7 days in Tasmania Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Tasmania trip itinerary planner
Start: Melbourne
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Glengarry
— 2 nights
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Swansea
— 1 night
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Hobart
— 2 nights
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Launceston
— 1 night
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End: Melbourne
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Glengarry — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Bass & Flinders Maritime Museum and then explore the striking landscape of Narawntapu National Park. On the 7th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sea views from Mersey Bluff Lighthouse, then enjoy the sand and surf at Coles Beach, and then identify plant and animal life at Lillico Beach Conservation Area.
For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Glengarry online tour itinerary builder.
Melbourne to Glengarry is an approximately 12.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Melbourne in January, things will get little chillier in Glengarry: highs are around 28°C and lows about 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can drive to Swansea.
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For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Glengarry online tour itinerary builder.
Melbourne to Glengarry is an approximately 12.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Melbourne in January, things will get little chillier in Glengarry: highs are around 28°C and lows about 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can drive to Swansea.
Side Trips
Devonport, Iron Pot Bay Vineyard, Delamere Vineyards, Bass & Flinders Maritime Museum, Wines for Joanie
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Swansea — 1 night

On Tasmania's east coast, Swansea was the third municipality to be established in Australia.To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Swansea online trip planner.
You can drive from Glengarry to Swansea in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in January, and nighttime lows around 14°C. On the 9th (Mon), you're off to Hobart.
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Hobart — 2 nights
Tasmania's Capital City
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.On the 9th (Mon), take in the pleasant sights at Battery Point Sculpture Trail, contemplate the long history of Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. David's Cathedral, then enjoy the sand and surf at Seven Mile Beach, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. On the 10th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at The Wicked Cheese Co., explore the world behind art at Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), then contemplate the long history of Runnymede House, and finally contemplate the long history of Claremont House.
For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Hobart online visit planner.
Getting from Swansea to Hobart by car takes about 2 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Launceston.
Side Trips
Richmond, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Seven Mile Beach, Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), Claremont House
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Launceston — 1 night
The Heart of Tasmania
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.Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): view the masterpieces at The Mill Providore Gifts & Gallery and then contemplate the long history of Brickendon Colonial Farm Village.
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Traveling by car from Hobart to Launceston takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in January, and nighttime lows around 12°C. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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Tasmania travel guide
Unspoiled beauty and colorful nature are the hallmarks of Tasmania, Australia’s smallest state. This picturesque island boasts some of the country’s most attractive stretches of coastline and a number of distinctive, forested mountain ranges. The state capital, Hobart, serves as an ideal base for exploration of the island’s interior and opulent beaches.