We opted for the night sail across Bass Strait and booked a cabin so we could all sleep through the journey. Our dogs stayed cozy in the caravan on board, which worked out surprisingly well. We arrived in Devonport early and wasted no time heading East.
Our first camps were beachside along the Northern Coast. These remote spots were surrounded by farmland and felt peaceful and untouched—exactly the kind of places we love to start a trip.
From there, we continued up to the North East Coast and the stunning Bay of Fires. We scored incredible weather—blue skies, offshore winds, and crystal-clear water. This gave us some perfect days for diving and spearfishing, which ended up being a highlight of the trip.
Next stop was Freycinet National Park. We hiked to the top of Mt Amos just in time for sunset, soaking in those famous views over Wineglass Bay. It was a steep climb, but well worth the effort.
Bruny Island was next, and it delivered the classic Tassie winter—windy, rainy and beautiful. We loved the slower pace here, and being able to grab fresh bread and chocolate from small local producers was a real treat.
We then made our way to Queenstown and the wild West Coast. This area absolutely blew us away. We camped by still lakes surrounded by mountains—some of our favourite landscapes from the whole trip.
Cradle Mountain turned things up a notch with freezing temps. We had a few issues with our diesel heater (the diesel actually froze one morning), but we still managed to hike to some beautiful waterfalls and explore the national park.
We wrapped up our Tassie loop at an incredible Hipcamp spot near Devonport called River Bend Havens. It was the perfect place to reflect on our trip—riverfront views, space to unwind, and a hot shower on hand.
What we learned: Two months isn't nearly enough time to properly explore Tasmania. The West Coast in particular is stunning but can be trickier off-grid—with fewer dump points, water fill stations, and grocery stops. And if you're visiting in winter, a diesel heater is essential unless you're very brave!
We absolutely loved Tasmania and we’re already dreaming of heading back—hopefully for even longer, and yes, in winter again.
