Turnbull to make first Tas visit as PM

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is expected to visit Hobart as part of his first trip to Tasmania since taking the top job.

Malcolm Turnbull is expected to make his first visit to Tasmania as prime minister. (AAP)

Malcolm Turnbull is expected to make his first trip to Tasmania as prime minister on Thursday.

More than six weeks after he took over Liberal Party leadership, Mr Turnbull's itinerary is due to start in Hobart, before heading north. His visit could possibly stretch into Friday.

Former prime minister Tony Abbott was a regular visitor to the island state, where the Liberals hold three seats.