11 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Salamanca Market, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Museum of Old and New Art (Mona). Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Wellington. On your second day here, shop like a local with Salamanca Market, then take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, then identify plant and animal life at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and finally explore the world behind art at Museum of Old and New Art (Mona).

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Hobart sightseeing planner.

Casino to Hobart is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. In January, Hobart is little chillier than Casino - with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Sun) before leaving for Bruny Island.

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

Inala Nature Tours has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): look for gifts at Bruny Island Honey and then don't miss a visit to The Neck. On the 11th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: relax in the rural setting at Bruny Island Berry Farm and then get a dose of the wild on Inala Nature Tours.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Bruny Island travel planner.

Getting from Hobart to Bruny Island by combination of car and ferry takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. In January in Bruny Island, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 14°C at night. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Bicheno.

Bicheno is a town on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia, 185 km north-east of Hobart on the Tasman Highway, with a population of 853. Your day by day itinerary now includes Horse Play Tasmania, All4Adventure and Bicheno's Glass Bottom Boat. Bring the kids along to Wineglass Bay Lookout and Wineglass Bay. And it doesn't end there: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, make a trip to Bicheno Blowhole, enjoy the sand and surf at Denison Beach, and get great views at Whalers Lookout.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Bicheno day trip planning site.

Do a combination of car and ferry from Bruny Island to Bicheno in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in January, and nighttime lows around 12°C. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Richmond.

Richmond is a town in Tasmania about 25 km north-east of Hobart, in the Coal River region, between the Midland Highway and Tasman Highway. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, then get to know the resident critters at Zoodoo Zoo, and then experience rural life at Freshfield Grove. On the next day, admire the landmark architecture of Oak Lodge, then see the interesting displays at Old Hobart Town Model Village, then admire the striking features of Richmond Gaol, and finally snap pictures at Richmond Bridge.

To find reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Richmond vacation maker site.

Traveling by car from Bicheno to Richmond takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Richmond are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.