17 days in Tasmania Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Australia journey planner
Start: Sydney
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Hobart
— 4 nights
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Strahan
— 2 nights
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Stanley
— 2 nights
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Launceston
— 3 nights
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Binalong Bay
— 2 nights
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Coles Bay
— 2 nights
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Hobart
— 1 night
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End: Sydney
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Hobart — 4 nights

Tasmania's Capital City
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.Your day by day itinerary now includes Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) as well as Salamanca Market. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at St. David's Cathedral and Sullivans Cove. Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Sub-Antarctic Plant House, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington, take an in-depth tour of Narryna Heritage Museum, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Battery Point Sculpture Trail.
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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 February, expect Hobart to be slightly colder, temps between 26°C and 14°C. On the 13th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Strahan.
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Strahan — 2 nights

Combine breathtaking nature and genuine hospitality, wrap it up in small-town scenery, and you get Strahan, Tasmania.World Heritage Cruises has been added to your itinerary. On the 13th (Mon), admire nature's extreme beauty at Henty Dunes. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a tour by water with World Heritage Cruises, examine the collection at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Ocean Beach.
To see reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Strahan trip planning app.
Getting from Hobart to Strahan by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Stanley.
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Stanley — 2 nights

Stanley is a town on the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): look for gifts at Sticks & Stones Shells & Bones, view the masterpieces at Cow 'n' Calf Art Gallery, steep yourself in history at Highfield Historic Site, then make a trip to Stanley Heritage Walk, and finally identify plant and animal life at The Nut State Reserve.
To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Stanley trip itinerary planning tool.
Drive from Strahan to Stanley in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in February, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to drive to Launceston.
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Drive from Strahan to Stanley in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in February, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to drive to Launceston.
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Launceston — 3 nights

The Heart of Tasmania
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.Step off the beaten path and head to Alexandra Suspension Bridge and Brady's Lookout. And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Cataract Gorge Reserve, get engrossed in the history at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and see the interesting displays at National Automobile Museum of Tasmania.
To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Launceston tour itinerary planner.
Drive from Stanley to Launceston in 3 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 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Binalong Bay.
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Binalong Bay — 2 nights

Binalong Bay is a small coastal town in north-east Tasmania, situated at the southern end of the Bay of Fires. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): take a peaceful walk through Blue Tier. Keep things going the next day: relax and rejuvenate at Aloha Dreaming Massage, enjoy the sand and surf at Bay of Fires Conservation Area, and then take in the pleasant sights at Bay of Fires.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Binalong Bay travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Launceston to Binalong Bay in 2.5 hours. In February in Binalong Bay, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 13°C at night. You will leave for Coles Bay on the 22nd (Wed).
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For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Binalong Bay travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Launceston to Binalong Bay in 2.5 hours. In February in Binalong Bay, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 13°C at night. You will leave for Coles Bay on the 22nd (Wed).
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Coles Bay — 2 nights

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.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): learn about winemaking at Gala Estate Vineyard, look for gifts at Melshell Oyster Shack, then stroll through Wineglass Bay, and finally walk along Wineglass Bay Lookout. Here are some ideas for day two: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then don't miss a visit to Bicheno Blowhole, and then examine the collection at Bicheno's Motorcycle Museum & Restoration.
For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Coles Bay trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Binalong Bay to Coles Bay takes 2 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Hobart.
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Hobart — 1 night

Tasmania's Capital City
Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, look for gifts at The Wicked Cheese Co., don't miss a visit to May Queen, then take an in-depth tour of Mawson's Hut Replica Museum, then take in the pleasant sights at St. David's Park, and finally stop by North Hobart.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Hobart trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Hobart takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Hobart trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Hobart takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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Tasmania travel guide
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.
Freycinet travel guide
On Tasmania’s east coast, Freycinet National Park is a place of wild beauty. Towering pink-hued mountains, known as the Hazards, shadow the landscape, and at their foot are the calm, blue waters of Wineglass Bay. Explore the picturesque Friendly Beaches, dine on an abundance of fresh seafood, and spend the night at one of Australia’s exclusive luxury lodges. Freycinet National Park is roughly 2 1/2 hours drive north from Hobart or two hours drive south from Launceston. If you have time to spare, wind your way here along one of Australia's most dramatic road trips, the Great Eastern Drive.
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