Tasmania
Tasmania is Australia’s smallest and only island state with a population of roughly 500,000 people.
It enjoys a unique lifestyle and beautiful landscapes. It is separated by a body of water called the Bass Strait that has isolated it from the rest of Australia for thousands of years.
Tasmania Destination
Hobart
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian state of Tasmania. Hobart is small and intimate (population 250,000) compared to larger mainland Australian cities, reflecting the small size of the state.
The metropolitan area stretches north and south along the Derwent River, crossed by several bridges. It has a mild temperate oceanic climate, with four distinct seasons.
Launceston
Launceston is the second-largest city in Tasmania and is situated in the north of the state on the Tamar River. The city was first settled in 1805 and currently has a population of around 70,000. The best way to get around Launceston is by car. Taxis are available, may add up to be expensive, and try to get a transfer when you are moving from the airport to your hotel. Car rentals are plenty, from Budget, Europcar, and the rates are great. There is also a Metro bus service which goes all through the town. Bicycle is a reasonable way to get around town and out the Gorge. Traffic is fairly quiet in town, and there is a good network of bike paths.
Port Arthur
Port Arthur is a small town and former penal settlement on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania, the island state of Australia. The town is about one and a half hours drive from the state capital Hobart. The major attraction of Port Arthur is the Port Arthur Historic Site, the 40 hectare (100 acre) site of a former convict colony. Many highly recognisable ruins remain, including the penitentiary, the hospital, the insane asylum, and the church. Some portions of the site have been recreated but much is in the original condition. The Port Arthur Historic Site is Australia's best known historical site from the convict era.
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park has many mountains and spectacular lakes. Mountains which have made this national park famous include Cradle Mountain. Dove Lake and Lake St Clair are truly breathtaking. There are many short walks to walk and some long walks. Each of these walks are a fascinating experience. The climate here in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is Very unpredictable and can change extremely rapidly.
In this part of Tasmania, it rains 9 out of 10 days a year, so fully equip yourself with gear for wet weather. The temperature is always colder than other parts of Tasmania, although it is not far south. Precipitation here is high because of the large number of trees. It could be raining for 5 minutes, and then it is suddenly sunny. Rain here is very light, like little “flakes” of water. Bring a raincoat instead of an umbrella, because it is extremely windy and you do not want to risk spoiling your brolly. Get ready for freak weather – including snow in summer.
Padmelons, Bennett’s wallabies, wombats and possums are some of the animals you will meet in this park. Watch out for the ravens and currawongs, who have learnt to unzip packs. Even if they can’t get to your food, they can peck holes in things through your pack. Respect all species of animals and do not abuse them. This includes the plants in the park. Do not pick, and keep to the tracks provided.
WARNING: FEEDING ANIMALS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN CRADLE MOUNTAIN-LAKE ST CLAIR NATIONAL PARK. FINES WILL BE IMPOSED IF YOU ARE CAUGHT FEEDING ANIMALS. PARK RANGERS ARE PATROLLING THE PARK. DO NOT RISK GETTING FINED. FINES WILL BE IN LARGE AMOUNTS.
Tours & Activities in…
- Bay of Fires
- Bicheno
- Burnie
- Coles Bay
- Cradle Mountain
- Deloraine
- Derwent River
- Derwent Valley
- Devonport
- Dunalley
- Freycinet National Park
- Hobart
- Huon Valley
- Huonville
- Lake St Claire
- Latrobe
- Launceston
- Mt Field
- Mt Wellington
- New Norfolk
- Port Arthur
- Remarkable Caves
- Richmond
- Russell Falls
- Salamanca Market
- Sheffield
- St Helens
- Stanley
- Strahan
- Tahune Airwalk
- Tamar Valley
- The Tarkine
- Tullah
- Ulverstone
- Wineglass Bay
