6 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.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): kick your exploration up a notch at Hollybank Wilderness Adventures, snap pictures at Alexandra Suspension Bridge, and then identify plant and animal life at Cataract Gorge Reserve.

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Brisbane to Launceston is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Brisbane in December: highs in Launceston hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) 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.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): play a few rounds at Cerise Brook Orchard and Family Golf Course, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Aloha Dreaming Massage, then kick back and relax at Bay of Fires Conservation Area, and finally admire the sheer force of St Columba Waterfall.

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Drive from Launceston to St Helens in 2.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Let the collections at Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) and Lady Franklin Gallery capture your imagination. Get in touch with nature at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Seven Mile Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hobart: Port Arthur (Port Arthur Historic Site & Safety Cove Beach), Tassie Bound (in New Norfolk) and Opossum Bay Beach (in Opossum Bay). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Battery Point Sculpture Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bellerive Beach, kick back and relax at Kingston Beach, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Wellington.

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Getting from St Helens to Hobart by car takes about 3.5 hours. In December in Hobart, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can travel back home.