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Tasmania · 7 days

Experience the wild heart of Tasmania on this loop from Hobart. Journey through the alpine peaks of Cradle Mountain, the pristine white sands of Wineglass Bay, and the rugged coastal cliffs of Port Arthur for a perfect island escape.

7days
21stops
1155km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in South Hobart · Eaglehawk Neck · Lake St Clair · Cradle Mountain · Freycinet · Bicheno — start in Hobart, end in Nabowla.

DAY01

Salamanca Place → Cascade Brewery

15 km · 20m driving · Overnight in Cascade Brewery
  1. 09:00
    Salamanca Place· start
  2. 9.4 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Mount Wellington Summit
  4. 5.5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Cascade Brewery· overnight
DAY02

Port Arthur → Tessellated Pavement

85 km · 1h 1m driving · Overnight in Tessellated Pavement
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Port Arthur Historic Site· start
  2. 17 km · 11m
  3. 12:00
    Tasman Arch
  4. 4 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Tessellated Pavement· overnight
DAY03

Russell Falls → Lake St Clair

221 km · 2h 26m driving · Overnight in Lake St Clair
  1. 09:00
    Russell Falls· start
  2. 87 km · 55m
  3. 12:00
    The Wall in the Wilderness
  4. 6.3 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Lake St Clair· overnight
DAY04

Dove Lake → Ronny Creek

74 km · 1h driving · Overnight in Ronny Creek
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Dove Lake· start
  2. 3.3 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Cradle Mountain Summit View
  4. 6.8 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Ronny Creek· overnight
DAY05

Wineglass Bay Lookout → Honeymoon Bay

255 km · 2h 53m driving · Overnight in Honeymoon Bay
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Wineglass Bay Lookout· start
  2. 6.4 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Cape Tourville Lighthouse
  4. 5.4 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Honeymoon Bay· overnight
DAY06

Binalong Bay → Bicheno

222 km · 2h 23m driving · Overnight in Bicheno Blowhole
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Binalong Bay· start
  2. 9.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    The Gardens
  4. 94 km · 59m
  5. 15:00
    Bicheno Blowhole· overnight
DAY07

Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door → Bridestowe Lavender Estate

283 km · 2h 58m driving
  1. 09:00
    Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door· start
  2. 54 km · 34m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Cataract Gorge Reserve
  4. 48 km · 30m
  5. 15:00
    Bridestowe Lavender Estate
Heads Up
  • A Tasmania Parks Pass is required for entry to National Parks like Cradle Mountain and Freycinet.
  • Avoid driving at dusk or dawn due to high wildlife activity on the roads.
  • Weather in the highlands can change rapidly; pack layers even in summer.
  • Book the Cradle Mountain shuttle bus in advance during peak periods.