Tips for July trip to Tassie
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:
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Scenic drive along Bass Strait coastline
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Sightsee at Cataract Gorge
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Explore the Pyengana countryside
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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