24 days in Tasmania Itinerary

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.

The Separate Prison has been added to your itinerary. Museum-lovers will get to explore Port Arthur Historic Site and The Parsonage. Visiting Wild Ocean Tasmania and Stewarts Bay will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Australian Convict Sites.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Port Arthur trip itinerary builder app.

Columbus, USA to Port Arthur is an approximately 30.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 15 hours traveling from Columbus to Port Arthur. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Columbus in December: high temperatures in Port Arthur hover around 70°F and lows are around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach. Take a break from the city and head to Honeymoon Bay and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Wineglass Bay Lookout and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Freycinet National Park.

To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Coles Bay online itinerary planner.

Drive from Port Arthur to Coles Bay in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Cataract Gorge Reserve as well as Discover Tasmania Tours. Get in touch with nature at Lilydale Falls and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Step off the beaten path and head to Entally Estate and Sharmans Wines. Go for a jaunt from Launceston to Westbury to see Pearn's Steam World about 34 minutes away. There's more to do: take in the views from Alexandra Suspension Bridge and explore the world behind art at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Launceston travel itinerary planner.

Drive from Coles Bay to Launceston in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December in Launceston, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive to Devonport.

Looking out across the Bass Strait towards Melbourne, Devonport stands out against a backdrop of rolling hills, pastures, and coastal bluffs.

Fern Glade Reserve has been added to your itinerary. Escape the urban bustle at Leven Canyon and Murray's Day Out Tasmania. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Don River Railway and Mersey Bluff Lighthouse. When in Devonport, make a side trip to see Guide Falls Reserve in Burnie, approximately Burnie away. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Coles Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at Lillico Beach Conservation Area, and sample the fine beverages at Southern Wild Distillery.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Devonport sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Launceston to Devonport takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. December in Devonport sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.

A holiday in Cradle Mountain-Lake St.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): stroll through Marion's Lookout Walk and then contemplate the waterfront views at Dove Lake Circuit. On the 30th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a peaceful walk through Cradle Mountain and then get a dose of the wild on Cradle Mountain Canyons.

For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park online trip maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Devonport to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to catch the bus to Strahan.

Combine breathtaking nature and genuine hospitality, wrap it up in small-town scenery, and you get Strahan, Tasmania.

You've now added Bonnet Island Experience to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 31st (Sun): examine the collection at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill and then get a new perspective on things with Bonnet Island Experience. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Mon): take in the awesome beauty at Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and then identify plant and animal life at Kelly Basin.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Strahan holiday maker app.

Traveling by bus from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Strahan takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to drive to Hobart.

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 Tasman Island Cruises as well as Tasmanian Private Tours. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Seven Mile Beach and Sullivans Cove. Narryna Heritage Museum and Maritime Museum of Tasmania will appeal to museum buffs. There's lots more to do: stroll through Kingston Beach, see the interesting displays at Old Hobart Town Model Village, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. David's Cathedral, and admire the masterpieces at Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts.

For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Hobart trip planner.

Traveling by car from Strahan to Hobart takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Hobart can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.