10 days in Hobart and South Tasmania, Coles Bay & Melbourne Itinerary

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Hobart
— 2 nights
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Coles Bay
— 1 night
Drive
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Taranna
— 1 night
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Bruny Island
— 2 nights
Ferry to Kettering Ferry Terminal, Ferry Rd, Fly to Melbourne
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Melbourne
— 3 nights
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Hobart — 2 nights

Tasmania's Capital City

Your list of things to see and do now includes Sandy Bay, Salamanca Market, Kelly's Steps, and other attractions. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Sullivans Cove and Brooke Street Pier. Next up on the itinerary: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, look for gifts at RebeccA's Studio Gallery, tour the pleasant surroundings at Kingston Beach, and visit South Hobart.

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Singapore, Singapore to Hobart is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Singapore to Hobart, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Singapore in May: high temperatures in Hobart hover around 18°C and lows are around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Coles Bay.
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Coles Bay — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): go for a walk through Hazards Beach, kick back and relax at Wineglass Bay, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Honeymoon Bay.

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Traveling by car from Hobart to Coles Bay takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Taranna.
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Taranna — 1 night

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Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Taranna takes 3 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 7°C. You will leave for Bruny Island on the 22nd (Mon).
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Bruny Island — 2 nights

You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Neck and Bruny Island Neck Game Reserve. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Bruny Island Honey and Art at The Point Gallery. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours, view the masterpieces at Forestvale Design Centre, admire the natural beauty at Inala Jurassic Garden, and hike along Fluted Cape Trail.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Bruny Island day trip planner.

You can drive from Taranna to Bruny Island in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May in Bruny Island, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel to Melbourne.
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Melbourne — 3 nights

Australia's Garden City

You'll get in some beach time at Brighton Beach and Safety Beach. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at South Melbourne Market and Collins St/Swanston St. Go for a jaunt from Melbourne to Mornington to see Beer Tastings & Tours about 1 hour away. Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at Elite Male Massage, stop by Lightning Ridge Opal Mines, and visit Melbourne Central.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Bruny Island to Melbourne takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. On the 27th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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