16 days in Tasmania Itinerary

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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Tamar Island Wetlands and Lilydale Falls. Museum-lovers will appreciate Yarns Artwork in Silk and Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre. Explore Launceston's surroundings by going to Platypus House (in Beauty Point), Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary (in Mole Creek) and Deloraine Creative Studios (in Deloraine). The adventure continues: explore the stunning scenery at Leven Canyon, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the views from Alexandra Suspension Bridge, and get engrossed in the history at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Launceston day trip app.

Mildura to Launceston is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Traveling from Mildura in November, expect Launceston to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): relax in the rural setting at Pyengana Dairy, admire the sheer force of Halls Falls, then stroll through Bay of Fires Conservation Area, and finally admire the sheer force of St Columba Waterfall.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the St Helens trip planner.

You can drive from Launceston to St Helens in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in November, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Maria Island National Park and Wineglass Bay. Get outdoors at Freycinet National Park and East Coast Natureworld. Step out of Coles Bay to go to Dolphin Sands and see Melshell Oyster Shack, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: walk along Wineglass Bay Lookout, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, see All4Adventure, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Coles Bay online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from St Helens to Coles Bay takes 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Bruny Island.

Vacations on Bruny Island ensure a chance to spot local wildlife, like penguins, many different birds, and echidnas.

Step out of the city life by going to South Bruny National Park and The Neck. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Inala Nature Tours and Bruny Island Honey. The adventure continues: hike along Fluted Cape Trail.

To find maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Bruny Island road trip website.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Coles Bay to Bruny Island in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. November in Bruny Island sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Maritime Museum of Tasmania and Salamanca Arts Centre. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Wild Ocean Tasmania and Horseshoe Falls. Change things up with these side-trips from Hobart: Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (in Taranna), Russell Falls (in Mount Field National Park) and Tessellated Pavement (in Eaglehawk Neck). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, kick back and relax at Nutgrove Beach, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Wellington, and squeeze the most out of the city with Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Hobart trip planning tool.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Bruny Island to Hobart takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. In November, daytime highs in Hobart are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.