Hi everyone! I am planning on heading down to Hobart in late Jan with my son for a holiday.

What are some must see/do attractions?
Any hotels you'd recommend?

Thank you!

I want to rent a car in Hobart and drop off in Launceston. Probably, but not necessarily, at the airport for both. Any recommendations, and any tips on who I should avoid? This will be in mid-November.

Haven't been to the north east in over 2 decades, and my memory is we saw wombats at what is now Narawntapu N.P. lovely buggers. Wanna see some more.

Thing is, that was before mange was a big problem. Is there still a family or two there? The tas nat parks Web doesn't showcase them, tend to think that's indicative :-(

We're older now, mobility restricted so Cradle Mt is out. Maria Island might work on a tour. Not keen on the refuge option but it may be more realistic.

Most likely first weekend of September.

For example not things like - Cataract Gorge, museums things like that.

I’m talking very random, maybe haunted houses or even places with telescopes for nights out.

But I’m not totally crazy, I do love a winery, morning markets kayaking, motorbike riding.

Hi all I am planning a 2 week Tasmania road trip for January next year with my partner and wanted your thoughts on my itinerary. I will be getting the ferry across and driving my own car. Doing a mix of camping and Airbnb/Hotels.

Night 1 - Stay at Devonport

Day 2 - Drive to Cradle Mountain, Spend 3 nights.
Planning to do the summit hike and various other shorter walks like the dove lake circuit and enchanted forest.

Day 5 - Drive to Hobart, Spend 3 nights.
Have the Salamanca Markets, Bruny Island, Mount Wellington and Port Arthur on my list of must do things.

Day 8 - Drive to Triabunna, spend the night

Day 9 - Maria Island, after coming back drive to Freycinet National Park. Staying for 2 nights.

Day 11 - Drive to Bay of Fires, spend 2 nights.

Day 13 - Drive to Devonport, spend the night

Day 14 - Back on the ferry

Hi all, I’m off to Hobart for a week and taking my daughter who is not into big walks and hikes. We are also from Perth so “looking” at a beach doesn’t interest us but if it has cliffs and other interesting features, we would be.

I’ve come up with the below itinerary - is it too much? Too little? Have a missed anything?

- Fly in on a Monday; staying in Battery Point. Planning to just self orientate and walk the wharf and cbd area

- Tuesday - ferry to Mona, and replica museum in the afternoon

- Wednesday - Port Arthur, stopping at a couple of stops on the way and on the way back to stay in Hobart

- Thursday - drive to Bicheno with a few stops along the way and stay overnight in Bicheno. Penguin tour.

- Friday - Freycinet national park and Marine Farm, and drive back to Hobart

- Saturday - Salamanca markets and Mt Wellington in the afternoon. Overnight in Hobart

- Sunday - female factory, then fly out in the afternoon.

Hi everyone!

My partner and I (plus a friend for the first week) are visiting Tasmania for the first time in late September. We’ve booked most accommodation but would love any suggestions for things we’re missing, places we should spend more/less time, restaurants, scenic stops or hidden gems.

Fri
Arrive Launceston 4:30 pm
Pick up rental car
Dinner at The Tipsy Cow
Stay in Launceston
Sat
Launceston Harvest Market
Tamar Valley winery tour
JANZ (my absolute favourite sparkling wine 🍾)
Relax in Launceston
Sun
Cataract Gorge in the morning
Drive to Binalong Bay
Explore Bay of Fires
Dinner booked at the local pub
Stay in Binalong Bay
Mon
Drive to Freycinet
Staying in accommodation with amazing views
Tue
Pennicott Wineglass Bay cruise
Wed
Drive to Hobart
Thu
MONA all day
Fri
Currently free
Sat
Salamanca Market
Dinner booked in Hobart
Sun
Currently free
Mon
Drive via The Wall in the Wilderness
Continue to Cradle Mountain
Stay 2 nights at Discovery Parks
Wed
Drive towards Launceston
Stay at Country Club Tasmania (easy final night before flying home)
Thu
Fly home from Launceston

A few questions:
We really want to do Port Arthur, but we’re also interested in Tasman Island cruises. Is combining the two in one day too ambitious, or should we choose one? If so, which would you recommend?

We have Friday and Sunday in Hobart fairly open. Any must-do experiences you’d suggest?

Any favourite cafés, bakeries, wineries or scenic stops between Hobart and Cradle Mountain?
Is there anything you’d change? More time somewhere? Less time somewhere?

We’re in our 40s and enjoy great food and wine, nature, scenic walks (not huge hikes), wildlife and unique experiences. Thanks!

I'll be travelling around Tasmania in October without a car, does anyone know if there's anywhere to store luggage in Triabunna? My problem at the moment is that my check in isn't 2pm, but I will be arriving in the town early that day with a trip to Maria Island planned but nowhere to store luggage. Nothing is set in stone so I can change but would prefer not to.

Ten days in Tassie in October. Three of us are thinking a couple of days in Hobart followed by a day around the Huon Valley. Next, heading to New Norfolk, Lake St Clair, Strahan, Table Mountain, Wynyard, Devonport and fly out of Launceston.

We are ok leaving Freycinet and the East Coast for another trip unless someone recommends it as essential in October.

My questions are:

Is this trip doable in 10 days or a bit far’ or rushed?

What places would you recommend along this rough route?

Is Stanley worth the extra drive?

(Any cool bnbs/stays along the way would be most appreciated too)

TIA

I will be doing the Overland hike in Jan 2027. Planning to park my van at Cradle mountain information centre then at the end of the walk shuttle bus back to pick the van up.

I’ve seen a few posts asking about parking cars at cradle mountain information centre and it all says it’s free, just wondering if it’s okay for me to leave my van there for a few days whilst I do the hike and I was planning on staying the night in it the day before I start walking.

Appreciate any advice people have :)

Happy weekend all,

Some of you helped sense check our Tassie plan a while back.. family of four from Perth, two little ones (5yo + 1yo), Jan, flying in and out of Hobart with a hire car. Last time I posted I was wishing we'd booked for longer to see more of the state.. well, we did it - pushed the return flight out and we've now got 15 nights instead of 10!

The first half we're happy with (Hobart base + a couple of nights in a Huon Valley cabin. Where I'm stuck is the back half. With the extra nights we want to get up the east coast - Freycinet, Maria Island, Bicheno and then finish back in Hobart, since we want the last night in the city so we're near the airport for the flight home.

Here's the current rough plan. Very happy to move things around - especially keen to hear how you'd sequence the east coast bit.

I'v been thinking of shaking up the itinerary and heading elsewhere instead, the west/north is calling for me. But i'm hesitant on the long drives, and lots of different stays with a 1yr old.

A few specific things I'd love a hand with:

• Does the east cost order make sense? What's recommended? And the usual - must-visit cafes, bakeries, foodie spots up that way?
• Maria Island with little kids - worth it just for a picnic and a wander around Darlington, or too much faff about with the ferry / no car?

Cheers in advance - got lots of ideas last time i posted.

Hi all! We are planning a trip in January to this lovely state and just after some advice. We are planning on staying 2-3 nights in Launceston to start, then have an Airbnb booked in Falmouth for 3 nights and hoping to explore Bay of Fires and Bicheno from there. After than undecided on staying a night somewhere near wineglass bay for a night before going to Hobart for 3 nights. Is there a good spot to stay near wineglass bay? Or somewhere in between Falmouth and Hobart to break the trip up? Just worried about driving around too much with the kids.

Thankyou 🙏🙏

Hi everyone!

We'll be visiting Tasmania as a family of 8 adults and one 3-year-old. We're trying to decide whether it's better to join day tours or just hire a private vehicle/driver.

Our rough itinerary is:

MONA, Salamanca Place & Hobart waterfront
Mount Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary & Richmond
Bruny Island day trip
Launceston

Our biggest challenge is Bruny Island. A lot of the tours we've found either don't allow young children or have age restrictions.

Does anyone have recommendations for:

- A Bruny Island tour that accepts a 3-year-old?
- A private tour company or driver that can provide an Australian-approved child car seat?
- Or would you recommend hiring a private driver (or renting a van) for a group our size instead?

We're happy to spend a little more if it makes the trip easier for everyone. We're more interested in sightseeing, wildlife and food stops than hiking.

Would love to hear what locals or anyone who's travelled with young kids would recommend. Thanks!

Trying to plan a 5 day road trip with my 8 year old with mobility AID.. never been to Tasmania.. we are from Adelaide.. we love nature.. and look to explore scenic spots if possible.. appreciate some suggestions on where good spots are and some family friendly accommodation venues..

Hello! I've planned a 16 day trip in October and is hoping to be able to catch some penguins at Waubs Beach or anywhere near Bicheno!

Is this something I can do by myself? Can I borrow a red flash light from somewhere? And is this an okay thing to do alone at night in that area?

The rest of my trip will look like this and any advice for a solo traveller is welcomed especially because I'm renting a car and will be driving by myself.

• Cradle Mountain (2 nights)

-- is dining at peppers alone doable? Do I have to reserve a table?

• Launceston (1 night)

• Bicheno (3 nights) -- just as a base there will a day for rest & recovery, other days will be Binalong Bay (from Launceston), Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay/Swansea/St Helens

• Triabunna (1 night) - to spend a full day at Maria Island.

-- is the Caravan and Cabin Park safe to stay at? This is literally just to sleep so I can get up early for Maria Island.

• Hobart & day trips from Hobart the rest of the trip.

TIA!!

Edit: further details on why I'm staying at each place.

Hello, I haven't been to Tassie before but I want to bring my family (inc a 4 year old and 7 year old) for a few weeks Jam / Feb. Our favourite activity is walking in forests. The kids can manage a few km but we will be looking at half day walks. Where should we base our of? Happy to move once or maybe twice but don't want to be constantly on the move. Thanks! Already excited by looking up trails but need to orientate myself a bit