Title: Southwest Travel Guide: Best of Southwest, Tasmania Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Southwest](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-Hotels.d553248634373836640.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Southwest](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634373836640.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Southwest Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southwest.d553248634373836640.Car-Hire-Guide)[Southwest Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest.d553248634373836640.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Southwest Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Midlands which includes a bridge and a river or creek as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086824/84e55ed7-1282-4355-8b61-bde0fc1332a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Midlands which includes a bridge and a river or creek as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086824/84e55ed7-1282-4355-8b61-bde0fc1332a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Australia showing waves and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052482/3ada3f05-948c-4071-b3cc-ba4d2920f2a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tasman Peninsula which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052482/fe78fbf1-a66b-4f2e-b7e7-9809dab92494.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southeast Tasmania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052482/7f416e76-610a-42a8-a45b-08df95135629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southwest Things to do - Top hotels in Southwest - Top Holiday Rentals in Southwest ![Strahan Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922100/0305d65c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Strahan Village The Esplanade Strahan TAS £101 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Strahan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) The room was very clean. Very comfy bed, and we had a lovely water view. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=922100&PinnedHotelID=922100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373836640) ![West Coaster Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519200/519200/543299d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### West Coaster Motel Batchelor Street Queenstown TAS £72 14 Feb - 15 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 7.8/10 Good! (531 reviews) Friendly staff, clean spacious room, clean bathroom. Onsite parking. the provision of face towels for each person is welcomed. Men have faces too and use face cloths. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=519200&PinnedHotelID=519200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373836640) ![Gold Rush Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/574900/574898/b495766f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gold Rush Inn 65 Batchelor Street Queenstown TAS £76 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (667 reviews) Everything was top notch. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=574898&PinnedHotelID=574898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373836640) [See all 176 properties in Southwest](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634373836640) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Strahan Bungalows](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9104300/9104288/0a6ab0ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Strahan Bungalows Cnr Andrew & Harvey Streets Strahan TAS Stay at this apartment in Strahan. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Strahan Golf Club and West Coast Reflections are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (399 reviews) Nice pad, clean and tidy. Good comms from hosts. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Strahan-Hotels-Strahan-Bungalows.h9104288.Hotel-Information) ![Giants Table and Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627069/46b1c2c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Giants Table and Cottages 13 Junee Road Maydena TAS Stay at this cottage in Maydena. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (294 reviews) It is a great place if you are into mountain biking. We were there to see area, walks to local attractions. Unit is big with 2 bedrooms. Queen bed needs replacing…you roll into middle. Nice to have restaurant on premise as this is quite remote. Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maydena-Hotels-Giants-Table-And-Cottages.h9627069.Hotel-Information) ![Derwent Bridge Chalets & Studios](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625500/9625474/4d0cc457_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Derwent Bridge Chalets & Studios 15478 Lyell Highway Derwent Bridge TAS Stay at this cabin in Derwent Bridge. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions The Wall in the Wilderness and St ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (265 reviews) All very good Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Derwent-Bridge-Hotels-Derwent-Bridge-Chalets-Studios.h9625474.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Southwest](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634373836640&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Southwest hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373836640&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373836640&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373836640&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373836640&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373836640&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373836640&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Nelson Falls featuring a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608410/149761b2-be16-477c-853b-8a76a151e667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park Surround yourself with Tasmania’s most famous wilderness and see untamable rivers, ancient forests and plunging gorges on foot, by boat or by raft. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Franklin-Gordon-Wild-Rivers-National-Park-Southwest.d6086824.Attraction) ![Gordon Dam, Tasmania, Australia. To believe how big is this you’ll have to see it with your eyes and most important is that the road with leads to this place is so beautiful and peaceful... must see in Tasmania #australia #tasmania #dam #outdoor #roadtrip #nature #manmade #beautifuldestination #ontheroad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635942937537/33ff1d6a-be85-4a19-9386-4468989c2e82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gordon Dam You can find out about the history of Southwest with a stop at Gordon Dam. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gordon-Dam-Southwest.d553248635942937537.Attraction) ![The walk to Pillinger](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634373836640/45b73fd2-8cb9-426d-9063-3f21cfe759ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Coast Range Regional Reserve Explore the great outdoors at West Coast Range Regional Reserve, a lovely green space in Southwest. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Coast-Range-Regional-Reserve-Southwest.d624511189255434240.Attraction) ![Australia showing waves and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052482/3ada3f05-948c-4071-b3cc-ba4d2920f2a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southwest National Park Explore the great outdoors at Southwest National Park, a lovely green space in Southwest. Wander the rainforest and waterfront while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-National-Park-Southwest.d553248635998052997.Attraction) ![Macquarie Heads featuring a beach, a lighthouse and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634373845652/264b8791-c177-435d-a212-195dbb00535e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southwest Conservation Area Explore the great outdoors at Southwest Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Southwest. Wander the rainforest and waterfront while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-Conservation-Area-Southwest.d623448047679156224.Attraction) #### Tahune Airwalk Explore the great outdoors at Tahune Airwalk, a lovely green space in Southwest. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tahune-Airwalk-Southwest.d6199111.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/986787/3b75f86d-81e7-4f69-b30b-d9a0a43c6f65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan £77 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/morning-world-heritage-cruise-on-the-gordon-river-from-strahan.a986787.activity-details) ![Huon Harvest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50874054/97aad43d-0db7-4795-ab88-de0790f3be98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Huon Harvest (wine, cider & local produce) £144 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/huon-harvest-wine.a50874054.activity-details) [See all activities in Southwest](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Southwest.d553248634373836640.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Southwest ![Strahan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3265/8d172ab8-562d-4681-a0ec-875569b75ed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Strahan ![Queenstown featuring a gorge or canyon and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3611/14951c12-99bb-44e0-a9e8-20a2b183aa2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Queenstown ![Lake St. Clair](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190956/35bc3be4-d01a-4230-b3df-9cf90d9ac90a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake St. Clair ![Geeveston which includes forest scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6198439/de5ad3e5-d728-41af-86df-e165da8a5530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Geeveston - Cities near Southwest - Places of interest [Strahan](https://expedia.co.uk/Strahan.dx3265)[Queenstown](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown.dx3611)[Lake St. Clair](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-St-Clair.dx6190956)[Geeveston](https://expedia.co.uk/Geeveston.dx6198439)[Derwent Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Derwent-Bridge.dx6343698)[Butlers Gorge](https://expedia.co.uk/Butlers-Gorge.dx6353608)[Macquarie Heads](https://expedia.co.uk/Macquarie-Heads.dx553248634373845652) - [Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Franklin-Gordon-Wild-Rivers-National-Park-Southwest.d6086824.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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