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7-Day Itinerary

Tasmania
in 7 days.

The full loop, from west coast, alpine wilderness, the best coastline in Australia, and an island with no cars. All at your own pace.

🚗 1400 km⛺ 6 nights camping📅 Best Oct–Apr🗺️ Full lap of the island
DAY1

Hobart to Strahan via Mt Field

4.5 hrs driving · the big first day, but worth pushing through

  • Stock up on groceries in Hobart before you leave. Supermarkets get sparse heading west and you'll pay more for less choice
  • Mt Field National Park is your first stop. Russell Falls is one of the easiest and most impressive walks in Tasmania, about an hour return.
  • The drive west through Queenstown is unlike anything else in Tasmania. Stop at the Iron Blow Lookout above town. The landscape here is almost lunar, stripped back and strange and completely worth seeing
  • Arrive in Strahan by late afternoon. Walk the boardwalk at sunset and enjoy the quiet

⛺ Camp tonight: Big4 Strahan Holiday Retreat (around $50 per night) or free camping at Strahan Beach.

DAY2

Strahan to Cradle Mountain

2.5 hrs driving · an early start if you want the Gordon River Cruise

  • The Gordon River Cruise runs in the morning and is worth it if you booked ahead. Ancient Huon pines, mirror-flat water and a silence that's hard to describe. Full day though, so if you'd rather get to Cradle Mountain early, skip it and save it for another trip
  • Drive north through Tullah and Rosebery. Fuel up before leaving Strahan as stations get sparse inland
  • Arrive at Cradle Mountain in the early afternoon. The Enchanted Walk is a gentle 45 minute loop through ancient rainforest, perfect for stretching your legs after the drive
  • Head to Ronny Creek around dusk. Wombats there almost every evening, completely unbothered

⛺ Camp tonight: Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping (around $30 per night). It gets cold up here even in summer. Our sleeping bags are rated for it.

DAY3

Cradle Mountain to Launceston

2.5hrs driving · the alpine morning

  • Early start for the Dove Lake circuit. Six kilometres, about 2.5 hours, and the view of the mountain reflected in the lake is the one you've seen in every Tasmania photo. Worth every step
  • Still have energy? Marion's Lookout adds another hour and gets you properly above the treeline
  • Drive north through Sheffield on the way to Launceston. It's the town of murals and worth a 20 minute walk around
  • Cataract Gorge before dinner. Free, beautiful and only 10 minutes from the city centre

⛺ Camp tonight: Discovery Parks Launceston or free camping near the Tamar River.

DAY4

Launceston to Bay of Fires

2.5hrs driving · the drive northeast is genuinely beautiful

  • Take the Pyengana detour on the way. The cheese factory is 20 minutes off the main road and worth it. Columba Falls is nearby too, one of Tasmania's tallest waterfalls and only a 30 minute return walk
  • Arrive at Bay of Fires in the early afternoon and find your spot before the good ones go
  • The orange lichen on white granite is something that looks unreal in photos and somehow looks even better in person
  • Swim, walk, sit. There's nothing else you need to do here

⛺ Camp tonight: Swimcart Beach or Jeanneret Beach, completely free and right on the water, no booking needed. Cosy Corner North is another favourite a bit further along. In peak season arrive by early afternoon to get a good spot.

DAY5

Full day at Bay of Fires

No driving · the day most people say was their favourite

Bay of Fires | Explora
  • Morning walk north along the beach, the further you go the fewer people you see
  • Swim in water that genuinely looks fake it's so clear
  • Drive down to Binalong Bay (10 minutes) for lunch and supplies at the café
  • Afternoon: back to your campsite, cook dinner, watch the sun go down over the water

⛺ Camp tonight: Same spot as last night. You’ve earned the extra night.

DAY6

Bay of Fires to Maria Island

2 hrs driving · to Triabunna, then 30 min ferry to the island

  • Drive south to Triabunna where the ferry departs. Book your tickets ahead at sealink.com.au, especially in peak season when it fills fast
  • The ferry crossing takes about 30 minutes. There's coffee on board and the views are good
  • On the island there are no cars, no shops and no noise. Just walking tracks, wildlife and one of the most peaceful places in Tasmania
  • Wombats, opossums, wallabies and Forester kangaroos wander around completely unbothered. If you're lucky you'll have one sitting next to your tent in the morning (and pretty much all the time!)
  • The Painted Cliffs are a 20 minute walk from the Darlington camping area and one of the most photographed spots on the island. Go at low tide for the best effect (usually around 11am-12pm)
  • Thinking about staying overnight? It's worth it. Waking up on the island before the day trippers arrive is something else. Bring all your food and water as there are nothing to buy on the island. Free trolleys are available at the ferry terminal to move your camping gear across.
  • If you're doing it as a day trip, check the last ferry time when you book and don't cut it close

⛺ Camp tonight: Darlington Campground on the island if you’re staying overnight, free with your Parks Pass. Or Orford Beachside Holiday Park on the mainland (around $40 per night) if you’re heading back on the ferry.

DAY7

Back to Hobart

1.5 hrs driving · easy final day

  • Slow morning at camp, no rush today
  • Stop at Dunalley for coffee and the famous Dunalley Fish Market if it's open
  • Richmond village is a natural lunch stop. One of Australia's best preserved colonial towns, good food and a walk across the old stone bridge takes five minutes
  • Back in Hobart by early afternoon. Drop the car and you're done
  • Spare time before your flight? Grab lunch on the waterfront at Salamanca or visit MONA (open Fri–Mon)

Good to know

💡 Before you go

  • You'll need a Parks Pass for Mt Field, Cradle Mountain, Freycinet and Maria Island. The Tasmanian Holiday Pass covers all national parks and is worth buying before you go
  • Freycinet and Cradle Mountain campgrounds book out in summer. Reserve those two ahead of time and wing the rest
  • Book the Maria Island ferry before you leave home, especially in January and February
  • Fuel up before leaving Strahan heading north. Stations get sparse inland
  • Download offline maps before you leave Hobart. Signal drops out around Cradle Mountain and along parts of the east coast
  • Most campgrounds on this route are free and first-come first-served so no locked itinerary, no stress

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Car + full camping kit: Tent, sleeping bags, mattress, cooking box, chairs, and everything else. Pick up in Hobart, drive off, camp anywhere on this route.

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