Tasmania

Airport transfer to Hobart CBD(25 minutes)

SkyBus AUD $19 or taxi AUD $45-55. 17 km east. Stay near Salamanca Place or the waterfront for walkability

Walk the Hobart waterfront(1.5 hours)

Constitution Dock (fishing boats, fish and chips), Victoria Dock, and the Hunter Street precinct. Fresh oysters from the floating fish punt — AUD $15-20 per dozen

Dinner at Templo(2 hours)

Modern Australian tasting menu in a tiny Hobart restaurant. AUD $85-120 per person. The seasonal Tasmanian produce is extraordinary. Book well in advance — only 20 seats

Salamanca Market (Saturday only)(2 hours)

300+ stalls in the historic Salamanca Place warehouses. 8:30 AM-3 PM. Try a scallop pie and Tasmanian leatherwood honey. Arrive early — packed by 10 AM. Free entry

MONA ROMA ferry to MONA(30 minutes)

AUD $25 return from Hobart waterfront. The ferry ride is part of the experience

MONA museum(3.5 hours)

Subterranean museum carved into sandstone cliffs. Provocative, confrontational art. Entry AUD $35. Open Wed-Mon 10 AM-5 PM. Use the O app instead of labels. Allow at least 3 hours — you'll want more

Lunch at MONA's Source restaurant(1 hour)

Farm-to-table Tasmanian produce in the museum grounds. AUD $30-45. Or the more casual Void Bar

Return ferry and evening in Salamanca(1.5 hours)

Drinks at The Glass House wine bar in Salamanca. Tasmanian sparkling wine is world-class

Drive to Kettering and ferry to Bruny Island(1.5 hours)

40 minutes south of Hobart to Kettering, then 35-min ferry (AUD $38 return with car). Rental car essential on Bruny — there's no public transport

Get Shucked oyster farm(1 hour)

AUD $25 per dozen freshly shucked Pacific oysters. Eaten at picnic tables overlooking the oyster beds. Some of the freshest oysters you'll ever eat

Bruny Island Cheese and Beer Co.(45 minutes)

Artisan cheeses and craft beers in a farm setting. Cheese platters AUD $22-28. The C2 (similar to raclette) is outstanding

Bruny Island wilderness cruise(3 hours)

AUD $145 per person. Speed along towering sea cliffs (over 200 meters), spot fur seals, dolphins, and white-bellied sea eagles. The cliff formations are spectacular

Cape Bruny Lighthouse(45 minutes)

Australia's southernmost lighthouse. Views to the Southern Ocean. Free to visit exterior

Drive to Freycinet National Park(2.5 hours)

190 km east of Hobart via the scenic east coast. Park entry AUD $25 per vehicle

Wineglass Bay lookout hike(1.5 hours)

Steep but well-maintained trail to the iconic lookout (45-60 min up). The view of the perfect bay is unforgettable. Continue down to the beach if fitness allows (extra 30 min)

Swim at Wineglass Bay (if descended)(1 hour)

Crystal-clear water, virtually empty beach. The water is cold (15-18°C) but invigorating. Few places on Earth feel this pristine

Lunch at Freycinet Marine Farm(1 hour)

On the drive in. Fresh oysters, mussels, and crayfish straight from the sea. AUD $20-30. Eat at waterside tables

Drive back via Swansea(2.5 hours)

Stop at Kate's Berry Farm for berry ice cream (AUD $8) and views of Great Oyster Bay

Brunch at Pigeon Hole(1.5 hours)

Tiny café on Criterion Street. Exceptional pastries and coffee. AUD $15-22

Walk up kunanyi/Mount Wellington(3 hours)

Drive to the summit (1,271m) for 360-degree views of Hobart, the Derwent River, and Bruny Island. Or hike the Pipeline Track (moderate, 2.5 hours one way). Free. Pack warm layers — it's always colder up top

Lunch at The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery(1.5 hours)

In New Norfolk, 35 min from Hobart. Farm-to-table with produce from their own kitchen garden. AUD $40-60. Book ahead. One of Tasmania's best dining experiences

Coal River Valley wine tasting(2 hours)

Tasmania's closest wine region to Hobart. Frogmore Creek (AUD $10 tasting), Pooley Wines, and Puddleduck Vineyard. Cool-climate Pinot Noir and sparkling wines rival Champagne

Drive to Port Arthur(1.5 hours)

Tasman Peninsula, 100 km southeast of Hobart. Scenic drive through coastal forests

Port Arthur Historic Site(3.5 hours)

Entry AUD $45 includes guided walking tour and harbor cruise past Isle of the Dead. Over 30 buildings, gardens, and ruins. The Separate Prison (solitary confinement) is harrowing. One of Australia's most moving historic sites

Lunch at the Port Arthur visitor center(1 hour)

Café with harbor views. AUD $15-25

Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen(1 hour)

Dramatic coastal rock formations on the drive back. Short walks from the car park. Free. The collapsed sea cave and natural rock arch are stunning

Optional: Port Arthur ghost tour(1.5 hours)

After-dark lantern-lit tour of the ruins. AUD $30 extra. Genuinely eerie. Runs nightly 8:30 PM

Morning walk along Salamanca Place(1 hour)

The historic sandstone warehouses are beautiful in morning light. Last-minute shopping at the galleries and craft shops

Final Hobart breakfast(1 hour)

Machine Laundry Café in Salamanca for eggs, pastries, and flat whites. AUD $15-22. Housed in a converted laundromat

Pick up Tasmanian souvenirs(45 minutes)

Leatherwood honey, Bruny Island cheese, Tasmanian pepper, or a bottle of local Pinot Noir from a Salamanca wine shop

Airport transfer and departure(25 minutes)

HBA 17 km east. SkyBus AUD $19 or taxi AUD $45-55. Allow 1.5 hours for domestic flights

Airport transfer(25 minutes)

SkyBus AUD $19 or taxi AUD $45-55

Hobart waterfront walk(1.5 hours)

Constitution Dock, fresh oysters from the fish punt AUD $15-20/dozen

Dinner at Templo(2 hours)

Modern Australian tasting menu. AUD $85-120. Book ahead — 20 seats

Salamanca Market(2 hours)

300+ stalls. Scallop pie, leatherwood honey. 8:30 AM-3 PM. Free

MONA ROMA ferry(30 minutes)

AUD $25 return

MONA museum(3.5 hours)

Provocative art carved into sandstone. AUD $35. Use the O app

Lunch at Source(1 hour)

AUD $30-45

Evening at Glass House(1 hour)

Tasmanian sparkling wine in Salamanca

Ferry to Bruny Island(1.5 hours)

Via Kettering. AUD $38 return with car

Get Shucked oysters(1 hour)

AUD $25/dozen at picnic tables

Bruny Island Cheese(45 minutes)

AUD $22-28 platters

Wilderness cruise(3 hours)

AUD $145. Sea cliffs, seals, dolphins

Drive to Freycinet(2.5 hours)

Park entry AUD $25/vehicle

Wineglass Bay lookout hike(1.5 hours)

45-60 min steep climb to iconic view

Beach swim (if descended)(1 hour)

Crystal-clear, cold (15-18°C)

Lunch at Freycinet Marine Farm(1 hour)

Fresh oysters and crayfish. AUD $20-30

Kate's Berry Farm on return(30 minutes)

Berry ice cream AUD $8

Brunch at Pigeon Hole(1.5 hours)

Pastries and coffee. AUD $15-22

Mount Wellington summit(2 hours)

1,271m. 360-degree views. Pack warm layers

Lunch at Agrarian Kitchen(1.5 hours)

New Norfolk. Farm-to-table. AUD $40-60

Coal River Valley wines(2 hours)

Frogmore Creek AUD $10 tasting. Cool-climate Pinot and sparkling

Port Arthur(3.5 hours)

AUD $45. Guided tour, harbor cruise, 30+ buildings. Separate Prison is harrowing

Lunch at visitor center(1 hour)

AUD $15-25

Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen(1 hour)

Coastal rock formations. Free

Ghost tour (optional)(1.5 hours)

AUD $30. After dark. Genuinely eerie

Drive Hobart to Launceston(2.5 hours)

Via the Midland Highway or scenic Lake Highway

Ross Heritage Village(1 hour)

Convict-built bridge, bakery, and the 'model' village that inspired Hayao Miyazaki. Free to wander

Lunch at Red Feather Inn(1.5 hours)

In Hadspen near Launceston. Refined Tasmanian produce. AUD $40-55

Cataract Gorge(2 hours)

A dramatic gorge minutes from Launceston CBD. Walk the First Basin loop, swim in the pool, or take the world's longest single-span chairlift (AUD $16 return). Free entry. Peacocks roam the grounds

Dinner at Stillwater(2 hours)

Launceston's finest restaurant in a restored 1830s flour mill on the river. AUD $65-90 per person. Tasmanian seasonal tasting menu

Drive the Tamar Valley wine route(1 hour)

30+ cellar doors within 30 minutes of Launceston. Cool-climate specialists

Josef Chromy Wines(1.5 hours)

Beautiful lakeside estate. AUD $10 tasting. Their sparkling and Pinot Noir are world-class

Bay of Fires Wines(1 hour)

Riesling and Pinot Gris specialists. AUD $5-10 tasting

Lunch at Velo Wines(1.5 hours)

Vineyard restaurant with panoramic Tamar views. AUD $30-45. The Pinot Noir paired with Tasmanian duck is a highlight

Goaty Hill Wines(1 hour)

Small family winery with a view. Friendly and unpretentious. AUD $5 tasting

Drive to Cradle Mountain(2 hours)

165 km from Launceston. Park entry AUD $25/vehicle. Use the shuttle bus within the park (free with entry)

Dove Lake circuit walk(2 hours)

6 km boardwalk loop around Dove Lake with Cradle Mountain reflected in the water. Accessible to all fitness levels. One of Australia's most beautiful walks

Lunch at Cradle Mountain Lodge(1 hour)

Restaurant in the lodge near the park entrance. AUD $25-35. Warm up with soup and Tasmanian wine

Wombat spotting at dusk(1.5 hours)

Walk the boardwalk near the lodge at dusk for almost guaranteed common wombat sightings. They're surprisingly unfazed by humans. Also spot pademelons

Drive to Bay of Fires(1.5 hours)

90 km northeast of Launceston via St Helens

Walk along the Bay of Fires(3 hours)

Walk the beach from Binalong Bay to the Gardens. Orange lichen on white granite boulders against turquoise water. Free. The colors are surreal — bring a camera with charged batteries

Swim at Binalong Bay(1 hour)

Sheltered swimming. Cold but spectacular

Lunch at The Shack at Bay of Fires(1 hour)

Casual café near Binalong Bay. Fish tacos and local beer. AUD $18-25

Sleep in and late brunch(2 hours)

Sweetbrew for pastries and coffee. AUD $12-18

Harvest Launceston market (Saturday)(1.5 hours)

Community farmers market at Cimitiere Street. Local cheese, bread, and produce. Free entry

Design Tasmania gallery(1 hour)

Tasmanian wood design and craft in the old church. Free

Dinner at Black Cow Bistro(1.5 hours)

All about Tasmanian beef — dry-aged steaks and bone marrow. AUD $45-70

Drive Launceston to Strahan(4 hours)

300 km via Cradle Mountain or Queenstown. The Queenstown approach is lunar — decades of mining stripped the hills bare. Dramatic contrast

Arrive in Strahan(30 minutes)

Small fishing village on Macquarie Harbour. The gateway to the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

Strahan waterfront walk(1 hour)

Charming harbor with fishing boats, galleries, and cafes. The town has fewer than 1,000 people

Dinner at Risby Cove(1.5 hours)

Strahan's best restaurant. Fresh seafood from the harbor. AUD $35-55. Crayfish in season is a must

Gordon River cruise(6 hours)

World Heritage Cruises. AUD $135-280 (window seat premium). Cruises depart 8:30 AM. Sail through Macquarie Harbour (Australia's largest), into the Gordon River past 2,000-year-old Huon pines reflected in mirror-still water. Includes Heritage Landing rainforest boardwalk and Sarah Island convict ruins

Sarah Island convict settlement(1 hour)

Included in cruise. Once the harshest penal settlement in the British Empire. The stories of escape attempts are remarkable

Lunch on board(45 minutes)

Included in premium cruise. Fresh Tasmanian produce

Evening at leisure in Strahan(2 hours)

The Ship That Never Was (free outdoor play at 5:30 PM) tells the incredible true story of convicts who built a boat and sailed it to Chile

Drive to Hobart via Lake St Clair(4 hours)

250 km via the Lyell Highway. Stop at Lake St Clair — the deepest lake in Australia and the southern end of the Overland Track. Short walks from the visitor center

Lunch at Derwent Bridge Wilderness Gallery(1 hour)

Remote art gallery and café at Derwent Bridge. AUD $15-20. Sculptures made from Huon pine and local timber

Final Tasmanian souvenir stop(30 minutes)

Pick up any remaining gifts — honey, cheese, wine, or timber crafts

Airport transfer and departure(25 minutes)

HBA or LST. Allow 1.5 hours for domestic flights

Airport transfer(25 minutes)

SkyBus AUD $19

Waterfront walk and oysters(1.5 hours)

Constitution Dock. Oysters AUD $15-20/dozen

Dinner at Templo(2 hours)

AUD $85-120. 20 seats. Book ahead

Salamanca Market(2 hours)

300+ stalls. 8:30 AM-3 PM

MONA ferry and museum(4 hours)

Ferry AUD $25. Museum AUD $35

Ferry to Bruny(1.5 hours)

AUD $38 return with car

Get Shucked oysters(1 hour)

AUD $25/dozen

Wilderness cruise(3 hours)

AUD $145. Sea cliffs, seals

Drive to Freycinet(2.5 hours)

AUD $25 park entry

Freycinet Marine Farm(1 hour)

Oysters and crayfish AUD $20-30

Agrarian Kitchen lunch(1.5 hours)

AUD $40-60

Port Arthur site(3.5 hours)

AUD $45

Ghost tour(1.5 hours)

AUD $30

Tahune AirWalk(2 hours)

Cantilevered walkway 30 meters above the forest floor through ancient trees. AUD $32. The swing walk extension hangs 50m above the Huon River

Lunch at Home Hill Winery(1.5 hours)

Cellar door and restaurant. Pinot Noir specialist. AUD $25-35

Willie Smith's Apple Shed(1 hour)

Cider tasting in a heritage apple packing shed. AUD $10 tasting. Apple museum and live music on weekends

Geeveston wooden boat center(45 minutes)

Watch artisans build traditional wooden boats using ancient Huon pine. Free to observe

Ross Heritage Village(1 hour)

Convict-built bridge. Miyazaki inspiration

Lunch at Red Feather Inn(1.5 hours)

AUD $40-55

Cataract Gorge(2 hours)

Chairlift AUD $16 return. Swimming pool. Free entry

Dinner at Stillwater(2 hours)

AUD $65-90. Restored 1830s flour mill

Josef Chromy Wines(1.5 hours)

AUD $10 tasting. World-class sparkling

Lunch at Velo Wines(1.5 hours)

AUD $30-45

Bay of Fires walk(3 hours)

Binalong Bay to the Gardens. Orange lichen on granite. Surreal colors

Lunch at The Shack(1 hour)

AUD $18-25

Dinner at Black Cow Bistro(1.5 hours)

Dry-aged steaks. AUD $45-70

Drive to Cradle Mountain(2 hours)

Park entry AUD $25

Dove Lake circuit(2 hours)

6 km boardwalk loop. All fitness levels

Enchanted Walk(45 minutes)

Short loop through moss-covered myrtle forest. Magical

Wombat spotting at dusk(1.5 hours)

Almost guaranteed common wombat sightings on the boardwalk

Marion's Lookout hike(3 hours)

Steep but rewarding climb above Dove Lake. 360-degree views of the park. Moderate-hard

Crater Lake circuit(2 hours)

Quieter than Dove Lake. Enchanting alpine tarns and pandani palms

Devils@Cradle wildlife park(1 hour)

AUD $22. See Tasmanian devils up close — critically endangered. Feeding time is dramatic

Drive toward Strahan(2.5 hours)

Cross to the wild west coast

Henty Dunes sandboarding(1.5 hours)

30-meter sand dunes near Strahan. Free. BYO sandboard or hire one in town

Ocean Beach walk(1.5 hours)

Tasmania's longest beach — 33 km of wild, unpatrolled coast facing the Roaring Forties. The scale and wildness is humbling

Dinner at Risby Cove(1.5 hours)

Fresh crayfish and harbor views. AUD $35-55

Gordon River cruise(6 hours)

AUD $135-280. Macquarie Harbour, Gordon River, 2,000-year-old Huon pines. Heritage Landing boardwalk and Sarah Island ruins

Sarah Island(1 hour)

Harshest convict settlement. Remarkable escape stories

The Ship That Never Was(1 hour)

Free outdoor play at 5:30 PM about convicts building a boat to escape

Queenstown heritage walk(2 hours)

Drive 45 min to this mining town. The lunar landscape from copper smelting is extraordinary. Iron Blow lookout and historic cable-car ride

Drive Strahan to Triabunna(4 hours)

Via Lyell Highway and Lake St Clair. Stop at Derwent Bridge for coffee

Ferry to Maria Island(30 minutes)

From Triabunna. AUD $45 return. No cars on the island

Fossil Cliffs walk(1.5 hours)

Walk to the Fossil Cliffs — 300-million-year-old limestone containing visible fossils. Free with park entry

Wombat and wildlife spotting(1.5 hours)

Maria Island has an extraordinary density of wombats, Cape Barren geese, and Tasmanian devils (reintroduced). They're fearless here

Painted Cliffs(1 hour)

Sandstone cliffs with honeycomb weathering patterns in iron oxide colors. Best at low tide. Extraordinary natural art

Bicheno Blowhole and foreshore walk(1.5 hours)

Dramatic coastal rock formations. Free

East Coast Natureworld(1.5 hours)

Wildlife park with Tasmanian devils, koalas, and wombats. AUD $28

Lunch at The Farm Shed(1 hour)

East coast produce and wines. AUD $20-30

Bicheno Penguin Tour at dusk(1.5 hours)

AUD $40. Watch little penguins return to their burrows at dusk. Small group, red-light flashlights. Charming and intimate

Cape Hauy day walk(4 hours)

The day-walk version of the Three Capes Track. Walk through coastal forest to dramatic sea cliffs — the Candlestick and Totem Pole dolerite columns are jaw-dropping. Moderate difficulty. Return same way

Lunch at Remarkable Cave lookout(1 hour)

Packed lunch with views. Stop at Remarkable Cave — a collapsed sea cave forming a window to the ocean

Tesselated Pavement(30 minutes)

Natural rock platform that looks like tiled flooring. Best at low tide. Free

Souvenir shopping(1.5 hours)

Leatherwood honey, cheese, pepper, wine, or Huon pine crafts from Salamanca galleries

Lunch at Franklin(1.5 hours)

Natural wine and shared plates on Argyle Street. AUD $35-50. Seasonal Tasmanian menu

Final Mount Wellington visit(1.5 hours)

Sunset from the summit if weather allows

Farewell dinner at Fico(2 hours)

Italian-Tasmanian in Hobart CBD. Wood-fired everything. AUD $50-70. The perfect last meal

Breakfast at Machine Laundry Café(1 hour)

AUD $15-22. In a converted laundromat

Airport transfer(25 minutes)

SkyBus AUD $19