7 days in Hobart and South Tasmania Itinerary

Hobart is known for nature, shopping, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, contemplate the long history of Convict Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site, go for a walk through Battery Point Sculpture Trail, and take an in-depth tour of Mawson's Hut Replica Museum.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Hobart holiday planner.

Wellington, New Zealand to Hobart is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Wellington to Hobart. Traveling from Wellington in March, plan for a bit cooler nights in Hobart, with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Eaglehawk Neck.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): get up close to creatures of the deep with Wild Ocean Tasmania, contemplate the long history of Port Arthur Historic Site, and then get engrossed in the history at The Parsonage.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Eaglehawk Neck trip planner.

Traveling by car from Hobart to Eaglehawk Neck takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.