Complete Tasmania Road Trip Packing List

Don’t accidently leave the important things back home!

My handy packing list has everything you need for the perfect road trip in Tasmania – including a FREE PDF for you to download, print and laminate!

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Tasmania Road Trip Packing List – Do you really need one?

While a ‘spur of the moment’ road trip can be an unforgettable adventure, the reality is that most great road trips are a result of excellent planning.

But what if you’ve never planned a road trip? Or maybe you’re wondering what to pack for Tasmania’s highly changeable weather?

To help answer these questions and concerns, I’ve used my local experience to create this handy road trip packing list, designed especially for Tasmania.

It lists all the most important things you need to take on your road trip, making road trip planning a breeze!

Of course, everyone likes to travel differently. So don’t worry if you want to bring something that isn’t on the list, or if you leave something at home because you know you’ll never use it. 

A bottle of bubbles? Fishing gear? Or maybe a couple of dozen Krispy Kremes? Why not?! 

It’s YOUR road trip and this packing list is the perfect place to start.

Road trip travel sites and apps

I recommend saving these website links in your web browser or on your mobile phone – that way you can access them easily on your road trip.

Useful Websites

Handy eBooks, Apps & Planning Tools

Multimedia

Tasmania road trip travel documents

All Travellers

International Travellers

Optional

Luggage and bags

Clothing

Note: Even in summer Tasmania can experience short but intense storms that sweep up from the Antarctic. I’ve listed some items of clothing as being ‘winter’, but if you can fit them in your checked baggage then I recommend bringing them with you even in summer, just in case.

If you are limited by space and you’re worried about the cold, then I suggest packing additional base layers, as they take up little room and are superb at maintaining your core temperature.

The number you bring for each item (eg. underwear, or t-shirts) depends on how long you plan on staying in Tasmania. For longer stays, I suggest planning on doing a laundry run every 4-5 days, so this would mean bringing at least 5 pairs of undies.

You’ll see a few linked products below. These are the brands that I personally use and love, providing a great combination of quality and price.

Feet

Lower

Upper

Other

Health, safety and toiletries

Health and Safety

Toiletries

Navigation and communication

Comfort on the road

Electronic gear and other tech

Power

Electronic Equipment

Road trip essentials

Road trip snacks and drinks

Tasmania campervan & motorhome options

Note: Check your rental agreement, as these items may already be included with your campervan on arrival.

Next steps for planning your holiday

I hope this checklist has been helpful in identifying those ‘must bring’ items for your Tassie holiday!

If you are still in the planning stages of your Tassie holiday then you will love these other resources that are available on the Lap of Tasmania website.

• Plan your itinerary – I’ve got plenty of FREE itineraries for short and long holidays, with some covering the entire island and others just focus on one region.
• Choose your wheels – There are plenty of ways to get around Tasmania, and whether you choose to go by car, campervan, motorhome or motorcycle, you are guaranteed an amazing experience!
• Decide where to stay – From coast to coast, my accommodation guides have got you covered.

If you are a first-time visitor to Tasmania, or maybe you haven’t planned a road trip before, then you will find my eBooks to be incredibly helpful.

They will save you sooooo much time by pulling all the best information together into one, convenient place that you can access before you leave, and while you’re on the road:

• How to Plan Your Tasmania Road Trip – This one is a good ‘all rounder’ with a slight lean towards visitors planning on driving around Tasmania in a rental car, or those wanting to use my free itinerary templates and budget planner.
• A Local’s Guide to Camping & Caravanning Tasmania – This eBook is exactly what you need if you are planning on bringing your caravan to Tasmania, or you are planning on renting a campervan or motorhome on arrival.
• Hobart Day Trip Planner – A super handy eBook full of pre-planned itineraries, and all the info you could possibly need to create your own custom itinerary. Ideal if you plan on spending a day or two in Hobart.

As always, if you have any questions at all please feel free to ask our community of Lappers over in our friendly Facebook Group, or you can email me here.

Happy road tripping!
Andrew.