60 days in Cairns Region & Tasmania Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Australia route builder
Start: Sydney
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Cairns
— 11 nights
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Stanley
— 3 nights
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Strahan
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
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Devonport
— 5 nights
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Launceston
— 8 nights
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Coles Bay
— 7 nights
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Eaglehawk Neck
— 4 nights
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Hobart
— 12 nights
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Drive to Kettering, Ferry to Bruny, Drive to Bruny Island
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Bruny Island
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Ferry to Kettering Ferry Terminal, Ferry Rd, Fly to Sydney
End: Sydney
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Cairns — 11 nights
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The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
Relax by the water at Trinity Beach and Palm Cove Beach. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum and NorthSite Contemporary Arts. When in Cairns, make a side trip to see Palm Cove Jetty in Palm Cove, approximately Palm Cove away. Spend the 2nd (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: stroll through Yorkeys Knob Beach, pause for some serene contemplation at St Monica's Cathedral, admire all the interesting features of Red Arrow Walk, and admire the sheer force of Crystal Cascades.
To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Cairns road trip planner.
Sydney to Cairns is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Sydney in November; daily highs in Cairns reach 36°C and lows reach 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Stanley.
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To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Cairns road trip planner.
Sydney to Cairns is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Sydney in November; daily highs in Cairns reach 36°C and lows reach 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Stanley.
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Stanley — 3 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as The Nut State Reserve and Highfield Historic Site. Museum-lovers will get to explore Stanley Discovery Museum and Cow 'n' Calf Art Gallery. Change things up with these side-trips from Stanley: Wynyard (Table Cape Lighthouse, Wynyard Penguin Tours, &more) and Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Arthur River).
To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Stanley trip planning tool.
Fly from Cairns to Stanley in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. When traveling from Cairns in December, plan for a bit cooler days in Stanley, with highs around 26°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Strahan.
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To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Stanley trip planning tool.
Fly from Cairns to Stanley in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. When traveling from Cairns in December, plan for a bit cooler days in Stanley, with highs around 26°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Strahan.
Side Trips
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Strahan — 2 nights
On the 15th (Thu), take in the awesome beauty at Mount Jukes, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ocean Beach, then see the interesting displays at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Hogarth Falls. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of West Coast Heritage Centre, Zeehan and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To find reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Strahan trip builder website.
Traveling by car from Stanley to Strahan takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a bus to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
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To find reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Strahan trip builder website.
Traveling by car from Stanley to Strahan takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a bus to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 14 — 16:
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park — 3 nights
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Get in touch with nature at Devils @ Cradle and Dove Lake Circuit. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Cradle Mountain Canyons and Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls. There's lots more to do: stroll through Marion's Lookout Walk, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake St. Clair, and trek along Lake Lilla Track.
To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park trip planner.
You can take a bus from Strahan to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Devonport.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park trip planner.
You can take a bus from Strahan to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Devonport.
Find places to stay Dec 16 — 19:
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Devonport — 5 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary and Wings Wildlife Park. Take a break from the city and head to Leven Canyon and Fern Glade Reserve. Venture out of the city with trips to Preston Falls (in Ulverstone), Mole Creek (Marakoopa Cave & Mole Creek Caves) and Burnie (Guide Falls Reserve & Penguin Observation Centre). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at House of Anvers Museum of Chocolate, relax in the rural setting at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese, explore the fascinating underground world of Gunns Plains Caves, and take an in-depth tour of Bass Strait Maritime Centre.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Devonport trip planning website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Devonport. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in December, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Launceston.
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To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Devonport trip planning website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Devonport. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in December, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Launceston.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 19 — 24:
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Launceston — 8 nights
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The Heart of Tasmania
Get in touch with nature at Platypus House and St Columba Waterfall. You'll explore and learn at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery and Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Launceston: Low Head Penguin Tours (in Low Head), Seahorse World (in Beauty Point) and Loira Vines (in Sidmouth). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Tamar Island Wetlands, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, browse the exhibits of Yarns Artwork in Silk, and tee off at Barnbougle Dunes.
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Traveling by car from Devonport to Launceston takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Launceston can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car to Coles Bay.
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Traveling by car from Devonport to Launceston takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Launceston can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car to Coles Bay.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 24 — Jan 1:
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Coles Bay — 7 nights
Step off the beaten path and head to East Coast Natureworld and Friendly Beaches. Get some historical perspective at Cape Tourville Lighthouse and Spiky Bridge. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Coles Bay: Bicheno (Nature & Wildlife Tours, Bicheno Blowhole, &more), Cranbrook (Gala Estate Vineyard & Spring Vale Wines) and Melshell Oyster Shack (in Dolphin Sands). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Wineglass Bay, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, explore the striking landscape of Freycinet National Park, and brush up on your military savvy at Mainly Maritime Museum (Warship & Marine Corps Museum).
To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Coles Bay trip site.
Traveling by car from Launceston to Coles Bay takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to drive to Eaglehawk Neck.
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To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Coles Bay trip site.
Traveling by car from Launceston to Coles Bay takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to drive to Eaglehawk Neck.
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Eaglehawk Neck — 4 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to Tasmanian Devil Unzoo and Maria Island National Park. Museum-lovers will get to explore Port Arthur Historic Site and The Parsonage. Take a break from Eaglehawk Neck with a short trip to Coal Mines Historic Site in Saltwater River, about 30 minutes away.
To find maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Eaglehawk Neck holiday builder tool.
Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Eaglehawk Neck takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Eaglehawk Neck can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Hobart.
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To find maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Eaglehawk Neck holiday builder tool.
Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Eaglehawk Neck takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Eaglehawk Neck can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Hobart.
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Find places to stay Jan 8 — 12:
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Hobart — 12 nights
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Tasmania's Capital City
Get some historical perspective at St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and Runnymede House. Step out of the city life by going to Russell Falls and Raptor Refuge. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hobart: Horseshoe Falls (in Mount Field National Park), Snug Bushfire Memorial (in Snug) and Derwent Estate (in Granton). Dedicate the 18th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Mawson's Hut Replica Museum, see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of Tasmania, admire the landmark architecture of Richmond Gaol, and admire the masterpieces at Museum of Old and New Art (Mona).
To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Hobart online road trip planner.
You can drive from Eaglehawk Neck to Hobart in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to travel to Bruny Island.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Hobart online road trip planner.
You can drive from Eaglehawk Neck to Hobart in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to travel to Bruny Island.
Side Trips
Richmond, Mount Field National Park, Berriedale, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Snug Bushfire Memorial
Find places to stay Jan 12 — 24:
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Bruny Island — 4 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like The Neck and South Bruny National Park. Step out of the city life by going to Inala Nature Tours and Bruny Island Neck Game Reserve. And it doesn't end there: visit a coastal fixture at Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours, look for gifts at Bruny Island Providore, trek along Fluted Cape Trail, and take in the exciting artwork at Forestvale Design Centre.
For where to stay and tourist information, use the Bruny Island trip builder.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Hobart to Bruny Island in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. In January, daily temperatures in Bruny Island can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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For where to stay and tourist information, use the Bruny Island trip builder.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Hobart to Bruny Island in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. In January, daily temperatures in Bruny Island can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Find places to stay Jan 24 — 28:
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Cairns Region travel guide
An area defined by its close relationship with the ocean and its focus on the beach-going lifestyle, Cairns Region has a picture-postcard aesthetic that combines favorably with a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere. A relative small slither of land--4,135 sq km (1,597 sq mi)--the region nevertheless boasts a large number of attractive beaches, coastal enclaves, scenic towns, and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef. The region revolves around the economic prosperity of its immaculate capital, the city of Cairns.
Tasmania travel guide
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.
