How long does it take to road trip around Tasmania?
The Lap of Tasmania route [map] is around 1,500km long, and we feel that you should allow at least 7 days (this itinerary shows you how). Ideally, we recommend 14 days or more to drive around Tasmania (especially if you are in a caravan).
What is the most beautiful part of Tasmania?
10 of Tasmania’s most breathtaking landscapes
- Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
- Hobart (from the top of Mount Wellington)
- Port Arthur Historic Site.
- The Hazards Mountain Range.
- Cataract Gorge.
- The Nut.
- The Tarkine.
- Russell Falls.
How long does it take to drive from top to bottom of Tasmania?
The surrounding wilderness is a combination of deciduous beech, rainforest, alpine heathlands and Tasmania’s unique horizontal scrub. In Tasmania you’re never far from your next destination – it’s little more than a two-hour drive from top to bottom and there are plenty of places to pause for refreshments.
How long does it take to do a lap of Tasmania?
The Lap of Tasmania is flexible – meaning you can spend from as little as 7 days up to a month or more exploring the entire route.
What is the best month to visit Tasmania?
Summer. Arguably the best time of year to visit Tasmania is in their summer, from December to February, when it is warm and dry. Maximum temperatures average between 20 Celcius to 24 Celcius along the coast, and the valleys west of Hobart (the warmest locations), regularly rise above 25 Celcius.
How many days is enough for Tasmania?
There is a lot to see in Tasmania, so you’ll want to allow at least a few days or one week. If you really want to see the entire island, you would need at least 2-3 weeks, however.
What’s the best month to visit Tasmania?
Is it easy to drive around Tasmania?
Tasmania is fairly compact and easy to drive around (although there are quite a few hilly bits) and a 1.8 litre should be perfectly safe and have enough power to allow you to cruise around in comfort.
Do I need a car in Tasmania?
Explore Tasmania by bus, boat or air With no passenger train services on the island, buses are the most popular way of getting around Tasmania without a car.
Where should I base myself in Tasmania?
Best Areas to Visit in Tasmania
- Hobart.
- Cradle Mountain.
- Bruny Island.
- Huon Valley.
- Port Arthur & The Tasman Peninsula.
- Launceston.
- Northwest Tasmania.
- Devonport and the North.
What is the best way to get around Tasmania?
Self Drive Driving is perhaps the best and certainly the most efficient way of getting around Tasmania. Cars, Caravans and Motorbikes can be brought over on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry service from Melbourne or can be hired before your arrival and picked up from the airport and in city centres.