4 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.

On the 9th (Wed), identify plant and animal life at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and then take a stroll through North Hobart.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Hobart day trip planner .

Sydney to Hobart is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Sydney in January, expect Hobart to be slightly colder, temps between 26°C and 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can go by car to Coles Bay.

Overlooking one of Tasmania's most scenic strips of coastline and serving as the gateway to Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay is home to just 500 permanent residents.

On the 10th (Thu), do a tasting at Devil's Corner Cellar Door, then stroll through Wineglass Bay, then enjoy the sea views from Cape Tourville Lighthouse, and finally trek along Wineglass Bay Lookout.

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Getting from Hobart to Coles Bay by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel to Eaglehawk Neck.

On the 11th (Fri), explore the activities along Fortescue Bay, then get to know the fascinating history of Port Arthur Historic Site, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Tessellated Pavement. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Eaglehawk Neck Historic Site, steep yourself in history at Coal Mines Historic Site, and then trek along Three Capes Track.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Eaglehawk Neck trip itinerary builder tool .

Getting from Coles Bay to Eaglehawk Neck by car takes about 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in January, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel back home.