Tasmanian holidays - tours - travel - accommodation

Tasmania

Pristine wilderness areas
National Parks & Freycinet Peninsula
Preserved history
River cruises
Cradle Mountain
Huon Valley
Ben Lomond & ski fields
Hobart hotels - places to stay

Tasmania has exceptionally fresh air, pure water, fertile soil and is a  producer of many gourmet foods to Australia and the world. A wealth of seafood is also well known to world markets and a thriving dairy industry makes goof use of the soft lush pastures.

Much of Tasmania's flora and fauna is unique, having taken a different evolutionary path than their mainland cousins.  Quarantine regulations are strict and no fruit, vegetable or plant can be taken into Tasmania.

This is the most southerly state of Australia, with cool weather and a climate having four distinct seasons. Winter is June - August. Temperatures in the mountains and alpine regions can drop to below 0°C and will usually reach a maximum of around 6-8°C. The temperatures closer to sea level will generally be around 2-4°C min. and around 10-12°C max.

Summer is December - February. Temperatures at elevation will usually be around 6-8°C min. with maximums reaching around the 14-16°C mark. At sea level the range is around 12-14°C min. and 20-22°C max. 

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology provides detailed weather information. 

What Will I Be Able To Do?

adventure and wildlife tours - surfing - diving - sailing - snorkelling - eco tours - bushwalking - hiking - river cruises - jet boating - tall timber forests - camping - white water rafting - canoeing - rock climbing - caving - farm holidays - horse riding - trout and ocean fishing - self drive holidays

See the Tasmanian tour choices on our Australian Tours page

What Accommodation Will I Find?

Tasmania offers a diverse range of accommodation choices. Traditional hotels in the cities and major towns range from luxury to budget along with a selection of smaller boutique hotels. Serviced apartments cater to visitors who prefer the independence of self catering.

Tasmania has an excellent reputation for its "personal touch" accommodation such as bed & breakfasts, rural retreats, seaside beach retreats, country lodges, homely farm stays and historic guesthouses.

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. 

  Inspect our Tasmania Hotel Accommodation 

When Is The Best Time To Visit?

Like most of Australia, Tasmania is a year-round destination. It is unlikely that extremes of weather will have any serious impact on holiday plans. The high mountain country is subject to periods of winter snow so activities in those areas need to take that into account.

With many popular holiday areas there is always an increased demand for bookings during the the school holiday periods.

How Do I Get Around In Tasmania?

As an alternative to flying, consider the Spirit of Tasmania passenger and car ferry operating between Devonport and the mainland city of Melbourne. Cars can also be freighted separately from the mainland. Regular air services operate between the mainland and Hobart and Launceston. Local flights between towns are available but tourists will best appreciate this state from ground level.

A good network of sealed roads cover the state with the exception of the rugged south west. The latter is an area of adventure expeditions and river tours which involve specialised transport and access arranged by tour providers. There are no passenger train services throughout Tasmania.

Several bus transport companies operate throughout the state. The major vehicle hire companies are represented in all the major cities and towns throughout Tasmania. If you are flying in at Hobart to start your visit, consider picking up a Hobart rental car at the airport and save on airport shuttle costs.

Motor homes and campervans, both 2WD and 4WD are available for rental, but only from Hobart.  Tour operators provide itineraries that cover all popular sites.

Driver information and maps are available from offices of the Royal Auto Club of Tasmania    (RACT) which has offices in all major centres.

Some typical road distances are:

Hobart to Launceston = 200 km (125 miles)
Hobart to Queenstown = 260 km (163 miles)
Hobart to Strathgordon = 160 km (100 miles)
Hobart to Port Arthur = 93 km (58 miles)
Launceston to Burnie = 148 km (93 miles)

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