22 days in Tasmania Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): enjoy the sea views from Table Cape Lighthouse, then surround yourself with nature on Wynyard Penguin Tours, and then cruise along Boat Harbour Beach. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Stanley Heritage Walk, steep yourself in history at Highfield Historic Site, then take in the exciting artwork at Cow 'n' Calf Art Gallery, then look for gifts at Sticks & Stones Shells & Bones, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at The Nut State Reserve.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Stanley online day trip planner.

Melbourne to Stanley is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Melbourne in March: high temperatures in Stanley hover around 25°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Strahan.

On the 3rd (Fri), get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then see the interesting displays at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, and then admire the sheer force of Hogarth Falls.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Strahan road trip planning app.

Drive from Stanley to Strahan in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can catch the bus to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.

On the 4th (Sat), identify plant and animal life at Devils @ Cradle, explore the activities along Dove Lake Circuit, and then hike along Lake Lilla Track. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a dose of the wild on Cradle Mountain Canyons, then hike along Marion's Lookout Walk, and then admire the sheer force of Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls.

Start your trip to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Getting from Strahan to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park by bus takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel to Launceston.

Change things up with these side-trips from Launceston: Low Head Penguin Tours (in Low Head) and Platypus House (in Beauty Point). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Cataract Gorge Reserve, admire the masterpieces at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, take in the exciting artwork at Design Centre Tasmania, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Launceston road trip planning tool.

Take a bus from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Launceston in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Coles Bay.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Coles Bay: Bicheno (Nature & Wildlife Tours, Bicheno Blowhole, &more) and Gala Estate Vineyard (in Cranbrook). There's much more to do: get great views at Wineglass Bay Lookout, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, make a trip to Mt Amos Climb, and look for all kinds of wild species at Freycinet National Park.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Coles Bay itinerary planner.

Drive from Launceston to Coles Bay in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Port Arthur.

Port Arthur is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Port Arthur Historic Site, tour the pleasant surroundings at Tessellated Pavement, identify plant and animal life at Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, and stroll around Tasman National Park.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Port Arthur route planner.

Drive from Coles Bay to Port Arthur in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In March in Port Arthur, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can go by car to Hobart.

Hobart is known for nature, shopping, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Wellington, admire the natural beauty at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, and get engrossed in the history at Mawson's Hut Replica Museum.

To find more things to do and other tourist information, refer to the Hobart trip planner.

Drive from Port Arthur to Hobart in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Hobart can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Bruny Island.

On the 21st (Tue), get outside with Inala Nature Tours and then stop by Bruny Island Providore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed): visit a coastal fixture at Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours, make a trip to The Neck, and then trek along Fluted Cape Trail.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Bruny Island trip planner.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Hobart to Bruny Island takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. In March in Bruny Island, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can travel back home.