12 days in Hobart & Launceston 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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Hobart: Raptor Refuge (in Kettering) and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (in Brighton). On the 16th (Wed), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's lots more to do: sample the tasty concoctions at Cascade Brewery, snap pictures at Richmond Bridge, steep yourself in history at Convict Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site, and make a trip to Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Hobart attractions planner.

Sydney to Hobart 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. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Sydney in August: high temperatures in Hobart hover around 15°C and lows are around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can drive 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Holm Oak Vineyards (in Rowella), Seahorse World (in Beauty Point) and Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre (in Beaconsfield). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Cataract Gorge Reserve, don't miss a visit to Mosaic Pathway, snap pictures at Alexandra Suspension Bridge, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at James Boag Brewery Experience.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Launceston trip planner.

Drive from Hobart to Launceston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Launceston are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.