sweep cars • Entry into the Targa Tasmania Tarmac Rally including roadbooks and lanyards, official ‘Invitation to Compete’, participation in the closed road stages, and a set of Targa metal number plates and door panels • Six nights' accommodation in a standard room each of the luxury hotels on tour, including breakfast each morning and parking • Dining throughout the event, including: Per Car: POA • Private breakfast at the Tasmanian Food and Wine Conservatory on Monday morning • Gourmet lunches each day at celebrated and award-winning restaurants including, Josef Chromy Upgrade Your Accommodation & Transfers (Monday), Clarendon Inn (Tuesday), Iron House Brewery (Wednesday), The Agrarian Kitchen Cooking School & Farm (Thursday) and Frogmore Creek (Friday) PLATINUM PACKAGE • Degustation dining experiences each evening of the drive including an accompanying wine package and non-alcoholic beverages Upgrade your room to a premium category in each luxury hotel • An aperitif on arrival to the hotel each day of the drive throughout the tour, as selected from the room options at right. • Return passage on the Spirit of Tasmania between Melbourne and Devonport including car and passenger trans- Double (pp) Single port and a twin cabin onboard Upgrade your transfers to include a pick up from your point of arrival to £390 GBP £890 GBP • Separate luggage transport and full porterage the commencing hotel and from the concluding hotel to your point of • A team of support staff to manage all aspects of the experience departure.^ • Professional photography and videography

Per Person: £4,350 GBP (Double/Twin Occupancy) | £4,790 GBP (Single Occupancy) BLACK PACKAGE (LIMITED NUMBERS)

Exclusions Upgrade to priority access to suites and/or the best rooms at each luxury hotel for the four nights of the tour, as selected from the room options at right. Flights Before or After the Tour Please make your own travel arrangements for the days before and after the Tour. On request, the UDT team can Upgrade your transfers to door-to-door return limousine transfers Double (pp) Single provide advice or assistance with arranging flights. from your home to the airport and commencement hotel, and from the concluding hotel to the airport and back to your home.^ £1,050 GBP £1,950 GBP Travel Insurance Our team of luxury travel professionals will be on hand to curate every Participants must have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place before leaving for the Tour. Particular attention aspect of your travel experience down to the finest detail. should be paid to cover for items such as medical/dental, personal effects, cancellations and rental vehicle excess.

^ Transfers are based on travel within metropolitan regions. Regional/inter-city transfers will vary depending on location. 14 TASMANIAN DRIVING TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 15

CALCULATE YOUR INVESTMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your final tour investment is comprised of: Follows is a selection of common questions. 1) Tour Package* & 2) Optional Add-Ons* For any further queries, please contact our team.

How does the driving work? flowing country backroads, and fast-paced occupants, who alternate between being TOUR PACKAGE OPTIONAL ADD-ONS autostradas. We always choose roads that behind the wheel and being a passenger. are incredibly scenic, so whether you’re In the case that one participant prefers Double/Twin Occupancy per car The drive operates in a loose convoy, with a + Car Transfer behind the wheel or passengering for a not to drive, the other will be able to enjoy POA lead and sweep car (driven by professional per person drivers), and two-way radio contact section, you will find plenty to enjoy. double the time behind the wheel, while £4,350 GBP PLATINUM BLACK between all vehicles. The lead car navigates the passenger can soak up the stunning scenery and excitement of riding along. As + Double (pp) Double (pp) for the convoy and provides updates What type of guests join your tours? outlined on page 12 and page14, your Tour Single Occupancy £390 GBP £1,050 GBP on conditions, so drivers can focus on Investment consists of your Tour Package + Upgrade Your Accommodation & Transfers enjoying the cars and drive. The sweep car Guests from around the world attend our Single Single and any Optional Add-Ons. ensures no one becomes lost or separated tours. We typically host a mixture of groups £4,790 GBP £850 GBP £1,950 GBP from the group. of friends, families, business associates, and plenty of couples. While we do recommend Where do guests stay and dine? * Please note, packages are currently tentative and based on 2021 pricing. Brochure will be updated once 2022 rates confirmed. The drive per day is around 250km/155mi sharing the experience with someone over 6-8 hours including regular stops for your know or as a group, we also cater for Accommodation and dining is designed morning/afternoon tea, lunch, and driver/ guests coming on their own. In this case, to complement your overall experience. COVID-19 MANAGEMENT car changes. you will be partnered with another solo Our team seeks out the most luxurious driver. and unique hotels in the regions we visit, UDT takes your health and safety seriously. In light of the current pandemic, we have implemented a number of health and What type of roads do we drive? which can include ornate castles, private safety practices for both guests and staff. These include: Ultimately, our tour groups are made up villas, boutique resorts, and more. Dining Our team has spent over a decade of like-minded people who share a passion is always a social affair, pairing gourmet • Sanitising stations for use on arrival and departure at all venues and stops researching and testing the best roads for motoring, and enjoying the finer things cuisine with fine wine, over which the • Adherence to social distancing throughout the event in the world. All tours are planned so as in life. Many go on to keep in contact after group can share stories and experiences. • Daily temperature checks to avoid heavily trafficked cities and seek the tour and often become life-long friends. out the freedom of the open road. The Depending on the size of the group, guests We also require venues and suppliers to follow health and safety procedures, and request guests similarly act responsibly in routes chosen for our tours cover a variety How does pricing work? may stay as a collective, or diverge into terms of informing us if you feel unwell in the lead up to or during an event, or have had close contact with a confirmed or of road types that accentuate both the smaller groups at nearby luxury hotels, commensurate with your selected package. suspected case. location and the tour type. You can expect Your tour package is priced per person Accommodation packages and upgrades to navigate tight switchbacks and hairpins and is based on two people per vehicle. dictate the hotel and room category. Lastly, on our events we avoid big cities and crowded places where possible. If feasible, we also book exclusive use of hotels, on alpine passes, and then enjoy loose, Typically the driving is shared between restaurants and experiences, or request separate, private spaces for our guests. 16 TASMANIAN DRIVING TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 17

EXPLORE MORE TOURS

Can't Make the Tasmanian Driving Tour? Explore a selection of our other incredible and unforgettable experiences below.

Driving Self-Guided F1 Hospitality + Bespoke Tours Drives More Events

Our award-winning signature tours let you drive Celebrate your love of driving with our range of Love motorsport? So do we! Our packages let Is your company seeking a unique way to our full fleet of supercars on some of the world’s luxurious self-drive holidays. Perfect for guests you enjoy luxurious hospitality at the world's most delight VIP clients, or reward and incentivise key greatest roads, while enjoying a fully-managed luxury seeking maximum flexibility or a solo escape. Simply exciting events. Experience Monaco GP aboard our employees? Or perhaps you have a group of friends holiday in Europe, the UK, the USA, or Australia. choose your favourite car from our fleet, arrive, superyacht, head to legendary Monza for a thrilling looking for an exclusive way to celebrate a special Alternatively, our ‘Drive Your Own’ car tours allow then follow your perfectly-planned route complete weekend at the Italian GP, or choose to arrive into milestone? Contact our team today to find out how you to bring out a favourite drive from your home with stunning luxury accommodation and our team Goodwood in a chartered helicopter and watch the our bespoke events can be the perfect corporate garage for a guided adventure. on call. action from a luxury suite. The choice is yours. incentive or private luxury escape.

Scan to see more details Scan to see more details Scan to see more details Scan to see more details online or click here. online or click here. online or click here. online or click here. Ultimate Driving Tours is a celebration of luxury travel, motoring, and the finer things in life. Discover a new world of unforgettable journeys with our incredible driving tours, exclusive motorsport packages, and bucket-list track events.

US +1 (800) 860-103 | UK +44 (0)800 098 8175 | AU +61 1300 313 343

[email protected] | www.ultimatedrivingtours.com