11 days in Tasmania Itinerary

Snaking up the side of a rounded, tree-dotted hill, Hobart sits between Tasmania’s sprawling mountains and the vast estuary of the River Derwent.

Explore Hobart's surroundings by going to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (in Brighton) and Derwent Estate (in Granton). On the 22nd (Tue), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, contemplate the long history of Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington, and admire the masterpieces at Museum of Old and New Art (Mona).

To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Hobart driving holiday planner.

Brisbane to Hobart is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Brisbane in December: high temperatures in Hobart hover around 24°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Port Arthur.

Surrounded by shark-infested waters and connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus of land, Port Arthur ranks among Australia's top historical sites and heritage areas.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): contemplate the long history of Government Farm, get to know the fascinating history of Port Arthur Historic Site, and then admire the striking features of The Penitentiary. On the 24th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic natural features at Tessellated Pavement, then get up close to creatures of the deep with Wild Ocean Tasmania, and then hike along Three Capes Track.

To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Port Arthur road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Hobart to Port Arthur takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can go by car to Strahan.

Combine breathtaking nature and genuine hospitality, wrap it up in small-town scenery, and you get Strahan, Tasmania.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, then kick back and relax at Ocean Beach, and then get interesting insight from Tours.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Strahan trip itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Port Arthur to Strahan in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a bus to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.

A holiday in Cradle Mountain-Lake St.

On the 26th (Sat), explore and take pictures at Barn Bluff and then explore the activities along Lake St. Clair. Here are some ideas for day two: take a memorable tour with Cradle Mountain Canyons and then contemplate the waterfront views at Dove Lake Circuit.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park trip itinerary maker.

You can take a bus from Strahan to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park in 4 hours. Another option is to drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a bus to Launceston.

Lying in the Tamar Valley and surrounded by forested hills, the grid-patterned city of Launceston boasts shaded avenues, vibrant street life, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): learn the secrets of beer at Prestige Tours Tasmania, then look for all kinds of wild species at Cataract Gorge Reserve, and then snap pictures at Alexandra Suspension Bridge. On the next day, walk around City Park, browse the exhibits of Design Centre Tasmania, then get a dose of the wild on Low Head Penguin Tours, and finally make a trip to The Town Clock.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Launceston trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by bus from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Launceston takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.