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TASMANIA
Tasmania is an island state, located 240km off the south east corner of mainland Australia. Encircled by the Southern Ocean, Tasman Sea and Bass Strait, Tasmanians breathe the world's cleanest air and rejoice in pure water and fertile soils – the wine and food are acclaimed around the world. The State has four distinct seasons, with long summer days, sunny autumns, fresh springs and brisk winters.
Things to See and Do in Tasmania
Tasmania is a natural island - a land of dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, tall forests and sparkling highland lakes. Over a third of the state is reserved in a network of National Parks and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, a refuge and habitat for rare plants and animals, including survivors of the ancient southern super continent, Gondwana.
Historic sites, spectacular landscapes, bustling markets, vineyards and wineries - almost everywhere you look in Tasmania there's something special to see or do.
Tasmania offers wonderful opportunities to savour exquisite boutique wine, beer and fresh produce, have lunch or dinner at a stunning winery restaurant. Tasmania is unofficially divided into North and South areas, that produce significantly different wine varieties.
Immerse yourself in the green lush vineyards, river views and contemporary architecture. Tasmania is your chance to get back to nature.
Accommodation in Tasmania
Tasmania offers a diverse range of accommodation choices. Stay in boutique bed and breakfast accommodation, affordable caravan and camping parks, Tasmanian self-contained apartments and units, budget motels, luxury hotels and Tasmanian resorts. Hobart and the other major towns offer most of the traditional hotels and serviced apartments. Motels and motor inns are more prevalent in the rural areas.
School holidays, Easter and the December - January periods are busy and it is strongly advised to make advance reservations.
Getting to Tasmania
Flights to Tasmania operate on a regular basis from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. To compare prices and make bookings, visit webjet.com.au. Hobart Airport is situated in Cambridge, 17km (15 minute drive) from Hobart CBD.
The Spirit of Tasmania ferry service operates between Melbourne and Tasmania arriving in the North-West city of Devonport. For more information and bookings go to www.spiritoftasmania.com.au.
Tasmania has a good network of sealed roads cover the state with the exception of the rugged south west.
There are no passenger train services throughout Tasmania.
Several bus transport companies operate throughout the state. All major Australian car hire companies are represented. Motor homes and campervans, both 2WD and 4WD are available for rental, but only from Hobart.
Approximate driving times between major destinations -
Hobart to Launceston - 2.5 hours
Hobart to Port Arthur - 1.5 hours
Hobart to Strahan - 5 hours
Hobart to Coles Bay - 3 hours
Hobart to Cradle Mountain via Launceston - 4.5 hours
Launceston to Cradle Mountain - 2 hours
Cradle Mountain to Strahan - 2 hours
Tasmania is an island with a fascinating history and heritage, dramatic and beautiful landscapes, a spectacular wilderness, full of wildlife and wildflowers, and is home to an array of quality accommodation, and wonderful food and wine. A beautiful Australian holiday destination not to be missed!
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