7 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 12th (Sat): walk around City Park, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then explore the world behind art at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery.

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Melbourne to Launceston is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Melbourne in December, with highs in Launceston at 25°C and lows at 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car 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.

Kids will enjoy Food Tours and Mount Wellington. Go for a jaunt from Hobart to Brighton to see Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary about 30 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, take a leisurely stroll along Constitution Dock, take in the pleasant sights at Battery Point Sculpture Trail, and explore the world behind art at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

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You can drive from Launceston to Hobart in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In December in Hobart, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.