Easy Day Trips from Stayvia Midway Point
One of the advantages of staying at Stayvia Midway Point is the variety of places you can reach without spending the whole day driving.
Four Easy Itineraries
Here are four easy itineraries for guests who would rather explore than spend time planning.
Day Trip 1 — Richmond & Coal River Valley
Best for History, Food & Wine
Stayvia Midway Point → Richmond → Local Produce → Coal River Valley Winery → Home
Start the morning in historic Richmond, around 15 minutes from the property.
Visit Richmond Bridge, wander through the historic village and stop for coffee or breakfast. If you are interested in convict history, add Richmond Gaol before lunch.
Afterwards, continue into the Coal River Valley.
Stop at Wicked Cheese or Coal River Farm, then choose one winery such as Pooley Wines, Puddleduck Vineyard or Every Man & His Dog.
Return to Stayvia Midway Point in the late afternoon.
Day Trip 2 — Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur
Best for Scenery & Tasmanian History
Stayvia Midway Point → Eaglehawk Neck → Tessellated Pavement → Coastal Sights → Port Arthur → Home
Head towards the Tasman Peninsula in the morning.
Stop around Eaglehawk Neck to see the coastline and geological formations before continuing deeper into the peninsula.
Spend the main part of the day at the Port Arthur Historic Site, then return toward Midway Point in the afternoon.
If you prefer hiking, substitute some sightseeing time with a Tasman National Park walk.
Day Trip 3 — Hobart Highlights
Best for First-Time Visitors
Stayvia Midway Point → Salamanca → Battery Point → Waterfront → kunanyi / Mount Wellington → Home
Begin at Salamanca Place and explore the nearby streets.
If it is Saturday, visit Salamanca Market before walking up into Battery Point.
Head back toward the waterfront for lunch and a walk around Constitution Dock.
Later in the afternoon, drive toward kunanyi / Mount Wellington. If the summit is clear, finish the day with panoramic views over Hobart and southern Tasmania.
Day Trip 4 — Southern Beaches
Best for a Slow Coastal Day
Stayvia Midway Point → Seven Mile Beach → Dodges Ferry → Carlton Beach → Home
Begin with a relaxed walk along Seven Mile Beach.
Continue toward Dodges Ferry for a coastal drive and an easy lunch or coffee stop.
Spend the afternoon at Carlton Beach, where there is plenty of space for a longer walk along the coast.
Return to Stayvia Midway Point before dinner.
Which Day Trip Should You Choose?
- For history + wine, choose Richmond & Coal River Valley.
- For dramatic scenery + history, choose the Tasman Peninsula.
- For Hobart’s must-see attractions, choose the Hobart Highlights route.
- For an easy, relaxing day, choose the Southern Beaches route.
With a 3–5 night stay at Stayvia Midway Point, it is easy to enjoy a different side of southern Tasmania every day without changing accommodation.