7-Day Tasmania Road Trip Itinerary: Hobart to Hobart in a Wicked Camper
Ready to swap ordinary for epic? Tasmania is calling! Wild landscapes, weird wildlife and winding roads that make you feel like you’re driving straight through a fantasy novel. Buckle up, grab a Wicked campervan in Hobart and hit the road for 7 days of chaos, cliffs and campfire hangs.
Whether you’re here for hiking, soaking in hot springs or just hardcore chillin’, this is the ultimate 7-day Tasmania road trip itinerary you’ve been dreaming of.
Quick Overview:
- Start/Finish: Hobart
- Trip Length: 7 days
- Vehicle: Wicked Campers, a 2WD campervan rental in Hobart.
- Vibe: Off-grid and outrageously scenic
- Best For: Backpackers, adventure travelers, rebels, freedom campers and anyone who's allergic to boring holidays.
Day 1: Hobart → Mount Field National Park (via New Norfolk)
Kick things off with a cheeky coffee in Hobart, grab your supplies and peace out west to Mount Field National Park. On the way, cruise through the historic town of New Norfolk. Once you hit the park, stretch your legs with the Three Falls Circuit, Russell Falls is straight-up magical. Mount Field National Park offers camping under the stars surrounded by ancient rainforest.
Wicked Tip: Check out Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary if you wanna hand-feed a kangaroo or meet a Tasmanian devil.
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Day 2: Mount Field → Lake St Clair → Queenstown
Drive the rugged road north to Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest lake. It’s all misty forests and mirror-like water, just Tasmania showing off. Keep cruising to Queenstown, an old mining town with Mad Max vibes and killer photo ops. Book a King River Gorge rafting tour in Queenstown if you’re after some thrills.
Camp Like a Legend: Stay at Queenstown’s free or low-cost campgrounds. Wicked vans fit right in.
Day 3: Queenstown → Strahan
Short drive today! Slide into Strahan, a sleepy harbour town with access to the wild west coast. Jump on a Gordon River cruise, or if you’re a bit more rogue, rent a kayak and do your own thing. Macquarie Heads is the freedom camping jackpot.
Adventure Add-on: Check out Ocean Beach, Tasmania’s longest beach that is epic at sunset.
Day 4: Strahan → Cradle Mountain
This one’s a must. Cradle Mountain is basically the poster child for Tassie wilderness. Get there early for a full day of hikes, Dove Lake is the easy one, but if you're feeling spicy, hit the Cradle Summit track.
Wicked Camping: There are powered and unpowered camper spots at Discovery Parks or just outside the park gates.
Day 5: Cradle Mountain → Bay of Fires (via Launceston)
Crack out an early drive east, swing through Launceston for coffee and chaos, then gun it to the Bay of Fires. This region is absolute fire (pun 100% intended). Think white sand, orange rocks and water so blue you’ll doubt your reality. You’ll see why it made the top 10 beaches in Australia in 2025. Camp for free at Swimcart Beach, this spot is built for vanlifers.
Wicked Tip: Skip the caravan parks and go full freedom camping here.
Day 6: Bay of Fires → Freycinet National Park
Freycinet National Park is home to Wineglass Bay, one of the most photogenic beaches in Australia. Climb to the Wineglass Bay lookout or hit the full-day Hazards Beach Circuit. Either way, you’ll earn your dinner.
Camp It Out: Big 4 and National Park campgrounds available, remember to book in advance during summer.
Day 7: Freycinet → Hobart (via Richmond)
Last leg of the trip! Don’t cry, just drive. Swing by Richmond for old-school charm, a wicked bakery and one of the oldest bridges in Australia. Roll back into Hobart in time to return your van, crack a beer and start planning the next trip. If you’ve got time, don’t forget a stop in Berriedale, home to the MONA. It’s a great visit if you’re into weird art!
Celebrate Like a Camper Legend: Grab fish and chips at Constitution Dock and people-watch till sunset.
Final Tips for Your Wicked Tasmania Adventure
- Campervan Hire in Hobart: Book your Wicked camper early, especially in summer.
- Freedom Camping: Tasmania has some epic free camps, download an offline camping app like Camper Mate to find them.
- Pack Layers: It’s Tassie. You’ll get all four seasons in one day.
- Leave No Trace: Don’t be a grub. Respect the wilderness so we can all keep enjoying it.