34 days in Tasmania Itinerary

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Hobart
— 2 nights
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Derwent Bridge
— 2 nights
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Strahan
— 2 nights
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Queenstown
— 2 nights
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
— 3 nights
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Stanley
— 3 nights
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Launceston
— 3 nights
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Mount William National Park
— 2 nights
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Coles Bay
— 3 nights
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Port Arthur
— 3 nights
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Richmond
— 3 nights
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Hobart
— 3 nights
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Hobart — 2 nights

Tasmania's Capital City

We've included these beaches for you: Long Beach and Kingston Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Raptor Refuge and Seven Mile Beach. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of South Hobart, look for gifts at Hammer and Hand Metal Gallery, and don't miss a visit to Rosny Point Lookout.

For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Hobart trip planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Hobart is an approximately 20-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Dubai to Hobart due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Dubai in July, with highs in Hobart at 15°C and lows at 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Derwent Bridge.
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Derwent Bridge — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): take in the dramatic scenery at Tarraleah Falls and then take some stellar pictures from Tarraleah Power Station Lookout. On the 15th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Frenchmans Cap and then identify plant and animal life at Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Derwent Bridge day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Hobart to Derwent Bridge in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to drive to Strahan.
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Strahan — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Hogarth Falls and then kick back and relax at Ocean Beach. On the 17th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of West Coast Heritage Centre, Zeehan and then explore the fascinating landscape at Henty Dunes.

For reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Strahan trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Derwent Bridge to Strahan in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Queenstown.
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Queenstown — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Jukes and then hike along Kelly Basin. On the 19th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take some stellar pictures from Spion Kop Lookout and then take in the waterfront at Horsetail Falls.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Queenstown trip maker website.

Getting from Strahan to Queenstown by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park — 3 nights

Explore hidden gems such as Marion's Lookout Walk and Barn Bluff. Escape the urban bustle at Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls and Cradle Mountain. There's still lots to do: relax and rejuvenate at Waldheim Alpine Spa.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Queenstown to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park in 4.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Stanley.
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Stanley — 3 nights

Step off the beaten path and head to Fossil Bluff and Wynyard Penguin Tours. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Stanley Heritage Walk and Joe Lyons Cottage. Explore Stanley's surroundings by going to Lobster Ponds (in Flowerdale) and Dip River Forest Reserve (in Mawbanna).

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Stanley day trip planning website.

Explore your travel options from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Stanley with the Route module. July in Stanley sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Launceston.
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Launceston — 3 nights

The Heart of Tasmania

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Walking tours and Launceston Tramway Museum. Attractions like City Park Radio Museum and Fishing Charters & Tours make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: admire the sheer force of Lilydale Falls and take in the views from Alexandra Suspension Bridge.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Launceston trip itinerary builder tool.

Drive from Stanley to Launceston in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Launceston can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to drive to Mount William National Park.
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Find places to stay Jul 25 — 28:

Mount William National Park — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): hike along Mt William Walkway and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bay of Fires Conservation Area.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Mount William National Park attractions planner.

You can drive from Launceston to Mount William National Park in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. You will leave for Coles Bay on the 30th (Sat).
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Coles Bay — 3 nights

Bring the kids along to Friendly Beaches and Honeymoon Bay. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Wineglass Bay and Denison Beach. Step out of Coles Bay with an excursion to Sea-All Fishing and Marine Tours in Bicheno--about 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the pleasant sights at Hazards Beach and trek along Wineglass Bay Lookout.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Coles Bay online trip maker.

Explore your travel options from Mount William National Park to Coles Bay with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can drive to Port Arthur.
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Port Arthur — 3 nights

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): make a trip to Mount Brown and Crescent Bay Walking Track and then kick back and relax at Stewarts Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Shipstern Bluff and then look for all kinds of wild species at Lime Bay State Reserve.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Port Arthur trip itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Port Arthur takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Port Arthur are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Richmond.
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Richmond — 3 nights

Kids will enjoy The Sensory Tasmania and Raspins Beach. Get outdoors at Mr Flathead Fishing Charters Tasmania and Tasmania Golf Club. Go for a jaunt from Richmond to Orford to see Three Thumbs Lookout about 54 minutes away.

For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Richmond travel website.

Getting from Port Arthur to Richmond by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Hobart.
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Hobart — 3 nights

Tasmania's Capital City

Visit Opossum Bay Beach and Roches Beach for some beach relaxation. You'll discover tucked-away gems like North Hobart and Maritime Museum of Tasmania. Enjoy Hobart some more: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Hobart visit planner.

Hobart is just a short distance from Richmond. On the 11th (Thu), you're off to home.
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Tasmania travel guide

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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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