2 days in Tasmania Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, then look for all kinds of wild species at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and then snap pictures at Richmond Bridge. On your second day here, get curious at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington, then steep yourself in history at Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Battery Point Sculpture Trail.

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Melbourne to Hobart is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Melbourne in March: highs in Hobart hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.