13 days in Tasmania 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at North Hobart and Puddleduck Vineyard. Get outdoors at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Maria Island National Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Hobart: Tahune Forest AirWalk (in Geeveston) and Nonesuch Distillery (in Sorell). There's more to do: steep yourself in history at Constitution Dock and buy something for everyone on your list at Cat and Fiddle Arcade.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Hobart trip 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. Traveling from Sydney in August, expect Hobart to be slightly colder, temps between 15°C and 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Port Arthur.

Surrounded by shark-infested waters and connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus of land, Port Arthur ranks among Australia's top historical sites and heritage areas.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Tessellated Pavement, contemplate the long history of Port Arthur Historic Site, then get to know the fascinating history of Cape Raoul, and finally get engrossed in the history at The Parsonage. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Tasmans Arch, then get engrossed in the history at Eaglehawk Neck Historic Site, and then contemplate the long history of Coal Mines Historic Site.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Port Arthur day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Hobart to Port Arthur takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Port Arthur sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Coles Bay.

Overlooking one of Tasmania's most scenic strips of coastline and serving as the gateway to Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay is home to just 500 permanent residents.

Step off the beaten path and head to Friendly Beaches and Honeymoon Bay. Visiting Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay will get you outdoors. Go for a jaunt from Coles Bay to Dolphin Sands to see Kings Fine Art Gallery about 50 minutes away. There's much more to do: learn about winemaking at Devil's Corner Cellar Door, trek along Wineglass Bay Lookout, and visit a coastal fixture at Cape Tourville Lighthouse.

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Drive from Port Arthur to Coles Bay in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to drive to Strahan.

Combine breathtaking nature and genuine hospitality, wrap it up in small-town scenery, and you get Strahan, Tasmania.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): stroll through Ocean Beach, see the interesting displays at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, then stop by Wilderness Woodworks Strahan, and finally explore the fascinating landscape at Henty Dunes.

For traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Strahan trip maker.

Drive from Coles Bay to Strahan in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Iron Pot Bay Vineyard and Entally Estate. Discover out-of-the-way places like Tamar Island Wetlands and Marakoopa Cave. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Launceston: Holm Oak Vineyards (in Rowella), Moores Hill Estate (in Sidmouth) and Brickendon Colonial Farm Village (in Longford). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Cataract Gorge Reserve, learn about winemaking at Tamar Ridge Cellar Door, explore the fascinating underground world of Mole Creek Caves, and take a memorable tour with Sheffield Murals Audio Tour.

To find photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Launceston trip planning app.

Drive from Strahan to Launceston in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Launceston sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to fly back home.