Tips for July trip to Tassie

Itinerary Advice

We’re from Melb about to go to Tassie for the first time ever, any tips?

Here’s our plan:

• Day 1 (2 July): Head to Geelong Terminal and board the Spirit of Tasmania overnight ferry bound for Devonport.

• Day 2 (3 July): Disembark at Devonport; drive to Cradle Mountain for sightseeing, then travel east and stay overnight in Launceston.

• Day 3 (4 July): Drive south from Launceston to Hobart, visit Salamanca Market and Port Arthur, overnight in Hobart.

• Day 4 (5 July): Catch the ferry to Bruny Island for coastal and wildlife trips, return and stay the night in Hobart.

• Day 5 (6 July): Drive up Mount Wellington near Hobart, then travel north back to Launceston for an overnight stay; Pyengana is a scenic stop along the route.

• Day 6 (7 July): Leave Launceston early for Devonport and pick one detour on the way:

  1. Scenic drive along Bass Strait coastline

  2. Sightsee at Cataract Gorge

  3. Explore the Pyengana countryside

  4. Detour to Wineglass Bay
    Arrive at Devonport Terminal to catch the 5:30 return Spirit of Tasmania ferry to Melbourne.

We also heard that we might need ice scraper for the car in heading into the mountains? Is that necessary?

Thanks ☺️

Posted Jun 27, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC

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