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Tasmania Loop: 10-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 10-day version for February: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 10-day plan · best time to go.
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10
days
1063 km
distance
16.4 h
driving
13
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- 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.
- Light days: day 1, day 3, day 7 have one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill them — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Day 1 Hobart
- Transit
- 1h31
- Finish
- ~13:35
- Temperature
- 14.0°C–18.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~6
- Daylight
- 13.7h
09:00
Hobart waterfront and Battery Point heritage walk hobartcity.com.au map ↗
Read Hobart through its working waterfront, Battery Point streets and public heritage trail.
180 min · Hobart · Check the official source for current fees and reservations
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 2 Around Port Arthur
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~14:00
- Temperature
- 14.0°C–18.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~6
- Daylight
- 13.7h
09:00
Port Arthur Historic Site half-day visit portarthur.org.au map ↗
Give Port Arthur the time its open-air convict landscape and included interpretation require.
300 min · Port Arthur · Check the official source for current fees and reservations
Overnight here
e.g. Port Arthur Motor Inn & Restaurant
Day 3 Freycinet
- Transit
- 3h25
- Finish
- ~13:55
- Temperature
- 12.1°C–20.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~6
- Daylight
- 13.7h
12:25
Cape Tourville arrival circuit parks.tas.gov.au map ↗
Take the short Cape Tourville circuit for a measured first view of Freycinet’s coast.
90 min · Freycinet · Check the official source for current fees and reservations
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 4 Around Freycinet
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~14:00
- Temperature
- 12.1°C–20.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~6
- Daylight
- 13.7h
09:00
Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach circuit parks.tas.gov.au map ↗
Spend a full walking day on the Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach circuit when conditions allow.
300 min · Freycinet · Check the official source for current fees and reservations
Overnight here
e.g. Big4 Iluka on Freycinet Holiday Park, Coles Bay
Day 5 Launceston
- Transit
- 2h29
- Finish
- ~15:30
- Temperature
- 10.4°C–23.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~6
- Daylight
- 13.6h
11:30
Cataract Gorge and Duck Reach circuit launceston.tas.gov.au map ↗
Link Cataract Gorge with the historic Duck Reach power-station landscape on foot.
180 min · Launceston · Check the official source for current fees and reservations
14:30
The Prickly Cactus thepricklycactus.com.au map ↗
Taste zesty fishbowls and smooth margaritas in a lively bar.
60 min · Launceston
Overnight here
e.g. Art Hotel on York · Waratah on York
Day 6 Cradle Mountain
- Transit
- 2h18
- Finish
- ~14:20
- Temperature
- 8.6°C–20.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 13.7h
11:20
Cradle Valley rainforest and Waldheim circuit parks.tas.gov.au map ↗
Explore Cradle Valley’s lower rainforest paths and Waldheim history without requiring a summit.
180 min · Cradle Mountain · Check the official source for current fees and reservations
Overnight here
e.g. Cradle Mountain Highlanders Cottages · Cradle Mountain Hotel
Day 7 Around Cradle Mountain
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~13:00
- Temperature
- 8.6°C–20.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 13.7h
09:00
Dove Lake Circuit parks.tas.gov.au map ↗
Circle Dove Lake through the Ballroom Forest when the shuttle, track and weather align.
240 min · Cradle Mountain · Check the official source for current fees and reservations
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 8 Strahan
- Transit
- 2h23
- Finish
- ~15:25
- Temperature
- 8.4°C–18.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 13.7h
11:25
Strahan harbour and People’s Park walk discovertasmania.com.au map ↗
Settle into Strahan with its harbour and a measured public forest walk.
180 min · Strahan · Check the official source for current fees and reservations
14:25
Franklin Manor Restaurant franklinmanor.com.au
Savor gourmet meals in an elegant, historic setting.
60 min · Strahan
Overnight here
e.g. Aldermere Estate Luxury Accommodation · All Inn Strahan
Day 9 Around Strahan
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~16:30
- Temperature
- 8.4°C–18.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 13.7h
09:00
Gordon River day cruise from Strahan discovertasmania.com.au map ↗
Travel from Strahan through Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River on a confirmed day cruise.
390 min · Strahan · Check the official source for current fees and reservations
needs booking ahead: permit, timed entry or a guide details
15:30
Overnight here
e.g. Aldermere Estate Luxury Accommodation · All Inn Strahan
Day 10 Strahan → Hobart
- Transit
- 4h15
- Finish
- ~14:05
- Temperature
- 8.4°C–18.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 13.7h
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.