5 days in Tasmania Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, admire the natural beauty at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, and then kick back and relax at Seven Mile Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Thu): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington, kick back and relax at Kingston Beach, then stop by Nutpatch Handmade Fine Chocolate, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Hobart trip builder site.

Sydney to Hobart is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In January, Hobart is slightly colder than Sydney - with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Coles Bay.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Friendly Beaches, tour the pleasant surroundings at Wineglass Bay, and then walk along Wineglass Bay Lookout.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Coles Bay trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Hobart to Coles Bay takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Launceston.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): walk around City Park, appreciate the views at The Tamar Valley, then identify plant and animal life at Cataract Gorge Reserve, and finally snap pictures at Alexandra Suspension Bridge.

To find reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Launceston trip site.

Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Launceston takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Launceston are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.

On the 28th (Sun), surround yourself with nature on Cradle Mountain Canyons, then contemplate the waterfront views at Dove Lake Circuit, and then admire the sheer force of Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls.

To see where to stay and more tourist information, read our Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park journey planner.

Traveling by bus from Launceston to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.