 Whoever said that good things come in small packages was certainly onto something. For a state that is only 69,000km square (25% of which is UNESCO World heritage listed) with only half a million inhabitants, Tasmania sure bats above its average in terms of natural beauty. Think lakes, rivers, mountains, crystal clear water and white sand beaches mixed in with every adventure activity you can imagine, it makes for a pretty special place. This 2 week itinerary is by no means exhaustive of all that Tasmania has to offer, for a state with as much as Tasmania, 2 weeks is really only scratching the surface. However, with this time frame you can still see some epic places, as long as you're happy to hustle! With that in mind this itinerary misses out on quite a few awesome spots, we'll pop them in at the end - its just that they're a little further off the beaten track than 2 weeks travel allows for.
ITINERARYThis itinerary is based on flying into Hobart and out of Launceston. If you're flying the other way around you can just flip this on its head! It is also important to note that you should do as little night time (dusk or dawn included) driving as possible. There is a lot wildlife on the roads in Tassy and resultantly a lot of roadkill, and accidents. Its safer for you and the native population to try and avoid any driving in the dark.
 HOBART & SURROUNDSWhat to do:
Where to stay: If you're camping there are unfortunately not many options close to Hobart. We stayed at the Showgrounds on multiple occasions but for $25 a night (not including showers) it was definitely not cheap. If not camping there are a gazillion options including hotels and some super cute stays on Airbnb
MOUNT FIELD NATIONAL PARKThis is slightly out of the way, but boy is it worth it. The waterfalls are incredible and the hikes are gorgeous. It's only a 90 minute drive from Hobart so it totally doable as a day trip, however we highly recommend staying one night at the camp ground and wandering over to the falls late at night to check out the glow worms. What to do:
Where to stay: Gorgeous national park campground with hot showers and a basic camp kitchen.
BRUNY ISLANDWhat to do:
Where to stay: Camp at The Neck for $10 a night for 2 adults
FORTESCUE BAY & PORT ARTHUR (TASMAN NATIONAL PARK) Fortescue Bay is a beautiful bay in the Tasman National Park. There are multiple day hikes from the area as well as plenty of opportunity for fishing and beach activities. This bay is also the ending spot for the Three Capes Track (a beautiful, yet expensive national park hike that you can book in and do). What to do:
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FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK & COLES BAY What to do:
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BAY OF FIRES What to do:
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LIFFEY FALLSThis one was a surprise to us! We used it as a stop over one night and hiked to the falls in the morning, not knowing what to expect. And damn! We're sure glad we did - these falls were epic and not a soul to be seen! Camping is free!
CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK During the day there is a bus that takes people in and out of the park, which is included in your Tasmanian National Parks pass. It can drop you off at a few different spots depending on which hike you'd like to do. There are so many great ones it's hard to go wrong, but here are some of our favourites: What to do
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LAUNCESTONWhat to do:
Where to stay: We didn't spend much time around Launceston so don't have lots to report on here!  EXTRAS WE VISITED (AND LOVED)For those that have a little extra time up their sleeves!
PLACES WE DIDN'T GET TO BUT WANT TO VISIT
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