Ultimate 7-Day Tasmania Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Ultimate 7-Day Tasmania Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Explore the Best of Tassie with a YesDrive Rental Car
If you’re planning your first trip to Tasmania, you’re in for a treat. This compact island state is packed with world-class scenery, heritage towns, gourmet food, and outdoor adventures—all easily accessible by car. With YesDrive’s reliable car hire in Hobart and Sydney, you can enjoy Tasmania’s beauty on your own schedule, without the hassle of tour buses or rigid itineraries.
This 7-day Tasmania road trip itinerary is designed for first-time visitors who want to experience the highlights, starting and ending in Hobart. Get ready for national parks, coastal drives, quirky towns, and incredible food and wine—all in one week!
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Why Explore Tasmania by Car?
Tasmania is a dream destination for road trips. With short driving distances, scenic routes, and off-the-beaten-path gems, hiring a car lets you travel on your terms.
✅ Flexibility to stop at lookouts, vineyards, or hidden beaches
✅ Access to regional areas with limited public transport
✅ Comfort and convenience for families, couples, or solo travellers
✅ Affordable options with YesDrive’s range of vehicles in Hobart
Day 1: Arrive in Hobart
Pick up your YesDrive rental car at Hobart Airport or city location.
Check in to your accommodation and explore Salamanca Place, Battery Point, and Constitution Dock.
Head up kunanyi / Mt Wellington for sunset views over the city.
Enjoy dinner at local favourites like Templo or Franklin.
📍Overnight in Hobart
Day 2: Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula
Drive 1.5 hours to Port Arthur Historic Site—a must-visit for history buffs.
Explore Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen, and Remarkable Cave.
Optional: take a Tasman Island Cruise to see cliffs and marine life.
📍Overnight in Eaglehawk Neck or back in Hobart
Day 3: Freycinet National Park
Drive up the east coast (2.5 hours) to Coles Bay, gateway to Freycinet National Park.
Hike to the Wineglass Bay Lookout or take a sea kayaking tour.
Relax on Honeymoon Bay or enjoy fresh oysters from Freycinet Marine Farm.
📍Overnight in Coles Bay or Bicheno
Day 4: Bay of Fires & Bicheno
Head north along the coast to Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires (2 hours).
Marvel at the white sands and orange-lichen boulders.
Stop at the Bicheno Blowhole on your return trip.
Optional: Visit the East Coast Natureworld or take a penguin tour at dusk.
📍Overnight in Bicheno
Day 5: Launceston & Tamar Valley
Drive inland to Launceston (2.5 hours), Tasmania’s second-largest city.
Stroll through Cataract Gorge and check out the Queen Victoria Museum.
Spend the afternoon wine tasting in the Tamar Valley—one of Australia’s premier cool-climate wine regions.
📍Overnight in Launceston
Day 6: Cradle Mountain
Depart early for Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park (2 hours).
Walk around Dove Lake or tackle the Cradle Summit for serious hikers.
Spot wombats and wallabies near Ronny Creek.
📍Overnight near Cradle Mountain or in Sheffield (the town of murals)
Day 7: Return to Hobart via the Midlands
Drive back to Hobart (approx. 4 hours via Highway 1).
Stop in Campbell Town or Ross for quaint bakeries and heritage architecture.
Return your YesDrive rental car in Hobart and reflect on a week of Tassie wonders.
📍Optional extra night in Hobart before departure
Travel Tips for First-Timers
🚘 Book your car hire in advance—Tasmania is popular year-round, especially in summer.
📱 Download offline maps—mobile signal is patchy in some areas.
🍂 Check weather forecasts—Tasmania’s climate can vary widely, especially in the mountains.
⛽ Refuel often—some regions have limited fuel stations.
🧳 Pack layers—you may experience four seasons in a day!
Why Choose YesDrive?
Whether you’re flying into Hobart or Sydney, YesDrive is your go-to for affordable, reliable, and flexible car hire.
✅ Convenient pick-up at Hobart Airport and CBD
✅ Clean, fuel-efficient vehicles for all budgets
✅ Local customer service and insider travel tips
✅ Great for short and long-term rentals
✅ Optional extras: GPS, child seats, one-way rentals
Book Your Tasmania Adventure Today
There’s no better way to explore Tasmania than by road. And there’s no better way to hit the road than with YesDrive.
👉 Ready to explore Tasmania at your own pace? Book your rental car today at YesDrive.com.au
Let the road lead you to unforgettable views, stories, and experiences—all made easier with YesDrive.
