13 days in Tasmania Itinerary

Hobart is known for nature, shopping, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, engage your brain at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, snap pictures at Richmond Bridge, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Hobart day trip planning site.

Canberra to Hobart is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Traveling from Canberra in February, you will find days in Hobart are a bit cooler (26°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Port Arthur.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): make a trip to Remarkable Cave, get to know the fascinating history of Port Arthur Historic Site, and then get engrossed in the history at The Parsonage. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see majestic marine mammals with Wild Ocean Tasmania, then take in the dramatic natural features at Tessellated Pavement, and then trek along Three Capes Track.

For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Port Arthur tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Hobart to Port Arthur takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Coles Bay.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Freycinet National Park and then get great views at Wineglass Bay Lookout. On your second day here, learn about winemaking at Gala Estate Vineyard, then don't miss a visit to Mt Amos Climb, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Coles Bay tour planning site.

Drive from Port Arthur to Coles Bay in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Launceston.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): snap pictures at Alexandra Suspension Bridge, then identify plant and animal life at Cataract Gorge Reserve, then admire the verdant scenery at The Tamar Valley, and finally walk around City Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sat): take in the exciting artwork at Design Centre Tasmania, admire the masterpieces at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, and then surround yourself with nature on Low Head Penguin Tours.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Launceston online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Launceston takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to drive to Strahan.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, see the interesting displays at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, and then admire the sheer force of Hogarth Falls.

To see photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Strahan driving holiday website.

Drive from Launceston to Strahan in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a bus to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Devils @ Cradle, then explore the activities along Dove Lake Circuit, and then get a dose of the wild on Cradle Mountain Canyons. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake St. Clair and then trek along Marion's Lookout Walk.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read 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 up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.