31 days in Hobart and South Tasmania Itinerary

Take a break from the city and head to Raptor Refuge and River Rafting & Tubing. Step off the beaten path and head to North Hobart and Nonesuch Distillery. Venture out of the city with trips to Old Kempton Distillery (in Kempton), Shene Distillery (in Pontville) and Tynwald Park (in New Norfolk). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the lush surroundings at Myrtle Forest, explore the activities along Sandy Bay, admire the natural beauty at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Wellington.

For reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Hobart online journey planner.

Calgary, Canada to Hobart is an approximately 23-hour flight. You'll lose 17 hours traveling from Calgary to Hobart due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Calgary in January, things will get warmer in Hobart: highs are around 26°C and lows about 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can travel to Bruny Island.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Inala Nature Tours and Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours. Step out of the city life by going to South Bruny National Park and Bruny Island Quarantine Station. And it doesn't end there: hike along Fluted Cape Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Neck, admire the natural beauty at Inala Jurassic Garden, and learn about winemaking at Bruny Island Premium Wines.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Bruny Island trip planning site.

Do a combination of car and ferry from Hobart to Bruny Island in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in January, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Maydena.

On the 22nd (Sun), grab your bike and head to Maydena Bike Park and then delve into the lush surroundings at Styx Valley. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with Wildways Tours Maydena and then hike along Tahune Forest AirWalk.

For other places to visit and other tourist information, you can read our Maydena trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by car from Bruny Island to Maydena takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Maydena sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Port Arthur.

Escape the urban bustle at Wild Ocean Tasmania and Three Capes Track. We've included these beaches for you: Fortescue Bay and Stewarts Bay. Change things up with a short trip to Bangor Vineyard Shed in Dunalley (about 38 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Shipstern Bluff, take an in-depth tour of Eaglehawk Neck Historic Site, make a trip to Tessellated Pavement, and identify plant and animal life at Tasmanian Devil Unzoo.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Port Arthur tour planner.

Drive from Maydena to Port Arthur in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in January, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.