17 days in Tasmania Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ben Lomond Ski Resort and St Columba Falls Reserve. Get outdoors at Evercreech Forest Reserve and Mathinna Falls.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Ben Lomond National Park trip planner.

Perth to Ben Lomond National Park is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Australian Western Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Perth in August, with highs in Ben Lomond National Park at 13°C and lows at 1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Mon) before leaving for 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.

On the 17th (Tue), take in the views from Alexandra Suspension Bridge, take a memorable tour with Tours, see the interesting displays at Launceston Tramway Museum, then admire the sheer force of Lilydale Falls, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Launceston travel itinerary planner.

Drive from Ben Lomond National Park to Launceston in 1.5 hours. In August in Launceston, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can take a bus to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.

A holiday in Cradle Mountain-Lake St.

Step off the beaten path and head to Cradle Mountain Canyons and Waldheim Alpine Spa. Get in touch with nature at Marion's Lookout Walk and Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls. On the 20th (Fri), hike the day away at The Overland Track.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by bus from Launceston to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to go by car to Corinna.

On the 21st (Sat), identify plant and animal life at Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and then take in the awesome beauty at Mt Donaldson. On the 22nd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the sheer force of Montezuma Falls, then take in the dramatic scenery at Philosopher Falls, and then make a trip to Reece Dam.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Corinna trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Corinna takes 4.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Strahan.

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

Step out of the city life by going to Ocean Beach and Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Henty Dunes and Iron Blow Lookout. Explore Strahan's surroundings by going to Frenchmans Cap (in Derwent Bridge), Spray Tunnel (in Zeehan) and Queenstown (Mount Jukes, Spion Kop Lookout, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Hogarth Falls, look for gifts at Wilderness Woodworks Strahan, and see the interesting displays at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Strahan online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Corinna to Strahan takes 2 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel to Deloraine.

Deloraine is a town on the Meander River, in the central north of Tasmania, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): look for gifts at Brush Rabbit, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Narawntapu National Park, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Liffey Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get the lay of the land with Llama Farma, then take in the dramatic natural features at Alum Cliffs, then explore the fascinating underground world of King Solomans Caves, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at O'Neills Creek Picnic Reserve.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Deloraine visit planner.

Traveling by car from Strahan to Deloraine takes 3.5 hours. August in Deloraine sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.