3 days in Tasmania Itinerary
3 days in Tasmania Itinerary
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3 days in Tasmania Itinerary
Start: Melbourne
Fly:
3h 45min
1
Hobart
— 1 night
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Drive:
2h 15min
2
Launceston
— 1 night
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Fly:
4h
End: Melbourne
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1
night
Hobart
1
night

Tasmania's Capital City
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.On the 18th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Cascades Female Factory Historic Site and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sat): shop like a local with Salamanca Market, then take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, then look for all kinds of wild species at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and finally take in the views from Richmond Bridge.
To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hobart tour planner.
Melbourne to Hobart is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. While traveling from Melbourne, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Hobart, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Launceston.
Things to do in Hobart
Side Trip
Richmond Bridge
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Mount Wellington
4:30pm, Fri Oct 18

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
2:30pm, Sat Oct 19

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
12:00pm, Sat Oct 19
1
night
Launceston
1
night

The Heart of Tasmania
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.Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): admire the verdant scenery at The Tamar Valley, look for all kinds of wild species at Cataract Gorge Reserve, and then stroll around City Park.
For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Launceston travel route builder website .
Traveling by car from Hobart to Launceston takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Hobart in October, Launceston is a bit cooler at night with lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Launceston
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Highlights from your plan

Cataract Gorge Reserve
1:00pm, Sun Oct 20

City Park
4:30pm, Sun Oct 20

The Tamar Valley
10:00am, Sun Oct 20
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