How many days do you need for the Tasmania Loop?

About 10 days, that is what this route's curated stops support end to end.

What is the Tasmania Loop like in May?

The loop remains conditional in the cooler months. Snow, ice, rain, wind or fire can change roads, shuttle operation, tracks and cruise conditions; use official live notices and switch to the named lower-walk alternatives or postpone when advised.

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Tasmania Loop: Route Guide

Last updated: 2026-09-14

Wineglass Bay's perfect curve from the Hazards lookout — Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Circle Tasmania from Hobart in ten days, through Port Arthur's convict history, Freycinet's coast, Launceston, Cradle Mountain and Strahan. Give the Wineglass Bay and Dove Lake walks their own days, and book the Gordon River cruise separately before returning to Hobart. Check Port Arthur admission, tracks, weather and the Cradle shuttle; no wildlife sighting, clear mountain view or safe swimming is promised.

Tasmania Loop is a 1020 km loop (self-drive). It works best as a 10-day trip; the plan below is the 10-day version for February, built from 183 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

days

1020km

distance

Stops

183

curated stops

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The route

Hobart→ 95 kmPort Arthur→ 195 kmFreycinet→ 170 kmLaunceston→ 140 kmCradle Mountain→ 120 kmStrahan

What you'll see

Museum of Old and New Art

Experience thought-provoking contemporary art in a bold setting.

Hobart

Penitentiary

Explore imposing ruins of a once bustling convict flour mill.

Port Arthur

Cape Tourville arrival circuit

Take the short Cape Tourville circuit for a measured first view of Freycinet’s coast.

Freycinet

Boag's brewery

Sample locally brewed beers on a guided tour of the brewery.

Launceston

Cradle Valley rainforest and Waldheim circuit

Explore Cradle Valley’s lower rainforest paths and Waldheim history without requiring a summit.

Cradle Mountain

Water Tower Hill Lookout

Panoramic views of town and Macquarie Harbour unfold before you.

Strahan

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Explore diverse exhibits of Tasmanian culture and natural history.

Hobart

Port Arthur (Tasmania)

Explore the haunting ruins of this historic penal colony and its serene surroundings.

Port Arthur

Choose your length

10-day plan13 stops · 16.4 h transit1.3 stops/day · 1.6 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December

Longer daylight suits the full circuit, but parks passes, Port Arthur admission, Cradle shuttle arrangements, the Gordon River cruise, roads, tracks and weather still need confirmation for the exact dates.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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