I am planning to visit Tasmania in June. I will drive from Launceston to Hobert via Ross and Campbell Town, and I need to drive from Hobert back to Devonport in 1 day.
As Google Maps says that there are two routes which are both around 3.5 hours drive:
1. via National Highway 1, Ross and Campbell
2. via A5, Highland Lakes Road and the Great Lake
I want to ask whether it would be worth taking the Lake Highway A5.
Many thanks!
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245 helpful votes If you wanted two different routes in June I would do it the opposite way.
Via A5, Highland Lakes Road and the Great Lake on the way down as it is more prone to ice and snow than the midlands highway.
https://www.dangerousroads.org/australia-and-oceania/tasmania/4443-highland-lakes-road.html
Via National Highway 1, Campbell Town and Ross on the way back.
Yes, it would be worth taking the A5 providing there are no problems with road conditions due to ice or snow.
Keep an eye on the Tas. Police Community Alerts page which will advise of any concerns. There are generally 3 alert levels - (1) drive with extra caution (2) open to 4WD vehicles or 2WD's with chains only (3) closed to all vehicles.
