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Tasmania

Map of Tassie: The Full Loop, Real Distances and Where to Stop

• Launceston
• map of tassie
• Strahan
• Tasmania driving distances
• Tasmania map
• Tasmania road trip
• Port Arthur
• Bay of Fires
• Cradle Mountain
• Freycinet
• Hobart

Hobart to Port Arthur, up the East Coast to Freycinet and the Bay of Fires, across to Launceston and Stanley, then down through Cradle Mountain and Strahan. It is about 1,455 km of driving. Here is the full Tassie loop, with real distances and where to stop along the way.

Bruny Island

No Cars or Easy Day Trips? Maria Island vs Bruny Island in Tasmania

Maria Island means wombats, convict ruins, remote walks and no cars or shops. Bruny Island means oysters, cheese, wine, coastal drives and easier logistics when the weather turns. Here is how the two stack up, so you can pick the right Tasmanian island for your trip.

Cradle Mountains

Where to see wombats in Australia (and how to actually spot one)

Maria Island is the most reliable place in Australia to see wild wombats, grazing in broad daylight near the historic Darlington settlement. Tasmania has plenty more spots too. Here is where else to look, the best time of day to go and how to actually spot one.

Tasmania

Where to see platypus in Tasmania: the reliable sites

Wild platypus sightings are surprisingly reliable at the Tasmanian Arboretum near Devonport, Fernglade Reserve in Burnie and Warrawee Reserve in Latrobe. Want a sure thing? Platypus House at Beauty Point delivers. Here are the best spots, and the dawn and dusk timing that helps.

Tasmania

Bioluminescence in Tasmania: where and when to see it

Yes, Tasmania glows. Marine bioluminescence lights up the water electric blue along the south east coast when conditions line up, usually in the warmer months. Here is where and when to catch it, what causes it, and how to boost your chances of seeing the sparkle.

Tasmania

When to visit Tasmania: the best months for your trip

Summer for beaches and long days, autumn for colour and quiet roads, spring for wildflowers and whales, winter for snowy highlands and Dark Mofo. Here is the best time to visit Tasmania for the trip you want, plus what to pack and the alerts to check before any park.

Wineglass Bay & East Coast

Bicheno: Penguins, Blowhole and the East Coast’s Best Kept Town

• Things to Do

Little penguins waddling ashore at dusk, the best blowhole in Tasmania, fresh lobster by the water and a walk out to Diamond Island at low tide. Here is everything worth doing in Bicheno, the East Coast town that deserves far more than a quick stop on the way to Freycinet.

Bruny Island

A Foodie’s Day on Bruny Island: Cheese, Oysters and the Food Trail

• Cheese
• Oysters
• Local Producers
• Overseas Explorers
• Planning Guide
• Bruny Island
• Day Trip
• Food and Wine
• Hobart
• Tasmania
• Itineraries

Oysters straight from the farm, artisan cheese, wood fired bread from an honesty fridge, local honey, chocolate, wine and whisky. Here is the full Bruny Island food trail, stop by stop, for a perfect foodie day trip from Hobart that you can plan around the ferry.

Hobart City

10 Things to Do in Hobart Beyond MONA

• Things to Do
• Salamanca
• Overseas Explorers
• Planning Guide
• Food and Wine
• Hobart
• Wildlife
• Tasmania
• Heritage
• Food and Culture

MONA is just the start. Salamanca Market on a Saturday, the summit of kunanyi Mount Wellington, the old streets of Battery Point and North Hobart's food scene are all waiting. Here are 10 things to do in Hobart that prove Tasmania's capital is one of Australia's most interesting small cities.

Wineglass Bay & East Coast

Bay of Fires, Tasmania: 6 Things to Know Before You Go

• Travel Guide
• Bay of Fires
• Tasmania
• Itineraries
• Tasmania Guides

Named one of Australia's best beaches and a BBC top pick for 2026, the Bay of Fires is famous for orange lichen rocks and empty white sand. Here is what to know before you visit, from logistics and access to camping and what to actually do once you get there.

Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula

Port Arthur Historic Site: What to Know Before You Go

• History
• Port Arthur
• Tasman Peninsula
• Overseas Explorers
• Planning Guide
• Day Trip
• Hobart
• Tasmania
• Heritage

Australia's most intact convict settlement sits on the Tasman Peninsula, 90 minutes from Hobart. Your ticket covers an audio guide, harbour cruise and guided talks across 30 plus buildings and ruins. Here is how long to stay, what is included and how to make the most of Port Arthur.

Cradle Mountains

Hobart to Cradle Mountain Day Trip: Full Guide

• Overseas Explorers
• Planning Guide
• Cradle Mountain
• Day Trip
• Hobart
• Wildlife
• Road Trip
• Dove Lake
• Tasmania
• Itineraries

A Hobart to Cradle Mountain day trip is possible, but it is a big one, with around four hours of driving each way. Guided tours leave at 6am and give you up to 4.5 hours in the park. Here is how driving and guided tours compare, and how to make the most of your time there.