9 day itinerary, have to be in Hobart for 4 of them
Hey guys so I’m finally planning a trip to Tassie. I have a work conference that I’m flying in a few days early for, and want to take full advantage. I have some non negotiables, and I’d like help with the rest!
This isn’t until October.
Landing: Saturday morning in Launceston.
Leaving: following Sunday midday from Hobart.
Conference: Hobart Thurs, Fri, Sat.
Hotel booked in Hob from Wed night - Sun morning.
Those above points are booked already.
A couple friends live around Launceston that I want to spend time with the first weekend. Saturday one has offered to show me around town. I’d like to sleep at cradle mountain Sat & Sun, hike all day Sunday (friend wants this too) and leave Monday morning to start exploring the rest of Tassie.
I’ve been looking at the map and have some thoughts:
Saturday: explore towns around Launceston region with friend (I’ll let her lead this day, she has some recommendations) & maybe visit Tassie Devil conservation at night
Sunday: long hike / enjoy cradle mountain
Monday:
- wake up early and drive to; Ocean Beach > Macquarie Heads > Queenstown > Lake St Claire > Richmond (sleep here).
Tuesday:
- head to Bruny Island and spend the day there. Not sure whether to sleep here too.
Wednesday:
- hotel already booked in Hobart, but no idea where to go for the day.
To complicate things: I also have a friend from NSW who originally was coming with me, but after some delays for various reasons and putting a hold on being sure on whether they could come, they’re now thinking to meet me Monday and leave Wednesday. I have noooo idea how to tie this into the trip, whether it’s even possible, or if it’ll take some fun out of the trip due to logistics. Eg where do they land? Where will we meet? Will they want to explore Hobart and will that be a waste for me if I’ll be there bc of the conference for 4 nights, or will I be too tied up to explore during those days? Is it advised against driving around any towns alone?
I’d love some help here in planning. I’m not interested in Mona. I love nature, fresh foods, local town experiences, exploring, seeing as much as reasonable, and do appreciate adventure and activities if it’s the place for it. Big bonus points if I can catch something cool like Aurora Australis or Bioluminescent Algae.