16 days in Tasmania Itinerary

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Fly to Hobart, Ferry to Bruny Island
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Bruny Island
— 1 day
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Drive to Bruny, Ferry to Kettering, Drive to Hobart
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Hobart
— 4 nights
Drive
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Port Arthur
— 3 nights
Drive
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Coles Bay
— 2 nights
Drive
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Launceston
— 3 nights
Drive
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Strahan
— 1 night
Bus
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
— 2 nights
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Bruny Island — 1 day

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): surround yourself with nature on Inala Nature Tours and then stop by Bruny Island Providore.

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Sydney to Bruny Island is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Sydney in March: high temperatures in Bruny Island hover around 24°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can travel to Hobart.
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Hobart — 4 nights

Tasmania's Capital City

Hobart is known for nature, shopping, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: look for all kinds of wild species at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, get engrossed in the history at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington, and shop like a local with Salamanca Market.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Hobart trip planner.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Bruny Island to Hobart in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. In March, daytime highs in Hobart are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can drive to Port Arthur.
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Port Arthur — 3 nights

Port Arthur is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Port Arthur Historic Site, stroll through Three Capes Track, steep yourself in history at Government Farm, and make a trip to The Separate Prison.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Port Arthur road trip planning tool.

Drive from Hobart to Port Arthur in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Port Arthur can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can go by car to Coles Bay.
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Coles Bay — 2 nights

On the 10th (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Freycinet National Park and then get great views at Wineglass Bay Lookout. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Sat): explore the wide array of goods at Log Cabin General Store Bicheno, don't miss a visit to Bicheno Blowhole, then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and finally don't miss a visit to Mt Amos Climb.

For photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read 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 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Launceston.
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Launceston — 3 nights

The Heart of Tasmania

Change things up with these side-trips from Launceston: Low Head Penguin Tours (in Low Head), Beauty Point (Seahorse World & Platypus House) and Brush Rabbit (in Deloraine). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Cataract Gorge Reserve, relax in the rural setting at Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company, take some stellar pictures from Brady's Lookout, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

For traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Launceston trip website.

Drive from Coles Bay to Launceston in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Strahan.
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Strahan — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): take a tour by water 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 other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Strahan day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Launceston to Strahan takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to take a bus to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park — 2 nights

On the 16th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Marion's Lookout Walk and then explore the activities along Lake St. Clair. Here are some ideas for day two: get a dose of the wild on Cradle Mountain Canyons, explore the activities along Dove Lake Circuit, and then admire the sheer force of Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by bus from Strahan to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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Tasmania travel guide

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Wildlife Areas · Mountains · Art Museums
Unspoiled beauty and colorful nature are the hallmarks of Tasmania, Australia’s smallest state. This picturesque island boasts some of the country’s most attractive stretches of coastline and a number of distinctive, forested mountain ranges. The state capital, Hobart, serves as an ideal base for exploration of the island’s interior and opulent beaches.
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