Lap of Tassie

Burnie is a handy north-west base for exploring the coast, mountains, and towns on your Lap of Tasmania. Whether you arrive by boat into Devonport or fly in and hire a car, there’s plenty to see and do.

Suggested Itineraries 

  • 3 nights: Burnie · Launnie · Hobart. 
    Explore coastal walks, penguins, tasting trails to Launceston, MONA, Salamanca, and panoramic views from kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

  • 4 nights: Burnie · Cradle · Launnie · Hobart. 
    Add a Cradle Mountain overnight stop to explore Dove Lake, wildlife and alpine scenery.

  • 5 nights: Burnie · Cradle · Launnie · Bicheno · Hobart.  
    Add an East Coast stretch: seaside Bicheno for beaches, Freycinet National Park.

  • 6 nights: Burnie · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Bicheno · Launnie. 
    Add the rugged west Strahan and a Gordon River cruise to include a wilderness contrast.

  • 7 nights: Burnie · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Port Arthur · Bicheno · Launnie. 
    Add Port Arthur for its convict history and Tasman Peninsula scenery.

  • 8 nights: Burnie · Stanley · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Port Arthur · Bicheno · Launnie.
    Include historic Stanley, The Nut and old-town charm, for a slower scenic circuit.

  • 9 nights: Burnie · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Port Arthur · Bicheno · Bridport · Launnie. 
    Add Derby for mountain biking and outdoor adventure on the northeast coast.
    Add Barnbougle for world-class coastal golf or a luxury stay; book tee times early

  • 12 nights: Burnie · Stanley · Marrawah/Arthur River · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Cockle Creek · Port Arthur · Bicheno · Bridport  · Launnie · Devonport. 
    The Full Lap of Tasmania, combines rugged coasts, alpine wilderness, convict history, gourmet regions, and sweeping beaches.

Highlights 

  • Burnie: Penguins, waterfalls, galleries, and coastal views. A great Northwest base to start your lap.
  • Stanley: Heritage streets and The Nut’s iconic lookout.
  • Edge of the World: Wild surf and the dramatic rugged west coast or Marrawah / Arthur River.
  • Cradle Mountain: Alpine trails, wildlife, and Dove Lake scenery.
  • Strahan: Gordon River cruises and west-coast wilderness.
  • Hobart: Salamanca, MONA, and waterfront culture.
  • Cockle Creek: Australia’s southernmost road end and quiet beaches.
  • Port Arthur: Historic convict site and Tasman Peninsula cliffs.
  • Bicheno: Beaches, wildlife, and Freycinet access.
  • Bridport: consider experiencing the Derby MTB trails, or Barnbougle coastal golf, and relaxed bays.
  • Launceston: Heritage streets, Cataract Gorge, and cool-climate dining.
  • Devonport: Riverfront walks and a smooth finish to the lap.

 

What to see, things to do along the way

Burnie · Launceston · Hobart

Explore coastal walks, penguins, a tasting trail to Launceston, MONA, Salamanca, and panoramic views from kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

Day 1 – Burnie

Morning 🖼️

  • Browse local shops and admire Burnie’s Art Deco and Federation buildings. 
  • Visit the Federation Street Museum and Burnie Regional Art Gallery.
  • Enjoy a coastal walk along the foreshore for sea views and fresh air.

Afternoon 🐚

  • Visit the Giant Freshwater Crayfish Sculpture and the original Burnie Inn in Burnie Park; stroll to Oldaker Falls.
  • Drive to Hellyer Road Distillery for the Whisky Walk Tour and tastings.

Evening 🐧

  • Watch the Burnie Little Penguins return to shore at dusk.

Overnight 🛏️ Burnie

Day 2 – Burnie → Launceston

Morning 🚗

  • Follow the scenic coastal route via Penguin and Ulverstone, then continue on the Cradle Coast Tasting Trail.
  • Stop at Turners Beach Berry Patch for fresh berries and baked treats.
  • Visit Anvers Chocolate Factory, Latrobe, for handmade chocolates.
  • Stop at Ashgrove Cheese, Elizabeth Town, for cheeses and dairy tastings.

Lunch 🍴

  • Enjoy a meal at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café amid rolling fields.

Afternoon 🐟

  • Visit 41° South Salmon & Ginseng Farm for a short walk and tastings.
  • Explore Deloraine's galleries and craft shops.

Evening 🌙

  • Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Launceston Tamar River at sunset.
  • Option to visit a local craft brewery, wine bar for a nightcap.
  • Attend evening live music or cultural events.

Overnight 🛏️ Launceston

Day 3 – Launceston → Hobart

Morning 🏞️
  • Enjoy breakfast followed by a leisurely stroll through Launceston's boutiques or City Park.
  • Visit Cataract Gorge Reserve, ride the chairlift, cross the suspension bridge, and unwind at the café.
Afternoon 🖼️
  • Drive south to Hobart with optional stops at Ross historic town and Richmond Bridge.
Dinner 🍴
  • Hobart's dining scene features waterfront restaurants and chef-led, seasonal menus.
Overnight 🛏️ Hobart

Day 4 – Hobart

 Morning  🖼️

  • Relax at a café in Battery Point.

  • Explore Salamanca Place and galleries

Lunch 🍴

  • Wander along Constitution Dock for quick, fresh seafood; it's a perfect spot for people-watching.

Afternoon 🛥️

  • Take a river cruise and visit MONA

  • or take a tour up kunanyi / Mt Wellington for panoramic views.

Burnie · Cradle · Launceston · Hobart

Add a Cradle Mountain overnight stop to explore Dove Lake, wildlife and alpine scenery.

Day 1 – Burnie

Morning 🖼️

  • Browse local shops and admire Burnie’s Art Deco and Federation buildings. 
  • Visit the Federation Street Museum and Burnie Regional Art Gallery.
  • Enjoy a coastal walk along the foreshore for sea views and fresh air.

Afternoon 🐚

  • Visit the Giant Freshwater Crayfish Sculpture and the original Burnie Inn in Burnie Park; stroll to Oldaker Falls.
  • Drive to Hellyer Road Distillery for the Whisky Walk Tour and tastings.

Evening 🐧

  • Watch the Burnie Little Penguins return to shore at dusk.

Overnight 🛏️ Burnie

Day 2 – Burnie → Cradle Mountain

Morning 🚗

• Drive south from Burnie with scenic stops at Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and Guide Falls.
• Continue to the historic town of Waratah, famous for its 1886 hydro-powered street lighting and waterfall.

Afternoon 🥾
• Arrive at Cradle Mountain Shop and explore the short trails around the lodge.
• Spot wombats, wallabies, quolls, echidnas, and enjoy alpine views.
• Visit the Tasmanian Devil sanctuary, with the option of an after-dark feeding tour.

Evening 🍴

  • Dine at one of the local restaurants featuring Tasmanian ingredients, craft beers, and regional wines.

Overnight 🛏️ Cradle Mountain

 

Day 3 – Cradle Mountain → Launceston

Morning 🥾

Prepare for all weather: pack a rain jacket, hat, sunscreen, water, and a picnic lunch.

  • Arrive early at the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre to purchase a park pass and shuttle bus tickets.
  • Sign the walker registration and make use of the Amenities at the Dove Lake Viewing Shelter before you head off
  • Walk the Dove Lake Circuit, enjoying alpine views and reflections of Cradle Mountain.
  • For an optional challenge, take the steep side track to Marion’s Lookout for panoramic views.
  • Finish with a classic selfie at the iconic Dove Lake Boat Shed.

Afternoon 🛣️

  • Drive towards Launceston with optional stops in Sheffield (town of murals) and Deloraine (galleries and crafts).

 Evening 🌙
  • Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Launceston Tamar River.
  • Launceston restaurants showcase seasonal Tasmanian produce and local wines.
  • Option to visit a local craft brewery or wine bar for a nightcap, attend live music or cultural events.

Overnight 🛏️Launceston

Day 4 – Launceston → Hobart

Morning 🏞️

  • Enjoy breakfast followed by a leisurely stroll through Launceston's boutiques or City Park.
  • Visit Cataract Gorge Reserve, ride the chairlift, cross the suspension bridge, and relax at the café.

Afternoon 🚗

  • Drive south to Hobart, with optional stops in historic towns Ross and Richmond

Evening 🌙

  • Explore Hobart’s dining scene, known for chef-led seasonal menus and waterfront restaurants.
  • Enjoy live music, a cultural event, local wine, or craft beer.

Overnight 🛏️ Hobart

Day 5 – Hobart

 Morning  🖼️

  • Relax at a café in Battery Point.

  • Explore Salamanca Place and galleries

Lunch 🍴

  • Wander along Constitution Dock for quick, fresh seafood; it's a perfect spot for people-watching.

Afternoon 🛥️

  • Take a river cruise and visit MONA

  • or take a tour up kunanyi / Mt Wellington for panoramic views.

 

 

Burnie · Cradle · Launceston · Bicheno · Hobart

Add an East Coast stretch: seaside Bicheno for beaches, coastal walks, and Freycinet National Park.

Day 1 – Burnie

Morning 🖼️

  • Browse local shops and admire Burnie’s Art Deco and Federation buildings. 
  • Visit the Federation Street Museum and Burnie Regional Art Gallery.
  • Enjoy a coastal walk along the foreshore for sea views and fresh air.

Afternoon 🐚

  • Visit the Giant Freshwater Crayfish Sculpture and the original Burnie Inn in Burnie Park; stroll to Oldaker Falls.
  • Drive to Hellyer Road Distillery for the Whisky Walk Tour and tastings.

Evening 🐧

  • Watch the Burnie Little Penguins return to shore at dusk.

Overnight 🛏️ Burnie

Day 2 – Burnie  → Cradle Mountain

Morning 🚗

• Drive south from Burnie with scenic stops at Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and Guide Falls.
• Continue to the historic town of Waratah, famous for its 1886 hydro-powered street lighting and waterfall.

Afternoon 🥾
• Arrive at Cradle Mountain Shop and explore the short trails around the lodge.
• Spot wombats, wallabies, quolls, echidnas, and enjoy alpine views.
• Visit the Tasmanian Devil sanctuary, with the option of an after-dark feeding tour.

Evening 🍴

  • Dine at one of the local restaurants featuring Tasmanian ingredients, craft beers, and regional wines.

Overnight 🛏️ Cradle Mountain

Day 3 – Cradle Mountain → Launceston

Morning 🥾

Prepare for all weather: pack a rain jacket, hat, sunscreen, water, and a picnic lunch.

  • Arrive early at the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre to purchase a park pass and shuttle bus tickets.
  • Sign the walker registration and make use of the Amenities at the Dove Lake Viewing Shelter before you head off
  • Walk the Dove Lake Circuit, enjoying alpine views and reflections of Cradle Mountain.
  • For an optional challenge, take the steep side track to Marion’s Lookout for panoramic views.
  • Finish with a classic selfie at the iconic Dove Lake Boat Shed.

Afternoon 🛣️

  • Drive towards Launceston with optional stops in Sheffield (town of murals) and Deloraine (galleries and crafts).

 Evening 🌙
  • Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Launceston Tamar River.
  • Launceston restaurants showcase seasonal Tasmanian produce and local wines.
  • Option to visit a local craft brewery or wine bar for a nightcap, attend live music or cultural events.

Overnight 🛏️Launceston

Day 4 – Launceston → Bicheno

Morning 🏞️

  • Explore Launceston’s boutiques or City Park after breakfast.
  • Visit Cataract Gorge Reserve, ride the chairlift, cross the suspension bridge, and unwind at the café.

Afternoon 🚗

  • Drive south to Campbell Town, then turn east to the coast.
  • Arrive in Bicheno and enjoy a beach walk or coastal lookout

Evening 🌙

  • Enjoy fresh seafood or local fare at a seaside restaurant

Overnight 🛏️ Bicheno

Day 5 – Bicheno → Hobart

Morning 🖼️
  • Watch the sunrise over the ocean.
  • Explore Freycinet National Park: short or long hikes and coastal viewpoints.
  • Relax on pristine beaches and spot native wildlife.

Afternoon 🚗

  • Drive south via Swansea with scenic coastal views.

Evening 🌙

  • Sample Hobart’s seasonal dining scene or enjoy live music, local wine, and craft beer.

Overnight 🛏️ Hobart

Day 6 - Hobart

 Morning  🖼️

  • Relax at a café in Battery Point.

  • Explore Salamanca Place and galleries

Lunch 🍴

  • Wander along Constitution Dock for quick, fresh seafood; it's a perfect spot for people-watching.

Afternoon 🛥️

  • Take a river cruise and visit MONA

  • or take a tour up kunanyi / Mt Wellington for panoramic views.

Burnie · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Bicheno · Launceston

Add the rugged west Strahan and a Gordon River cruise to include a wilderness contrast.

Day 1 – Burnie

Morning 🖼️

  • Browse local shops and admire Burnie’s Art Deco and Federation buildings. 
  • Visit the Federation Street Museum and Burnie Regional Art Gallery.
  • Enjoy a coastal walk along the foreshore for sea views and fresh air.

Afternoon 🐚

  • Visit the Giant Freshwater Crayfish Sculpture and the original Burnie Inn in Burnie Park; stroll to Oldaker Falls.
  • Drive to Hellyer Road Distillery for the Whisky Walk Tour and tastings.

Evening 🐧

  • Watch the Burnie Little Penguins return to shore at dusk.

Overnight 🛏️ Burnie

Day 2 – Burnie →  Cradle Mountain

Morning 🚗

• Drive south from Burnie with scenic stops at Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and Guide Falls.
• Continue to the historic town of Waratah, famous for its 1886 hydro-powered street lighting and waterfall.

Afternoon 🥾
• Arrive at Cradle Mountain Shop and explore the short trails around the lodge.
• Spot wombats, wallabies, quolls, echidnas, and enjoy alpine views.
• Visit the Tasmanian Devil sanctuary, with the option of an after-dark feeding tour.

Evening 🍴

  • Dine at one of the local restaurants featuring Tasmanian ingredients, craft beers, and regional wines.

Overnight 🛏️ Cradle Mountain

Day 3 – Cradle Mountain → Strahan

Morning ⛰️

  • Walk around Dove Lake, alpine trails, and wildlife spotting.
  • Drive west through rainforest and rugged mountain passes toward the remote town of Strahan
  • Optional stops along the way include: Tullah, a quiet lakeside village; Rosebery, a historic mining town; Montezuma Falls, Tasmania’s tallest waterfall; and Zeehan, where the West Coast Heritage Centre showcases mining, geology, and pioneer history.

Afternoon 🛥️

Book a classic West Coast experience:

  • Gordon River Cruise through World Heritage wilderness, Huon pine forests, and the historic Sarah Island.  -or-
  • Wild Coast Wilderness Railway journey through deep rainforest. -or-
  • Hogarth Falls, a gentle 50-minute return walk from People’s Park through lush rainforest with creek crossings and wildlife.

Evening 🌅

  • Unwind by the Strahan waterfront and enjoy a peaceful sunset over Macquarie Harbour

Overnight 🛏️ Strahan

 

Day 4 – Strahan → Hobart

Morning 🚗 (long drive)

  • Drive southeast toward Hobart with optional stops including:
  • Queenstown, known for its dramatic lunar-like landscape; Derwent Bridge to see the acclaimed carved gallery The Wall in the Wilderness; and Tarraleah, with views over the impressive Tarraleah and Tungatinah hydro-electric power stations deep in the valley.
  • Continue to Mt Field National Park for the easy walk to the beautiful Russell Falls, then pass the historic Bushy Park oast houses and the Salmon Ponds. Travel through New Norfolk, home to the Bush Inn, continuously trading since 1815, before finishing the day in Hobart.

Evening 🌙

  • Take an evening stroll along Salamanca Place or waterfront bars and cafés.

Overnight 🛏️ Hobart

 

Day 5 – Hobart → Bicheno

Morning 🖼️

  • Relax at a café in Battery Point, then wander through Salamanca Place and nearby galleries.
  • Take a river cruise and visit MONA, or a tour up kunanyi / Mt Wellington for panoramic views.

Afternoon 🚗

  • Drive north to the scenic East Coast, stopping at beaches and coastal lookouts before arriving in Bicheno..

Evening 🌙

  • Enjoy fresh seafood or local fare at a seaside restaurant.

Overnight 🛏️  Bicheno

Day 6 – Bicheno → Launceston

Morning ⛰️

  • Watch the sunrise over the ocean.
  • Explore Freycinet National Park with short or long hikes to coastal viewpoints.
  • Relax on pristine beaches and spot local wildlife.

Afternoon 🚗

  • Drive to Launceston, stopping at scenic towns en route.

Evening 🌙

  • Dine at Launceston restaurants showcasing Tasmanian produce and wines.
  • Take a riverside stroll or visit a local bar or live music venue.

Overnight 🛏️ Launceston

Day 7 Launceston

  • Enjoy breakfast followed by a leisurely stroll through Launceston's boutiques or City Park.
  • Visit Cataract Gorge Reserve, ride the chairlift, cross the suspension bridge, and unwind at the café.

 

Burnie · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Port Arthur · Bicheno · Launceston

Add Port Arthur for convict history and Tasman Peninsula scenery.

Day 1 – Burnie

  • Browse local shops and admire Burnie’s Art Deco and Federation buildings. 
  • Visit the Federation Street Museum and Burnie Regional Art Gallery.
  • Visit the Giant Freshwater Crayfish Sculpture and the original Burnie Inn in Burnie Park; stroll to Oldaker Falls.
  • Drive to Hellyer Road Distillery for the Whisky Walk Tour and tastings.
  • Watch the Burnie Little Penguins return to shore at dusk.

Day 2 – Burnie → Cradle Mountain

  • Explore more of Burnie’s scenic lookouts and visit Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and Guide Falls.
  • Drive to Stanley and climb, or take the chairlift, up The Nut for panoramic views.
  • Visit Highfield House and the giant photo frame.
  • Stroll through the historic town, browse local shops, and enjoy a fresh crayfish at Hursey’s or the Pub

Day 3 – Cradle Mountain → Strahan

  • Walk around Dove Lake alpine trails, and wildlife spotting. 
  • Drive to Strahan along scenic western routes. 
  • Choose a classic West Coast experience:
    • Gordon River Cruise through World Heritage wilderness, Huon pine forests, and Sarah Island OF
    • Wild Coast Wilderness Railway journey through deep rainforest

Day 4 – Strahan → Hobart

  • Take a Long scenic drive via Queenstown, The Wall in the Wilderness, Tarraleah, Mt Field (Russell Falls), Salmon Ponds, and New Norfolk.
  • Arrive in Hobart, stroll the Waterfront and Salamanca Place with local cafés/restaurants/bars.

Day 5 – Hobart → Port Arthur

Morning 🚗

  • Relax at a café in Battery Point , explore Salamanca Place and galleries.
  • Drive to Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula, consider an optional detour to historic Richmond along the way
  • Stop in at Eaglehawk Neck,Tessellated Pavement, amazing coastal formations at the Blowhole, Tasman’s Arch, the Devil’s Kitchen and Waterfall Bay.

Afternoon 🏛️

  • Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site, learning about convict history. 
  • optional Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise, Isle of the Dead Cemetery Tour, or Port Arthur Ghost Tour after dark. 

Overnight 🛏️ Port Arthur (or an easy return to Hobart)

Day 6 – Port Arthur → Bicheno

Morning 🚗

  • Drive north to the scenic East Coast, stopping at beaches and coastal lookouts before arriving in Bicheno.

Afternoon 🌿

  • Explore Freycinet National Park with short or long hikes to coastal viewpoints.
  • Relax on pristine beaches and spot local wildlife

Evening 🌙

  • Seaside dining with Tasmanian seafood specialties.

Overnight 🛏️ Bicheno

Day 7 – Bicheno → Launceston

  • Watch the sunrise over the ocean.
  • Drive to Launceston, stopping at scenic towns en route, 
  • Take a riverside stroll or visit a local bar or live music venue.

Day 8 Launceston 

  • Enjoy breakfast followed by a leisurely stroll through Launceston's boutiques or City Park.
  • Visit Cataract Gorge Reserve, ride the chairlift, cross the suspension bridge, and unwind at the café.

 

Burnie · Stanley · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Port Arthur · Bicheno · Launceston

Include historic Stanley, The Nut and old-town charm, for a slower scenic circuit.

Day 1 – Burnie

  • Browse local shops and admire Burnie’s Art Deco and Federation buildings. 
  • Visit the Federation Street Museum and Burnie Regional Art Gallery.
  • Visit the Giant Freshwater Crayfish Sculpture and the original Burnie Inn in Burnie Park; stroll to Oldaker Falls.
  • Drive to Hellyer Road Distillery for the Whisky Walk Tour and tastings.
  • Watch the Burnie Little Penguins return to shore at dusk.

Day 2 – Burnie → Stanley 

Morning 🏞️

  • Explore more of Burnie’s scenic lookouts and visit Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and Guide Falls.

Afternoon ⛰️

  • Drive to Stanley and climb, or take the chairlift, up The Nut for panoramic views.
  • Visit Highfield House and the giant photo frame.
  • Stroll through the historic town, browse local shops, and enjoy a fresh crayfish at Hursey’s or the Pub

Day 3 – Stanley → Cradle Mountain

Morning 🌷

  • Travel back toward Wynyard, stopping at Boat Harbour, Table Cape Lighthouse, and the tulip fields.
  • Optional visits include Wonders of Wynyard, a Creative paper-making tour, or a meal at The Vault restaurant.

Afternoon 🚗

  • Drive to the historic town of Waratah, famous for its waterfall and for being the site of the first hydro-powered street lighting from 1866.
  • Arrive at Cradle Mountain, explore short lodge trails, and visit the Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary.

Day 4 – Cradle Mountain → Strahan 

  • Walk around Dove Lake alpine trails, and wildlife spotting. 
  • Drive to Strahan along scenic western routes. 
  • Choose a classic West Coast experience:
    • Gordon River Cruise through World Heritage wilderness, Huon pine forests, and Sarah Island OF
    • Wild Coast Wilderness Railway journey through deep rainforest

Day 5 – Strahan → Hobart 

  • Take a Long scenic drive via Queenstown, The Wall in the Wilderness, Tarraleah, Mt Field (Russell Falls), Salmon Ponds, and New Norfolk.
  • Arrive in Hobart, stroll the Waterfront and Salamanca Place with local cafés/restaurants/bars.

Day 6 – Hobart → Port Arthur 

  • Relax at a café in Battery Point , explore Salamanca Place and galleries.
  • Drive to Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula, consider an optional detour to historic Richmond along the way
  • Stop in at Eaglehawk Neck,Tessellated Pavement, amazing coastal formations at the Blowhole, Tasman’s Arch, the Devil’s Kitchen and Waterfall Bay. 
  • Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site, learning about convict history. 
  • optional Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise, Isle of the Dead Cemetery Tour, or Port Arthur Ghost Tour after dark. 
  • Stay at Port Arthur, or take the easy drive back to Hobart

Day 7 – Port Arthur → Bicheno 

  • Drive north to the scenic East Coast, stopping at beaches and coastal lookouts before arriving in Bicheno. 
  • Explore Freycinet National Park with short or long hikes to coastal viewpoints, relax on pristine beaches and spot local wildlife.
  • Seaside dining with Tasmanian seafood specialties.

Day 8 – Bicheno → Launceston 

  • Watch the sunrise over the ocean.
  • Drive to Launceston, stopping at scenic towns en route, 
  • Take a riverside stroll or visit a local bar or live music venue.

Day 9 - Launceston

  • Enjoy breakfast followed by a leisurely stroll through Launceston's boutiques or City Park.
  • Visit Cataract Gorge Reserve, ride the chairlift, cross the suspension bridge, and unwind at the café.

 

Burnie · Stanley · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Port Arthur · Bicheno · Bridport · Launceston

Add Derby for mountain biking and adventure, or Barnbougle for world-class golf and luxury stay.

Day 1 – Burnie

  • Browse local shops and admire Burnie’s Art Deco and Federation buildings. 
  • Visit the Federation Street Museum and Burnie Regional Art Gallery.
  • Visit the Giant Freshwater Crayfish Sculpture and the original Burnie Inn in Burnie Park; stroll to Oldaker Falls.
  • Drive to Hellyer Road Distillery for the Whisky Walk Tour and tastings.
  • Watch the Burnie Little Penguins return to shore at dusk.

Day 2 – Burnie → Stanley 

  • Explore more of Burnie’s scenic lookouts, visit Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and Guide Falls.
  • Drive to Stanley and climb, or take the chairlift, up The Nut for panoramic views.
  • Visit Highfield House and the giant photo frame.
  • Stroll through the historic town, browse local shops, and enjoy a fresh crayfish at Hursey’s or the Pub

Day 3 – Stanley → Cradle Mountain 

  • Travel back toward Wynyard, stopping at Boat Harbour, Table Cape Lighthouse with views of the tulip fields.
  • Optional visits include Wonders of Wynyard, a Creative paper-making tour, or a meal at The Vault restaurant.
  • Drive to the historic town of Waratah, famous for its waterfall and for being the site of the first hydro-powered street lighting from 1866.
  • Arrive at Cradle Mountain, explore short lodge trails, and visit the Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary.

Day 4 – Cradle Mountain → Strahan  

  • Walk around Dove Lake and spot alpine wildlife.
  • Drive to Strahan along scenic western routes. 
  • Choose a classic West Coast experience:
    • Gordon River Cruise through World Heritage wilderness, Huon pine forests, and Sarah Island OF
    • Wild Coast Wilderness Railway journey through deep rainforest

Day 5 – Strahan → Hobart 

  • Take the Long scenic drive via Queenstown, The Wall in the Wilderness, Tarraleah, Mt Field (Russell Falls), Salmon Ponds, and New Norfolk.
  • Arrive in Hobart, stroll the Waterfront restaurants and bars.

Day 6 – Hobart → Port Arthur 

  • Relax at a café in Battery Point, explore Salamanca Place and galleries.
  • Drive to Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula, tour the Port Arthur Historic Site.
  • optional visits: Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise, Isle of the Dead Cemetery Tour, or Port Arthur Ghost Tour after dark.
  • Stay at Port Arthur, or return to Hobart.

Day 7 – Port Arthur → Bicheno 

  • Drive north along the East Coast, stopping at beaches and coastal lookouts.
  • Explore Freycinet National Park: coastal hikes, beaches, and wildlife.  

Day 8 – Bicheno → Derby/Barnbougle/Bridport 

Choose your adventure:

  • Derby: mountain biking and forest walks
  • Barnbougle: golf and luxury stay
  • Bridport: relax and enjoy the seaside

Day 8 – Bridport → Launceston 

  • Drive to Launceston, stopping at scenic towns en route, 
  • Take a riverside stroll or visit a local bar or live music venue.

Day 10 - Launceston 

  • Enjoy breakfast followed by a leisurely stroll through Launceston's boutiques or City Park.
  • Visit Cataract Gorge Reserve, ride the chairlift, cross the suspension bridge, and unwind at the café.

 

Burnie · Stanley · West Coast · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Cockle Creek · Port Arthur · Bicheno · Bridport · Launnie · Devonport

Day 1 – Burnie
Explore Burnie’s Art Deco and Federation architecture, visit the Federation Street Museum and Burnie Regional Art Gallery, and enjoy a coastal walk along the foreshore. See the Giant Freshwater Crayfish Sculpture, stroll Burnie Park and Oldaker Falls, and visit Hellyer Road Distillery for a Whisky Walk Tour. End the day watching the Burnie Little Penguins return at dusk.

Day 2 – Burnie → Stanley
Drive north to Stanley, stopping at scenic lookouts along the way. Climb or take the chairlift up The Nut for panoramic views, explore Highfield House, and the giant photo frame. Stroll through the historic streets, browse local shops, and enjoy a fresh crayfish at Hursey’s.

Day 3 – Stanley → Arthur River
Travel west toward Arthur River along the rugged northwest coast. Stop at coastal lookouts, beaches, and small fishing villages along the way. Arthur River, known as the “Edge of the World,” offers wild coastline, remote wilderness, and a quiet spot to explore the river estuary and surrounding forest.

Day 4 – Arthur River → Cradle Mountain
Drive southeast toward Cradle Mountain, stopping at Waratah to see the historic hydro-powered street lighting and waterfall. Arrive at Cradle Mountain, explore short lodge trails, and walk the Dove Lake Circuit to enjoy alpine views. Visit the Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary and consider an after-dark feeding tour.

Day 5 – Cradle Mountain → Strahan
Spend the morning walking Dove Lake, or take the side track to Marion’s Lookout for panoramic views. Drive west to Strahan along scenic rainforest routes. Choose a classic west coast experience: a Gordon River Cruise through World Heritage wilderness, a ride on the Wild Coast Wilderness Railway, or a short rainforest walk to Hogarth Falls. Unwind by the Strahan waterfront in the evening.

Day 6 – Strahan → Hobart
Drive southeast through Queenstown, The Wall in the Wilderness at Derwent Bridge, Tarraleah, and the hydro-electric stations at Tarraleah and Tungatinah. Stop at Mt Field National Park for a walk to Russell Falls, pass historic Bushy Park oast houses and the Salmon Ponds, and arrive in Hobart. Explore Salamanca Place and the waterfront in the evening.

Day 7 – Hobart → Cockle Creek
Relax at a café in Battery Point, explore Salamanca Place galleries, then drive south to Cockle Creek, the southernmost point accessible by road. Take walks along the beaches, spot native wildlife, and enjoy the remote wilderness of the Southern Wilderness.

Day 8 – Cockle Creek → Port Arthur
Drive north along the Tasman Peninsula to Port Arthur. Explore the historic site and learn about Tasmania’s convict history. Optional experiences include the Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise, Isle of the Dead Cemetery Tour, or a ghost tour after dark.

Day 9 – Port Arthur → Bicheno
Travel north along the scenic East Coast to Bicheno, stopping at beaches and lookouts. Spend the afternoon in Freycinet National Park with short or long hikes, coastal viewpoints, and wildlife spotting.

Day 10 – Bicheno → Derby / Barnbougle / Bridport
Drive northeast along the coast. Adventure seekers can explore mountain biking trails in Derby, golf enthusiasts can enjoy world-class coastal golf at Barnbougle (book tee times early), while others may relax at Bridport, enjoy beaches, or sample local food.

Day 11 – Bridport → Launceston
Drive southwest toward Launceston, stopping at small towns along the way. Explore Launceston shops, City Park, or enjoy a riverside stroll sample Tasmanian produce and wines at local restaurants.

Day 12 – Launceston → Devonport
Spend the day exploring Launceston in detail: stroll the boutiques, visit Cataract Gorge Reserve, ride the chairlift, cross the suspension bridge, and relax at the café.  Drive west to Devonport, stopping at the Cradle Coast Tasting Trail points along the way.

Day 13 – Devonport
Explore the waterfront, enjoy a meal by the water, or catch a ferry if departing Tasmania by sea, completing the full lap of the island.

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