Around Australia Activities | Tasmania's Featured Routes Around the Island
For those planning a road trip through Tasmania, bookmark this post in case you need it later. We will be organizing two round-the-island tours in Tasmania from January 11-18 and January 18-25, 2023. Two Mercedes 12-seater station wagons will make your journey unique. For details, please send a private message or leave a comment.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet in Launceston. For those driving, remember to pick up your car at Launceston Airport. Launceston is located in the northernmost part of Tasmania and is closest to Melbourne and Sydney, saving you flight time. The first day can be spent exploring the city and the Grand Canyon, mainly to conserve energy.
Day 2: Mural Town, Cradle Mountain. Mural Town is halfway there, making it a great place to rest. Purchase your park entrance tickets at the Visitor Center. If you're renting a car, you can buy a Holiday Pass, which grants access to all parks (limited to private cars with eight seats or less). Then take the bus into the mountains. For a light hike, it's recommended to skip the first two stops. Ronny Creek offers opportunities to spot wombats, and Dove Lake provides panoramic views of Cradle Mountain.
Day 3: Lavender fields, Little Blue Lake, Bay of Fires. For today's accommodation, I recommend booking in Bicheno to officially begin your island tour. The lavender farms are a must-see in summer. Little Blue Lake is the featured photo in this post; it's very secluded and incredibly beautiful, definitely worth a visit. At Bay of Fires, besides the fiery red scenery, you'll also find a supplier of oysters for Tasmanian restaurants (Lease 65, name noted). If the oyster farms are closed, you can buy them in town.
Day 4: Wineglass Bay. It boasts one of the world's top ten beaches and offers light hiking opportunities. Those with good stamina can complete the loop. The Holiday Pass I purchased earlier is still valid here. After today, I can head to Hobart for my overnight stay.
Day 5: MONA Museum, brewery, Mount Wellington, the museum opened by the gambling king, Australia's oldest brewery, Mount Wellington, the highest peak in the south, is a perfect place to make up for a day after returning from Wineglass Bay.
Day 6: Bruny Island. Boat tickets are purchased on-site; a single payment covers round trip. In summer, there are delicious cherries right at the disembarkation pier. The Ger Shucked oyster farm on the island is also worth a visit. On the island, I only recommend visiting The Neck for the north-south view and then relaxing at Adventure Bay. I don't recommend going to the lighthouse (which is difficult to drive on) or searching for the hard-to-find white kangaroos.
Day 7: Port Arthur Prison, one of the four major attractions and a must-see in Tasmania. The Tasman Peninsula boasts beautiful scenery, but due to space limitations, I won't go into too much detail.
Day 8: Disband and return to your original accommodation. For those who are starting from the beginning, remember to select Hobart as your return flight and rental car return location. If your flight is in the evening, you can go for a light hike in Mount Gefield National Park, see Russell Falls, and get some fresh air.
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