42 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Hobart: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (in Brighton) and Raptor Refuge (in Kettering). On the 9th (Fri), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, steep yourself in history at Convict Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site, explore the world behind art at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Hobart holiday maker.

Exeter, UK to Hobart is an approximately 30.5-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Exeter to Hobart is 10 hours. In September in Hobart, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Mount Field National Park.

Venture out of the city with trips to Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site (in Waddamana), Lawrenny Estate Distillery (in Ouse) and The Wall in the Wilderness (in Derwent Bridge).

To plan Mount Field National Park vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.

Drive from Hobart to Mount Field National Park in 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Mount Field National Park are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Port Arthur: Bangor Vineyard Shed (in Dunalley) and Coal Mines Historic Site (in Saltwater River). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Port Arthur Historic Site, identify plant and animal life at Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, take an in-depth tour of The Parsonage, and head off the coast to Maria Island National Park.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Port Arthur day trip planning tool.

Drive from Mount Field National Park to Port Arthur in 2.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can 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.

Explore Coles Bay's surroundings by going to Bicheno (Bicheno Blowhole & Nature & Wildlife Tours) and Kate's Berry Farm (in Swansea). There's much more to do: get great views at Wineglass Bay Lookout, make a trip to Mt Amos Climb, go for a walk through Cape Tourville Circuit Walk, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Coles Bay travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Port Arthur to Coles Bay in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to travel to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.

A holiday in Cradle Mountain-Lake St.

Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Dove Lake Circuit, look for all kinds of wild species at Devils @ Cradle, take a leisurely stroll along Enchanted Walk, and get a dose of the wild on Cradle Mountain Canyons.

For traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park trip itinerary builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Coles Bay to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to take a bus to Strahan.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Strahan: Queenstown (Nelson Falls, Mount Jukes, &more) and Zeehan Rock Shop (in Zeehan). There's lots more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, kick back and relax at Ocean Beach, take in the dramatic scenery at Hogarth Falls, and explore the fascinating landscape at Henty Dunes.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Strahan route planner.

Take a bus from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Strahan in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Stanley.

Stanley is a town on the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Stanley: Wynyard (Table Cape Tulip Farm, Fossil Bluff, &more), Burnie (Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, Guide Falls Reserve, &more) and Mawbanna (Dip Falls & Dip River Forest Reserve). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at The Nut State Reserve, steep yourself in history at Highfield Historic Site, take an in-depth tour of Stanley Discovery Museum, and take a peaceful walk through Trowutta Arch.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Stanley day trip app.

You can drive from Strahan to Stanley in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Stanley can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to go by car 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Low Head Penguin Tours (in Low Head), Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre (in Beaconsfield) and Beauty Point (Platypus House & Seahorse World). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Cataract Gorge Reserve, steep yourself in history at Woolmers Estate, take in the exciting artwork at Design Centre Tasmania, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at James Boag Brewery Experience.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Launceston sightseeing planner.

Drive from Stanley to Launceston in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. October in Launceston sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.