Tasmania multi-day tours

 If you’re visiting Tasmania without a car, you might be wondering if it’s possible to see much of the island solely using public transport. The answer is a resounding “yes”! You can even embark on a multi-day tour of the state, taking advantage of bus and ferry connections. Exploring Tasmania without a vehicle can be a wonderfully immersive and eco-friendly way to experience the island’s natural beauty, lively cities and diverse cultural attractions.

 Embarking on a multi-day tour of this island state allows you to fully appreciate its spectacular landscapes, from the white-sand beaches that fringe the coastline to the historic pastoral country of the Midlands. Navigating the island by bus and ferry allows you to enjoy the ever-changing vistas, without having to worry about keeping your eyes on the road. Simply relax and watch the world go by!

 Tasmania has reliable and efficient bus connections between its major urban hubs, including Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport. There are also bus services travelling up the East Coast to St. Helens and Bicheno, as well as connecting to the West Coast towns of Strahan and Queenstown. You can easily use public buses to travel between cities and spend a few days before continuing on to the next.

 This suggested itinerary gives you an idea of what is possible if you’re planning to visit Tasmania without a car and embark on a multi-day trip around the state. It travels from Hobart to the Port Arthur Historic Site before heading up the East Coast to Swansea. After stops in Launceston and Deloraine, the itinerary continues to Devonport and the port city of Burnie, from where you can catch a bus to Strahan on Tassie’s Wild West Coast. En route back to Hobart, it includes a stop in New Norfolk, home to one of the state’s most celebrated restaurants.

 While a multi-day tour of Tasmania can cover a lot of ground, there are limitations, particularly when it comes to accessing Tasmania’s national parks. Most are not served by public transport routes, so the only way of reaching them is by a private transfer or a tour from one of the state’s major urban hubs. Private transfers can be arranged in advance for Cradle Mountain National Park and Walls of Jerusalem while Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay are popular tour destinations.

 Some travellers prefer the ease of a multi-day guided tour and there are plenty of options available in Tasmania. This page details organised multi-day tours around the state, including visits to national parks that can be difficult to access using public transport. Aside from small-group tours, you can also craft private adventures with customised itineraries.

 Exploring Tasmania without a car encourages a slower pace and crafting an itinerary that fits in with public transportation schedules. That being said, it is a wonderful way to visit the state and discover not only its major attractions but also connect with the local people. With a bit of advance planning, a multi-day Tasmanian tour by public transport has the potential to be an immersive and unforgettable journey.