12 days in Hobart and South Tasmania Itinerary

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Fly to Hobart, Ferry to Bruny Island
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Bruny Island
— 1 night
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Drive to Bruny, Ferry to Kettering, Drive to Hobart
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Hobart
— 7 nights
Drive
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Eaglehawk Neck
— 3 nights
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Bruny Island — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): head outdoors with Inala Nature Tours. On the next day, hike along Fluted Cape Trail, then don't miss a visit to The Neck, and then look for gifts at Bruny Island Providore.

To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Bruny Island visit planner.

Sydney to Bruny Island is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry. Traveling from Sydney in May, expect Bruny Island to be a bit cooler, temps between 17°C and 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Hobart.
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Hobart — 7 nights

Tasmania's Capital City

Escape the urban bustle at Off-Road Tours and Long Beach. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Wine Tours & Tastings and Convict Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site. Explore Hobart's surroundings by going to Woodbridge Art and Craft Gallery (in Woodbridge), Woof Gallery (in Franklin) and Raptor Refuge (in Kettering). There's much more to do: sample the tasty concoctions at Cascade Brewery, take in the pleasant sights at Battery Point Sculpture Trail, get curious at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, and kick back and relax at Nutgrove Beach.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Hobart tour app.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Bruny Island to Hobart in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. In May in Hobart, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to drive to Eaglehawk Neck.
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Eaglehawk Neck — 3 nights

Escape the urban bustle at Wild Ocean Tasmania and Safety Cove Beach. Port Arthur Historic Site and The Parsonage are good opportunities to explore the local culture.

For maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Eaglehawk Neck trip planner.

Drive from Hobart to Eaglehawk Neck in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In May in Eaglehawk Neck, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can fly back home.
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