Hobart to Coles Bay Road Trip Guide (Tasmania – East Coast)

A complete, self-contained road trip itinerary for exploring Tasmania’s East Coast.

This road trip guide is designed for travellers who want to explore Tasmania’s East Coast, without committing to a full island loop.

Covering the journey from Hobart to Coles Bay, this itinerary takes you through one of Tasmania’s most popular touring regions, known for its white sand beaches, dramatic coastal scenery, historic towns and easy access to Freycinet National Park.

Inside, you’ll find a practical, easy-to-follow itinerary covering where to go, where to stay, what to see, and how to plan your days on the road—whether you’re travelling with kids, towing a caravan, or exploring in a motorhome or camper.

This is a standalone regional guide, not an excerpt. Everything you need to confidently plan and enjoy this part of Tasmania is included.

What This Guide Covers

In this road trip guide, you’ll find:

• A clear route overview from Hobart to Coles Bay

• Key coastal stops and scenic detours along Tasmania’s East Coast

• Family-friendly things to see and do along the way

• Recommended camping options, including free, low-cost and serviced sites

• Town highlights and local insights

• Food stops, produce and local experiences worth planning around

• Weather and seasonal considerations

• Road conditions and towing notes

• Practical packing tips and road trip essentials

Who This Guide Is For

This guide is ideal if you’re:

• Visiting Tasmania and focusing on the East Coast

• Short on time and want a ready-made itinerary

• Travelling with kids and need family-friendly planning

• Towing a caravan or travelling in a motorhome or camper

• Looking for real-world travel advice, not generic blog content

Format & Delivery

• Format: Digital eBook (PDF)

• Delivery: Instant access after purchase via your online library

• Access: Download and use offline while travelling

Planning More Of Tasmania? 

This regional guide is also included in our Complete Tasmania Road Trip Bundle, which brings together eight individual Tasmania itineraries covering the entire island.

The bundle is ideal for travellers planning a full Tasmania loop or visiting multiple regions and offers the best overall value.

This Tasmania road trip guide focuses on the East Coast, covering the Hobart to Coles Bay route with detailed itinerary planning, camping options, family-friendly activities and practical travel advice for caravanners and road trippers exploring Tasmania.