14 day itinerary
A two-week self-drive journey through Hobart, the east coast, Launceston, Cradle Mountain and the west coast.
Day by day
Unverified driving figures are omitted; confirm roads and access before departure.
Day 1
Settle into the city with a gentle waterfront and heritage-neighbourhood introduction.
Day 2
Use weather and road access to shape a mountain and museum day.
Day 3
Plan Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula around opening, weather and tides.
Day 4
A Huon Valley day return keeps the itinerary based in Hobart; Bruny Island remains an alternative, not simultaneous core content.
Day 5
Move north along the east coast and decide any Wineglass Bay Lookout walk using current visitor information.
Day 6
Choose one longer or shorter Freycinet plan according to fitness, weather and current track information.
Day 7
Travel north along the coast, reserving any penguin activity rather than treating it as guaranteed.
Day 8
Take a final coastal look before travelling inland to Launceston.
Day 9
Use a city morning and choose one confirmed local afternoon option.
Day 10
Travel to Cradle Mountain, adding a seasonal detour only when conditions and opening arrangements suit.
Day 11
Select one open trail to match weather and fitness rather than treating every trail as mandatory.
Day 12
Cross mining country toward the west coast and arrive in Strahan for a waterfront evening.
Day 13
Anchor the day around a booked river cruise, then choose a west-coast activity based on conditions.
Day 14
Return by the Lyell Highway, with stops shaped by road conditions, timing and onward arrangements.
Related places
The vibrant heart of Hobart, lined with restaurants, galleries, and fishing boats.
Historic sandstone warehouses converted into galleries, cafes, and boutiques.
A charming heritage neighborhood with colonial cottages and harbor views.
Hobart's iconic mountain offering panoramic views from 1,271 meters.
Australia's most controversial and innovative private art museum.
