10 days in Tasmania Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mole Creek Caves and Tamar Island Wetlands. Get outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve and Marakoopa Cave. Explore Launceston's surroundings by going to Alum Cliffs (in Chudleigh), Low Head (Low Head Penguin Tours & The Low Head Lighthouse) and Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre (in Beaconsfield). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and snap pictures at Alexandra Suspension Bridge.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Launceston planner.

Sydney to Launceston is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In January, Launceston is a bit cooler than Sydney - with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can go by car to Strahan.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): see the interesting displays at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, then admire the sheer force of Hogarth Falls, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Strahan travel site.

Getting from Launceston to Strahan by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Coles Bay.

On the 1st (Wed), kick back and relax at Honeymoon Bay, then enjoy the sand and surf at Wineglass Bay, and then visit a coastal fixture at Cape Tourville Lighthouse. On the 2nd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at East Coast Natureworld, then explore the wide array of goods at Log Cabin General Store Bicheno, and then kick back and relax at Friendly Beaches.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Coles Bay online road trip planner.

You can drive from Strahan to Coles Bay in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can drive to Port Arthur.

On the 3rd (Fri), get engrossed in the history at The Parsonage, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Port Arthur Historic Site, and then make a trip to Remarkable Cave. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sat): get up close to creatures of the deep with Wild Ocean Tasmania, explore the striking landscape at Tessellated Pavement, take in the dramatic natural features at Tasmans Arch, then contemplate the waterfront views at Waterfall Bay, and finally contemplate the long history of Government Farm.

To find other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Port Arthur trip planner.

Getting from Coles Bay to Port Arthur by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. February in Port Arthur sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can go by car to Hobart.

On the 5th (Sun), identify plant and animal life at Raptor Refuge, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Seven Mile Beach, examine the collection at Richmond Gaol, and then identify plant and animal life at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.

For more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Hobart trip planning app.

Drive from Port Arthur to Hobart in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in February, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.