7 days in Australia 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 2nd (Sat), see the interesting displays at Mawson's Hut Replica Museum, then brush up on your military savvy at Maritime Museum of Tasmania, and then kick back and relax at Bellerive Beach. On the 3rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the landmark architecture of Richmond Gaol, explore the world behind art at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, then contemplate the long history of Hobart Convict Penitentiary, then stroll through Kingston Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Opossum Bay Beach.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Hobart driving holiday 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. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Sydney in February; daily highs in Hobart reach 26°C and lows reach 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Launceston.

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.

On the 4th (Mon), explore the galleries of Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre, then identify plant and animal life at Platypus House, then meet the residents at Seahorse World, and finally appreciate the views at The Tamar Valley. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, explore the world behind art at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, then identify plant and animal life at Tamar Island Wetlands, and finally view the masterpieces at The Mill Providore Gifts & Gallery.

To find maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Launceston trip planning app .

Drive from Hobart to Launceston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Launceston can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to travel to Melbourne.

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

On the 6th (Wed), see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Melbourne Zoo, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Paul's Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Victoria, then learn about all things military at Shrine of Remembrance, and then admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens.

To see photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Melbourne tour builder .

Traveling by flight from Launceston to Melbourne takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of car and ferry. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Launceston in February: highs in Melbourne hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Corowa.

Corowa is a town in the state of New South Wales in Australia. On the 8th (Fri), learn about winemaking at Pfeiffer Wines, learn about winemaking at Andrew Buller Wines, do a tasting at Rutherglen Wine Experience and Visitor Information Centre, then do a tasting at Campbells Wines, and finally look for gifts at Renaissance Chocolates.

For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Corowa trip itinerary builder website .

You can drive from Melbourne to Corowa in 3.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Melbourne in February: highs in Corowa hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.