π¦πΊ Tasmania | 5 Days 4 Nights Self-Drive Itinerary ππ¨
β€οΈ Route: Hobart β Maria Island β Bicheno β Launceston β Cradle Mountain β Launceston Day 1 π Richmond β Charming village, perfect for a 1-hour stroll π‘ π MONA β Stunning art museum by the sea π¨ (book tickets online) π Hobart β Breathtaking sunset at Battery Point π π¨ Movenpick Hotel β Valet parking ($35 AUD), highly recommended π΄ Peppina β Delicious Italian, book online in advance π Day 2 π Drive to Maria Island Gateway (free parking) β 30-min ferry to Maria Island β΄οΈ π Maria Island β Cute wombats everywhere! π¦₯ Baby wombats are adorable. π Took 11:30 ferry, returned on last boat at 16:00. Map provided with ticket β highly recommend hiking! π 1.5-hour drive to Bicheno π¨ Diamond Island Resort β Loft with private beach ποΈ π§ See penguins near hotel at 7 PM! Day 3 π East Coast Natureworld β Small zoo with white kangaroos & Tasmanian devils ππ¦ π Launceston β Feels like a Nordic town βοΈ π¨ Areca Launceston β Not recommended (no elevator π ) Day 4 π Launceston β Cradle Mountain (2-hour drive) π Cradle Mountain β Took shuttle bus from visitor center to Dove Lake at 1 PM ποΈ πΆ Returned from Ronny Creek at 4:30 PM β A hikerβs paradise! π¨ Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village β Cozy cabin with friendly wallabies π¦π π³ Kitchen available β great for self-cooking! Day 5 π Cradle Mountain β Launceston π Cataract Gorge Reserve β Peacocks everywhere! π¦ π‘ Recommended: Round-trip scenic cable car if short on time π« #Tasmania #TravelAustralia #RoadTrip #CradleMountain #Wombat #AustraliaTravel #TravelDiary #HiddenGems