Tasmania Wild: 8 Days, Hobart to Cradle Mountain

Food, MONA, the wilderness — and the right rental car for the roads people don't warn you about.

What you'll get

• MONA done in half a day, properly
• The east coast vs. west coast trade-off
• Cradle Mountain weather windows

Day by day

1. 1

   Hobart arrival

   Salamanca, a long lunch, and an early dinner at the place you'd never find.

2. 2

   MONA

   How to do it without exhausting yourself. Lunch options, ferry vs. drive.

3. 3

   Drive to Freycinet

   Wineglass Bay lookout vs. beach — which one to choose, and the seafood shack stop.

4. 4

   East coast slow day

   A vineyard, a hike, and a swim if you're brave.

5. 5

   Cross to Cradle

   The drive itself, fuel stops, and arriving with light left for a short walk.

6. 6

   Cradle Mountain

   Dove Lake circuit timing, the weather call, and the lodge bar worth a drink.

7. 7

   Drive to Launceston

   Cataract Gorge, the right cellar door, and dinner downtown.

8. 8

   Fly out via Launceston

   A quiet morning, last coffee, and an easy departure.