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Mar 31, 2023 · How long is the drive from Launceston to Hobart? The direct drive from Launceston to Hobart is 125 mi (201 km) , and should have a drive time of 2 hrs 27 mins in normal traffic.
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Mar 9, 2022 · You can typically drive between Hobart and Launceston in approximately 2.5 hours, but why rush from one point to the other. There are some wonderful stops along the way, you can make a day of it. Retracing 4 of the original Hobart to Launceston day trip from a time gone by.
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- Launceston
- Little Blue Lake
- Bay of Fires
- Bicheno
- Freycinet National Park – Wineglass Bay/Coles Bay
- Swansea
- Sorell
- Richmond
- Hobart
Starting with Launceston, I’ve already put together my best advice in a blog post to help you make the most of your time when you get there. I will say that services at this end of the trip can be quite sparse, so make sure you fuel up and stock up on breakfast/snacks before leaving the city, depending on how you like to road trip. Also, make sure ...
Little Blue Lake just to the south of Mount Cameron is a bit of a detour. But then again this is the scenic route after all. About a two-hour drive outside of Launceston and a short excursion off the Tasman Highway (A3) along Gladstone Road (B82), you will find the stunningly vibrant Little Blue Lake. Not to be confused with the nearby Blue Lake (w...
The Bay of Fires is one of the iconic photo spots along the east coast of Tasmania. Famous for its striking orange lichen-cloaked granite boulders and white sand beaches, The Bay of Fires Conservation Areastretches for more than 50 kilometres from Binalong Bay in the south to Eddystone Point in the north. The Bay of Fires is certainly a destination...
Sure there are a couple of small towns along this section of the Tasman Highway that you could stop into, especially for a quick coffee stop or lunch, depending on how you are travelling. Bicheno stands out with its blowhole. About an hour down the highway from St Helen’s this little fishing town is popular with tourists for the Bicheno Blowhole, e...
Much like the Bay of Fires, the Freycinet National Park, especially Wineglass Bay, is another absolutely iconic part of Tasmania. This is a fairly significant detour (30 minutes each way plus time spent in the park), but I can’t imagine why you would consider skipping it if you are taking the scenic Tasman Highway route, even if you are planning to...
The seaside village of Swansea is another great place to stop and refresh along the Tasman Highway. If you are making this road trip in a single day, it makes for a great late lunch stop if you chose not to stop in Bicheno. Alternatively, if you stay in the Freycinet National Park overnight (or even a couple of days), it’s a great place for either ...
There are several small towns and lookouts along this hour and a half section of driving down the Tasman Highway, and if you have the time, you can stop at them all. That said, the next major town I would suggest that you stop in is Sorell. On the outskirts of greater Hobart, this town is the traditional gateway to Port Arthur (known these days for...
This one is another detour, but with good reason. Did you know that Tasmania has Australia’s oldest bridge still currently use? It does, and that bridge is located in the heritage town of Richmond, a short (20-30 minute) detour off the Tasman Highway on this final leg heading to Hobart. This awe-inspiring feat of architecture was built using convic...
Crossing over the famous Tasman Bridge, you’ll finally arrive in the capital of Tasmania, Hobart. I’ve already put together a comprehensive guide covering everything you need to help you get started in Hobart. Make sure you check it out. Making the return trip back to Launceston? Might I also suggest this convict route option along through the cent...
Jun 16, 2022 · Thinking of a Road Trip between Hobart and Launceston? Here is my 5 Days Road Trip Itinerary from Hobart to Launceston. Hope you can find it useful. Day 1: Hobart to Port Arthur / Tasman Peninsula Road Trip. The drive from Hobart to Port Arthur normally takes about 90 minutes.
