Road trips in Tasmania
6 road trips and 57 hand-picked places in Tasmania, with routes, stops and practical tips for driving and camping.
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Trip guides
Road trips through Tasmania
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Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula
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Tasmania's East Coast: Hobart to the Bay of Fires
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Launceston, the Tamar Valley and the North
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Cradle Mountain, the West Coast and the Lyell Highway
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Bruny Island and the Huon Valley
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The North West and the Tarkine
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula | 3 | 153 km | 1 h 40 min | 12 |
| Tasmania's East Coast: Hobart to the Bay of Fires | 4 | 380 km | 4 h 09 min | 12 |
| Launceston, the Tamar Valley and the North | 3 | 214 km | 2 h 20 min | 9 |
| Cradle Mountain, the West Coast and the Lyell Highway | 4 | 395 km | 4 h 19 min | 10 |
| Bruny Island and the Huon Valley | 2 | 232 km | 2 h 31 min | 8 |
| The North West and the Tarkine | 4 | 356 km | 3 h 53 min | 9 |
Editor's picks
Places worth the detour in Tasmania
Views
kunanyi / Mount Wellington
Oddities
MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)
History
Port Arthur Historic Site
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Cape Hauy
Views
Wineglass Bay Lookout
Nature
Binalong Bay (Bay of Fires)
Nature
Cataract Gorge Reserve
Views
The Nut, Stanley
Nature
Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain
History
Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour
Food
Salamanca Place and Market
History
Battery Point
History
Cascade Brewery
Food
Constitution Dock
Nature
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Stays
Henry Jones Art Hotel
History
Richmond Bridge
History
Richmond Gaol
Nature
Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen
Nature
Tessellated Pavement
Camping
Fortescue Bay campground
Views
The Neck and Truganini Lookout
History
Cape Bruny Lighthouse
Nature
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
FAQs
What are the best road trips in Tasmania?
Popular routes include Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania's East Coast: Hobart to the Bay of Fires, Launceston, the Tamar Valley and the North and Cradle Mountain, the West Coast and the Lyell Highway. CampingSpirit has 6 trip guides that pass through Tasmania, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary and a route map.
Which places in Tasmania are worth a detour?
Our editors recommend kunanyi / Mount Wellington, MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Port Arthur Historic Site, Cape Hauy, Wineglass Bay Lookout and Binalong Bay (Bay of Fires).