Itinerary Tasmania

December in Tasmania is peak summer—arguably the very best season, with long days, warm (but not too hot) weather, and perfect conditions for outdoor adventure, hiking, and exploring.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	$2,200
🏨 Accommodations	$1,500
🧳 Gear	$150
🗺️ On-site	$600
Total	$4,450

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇦🇺 Hobart - 2 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏙️ Salamanca Place & Salamanca Market ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Iconic market and heritage area; Saturday market for local crafts and foods.
• [ ] 🏛️ Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)
  • Renowned modern art museum; cutting-edge exhibitions. Ferry transfer is scenic.
• [ ] 🌳 Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Tranquil gardens showcasing native and rare species.
• [ ] 🏔️ kunanyi / Mount Wellington Summit ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)
  • Panoramic views over Hobart and beyond; drive or hike (summit walk possible).
• [ ] 🎨 Battery Point historic neighbourhood ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Walk cobblestone lanes, colonial architecture, and artisan cafés.
• [ ] 🏞️ Cascades Female Factory Historic Site ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • UNESCO convict site; important for local history.
• [ ] 🚴 Urban Adventure Cycling Tour ⭐ (~2h)
  • Discover Hobart’s hidden gems via e-bike or guided tour.
• [ ] ⛵ Bruny Island Cruise/Day Trip ⭐⭐⭐ (~8h, if chosen only as a day trip from Hobart)
  • Rugged coastline, wildlife, and sea cliffs; gourmet tastings.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 The Glass House ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Cocktails on the waterfront with panoramic views.
• [ ] 🍽️ Franklin Restaurant ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Contemporary Tasmanian cuisine; reservations advised.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Daci & Daci Bakers ⭐⭐⭐
  • Top bakery/café for pastries and breakfast; ~$15-25 USD.
• [ ] 🍹 Mures Upper Deck ⭐⭐
  • Seafood specialties and views; fresh Tasmanian catch.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏛️ Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (~1.5h)
  • Local art and Aboriginal history; near waterfront.

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🇦🇺 Freycinet National Park (Coles Bay) - 2 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🥾 Wineglass Bay Lookout Hike ⭐⭐⭐ (~2.5h)
  • Tasmania’s most famous view; steep but rewarding hike.
• [ ] 🏞️ Hazards Beach Circuit ⭐⭐ (~5h)
  • Pristine beach, forest, and mountain scenery; can combine with Wineglass Bay.
• [ ] 🌊 Kayaking Adventure (Great Oyster Bay) ⭐⭐ (~3h)
  • Guided sea kayaking, wildlife spotting, crystal-clear water.
• [ ] 🦘 Freycinet Marine Farm ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Oysters, mussels, and local seafood tastings, informal setting.
• [ ] 🌅 Cape Tourville Lighthouse & Lookout ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Short scenic loop with stunning coastal vistas.
• [ ] 🚤 Freycinet Cruises ⭐ (~3h)
  • Boat cruise to spot dolphins, seals, and maybe whales.
• [ ] 🦜 Friendly Beaches ⭐ (~2h)
  • Less crowded white-sand beach, great for quiet walks.
• [ ] 🧗 Rock Climbing (guided) ⭐ (~2h)
  • Available for the adventurous in the Hazards area.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍷 Freycinet Lodge Bay Restaurant ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Upscale modern Australian dining with nature views.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🦪 Freycinet Marine Farm ⭐⭐⭐
  • Freshest oysters/mussels; ~$18-30 USD plate.
• [ ] 🧀 Devil’s Corner Cellar Door ⭐⭐
  • Wine tastings, food vans for gourmet pizza and cheese.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🥾 Mount Amos Hike (~3h)
  • Steep, rocky hike with panoramic views; only for experienced hikers.

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🇦🇺 Cradle Mountain - 1 day

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🥾 Cradle Mountain Summit or Dove Lake Circuit ⭐⭐⭐ (~4-6h)
  • Classic Tasmania hike; glacial lakes, alpine scenery, chance to spot wombats.
• [ ] 🚶 Enchanted Walk ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Easy boardwalk through ancient rainforest—great intro to the area.
• [ ] 🦘 Devils@Cradle Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Guided tour, up-close with the endangered Tasmanian devil.
• [ ] 🌳 Pandani Grove Boardwalk ⭐ (~0.5h)
  • Easy loop with rare plant species.
• [ ] 🧖 Waldheim Alpine Spa ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Mountain-view spa—book treatments in advance.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍷 Highland Restaurant at Cradle Mountain Lodge ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Modern Tasmanian menu, open fires—iconic wilderness lodge atmosphere.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🥘 Cradle Mountain Lodge Tavern Bar & Bistro ⭐⭐⭐
  • Cozy, hearty cuisine with local produce; ~$30-45 USD.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🚵 Guided mountain biking (~2h)
  • Trails for all levels—gear rentals at visitor centre.

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🎬 Films & series to watch

🇦🇺 Hobart

• [ ] 🎬 Lion (2016) — ⭐ 8.0 — Epic journey returns to Hobart and Tasmania — Prime Video
• [ ] 📺 Rosehaven (2016 - 2021) — ⭐ 8.5 — Quirky comedy set in small-town Tasmania — Stan

🇦🇺 Freycinet National Park

• [ ] 🎬 The Hunter (2011) — ⭐ 6.7 — Atmospheric drama set in Tasmania’s wild landscapes — Prime Video

🇦🇺 Cradle Mountain

• [ ] 🎬 Tracks (2013) — ⭐ 7.2 — Australian wilderness journey — Netflix

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🍜 Local specialties

🇦🇺 Hobart

• [ ] Tasmanian oysters & shellfish
• [ ] Leatherwood honey
• [ ] Wallaby and local lamb dishes

🇦🇺 Freycinet National Park

• [ ] Fresh Pacific oysters
• [ ] Local rock lobster
• [ ] Tassie pinot noir wines

🇦🇺 Cradle Mountain

• [ ] Wild mushrooms (seasonal)
• [ ] Bush pepper-berry
• [ ] Tasmanian cheeses

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📍 Maps - places to pin

🇦🇺 Hobart

1. 🌤️ Salamanca Place & Market
2. 🌙 The Glass House
3. 🛍️ Brooke Street Pier
4. 🏨 Your Hobart Airbnb
5. 🍽️ Daci & Daci Bakers

🇦🇺 Freycinet National Park

1. 🌤️ Wineglass Bay Lookout
2. 🌙 Freycinet Lodge Bay Restaurant
3. 🛍️ Freycinet Marine Farm shop
4. 🏨 Your Freycinet Airbnb
5. 🍽️ Devil’s Corner Cellar Door

🇦🇺 Cradle Mountain

1. 🌤️ Dove Lake Circuit
2. 🌙 Highland Restaurant
3. 🛍️ Wilderness Gallery
4. 🏨 Your Cradle Mountain Airbnb
5. 🍽️ Cradle Mountain Lodge Tavern

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✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Hobart (via Melbourne or Sydney)
• [ ] 🚗 Hobart → Freycinet National Park (self-drive rental)
• [ ] 🚗 Freycinet → Cradle Mountain (self-drive rental)
• [ ] ✈️ Devonport/Launceston (near Cradle Mountain) → London (via Melbourne or Sydney)

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🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Hobart	2	Premium Airbnb (central/heritage zone)	$600
Freycinet National Park	2	Designer Airbnb (Coles Bay, water views)	$650
Cradle Mountain	1	Boutique Airbnb (alpine lodge style)	$250
Total	5		$1,500

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