Road tripping Tasmania in the new Subaru Forester AWD Hybrid

Like the Australian mainland, Tasmania offers a long list of natural wonders and landmarks to rival the world’s best, but unlike the vast expanse of Australia, Tasmania’s sights and destinations can be slotted into a much shorter trip. And if you have a versatile and practical all-terrain SUV like the all-new Subaru Forester at your disposal, even more of the Apple Isle is opened to the intrepid road tripper.

On a recent visit, I grabbed the keys to the all-new Subaru Forester AWD Hybrid and headed out to experience some of Tasmania’s must-do attractions packed into a single weekend. Just a 45-minute flight out of Melbourne, Launceston is a great starting point following the picturesque low-lying roads that meander west through Sheffield. Known colloquially as ‘town of murals’, that’s enough of a sales pitch for me to stop and grab a coffee from one of the numerous cafes and gift shops, joining the 200,000 tourists that do the same each year. Then, it’s time to follow the Forester’s nose up to Cradle Mountain - no need to use the navigation and 11.6-inch touchscreen - I can see it on the horizon.

It’s steep going but the Forester’s new e-Boxer hybrid powertrain and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive make easy and efficient work of it and I arrive at Peppers Cradle Mountain, resisting the beckoning open fires and log cabins in amazing surroundings … for now. I’m ready for action. There are infinite hikes to take in the stunning natural beauty but for those used to life a little faster-paced, canyoning is the ultimate way to travel. Six waterfall plunges, abseils, wading through foam, diving through steep glacier cliffs - plan-B was a kayak or run around the impeccable Dove Lake but the cold water and exhilarating splashing makes falling into an armchair with a hot chocolate and incandescent logs crackling even more deserved.

Except I’m not done yet. It mightn’t do 1000kms*2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid's range of over 1000km is based on combined average city and highway cycle test under Australian Design Rule (ADR) 81/02. Range figure is based on laboratory test results only using standardised testing conditions which measure fuel consumption, energy consumption, and carbon emission (as applicable). Real world results may vary based on individual driving circumstances e.g., traffic conditions, driving style, vehicle modifications, fuel quality, climatic conditions, etc. Quoted figures may not reflect real world fuel consumption, energy consumption, and carbon emission. on a single tank, or be as smooth a ride as the Forester Hybrid, but a helicopter recap of my tour is a pretty unforgettable way to round out my magical Tassie mini adventure. Perfect. Now, about that log fire…

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