16 days in Tasmania Itinerary

You'll get in some beach time at Fortescue Bay and Safety Cove Beach. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Maria Island National Park and Eaglehawk Neck Historic Site. Change things up with these side-trips from Eaglehawk Neck: Government Farm (in Port Arthur) and Coal Mines Historic Site (in Saltwater River).

To find more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Eaglehawk Neck planner.

Sydney to Eaglehawk Neck is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, ferry, bus, and taxi. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Sydney in August, with highs in Eaglehawk Neck at 15°C and lows at 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Hobart.

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.

Get outdoors at Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls. Museum-lovers will appreciate Richmond Gaol and Maritime Museum of Tasmania. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hobart: Willie Smiths Organic Apple Cider (in Huonville), The Neck (in Bruny Island) and Raptor Refuge (in Kettering). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. David's Cathedral, wander the streets of North Hobart, stop by The Wicked Cheese Co., and do a tasting at Moorilla Estate Winery.

To find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Hobart trip maker site.

You can drive from Eaglehawk Neck to Hobart in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In August in Hobart, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Freycinet National Park and East Coast Natureworld. Get a sense of the local culture at Devil's Corner Cellar Door and Spiky Bridge. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Friendly Beaches, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

Plan trip to Coles Bay with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

You can drive from Hobart to Coles Bay in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can go by car to St Helens.

Overlooking scenic Georges Bay, St Helens is the largest town on the northeast coast of Tasmania, ranking among Australia's top destinations for recreational game fishing.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): experience rural life at Pyengana Dairy, take some stellar pictures from St Helens Point Conservation Area, kick back and relax at Bay of Fires Conservation Area, then explore the galleries of East Coast Art Supplies & Gallery, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at St Columba Waterfall.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read St Helens trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Coles Bay to St Helens by car takes about 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in St Helens are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre and Marakoopa Cave. Get in touch with nature at The Tamar Valley and Mole Creek Caves. Venture out of the city with trips to Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary (in Mole Creek) and Goaty Hill Wines (in Kayena). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, learn about winemaking at Tamar Ridge Cellar Door, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and see the interesting displays at National Automobile Museum of Tasmania.

To find ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Launceston trip itinerary builder app.

You can drive from St Helens to Launceston in 2.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Launceston can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can travel back home.