15 days in Tasmania Itinerary

A holiday in Cradle Mountain-Lake St.

On the 22nd (Sat), hike along Marion's Lookout Walk and then explore the activities along Lake St. Clair. Here are some ideas for day two: surround yourself with nature on Cradle Mountain Canyons, contemplate the waterfront views at Dove Lake Circuit, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Devils @ Cradle.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park sightseeing planning site.

Melbourne to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also ride a ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can take a bus 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 24th (Mon): admire the sheer force of Hogarth Falls, then see the interesting displays at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

You can plan Strahan trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.

Getting from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Strahan by bus takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive to Hobart.

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.

Change things up with a short trip to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Brighton (about 30 minutes away). On the 25th (Tue), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, get to know the fascinating history of Battery Point Sculpture Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Wellington Park, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Cascade Brewery.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Hobart trip builder.

Drive from Strahan to Hobart in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Hobart, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) 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.

On the 30th (Sun), stroll through Three Capes Track, see majestic marine mammals with Wild Ocean Tasmania, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Tessellated Pavement. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Mon): contemplate the long history of Australian Convict Sites, then get to know the fascinating history of Port Arthur Historic Site, and then take an in-depth tour of The Parsonage.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Port Arthur route planning website.

Getting from Hobart to Port Arthur by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In April in Port Arthur, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) 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.

On the 2nd (Tue), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Freycinet National Park and then trek along Wineglass Bay Lookout. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wide array of goods at Log Cabin General Store Bicheno, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then make a trip to Mt Amos Climb.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Coles Bay trip planner.

Getting from Port Arthur to Coles Bay by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time 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.

Explore Launceston's surroundings by going to Low Head Penguin Tours (in Low Head), Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre (in Beaconsfield) and Beauty Point (Platypus House & Seahorse World). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Cataract Gorge Reserve, see the interesting displays at National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, snap pictures at Alexandra Suspension Bridge, and walk around City Park.

To see where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Launceston trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Coles Bay to Launceston by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May in Launceston, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can fly back home.