Discover Tasmania

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Discover Tasmania

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Travelling to
Tasmania
Tasmania proves that size isn’t important; for a small island, it is jam packed with a
multitude of tourism opportunities. With 40% of the island protected as UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, national parks, wilderness areas and nature reserves, the Australian island
once known as Van Diemen’s Land is stunningly beautiful, green, clean and picturesque.
This creates the perfect setting for growing and raising some of the world’s most
amazing produce from abalone, salmon, oysters and lobster harvested from pristine
and wild waters to truffles, ginseng, premium beef such as Cape Grim and Wagyu beef
from Robbins Island, grass-fed lamb, Tasmania’s distinctive leatherwood honey, cherries,
apples and farm-loads of other fresh produce. Cool climate wines, iconic beers and
farm-fresh ciders complement the range of gourmet products.
You’ll never know Australia until you have experienced Tasmania (or ‘Tassie’ as it’s best
known) and being isolated and yet accessible only adds to the island’s appeal.
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Gourmet in the Wilderness
By Air
Fly direct from Asia via Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane into Tasmania with Hobart and
Launceston being the principal island gateways. Regular daily direct flights depart
from Melbourne (flight time one hour), Sydney (flight time two hours) and Brisbane
(flight time just over two hours) to Hobart and Launceston.
By Sea
Take a ten-hour cruise from Melbourne to Devonport or vice versa departing at
7.30pm, arriving at 6.00am the following morning on the Spirit of Tasmania. There
are also day departures during the high season.
By Bus and Coach
In Hobart and Launceston especially, most tour companies can pick up visitors from
their hotel for tours to surrounding attractions. Outside Hobart and Launceston,
Tassie Link, Redline Coaches, Freycinet Connections and McDermott’s Coaches Cradle
Mountain Service provide services to the main attractions.
By Car
Cars can be rented at major gateway airports and downtown locations.
Visitor Information Centres
Look for the blue and yellow ‘i’’, drop in and get advice, maps and ideas from the
friendly locals!
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September – November
Cool mornings become balmy afternoons. As the days become longer there is a
sense of renewal in the forests.
Average Low - Average High
12ºC - 19ºC
Colours and Fruit Seasons (dependent on the weather and seasonal fluctuations)
Spring
• Strawberries and cherries.
• Fields and gardens burst into blossoms and bulbs. Don’t forget to look out
for Table Cape tulips and poppies around the state-wide.
December - February
Warm sunny days, afternoon sea breezes and longer twilight hours. Many outdoor
activities such as concerts, barbecues and picnics are popular in summer.
17ºC - 23ºC
• Cherries, peaches, apples, strawberries, raspberries, boysenberries,
blackcurrants, apricots, nectarines and pears.
• Visit lavender farms and fields where the landscape is rich with purple flowers.
Summer
March - May
Sparkling, still days with blue skies followed by cool evenings.
12ºC - 21ºC
Autumn
• Strawberries, pears, raspberries, nectarines, peaches and apples.
• Enjoy spectacular displays of vibrant autumnal colours.
June - August
The days are bright and crisp. Winters are a time to sit in front of log fires and to
see snow on the peaks of the highest mountains.
3ºC - 11ºC
• The mountains are usually dusted with snow while in the surrounding waters,
whales start migrating.
• Truffles are in season and the Tamar Truffle Festival is staged.
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Farm to Plate
Isolation works in Tasmania’s favour as the environment is clean and green which means
the produce from the island state is clean, pure and healthy. Produce consumed on a
daily basis usually falls under this growing regime as does all the indulgent food items
that many crave – lobster, abalone, truffles, oysters and wines. Visiting Tasmania can be
one long smorgasbord and tasty treats can usually be enjoyed where they are produced
– on farms and adjoining rivers and oceans. There is a lot of literature and links on where
to sample all these exciting gourmet items and being a small state means that travelling
times between locations is often short.
The terms ‘farm to plate’, ‘hook to plate’ and ‘vine to wine’ are commonly seen to indicate
just how fresh the produce is and the fact that there are often no middlemen involved.
This also means that tourists eat the produce almost the moment it is harvested.
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Narrowing down the best in Tasmania is difficult – visitors should always assume that
fresh produce is always good but it’s just that some artisanal producers take it to the
next level to make what they do great. Here’s a list of some fantastic gourmet delights
to enjoy in the Tasmanian wilderness setting.
Beer
Whisky
Aussies are passionate about their beer and
even the two biggest commercial Tasmanian
brewers of J Boag and Sons and Cascade
make some much sought after brews. Beer
drinkers will just love these and craft beers
from boutique brewers like Seven Sheds,
Van Dieman Brewery and Moo Brew. Cider
is taking off in a big way too – sample Willie
Smiths, Sreyton and Small Players.
Wine
Even many Australians are unfamiliar
with Tasmanian wines especially those
made from cool climate grape varieties
such as Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
and Riesling. Much of the grapes for
Australia’s finest sparkling wines are
also sourced from Tasmania.
Tasmanian whisky makers are upsetting
the Scots as they’ve beaten them
a few times over the past years at
the World Whiskies Awards. Sullivans
Cove has won the world’s best single
malt whisky while other producers
like Lark, Nant and Hellyers Road distil
small batch whiskies and other spirits
with conviction.
Salmon
Atlantic salmon produced in
Tasmania by companies such as
Tassal is not only healthy and
wholesome being raised in the cool
and fresh waters of Tasmania but it
is recognised as a super food to be
consumed fresh, frozen or tinned.
Ocean Trout
Southern Rock Lobster
Ocean trout and other seafood are
raised in various other aquaculture
projects around the island state.
Petuna is a celebrated producer of
deliciously fresh ocean trout from aqua
farms located in Macquarie Harbour on
the West Coast.
Abalone
Greenlip and blacklip abalone are
sustainably harvested from the waters
of the Southern Ocean surrounding
Tasmania to satisfy the cravings of food
lovers the world over. In Hobart, visit Tas
Live Abalone and Barilla Bay Tasmania
to see the production cycle, to taste and
buy various abalone products.
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Lobsters thrive around the coasts of
Tasmania and are keenly sought by
fishingfolk and diners alike. Its delicious
white meat is served in discerning
restaurants all over the island and can
be enjoyed on organised trips such as
Tasmanian Seafood Seduction departing
from Hobart.
Oysters
Everyone loves oysters and they don’t
get any fresher at oyster farms such
as Barilla Bay Tasmania (Hobart),
Freycinet Marine Farm (Coles Bay)
and Get Shucked (Bruny Island). Some
50 million oysters (mostly the Pacific
Oyster variety) are harvested annually
so there’s enough for all to indulge.
Leatherwood Honey
Tasmania’s unique landscapes ensure many
unique products such as leatherwood honey
sourced from Eucryphia lucida blossom. This
rich aromatic honey is one of the world’s
finest and has been described as ‘a distillate
of Tasmania’s rainforest’. Buy direct from
producers such as the Tasmanian Honey
Company, Melita, R. Stephens and Blue Hills.
Cripps Tasmanian
Shortbread
Many visitors compare Tasmania with
parts of Scotland so it’s only natural that
shortbread should also be a much sought
after gourmet product. Baked fresh in
bakeries in Hobart and Launceston, Cripps
Shortbread is considered one of the best
with a baking heritage dating back to 1878.
Cheese Chocolates
Expansive farms and lush green pastures ensures contented
cows that produce milk for some flavoursome Tasmanian
cheeses. There are several commercial dairies on the
island as well as on neighbouring King Island which is well
known amongst connoisseurs. Ashgrove Cheese Farm west
of Launceston produces an extensive range of cheeses
including pepperberry and wild wasabi. Grandvewe is home
to cheeses made from sheep’s milk while Bruny Island
Cheese is a boutique cheesemaker on Bruny Island.
Beef
Fresh clean pollution free air and water
plus lush pastures are the essential
ingredients for beef from the island.
Greenham Tasmanian Natural Beef
from Cape Grim and Wagyu Beef from
Robbins Island produced in the state’s
far northwest have established strong
brand presence with cult followings.
Lamb
Tasmanian Royal Reserve
Lamb is a premium lamb
from Tasmania with Black
Ridge Farm and Wild
Clover Farm being just two
of the leading producers.
Sauces and Condiments
Fruits
Creative kitchens around the state take
premium produce to make a range of
exciting jams, chutneys, mustards, relishes
and condiments for the gourmet world.
Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company uses
Tasmanian produce in all its products. Visit
the retail outlet set in manicured gardens at
Evandale close to Launceston Airport.
Mountain Pepper
Tasmanian pepperberry or mountain
pepper (Tasmania lanceolata) is an
Australian bush food that has captured
the imagination of global foodies. It is
harvested from Tasmanian forests and
used in many food items and is even
exported to Japan to flavour wasabi.
Lavender Ice Cream
The lavender ice cream served at
Bridestowe Lavender Farm at Nabowla
not far from Launceston is something
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enthusiastically
devoured by all who visit this farm.
Enjoy it and buy a famous lavender
coloured Bobbie the heat pack Bear full
of aromatic lavender.
Tasmania’s abundance of fresh
milk is used to produce a variety
of rich chocolate on a commercial
scale at Cadbury’s and at a
boutique artisanal scale at the
House of Anvers. It’s possible
to visit both to understand the
process how chocolates are made,
to enjoy tasting and buy direct.
Apart from tropical fruits, most other fruits thrive
in the island state. Pears, apples, stone fruits and
berries are available at different times of the
year. Enjoy cherries, loganberries, blueberries,
nectarines, apricots and plums when in season.
Buy direct from farm gate sales or local markets.
Many farms also have cafés for enjoying freshly
made sundaes, cakes and ice cream.
Ginseng
41º South Tasmania is a producer of both
Korean and American ginseng. It sells
various fresh and dried products direct
from the farm shop located near Deloraine.
Salmon is also raised on the farm and
visitors can enjoy freshly prepared dishes
using salmon and ginseng while there.
Truffles
Truffles are a gourmet food from France
and Italy, right? Well, that was until the
farmers in Tasmania took to farming
it and now some of the most sought
after truffles in the world come from
Tasmania. Perigord Truffles of Tasmania
pioneered the production of these
distinctly aromatic gourmet products.
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Hobart
and the South
Hobart sprawls on either side of the expansive Derwent River with historic sandstone buildings
lining the city’s old docks. Considering Hobart started as a penal colony, the city of just 215,000
residents has fared quite well (by the way; it’s now quite cool to have convict ancestry). Guidebook
giant Lonely Planet ranks Tasmania as number four in the world’s top ten regions to visit in 2015.
Salamanca Place is a focus for tourism and leisure with the picturesque and historic waterfront
featuring warehouses dating to the 1830’s, now home to stylish boutiques, cafés and bars.
Salamanca Markets, held here every Saturday are worth planning a visit around. The Museum of
Old and New Art (MONA) is breathing new life into the heritage city with its spectacular setting
and eclectic exhibitions.
Hobart is also the gateway to the surroundings such as the Huon Valley, Derwent Valley and
Tasman Peninsula which is all under 90 minutes away. Hobart is also a great base to do day
trips away from the capital.
LAUNCESTON
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Did you know?
• Hobart is Australia’s smallest capital but
its second oldest after Sydney.
• It occasionally snows on the Mount
Wellington (1,271m) summit overlooking Hobart.
Wicked Cheese
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C351
Frogmore
Wine & Restaurant
MONA
Mt Wellington
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HOBART
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Mt Nelson
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Sorell Fruit Farm
Sorell
Barilla Bay
Cascade Brewery
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Richmond
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Tas Live Abalone
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Salamanca Market
Enjoy fresh fruit, artisanal crafts, honey, snacks, cheeses, wines and
quirky souvenirs at Saturday’s markets.
Waterfront
Savour the world’s freshest seafood served in alfresco waterfront
restaurants, at seafood punts moored here or in award-winning
restaurants.
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Seafood Seduction Cruise
On this ultimate seafood indulgence divers source fresh seafood and
serve it on the boat.
Sorell Fruit Farm
Pick your own fruit in season. There are strawberries and boysenberries
as well as tayberries and loganberries from November to May. In
December and January; it’s cherry picking time.
Barilla Bay Tasmania
Indulge on fresh oysters harvested fresh from the pristine waters near
Hobart, join a tour to learn more about oyster production and see
abalone being processed.
Mount Wellington and Wellington Park
Admire that ‘top of the world’ feeling and the panoramic views
from the summit. Adventurous visitors can cycle, horse ride,
bushwalk and rock climb here but organised tours or guides
are recommended.
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MONA
Visit one of Australia’s most progressive art galleries located within
the grounds of Moorilla Estate. Enjoy estate-produced wines, Moo
Brew (artisanal beer) and dine in the The Source or stay in the very
smart Moo Pavilions overlooking the Derwent River.
Richmond
Wander through galleries and antique shops in one of Australia’s
best preserved colonial villages built using golden sandstone.
Admire the Georgian architecture and village character that hasn’t
changed much since the 1820s. Admire Australia’s oldest bridge
built in 1823, oldest Catholic Church (1837) and the gaol (1825).
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Derwent Valley
and Central Highlands
Hobart is located on the estuary of the Derwent River which
starts in Lake St. Clair and flows for almost 200km down
to the capital. Farms line the floodplains on either side
with orchards and hops farms (for beer production)
dominating. New Norfolk and Hamilton are the main
settlements with Bothwell and Oatlands being two
towns to visit to the northeast of the Derwent. It’s not
Did you know?
The golden hues of the ‘turning of
the fagus’ at Mount Field National
Park is one of the great photos to be
taken during autumn in Tasmania.
surprising that the area just north of Hobart in the
middle of the island is called the Central Highlands.
The rolling hills and farmlands resemble the Scottish
Highlands and it’s where whisky, golf and farm visits
can be enjoyed.
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Oatlands
STRAHAN
Bothwell
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A10
Ratho Farm Golf
Nant Distillery
Callington
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Hamilton
Curringa Farm
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Mount Field
National Park
(Russell Falls)
Brighton
Bonorong Wildlife
Sanctuary
Stefano Wines
New Norfolk
A10
Lachlan
Agrarian Kitchen
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Nant Distillery
Enjoy a wee dram of hand-crafted highland single malt whisky
produced from Tasmanian barley and water sourced from highland
lakes and the Clyde River.
Agrarian Kitchen
Visit this sustainable farm-based cooking school located in a former
schoolhouse near Lachlan south of New Norfolk and learn innovative
cooking techniques from Rodney Dunn.
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Mount Field National Park
This impressive park, 70km northwest of Hobart, includes
waterfalls such as Lady Barron, Horseshoe and Russell Falls.
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Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Get close to Australia’s native animals including Tasmanian Devils,
Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats and Echidnas at this sanctuary
located at Brighton on the road to Oatlands.
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Ratho Farm Golf
The farm located in Bothwell is more than a home to Australia’s
oldest golf course but it also offers 16 rooms of luxury accommodation,
an intimate function centre, trout fishing and some great walks in
scenery that resembles the Scottish Highlands.
Curringa Farm
Join in farm activities on this 300ha working sheep and crop farm, one
hour’s drive from Hobart. Stay the night to appreciate the tranquility of
rural Tasmania.
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Oatlands
Admire Australia’s finest collection of convict-built sandstone buildings
in this historic village 85km north of Hobart.
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Huon
Valley
HOBART
Taroona
Huonville
A6
Kettering
Woodbridge
C631
Geeveston
Grandvewe Cheese
B68
A6
Dover
mountains, forests and rural Tasmania unfold. First
explored by the French in 1792, it wasn’t until 1840
Hastings Caves
Thermal Springs
when the first English settlers arrived. It’s not surprising
that some landmarks have French names including Huon;
named after Huon de Kemadec, from the French expedition.
Enjoy the fruits of the land - apples, pears and cherries and fish
from the adjoining Southern Ocean. Bruny Island is a nature lovers’
paradise with South Bruny Island National Park being a wilderness
area best visited as an eco-tour. Another wonderful natural attraction
is Tahune AirWalk at Geeveston, 70km southwest of Hobart. Explore
the forest canopy along the 620m long steel walkway through the giant
Farmers set up roadside stalls to
sell their produce to consumers.
An honesty box is used to pay for
orchard fresh juicy Huon Valley
apples and seasonal fruit.
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Huon River Jet Boat
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Tahune Forest Adventure
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Kingston
Margate
Home Hill Winery & Restaurant
Head south from Hobart and it’s not long before
eucalyptus trees here.
Shot Tower
Willie Smith’s Apple Museum
Ferry
Bruny
Island
Bruny Island cruise
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Home Hill Winery and Restaurant
Just 30 minutes southwest of Hobart, Home Hill offers a tranquil rural
retreat and restaurant accompanied by superb wine.
Peppermint Bay
Dine at this waterfront restaurant in Woodbridge. Arrive on the Peppermint
Bay Cruise to enjoy the dramatic coastline.
Grandvewe Cheese
Savour organic sheep cheeses and other dairy products at this ‘ewenique’
dairy. See sheep being milked, taste cheese and shop for gifts.
Willie Smith’s Apple Cider
Served at the Apple Shed, one of the finest apple producers in the Huon
Valley. This organic apple producer grower has developed Australia’s first
organic thirst quenching cider.
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Bruny Island
Sensational sea cliffs, abundant sea and animal life in
this wild outpost of Tasmania’s far southeast facing the
Southern Ocean. Take the Bruny Island cruise, visit Bruny
Island Cheese, Get Shucked Oysters and visit South Bruny
Lighthouse. Add an extra day into your itinerary to fully
discover Bruny Island.
Tahune Forest Adventure
Be invigorated in the pristine forests, home to some of
the world’s tallest trees. Enjoy forest canopy views and
leatherwood trees on the Tahune AirWalk.
Hasting Caves and Thermal Pools
Explore Newdegate Cave, Tasmania’s largest tourism cave
and then relax in the warm thermal spring pool.
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Huon River Jet Boat
Experience speeds of up to 80km/hour on an exhilarating
jet boat ride that skims along the picturesque Huon River.
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Tasman
Peninsula
The road from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula passes through Sorell and then Dunalley
on the A9 Arthur Highway for the 75km long journey to Port Arthur Historic Site. The
peninsula is connected via a narrow isthmus at Eaglehawk Neck and natural attractions
in the forests, national parks and along beaches attract the locals. Visitors mostly head
straight to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Port Arthur, part of the Australian Convict
Sites. Convicts are important in Tasmania’s history with many heritage buildings having
been built by them. Once one of the harshest locations in Tasmania many visitors are
impressed by the peninsula’s scenic beauty.
EAST COAST
Sorell
A3
HOBART
A9
Copping
Dunalley
Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed
Dog-line
Eaglehawk Neck
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
Nubeena
Tasman Blowhole
Tasman Arch
Devils Kitchen
Tasman Peninsula
Port Arthur
Tasman Island Cruise
Port Arthur Historic Site
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Did you know?
Ghosts; believe or not? Join a Port
Arthur Ghost Tour (Twilight Ghost
Tour or a late night Paranormal
Investigation Experience Tour) to
delve deeper into the past lives of
the convicts who were interred at
Port Arthur.
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Doo-lishus Food Van
This iconic van serves the freshest local seafood including fish n’ chips
in its alfresco setting near the Blowhole. Prices are reasonable, takeway is available and the Aussie pies are to die-for.
Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed
Taste Tasmania’s cool climate wines, freshly shucked oysters and local
produce by an open fireplace in winter or at a picnic table in summer.
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Tasman National Park
Visit the blowhole to see seawater spurts 10m high. Other
impressive geological formations include Devils Kitchen and
Tasman Arch which is a huge tunnel extending from the coast
inland.
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Tasman Island Cruise Admire nature’s wonder of seals, dolphins, whales and seabirds
along the rugged coastline featuring steep cliffs and sea caves
of the Tasman Peninsula. Join this full-day tour from Hobart or
three-hour adventure from Port Arthur.
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo Not only see the Tasmanian Devil and other native wildlife in
this ‘unzoo’ concept but help in the conservation of endangered
species.
Eaglehawk Dive Centre
Located near the famous neck, the PADI-certified centre offers
various dives are Waterfall Bay, around marine wrecks and great
kelp waters. Learn to dive classes are also conducted.
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Port Arthur Historic Site Discover the intriguing convict history and the many stories of the
people who lived here.
Port Arthur Lavender
Located near the convict site, this 7ha property pays homage to the
brilliantly coloured lavender flower. Dine in the café (try the lavender ice
cream and milkshakes) view the colourful fields (best in summer) and
buy handcrafted souvenirs in the gift shop.
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Bay of Fires
A3
Binalong Bay
Pyengana
Cheese Factory
Lease 65
St Helens
St Columba Falls
A3
East Coast Natureworld
Bicheno
Penguin Rookery
Freyinet Vineyard
Devil’s Corner Cellar Door
B34
Freycinet Marine Farm
A3
Bark Mill
Kate’s Berry Farm
HOBART
Scenic Flight
Spring Vale
Vineyard
Milton Vineyard
Lake Leake
C302
Spiky Bridge
Swansea
A3
Coles Bay
Wineglass Bay
Freycinet National Park
East
Coast
Move into the slow lane on Tasmania’s East Coast
dotted with fishing villages, deserted beaches and
stunning landscapes but also abundant indulgent
gourmet treats. The Bay of Fires is one of Lonely
Planet’s hot spots to visit. Seafood is served in cafés
and restaurants along the coast and wineries produce
the perfect accompaniment. The two biggest towns
are St. Helens (2,500) and Bicheno (850) so come for
the scenery, welcoming locals and delicious produce;
rather than the bright lights. While the jewel in the East
Coast’s tourism crown maybe Freycinet National park
there are many secluded beaches and bays as well as
big long sweeps of beaches and very few people so
visitors have the sense of being there all alone. While
just 125km from Hobart it’s seems like another planet
with its rugged beauty of rounded granite boulders,
turquoise waters and white sands. Wineglass Bay is
consistently ranked as one of the world’s best beaches.
Did you know?
Image a place with no cars and no shops
– think Maria Island with its abundant
bushwalking trails and bountiful wildlife.
Maria Island is a national park described
as a ‘Noah’s Ark’ because of its impressive
flora, fauna and scenery. Day tours from
Hobart are possible or self-drive visitors
can travel by car from Hobart and then
take the ferry to Maria Island.
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Kate’s Berry Farm
Sample fruity delights with spectacular view of the Hazards.
Wineries
Visit boutique wineries especially Freycinet Vineyards
recognised for one of Tasmania’s finest Pinot Noirs.
Freycinet Marine Farm
Taste fresh local oysters, mussels and seasonal lobsters.
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Pyengana Cheese Company
Sample a variety of dairy-made cheeses, relax in the Holy
Cow Café and buy local produce, delicious ice cream and
local crafts in the shop.
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Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout to admire the views. Walk
to the bay or take a cruise to admire the white sands and
turquoise waters.
Binalong Bay and Bay of Fires
Make time for a walk and experience the beauty and
serenity of the near-deserted coastline.
Penguin tour
See Little Penguins waddling along the Bicheno waterfront.
Experience
Scenic flights
Enjoy a scenic flight over the East Coast and
Wineglass Bay.
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Launceston
and the North
Tasmania’s second largest city is a fun
place to discover and to use as a base for
exploring the Tamar Valley, the northeast
and the northwest. Named after Launceston
in Cornwell and located in the scenic Tamar
Valley, the city has many fine attractions plus
a wealth of activities within an hour’s drive.
Founded in 1806, Launceston has many
delightful Victorian and Georgian heritage
buildings to admire on a walking tour. There
are few tall buildings in the city to offer a
charming old world atmosphere but with
smart restaurants, cafés and boutiques. The
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery is
one of Australia’s most respected regional
museums that also includes the creatively
recycled industrial Inveresk Cultural Precinct
located in the former railway workshops.
Did you know?
Cataract Gorge is one of the city’s
most visited sites and the chairlift
is a must do activity especially as
it is the world’s longest single span
chairlift at 308m.
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LAUNCESTON
Josef Chromy Winery
Tasmanian Honey Company
Perth
Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce
B41
Evandale
Brickendon &
Woolmers Estates
Longford
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Campbell Town
B34
Lake Leake
Ross
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Stillwater Restaurant
One of the city’s finest located in the 1830s Ritchie’s Mill and serving
seasonal local produce such as truffles, complemented by regional
wines.
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Peppers Seaport Hotel
Enjoy light meals and designer coffees in Club Café or order from
the eclectic global menu offered in Mud Bar and Restaurant while
enjoying marina views over the North Esk River.
Josef Chromy Winery
Appreciate the iconic wines like Delikat Riesling while tucking into
a tasting plate in the adjoining restaurant overlooking the vineyard.
Tasmanian Honey Company
Sample one of the world’s finest honeys produced from the blossom
of leatherwood trees that thrive in wilderness forests.
Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company
For the finest jams, sauces, mustards, relishes and chutneys, nothing
matches those made from Tasmania’s excellent produce.
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Cataract Gorge
Enjoy this natural ‘green lung’ located in the centre of
Launceston and take a thrilling ride on the chairlift.
Launceston City Park
Perfect for families with ample space for kids to let off steam
while you picnic and it’s free. Admire trees, flowers and ducks
swimming on ponds.
Experience
Brickendon and Woolmers Estates
Visit and experience these historic working farms which are part
of Tasmania’s UNESCO World Heritage Convict Sites.
Ross
Located in the centre of the island, the picturesque convict-built
village of Ross features historic buildings, a stone bridge and the
legendary Ross Bakery or Bakery 31 for the famous scallop pie.
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Valley
Did you know?
Tasmania’s 19 national parks encompass a diversity
of unspoiled habitats and ecosystems which offer
refuge to unique and often ancient plants and
animals found nowhere else on Earth. If you are
taking a self-drive holiday, the Holiday Park Pass
is the best option. For A$60 per pass, it will cover
your vehicle and up to eight people for up to
eight weeks, in accessing all national parks as
well as the shuttle bus at Cradle Mountain
from the Visitor Centre to Dove Lake.
The Tamar Valley runs from the south to the
north before flowing into Bass Strait. Farms and
vineyards line the banks while just beyond the
valley there are forests and extensive sand dunes
and wind-swept beaches to ensure links golf courses
such as Barnbougle are must play courses for dedicated
golfers. The Tamar Valley Wine Route is well-signposted
and connects to all the valley’s fine wineries some of which
also have restaurants. Cool climate wines such as Pinot Noir
and Riesling flourish here but there is an extensive palate of
other wines too. Enjoy lunch in wineries such as Moores Hill, Josef
Chromy and Pipers Brook.
Bridport
George Town
Platyous House
Beauty Point
Seahorse World
A7
C827
B81
Lavender House
Lilydale
Exeter
Hollybank Forest
Grindelwald
A8
A7
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Scottsdale
A3
Hillwood Berry Farm
Beaconsfield
Mine & Heritage Centre
Bridestowe Lavender Estate
Barnbougle Tasmania
EAST COAST
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Hillwood Berry Farm
Visitors can pick blackberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants and
loganberries on the farm.
Taste
Savour sparkling wines
Sip the bubbly delights especially at Jansz, Pirie, Clover Hill and
Bay of Fires wine estates.
Tamar River Wetlands Reserve
Explore wetland trails and interpretation centre.
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Seahorse World
Located at Beauty Point, this educational facility is also important
for the ecology of Tasmania’s native Pot Bellied Seahorse.
Platypus House
Tasmania is home to many weird and wonderful animals including
this egg-laying mammal which rarely as it is nocturnal. Along with
Australia’s Echidna, the Platypus is a monotreme in being an egglaying mammal that suckles its young. Get a glimpse of them at
Platypus House, Beauty Point.
Hollybank Treetops Adventure
Zip-line through a canopy of majestic eucalypt forests and across
Pipers River. Segways are also available.
Experience
Bridestowe Lavender Estate
Images of fields of colourful lavender lure visitors to photograph
the estate and to buy therapeutic lavender products.
Barnbougle Tasmania Lost Farm and Dunes are two adjoining and iconic links courses
on the rugged northeast coast. Lost Farm is a 20-hole course
that is ranked the second best public course in Australia and the
Dunes is rank 40th in the world U.S. Golf Digest.
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The
Northwest
Head out of Launceston and the rural countryside
soon dominates the landscape. Dairies and farms
produce an excellent smorgasbord of new taste
sensations. Beyond the farms, the northwestern
Did you know?
coastline is dotted with picturesque towns and
villages. Explore wild places and near empty spaces
on the on the West Coast or stop over in quaint
Graffiti is legal in the town of Sheffield.
This small town south of Devonport
is covered in art that has been
especially commissioned since 1986.
Each year in April, an international
mural competition is staged. unhurried villages like Stanley and enjoy seafood
and country hospitality.
Woolnorth Tour
Cape Grim
Highfield Historic Site
Stanley
C215
The Nut
Rocky Cape
Boat Harbour
Marrawah
C214
Smithton
B21
Table Cape
A2
Wynyard
A2
Dismal Swamp
BURNIE
Makers Workshop
Arthur River
B18
Penguin
Devonport
House of Anvers
Latrobe
Railton
B18
Sheffield
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Ashgrove Cheese Factory
Christmas Hills Raspberry Cafe
C140
C138
C132
C132
Cradle Mountain
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King Solomons Cave
Mole Creek Cave
B12 C164
Montana LAUNCESTON
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Melita
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41o South Tasmania
Sample home-smoked salmon and rillettes raised on this inland
salmon and ginseng farm.
Christmas Hills Raspberry Café
Experience everything raspberry at this café and shop. Enjoy
sundaes, ice cream and more substantive meals in a lakeside setting.
House of Anvers
Belgium chocolate-making skills combined with luscious Tasmanian
produce have put Latrobe on Tasmania’s gourmet map for
handcrafted chocolates served in the café and shop.
Ashgrove Farm Cheese
Sample artisan cheeses like Mr. Bennett’s Blue at the dairy and retail
outlet located in Elizabeth Town.
Melita Honey Farm The farm is literally buzzing with a multitude of bee products.
Cape Grim
Tasmania’s most northwestern point is famous for having the
world’s cleanest air as well as some of the world’s finest beef.
Access for tourists to this remote and rugged coastal area is via
an organised visit with Woolnorth Tour.
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The Nut in Stanley
Stanley’s most prominent landmark is a volcanic
plug called The Nut. Visitors come to fish, swim and
to admire this picturesque town.
Wynyard
This small town is home to a tulip festival (September
and October) and Table Cape which is an extinct
volcano that adjoins pristine beaches.
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Cradle
Mountain
This rugged UNESCO World Heritage landscape
of glacial lakes, forests and mountainous peaks
is one of the island’s most visited natural
areas. The park is one of the most visited
sites in Tasmania because of its stunning
beauty. Excellent facilities exist just outside
the park and a shuttle bus provides access
to most of the main walking trails and scenic
sights in the park.
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Did you know?
Each year, 8,000 intrepid walkers
make the six-day 65km Overland
Track from Cradle Mountain to Lake
St. Clair, Australia’s deepest lake.
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Highlands Restaurant
This Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge restaurant offers set meals,
dégustation dinners and specialty dishes such as Tasmanian wallaby
porterhouse.
Grey Gum Restaurant
Located In Cradle Mountain Hotel, this is a fine dining restaurant with
wilderness views is complemented by Quoll with its accessible fare.
Dove Lake
Dove Lake is the walk to do at Cradle Mountain and the most
rewarding for picturesque scenery.
Turning of the Fagus
Enjoy the brilliant colours of the Nothofagus forests from April
to May around Cradle Mountain.
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60 Great Short Walks
Get more details from this booklet (www.parks.tas.gov.au) or
download from iPhone or iPad for the best Tasmanian walking
opportunities, ranging from ten minutes to all day long.
Night Spotting Tour Spot Tasmanian wildlife in their natural Cradle Mountain habitat.
Devils@Cradle
See the nocturnal antics of Tasmania’s famous Tasmanian Devil in
expansive semi-natural enclosures.
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Luxuriate in this spa at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
and admire the surrounding lush rainforest from outdoor
heated pools.
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West
Coast
The West Coast is as remote as it gets but
visiting here is very rewarding for those who
enjoy natural beauty, leisurely driving conditions
and locals who enjoy showing their home to
visitors. The next landfall is Argentina to the west
and Antarctica to the south and while remote,
visitors won’t go without life’s little luxuries.
Those who enjoy natural spaces, heritage and
frontier travelling will love the West Coast.
Did you know?
Strahan (pronounced straw-n) has a
population of just 600 residents but
every year tens of thousands of tourists
roll into town to go on a cruise across
Macquarie Harbour to the GordonFranklin Wild Rivers National Park.
Cradle Mountain
Queenstown
Gordon River Cruise
Strahan
A10
B24
West Coast Wilderness Rail
Bonnet Island Experience
Lake St Clair National Park
Derwent Bridge
The Wall in the Wilderness
A10
Franklin River
Tarraleah
Ouse
Hamilton
Curringa Farm
C608
Mount Field National Park
B61
A10
Waterway
B62
New Norfolk
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Seafood in Strahan
Built in the late 1850s, Strahan’s wharf is lined with fishing boats. Enjoy
‘hook to plate’ dining especially lobster (or ‘Tasmanian crayfish’).
Sydney’s famous chef Tetsuya Wakuda serves Petuna ocean trout but
it’s even fresher in Strahan where it’s reared.
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Gordon River Cruise
Cruise from Strahan to Hell’s Gate and then up Macquarie
Harbour to Heritage Landing for an amazing forest walk in the
pristine wilderness.
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Franklin River
White-water raft through gorges and rapids on the Franklin
River, known for its untamed beauty.
West Coast Wilderness Rail
The old mining railway from Queenstown to Strahan has been
revitalised as one of the world’s most exotic steam train journeys
through virgin forests and wild rivers.
‘The Ship that Never Was’
This play performed in Strahan portrays the story of a dramatic
convict escape from Sarah Island in 1834.
Zeehan
This old silver mining town has a historic streetscape and is home to
the West Coast Pioneers Museum.
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Tarraleah
Home to one of Australia’s first hydro-electric schemes, is now a
luxury resort (The Lodge Tarraleah) for relaxing in a cliff top hot tub
with sweeping rainforest views.
The Wall in the Wilderness
When finished this sculpture housed at Derwent Bridge and made
from wood, will be 100m long.
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Tasmania has several iconic,
indulgent and unique places
to stay. These will especially
appeal to visitors seeking the
finest designer accommodation
in stunning locations and where
boutique Tasmanian wines, the
finest local produce and unique
experiences are paramount
and, as important as the
personalised hospitality.
Henry Jones Art Hotel • Hobart
One of Australia’s first art hotels located on the Hobart docks in a
former jam making factory.
Islington Hotel • Hobart
This small luxury hotel is located in a heritage building close to
the centre of Hobart. Its expansive gardens provide some of the
produce used in the kitchens. Fine artwork and antiques within
this Regency building add to the luxurious and unique ambiance.
Saffire Freycinet • Coles Bay, East Coast
Located at Coles Bay overlooking the Hazards and recognised as
one of Australia’s most luxurious lodges and designed to fit into
the natural surroundings.
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Freycinet Lodge • Coles Bay, East Coast
The bushland overlooking Richardson’s Beach is perfect for those
who seek secluded locations. Food and local wines are essential
components of any stay here.
@VDL Stanley
Another recycled building, this graceful stone building of the
VDL Company Store is now an exclusive retreat with just three
suites close to the waterfront in peaceful Stanley.
Peppers Cradle Mountain
This lodge-like setting is the perfect retreat after a day’s hiking
in the wilderness. Stylish lodges, a soothing spa, friendly bar and
excellent restaurant create an inviting setting.
Pumphouse Point • Lake St Clair
‘The most serenely beautiful boutique accommodation in the
Southern Hemisphere’ review says it all. With just 18 rooms and
a no kids below 15 policy couples can be assured of privacy in
the Lake St. Clair wilderness in this recycled pumphouse where
guests can ‘sleep over the water’.
Glamping
Glamping appeals to those who enjoy camping in luxury. Enjoy
remote and wild places but with creature comforts. Some of
the iconic walks are The Bay of Fires Walk, Freycinet Experience
Walk, Maria Island and the famous Overland Track.
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Here is a selection of vibrant Tasmanian events, dates and events (which maybe subject to change).
Log onto: www.discovertasmania.com/events for full details.
Ten Days on the Island
March - April (every two years)
Poignant, powerful and provocative - Tasmania’s
biennial state arts festival brings together unique
island artists and those from around the world to more
than 40 Tasmanian venues.
International Mural Fest
March - April • Sheffield
This art competition is staged in Mural Park in a purposebuilt ‘outdoor art gallery’ in the heart of Sheffield.
Turning of the Fagus
April - May • Statewide
Every autumn, Tasmanians flock to locations where the Fagus
tree can be found to witness its spectacular range of autumn
colours from rust red through to brilliant gold. Called ‘The
Turning of the Fagus’, this stunning sight can only be seen in
Tasmania and nowhere else in the world.
Tastings at the Top
June • Cradle Mountain
Four days of indulgence, tasting and discussion of
Tasmania’s finest food and wines in the renowned Cradle
Mountain Lodge.
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Dark MOFO
June • Hobart
Winter is a special time to celebrate in Hobart with
an abundance of art, music and food at MONA and
throughout the city. Local and international artists
appear and public artworks occur in various venues.
Chocolate Winter Fest
July • Latrobe
Enjoy wickedly delicious chocolate, food and wine in ways
you love best and some you’ve never thought of before, in
Latrobe, home to one of the world’s finest chocolate-makers.
Festival of Voices
July • Hobart
Ten days of uplifting workshops, concerts and
happenings filled with the joy of voices and singing,
centred on Hobart’s historic Salamanca Place.
Blooming Tasmania
September to May • Statewide
Blooming Tasmania is a celebration of the state’s colourful
gardens and diverse horticultural and botanical delights in
one of the world’s most productive climates.
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
26 December - 1 January • Hobart
Welcome intrepid sailors into Hobart after competing in this
bluewater classic race from Sydney Harbour to Hobart’s Derwent
River - welcome in the New Year at lively waterfront festivities.
MONA FOMA
January • Hobart
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) stages its
widely acclaimed Festival of Music and Art (FOMA)
along with wine and food.
Festivale
February • Launceston
Celebrated over three days on the second weekend of
February this Launceston festival showcases the finest
wines, food, beer, arts and entertainment. It is staged in the
picturesque and historic City Park.
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Short of time and want to experience the best? Here are Tassie’s top ten!
Best Seafood
The seafood doesn’t get any better than this indulgent seafood extravaganza that
was awarded the ‘Australia’s Best New Tourism Development 2014’ and offers
diver-caught seafood, fine local produce, local wines and craft beers and ciders.
This full day tour departs Hobart and takes in Bruny Island.
Best Place to See Wildlife
Tasmania is brimming with indigenous wildlife - Wombats, wallabies and Echidnas
are common from the northwest to the southeast. The Tasmanian Devil, mighty
eagles and Platypus put on a wild show. Narawntapu National Park (North Coast)
and Maria Island (East Coast) are two of the best places for observing wildlife.
Best Oysters
Tasmania produces Australia’s finest oysters which can be bought in places like
Freycinet Marine Farm (Coles Bay) and Bruny Island (south of Hobart). Barilla Bay
Oysters are grown and harvested in the clean waters of southeast Tasmania, and
just 2 minutes from Hobart Airport!
Best Hideaway
Saffire Freycinet is discreetly positioned overlooking the Hazards Mountains,
Freycinet Peninsula and the pristine waters of Great Oyster Bay. The intimate
sanctuary combines contemporary facilities in a natural setting. Its 20 suites have
water views, refined bathrooms and private decks.
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Best Art Spaces
The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is intensely exciting, sometimes
challenging but, always stimulating. It houses Australia’s largest private museum
featuring exhibitions of contemporary and avant-garde art to antiquities.
Best Farm Stay
Owners Tim and Jane Parsons are sixth-generation farmers and their family-run
property produces wool, prime lambs, poppies and crops. See sheep-shearing,
working-dog demonstrations and land management in action. Curringa has onfarm accommodation in four self-contained cabins (2-6 guests). Curringa Farm is
near Hamilton, an hour from Hobart.
Best Coastal Adventure
Seals, dolphins and albatross can be seen on a four-hour Wineglass Bay Cruise from
Coles Bay along the Freycinet coastline. Natural features of sea cliffs, caves and
islands complete the scene and at Wineglass Bay, the crew serves oysters, sparkling
wine and cheeses.
Best Hikes
The Overland Trek is Tasmania’s most recognised walk as hikers the world over travel
to Tasmania for this six-day 65km walk through scenery of lakes and mountains. The
walk traverses wilderness between Cradle Valley and Lake St. Clair. The landscape
features ancient crags, glacial lakes, temperate forest, waterfalls and native wildlife.
Bookings are essential for peak times from November to April.
Best Place to Pick Fruit
Ten different varieties of sweet cherries can be picked on the farm from December
to January. Strawberries, raspberries, tayberries, boysenberries, loganberries,
silvanberries and blackcurrants are variously in season from November to May.
Enjoy berry ice-creams and buy fruit wines, jams and honeys. Sorell Fruit Farm is
30 minutes from Hobart.
Best Treetop Adventure
Tahune AirWalk is one of the world’s few treetops walks, offering spectacular views
over southern forests, the Hartz Mountains and the picturesque Picton and Huon
Rivers. The AirWalk is 500m long and is suspended on steel towers 48m in the air.
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Being an island nation, Australia has many animals that aren’t
found anywhere else. Being an ‘island off an island’ Tasmania
has its own unique Tasmanian Devil that is found nowhere else in
the world.
The famous cartoon character Taz drew inspiration from the Tasmanian
Devil, the world’s largest surviving carnivorous marsupial which is known for its strong jaw.
While they live in the wild, they’re not commonly seen and visitors are best to visit
reserves such as Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
A commonly seen animal around Cradle Mountain is another strange
creature; the Pademelon. This stocky wallaby has a short tail and legs to
enable it to negotiate the dense undergrowth of Tasmanian forests.
Wombats are a large marsupials only found in Australia. They have
powerful claws that are useful for digging burrows and strong rodentlike teeth. Like all marsupials they rear their young in a pouch but
this pouch is rear-facing to protect the young when they burrow.
Wombats are herbivores and can grow to a weight of 25kg although
they have stocky legs and move close to the
ground. Narawntapu National Park north of
Launceston is a good place to see these
animals in the wild.
If any animal was ‘designed by a committee’ it
has to be the Platypus. It lays eggs like a reptile but suckles
it young like a mammal. It has a streamlined body, webbed
feet and a duck-like bill. It is rarely seen in the wild but remote
streams in the Central Highlands are good places to look or go
to Platypus House near Launceston to see them in captivity.
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DRIVING TIPS
Getting Around
Tasmania is very easy to tour in a rental vehicle and public transport is available around the major cities and to
and from airports. Tasmania is perfect for a self-drive holiday - distances are short, roads are good and there are
spectacular coastal or mountain views everywhere.
Looks can be deceptive, with so many tourist attractions crammed into Tasmania, don’t underestimate the time
required for touring and appreciating all on offer. Even in one week, most visitors will only scratch the surface of
what Tasmania has to offer.
• International visitors can drive in Tasmania using a valid overseas driver’s licence for the same class of vehicle. Bring your licence for paperwork but if it’s not in English, bring an authorised English translation.
• Tasmanians drive on the left-hand side of the road just as they do in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
• Speed limits are clearly signed and must be observed. If you’re unsure of the speed limit never go faster than
50km/hour in built up areas such as cities and towns and 100km/hour on country roads. Don’t go faster than
40km/hour when passing school zones during start and end of school.
• Speed cameras operate throughout Tasmania.
• Most Tasmanian roads have dividing lanes in the middle and are only single lane, not large three lane highways
as in other parts of the world. You can only cross a single broken line when it’s safe to do so to overtake a car or
turn onto another road, but at no time can you cross a double continuous line.
• All passengers in the car must wear a seat belt (front and back). Child restraints are compulsory for children
under seven years and can be hired in Tasmania.
• It’s easy to get fuel during business hours in Tasmanian towns however 24-hour refuelling services are only
available in major centres.
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Tasmania’s compact size makes it easy to explore by car. It has a small population and there are very few
freeways but the two-lane roads are mostly well-maintained and the traffic is light except in the cities.
On many road maps, Tasmanian roads are marked from A to C:
A roads are major sealed highways.
B roads are secondary sealed roads.
C roads are often unsealed (dirt), so take extra care when driving on these roads and be aware
that normal two-wheel drive rental cars are not permitted to drive on unsealed road – check
carefully when hiring a car.
• Plan your route and check the map before departing and be aware the shortest route selected by ‘Google
Maps’ or a GPS may not be the fastest route as it may involve travelling on unsealed roads.
• Be aware of wildlife on roads, especially at dawn, dusk and evenings.
• Some roads are winding and steep, especially on the West Coast and Weldborough and Elephant Pass on
the East Coast. During the winter months Tasmania’s highland roads around Cradle Mountain, in particular,
may be snow covered but it’s rare for snow tyres to be required.
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4 Days / 3 Nights
HOBART & SOUTH
Day 2 Launceston - Tamar Valley
• Explore Hobart city
-Waterfront & Battery Point
-Salamanca Place / Market (Sat only)
-Tas Museum & Art Gallery
• Mt Wellington or Mt Nelson
• If time permits: Tour Cascade Brewery or
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
• Savour fresh seafood at docksides
Overnight: Hobart
(211 km – 3 hours 30 mins)
• Tamar Island Wetland Centre
• Grindelwald
• Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre
• Seahorse World
• Platypus House
• Hillwood Berry Farm (fruit picking)
• Bridestowe Lavender Estate
• Vineyards
• Optional: Golf at Barnbougle Dunes and
Lost Farm
Overnight: Launceston
Day 2 Hobart – Huon Valley
Day 3 Launceston – Central Highway
Day 1 Hobart & surrounds
(253 km - 4 hours 30 mins)
• Willie Smith’s Apple Shed
• Huonville jetboat ride
• Tahune Forest Reserve
• Grandvewe Cheeses
• Margate Train
• Inverawe Native Gardens
• Shot Tower
• Vineyards & fruit orchards
Overnight: Hobart
Extend your stay to Bruny Island
• Cruise from Kettering to Bruny Island
• Bruny Island cheese
• Get Shucked oysters
• Bruny Island 3-hour cruise Overnight: Hobart
Day 3 Hobart – Derwent Valley
(285 km – 4 hour)
• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
• If time permits: Visit Oatlands &
Nant Estate
• Curringa Farm
• Russell Falls, Mount Field National Park
Overnight: Hobart
• Wicked Cheese
• Richmond, Bridge & St John’s
Catholic Church
• Sorell Fruit Farm (fruit picking)
• Tas Live Abalone processing factory
• Barilla Bay Tasmania (tour & food)
• Josef Chromy (vineyard & food)
• Tasmanian Honey Company
• Woolmers and Brickendon Estates
• Ross, Bridge & bakeries
• Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company
Day 4 Launceston & surrounds
• Explore city & Seaport
• Optional: Ben Lomond; fly fishing Hollybank Forest Adventure or Segway
4 Days / 3 Nights
North West & West Coast
Day 1 Launceston – Cradle Mountain
• 410 South Tasmania (ginseng & salmon)
• Melita Honey Farm
• Ashgrove Cheese
• House of Anvers (chocolates & food)
• Sheffield, town of murals
• Tasmazia
• If time permits: Trowunna Wildlife Park & Mole Creek Cave
• Devils@Cradle & wildlife night spotting tour
Overnight: Cradle Mountain
Extend your stay: Option to Stanley
• Burnie Makers’ Workshop
• Table Cape (Tulip Festival Sep-Oct)
• Stanley, the Nut
• Tour Cape Grim
4 Days / 3 Nights
LAUNCESTON & NORTH
Overnight: Stanley or Smithton
Day 1 Launceston & surrounds
• Visit Cradle Mountain National Park
• Go on walks around Dove Lake
• Optional: Horse-riding, fly-fishing or a wilderness flight at Cradle Mountain
• Zeehan Mining Museum • Explore Launceston
-City Park
-Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
-Boags Centre
-Cataract Gorge Reserve
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Day 2 Cradle Mountain – Strahan
Overnight: Strahan
in brief
Day 3 Strahan
• Take Gordon River Cruise & visit
Sarah Island
• Catch ‘The Ship That Never Was’ play Overnight: Strahan
Day 4 Strahan – Hobart
(300 km – 5 hours)
• Ride the West Coast Wilderness Railway
• Visit the St Clair National Park
• Explore ‘The Wall in the Wilderness’
Overnight: Curringa Farm or Hobart
4 Days / 3 Nights
East Coast
Day 1 Hobart – Richmond Tasman Peninsula - East Coast
(314 km – 4 hours)
• Richmond
• Tour Tasman Peninsula
-Blowhole, Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen
-Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
-Port Arthur Historic Site
-Tasman Island 3-hour Eco-cruise
Overnight: Tasman Peninsula or
East Coast
Day 2 East Coast
• Kate’s Berry Farm (food & desserts)
• Freycinet National Park
-Wineglass Bay Lookout or Beach
-Cape Tourville Lighthouse
• Freycinet Marine Farm (seafood)
• Optional: Kayak; 4WD; Wineglass Bay cruise or scenic flight
• Penguin tour at Bicheno
Overnight: East Coast
Day 3 East Coast – Binalong Bay /
Bay of Fires - Launceston
(277 km – 5 hours)
• East Coast Natureworld
• Binalong Bay, Bay of Fires
• Pyengana Cheese
• St Columba Falls
• Forest EcoCentre
OR Drive inland via Lake Leake
& Campbell Town
• Ross, Ross Bridge & the bakeries
Day 4 Launceston
• Last minute shopping before departure
5 Days / 4 Nights
Best of Tasmania
7 Days / 6 Nights
Best of Tasmania
Day 1 Hobart
-Waterfront & Battery Point
-Salamanca Place / Market (Sat only)
-Tas Museum & Art Gallery
• If time permits: Tour Cascade Brewery or
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
- Waterfront & Battery Point
- Salamanca Place / Market (Sat only)
• If time permits: Tour Cascade Brewery or Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
Overnight: Hobart
Overnight: Hobart
Day 2 Hobart and Surrounds
Option a) Huon Valley: To Tahune AirWalk
180 km – three hours (return)
Option b) Derwent Valley: To Mount Field
134 km – two hours 30 mins (return)
Option c) Tasman Peninsula: To Port
Arthur
186 km – three hours (return)
Overnight: Hobart
Day 3 Hobart – Oatlands – Ross –
Cradle Mountain
(378 km – 5 hours)
• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
• Oatlands Callington Mill
• Ross Town, Bridge and bakeries
Day 4 Cradle Mountain - Launceston
• Optional: Horse-riding, fly-fishing or a wilderness flight at Cradle Mountain
• Ashgrove Cheese Farm Overnight: Launceston
Day 5 Launceston – Tamar Valley
(100 km – 2 hours return)
• Cataract Gorge
• Tamar Valley
-Bridestowe Lavender Estate
-Seahorse World & Platypus House
• Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce
• Brickendon and Woolmers Estates
Day 2 Hobart – Huon Valley
• Willie Smith’s Apple Shed
• Huonville jetboat ride
• Tahune Forest Reserve
• Grandvewe Cheeses
• Margate Train
• Inverawe Native Gardens
• Shot Tower
• Vineyards & fruit orchards
• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary night tour
Overnight: Hobart
Extend your stay to Bruny Island
• Cruise from Kettering to Bruny Island
• Bruny Island cheese
• Get Shucked oysters • Bruny Island 3-hour cruise Overnight: Hobart
• Optional: Horse-riding, fly-fishing or
a wilderness flight at Cradle Mountain
• Ashgrove Cheese Farm • Christmas Hills Raspberry farm (food)
• Grindelwald
• Seahorse World
• Platypus House
• Vineyards
Day 3 Hobart – Richmond - Tasman
Peninsula - East Coast
(314 km – 4 hours)
• Richmond
• Tour Tasman Peninsula
- Blowhole, Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen
- Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
- Port Arthur Historic Site
- Tasman Island 3-hour Eco-cruise
Overnight: Tasman Peninsula or
East Coast
Day 4 East Coast – Lake Leake Launceston
- Wineglass Bay Lookout or Beach
- Cape Tourville Lighthouse
• Ross town, Ross Bridge & the bakeries
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Day 1 - Day 3 as per 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
BEST OF TASMANIA
Day 4 East Coast
- Wineglass Bay Lookout or Beach
- Cape Tourville Lighthouse
• Optional: Kayak; 4WD; Wineglass Bay
cruise or scenic flight
• Penguin tour at Bicheno
Overnight: East Coast
Day 5 East Coast – Binalong Bay /
Bay of Fires - Launceston
(277 km – 5 hours)
• East Coast Natureworld
• Binalong Bay, Bay of Fires
• Pyengana Cheese
• St Columba Falls
• Forest EcoCentre
OR Drive inland via Lake Leake
& Campbell town
• Ross, Ross Bridge & the bakeries
• Grindelwald
• Seahorse World
• Platypus House
• Vineyards
• Optional: Golf at Barnbougle Dunes and
Lost Farm
• Tasmazia
• If time permits: Trowunna Wildlife Park
& Mole Creek Cave
• Devils@Cradle & wildlife night spotting
tour
• Ashgrove Cheese Farm • Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm (food)
OR via Murchison Hwy A10 & B18
(3 hours 30 mins)
• Wynyard & Table Cape
(Tulip Festival Sep-Oct)
• Penguin town
Day 9 Launceston
• Josef Chromy (vineyard & food)
• Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce
• Brickendon and Woolmers Estates
14 Days / 13 Nights
All Tasmania
Day 1 – Day 6 as per 9 Days / 8 Nights
Food & Nature
Day 7 Launceston – Stanley
• Table Cape (Tulip Festival Sep-Oct)
• Stanley, the Nut
Overnight: Stanley or Smithton
in brief
Day 10 Cradle Mountain – Strahan
• Zeehan Mining Museum • Ride the Wilderness Railway
Overnight: Strahan
Day 11 Strahan
• Take Gordon River Cruise & visit
Sarah Island
• Catch ‘The Ship That Never Was’ play
Overnight: Strahan
Day 12 Strahan – Hamilton
(222 km – 3 hours)
• Visit the St Clair National Park
• Explore ‘The Wall in the Wilderness’
Overnight: Farmstay
Day 13 Hamilton – Hobart
(108 km – 2 hours)
• Enjoy farm activities
• Bonorong Wildlife Park
Overnight: Hobart
Day 14 Hobart
If time permits, list of activities to do
• Adventure
- Segway Hobart waterfront tour
- Gourmania food walking tour
• Cruise
- Pennicott Seafood Seduction cruise
- Peppermint Bay cruise
• Farmgate experience
- Tas Live Abalone processing factory
- Barilla Bay Tasmania (tour & food)
Day 8 Stanley – Cradle Mountain
• Tour Cape Grim
Day 9 Cradle Mountain
Timing for the above recommended itineraries are flexible depending upon the number of attractions, scenic spots and parks visited, the
time spent at each and the season in which you visit.
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Recommended overnight location & duration
Travelling times
Hobart 1 hr 30 mins
Hobart
3 hours
30 mins
Bicheno
Port Arthur
2 hrs 30 mins
Freycinet
Launceston
2 hrs 30 mins
Launceston
Stanley
Launceston
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Cradle Mountain
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Hobart
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