21 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.

When in Hobart, make a side trip to see Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Brighton, approximately Brighton away. And it doesn't end there: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Cascade Brewery, take in the views from Richmond Bridge, contemplate the long history of Convict Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site, and admire the natural beauty at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

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Albury to Hobart is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Port Arthur is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Port Arthur Historic Site, identify plant and animal life at Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, make a trip to Remarkable Cave, and trek along Three Capes Track.

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Traveling by car from Hobart to Port Arthur takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September in Port Arthur, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Coles Bay side-trips: Bicheno (Bicheno Blowhole & Waubs Bay Gallery) and Craigie Knowe Vineyard (in Cranbrook). And it doesn't end there: walk along Wineglass Bay Lookout, admire all the interesting features of Coles Bay Jetty, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and look for gifts at Melshell Oyster Shack.

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Traveling by car from Port Arthur to Coles Bay takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can go by car to Ulverstone.

Ulverstone is a town on the northern coast of Tasmania, Australia on the mouth of the Leven River, on Bass Strait. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ulverstone: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park (Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake Circuit, &more) and Gunns Plains Caves (in Gunns Plains).

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Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Ulverstone takes 3 hours. September in Ulverstone sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Launceston: Ben Lomond Ski Resort (in Ben Lomond National Park), Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre (in Beaconsfield) and Seahorse World (in Beauty Point). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Cataract Gorge Reserve, admire the verdant scenery at The Tamar Valley, learn about winemaking at Loira Vines, and get engrossed in the history at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery.

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Getting from Ulverstone to Launceston by car takes about 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Launceston can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can fly back home.