17 days in Tasmania Itinerary

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Ferry
1
Devonport
Drive
2
Launceston
— 2 nights
Drive
3
Binalong Bay
— 2 nights
Drive
4
Coles Bay
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Port Arthur
— 1 night
Drive
6
Hobart
— 3 nights
Drive
7
Strahan
— 2 nights
Bus
8
Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
— 1 night
Drive
9
Stanley
— 1 night
Drive
10
Devonport
— 1 night
Ferry

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Devonport

For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Devonport online trip maker.

Melbourne to Devonport is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also ride a ferry. Traveling from Melbourne in January, expect Devonport to be little chillier, temps between 28°C and 12°C. On the 19th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Launceston.
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Launceston — 2 nights

The Heart of Tasmania

Launceston is known for wildlife, parks, and breweries & distilleries. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at Cataract Gorge Reserve.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Launceston visit planner.

Getting from Devonport to Launceston by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In January in Launceston, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Binalong Bay.
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Binalong Bay — 2 nights

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Binalong Bay vacation planner.

You can drive from Launceston to Binalong Bay in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. January in Binalong Bay sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 23rd (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Coles Bay.
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Coles Bay — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): make a trip to Bicheno Blowhole. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Freycinet National Park and then trek along Wineglass Bay Lookout.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Coles Bay trip planner.

Drive from Binalong Bay to Coles Bay in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 25th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Port Arthur.
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Port Arthur — 1 night

Your day by day itinerary now includes Devil's Kitchen as well as Tasmans Arch. On the 25th (Wed), take in the dramatic natural features at Tasmans Arch and then take some stellar pictures from Devil's Kitchen.

Take the guesswork out of planning a Port Arthur vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Coles Bay to Port Arthur in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in January, and nighttime lows around 14°C. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Hobart.
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Hobart — 3 nights

Tasmania's Capital City

Your day by day itinerary now includes Puddleduck Vineyard as well as Museum of Old and New Art (Mona). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, get a taste of the local shopping with Salamanca Market, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington, and get to know the fascinating history of Battery Point Sculpture Trail.

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Traveling by car from Port Arthur to Hobart takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Hobart can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Strahan.
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Strahan — 2 nights

You've now added West Coast Wilderness Railway to your itinerary. On the 29th (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at Ocean Beach.

To see photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Strahan online road trip planner.

Getting from Hobart to Strahan by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 31st (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park — 1 night

You've now added Enchanted Walk to your itinerary. On the 31st (Tue), contemplate the waterfront views at Dove Lake Circuit and then take a leisurely stroll along Enchanted Walk.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park trip itinerary planning website.

You can take a bus from Strahan to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Stanley.
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Stanley — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): steep yourself in history at Highfield Historic Site, identify plant and animal life at The Nut State Reserve, then look for gifts at Providore 24, and finally don't miss a visit to Stanley Heritage Walk.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Stanley day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Stanley. February in Stanley sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Thu) before leaving for Devonport.
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Devonport — 1 night

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Devonport trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Stanley to Devonport in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. On the 3rd (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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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