MODULE 1: DESTINATIONS AND TOURING

Three Capes Track

WELCOME TO Tasmania is also home to five UNESCO World Heritage- listed convict sites (including the well preserved Port Tasmania is an island at the edge of the world – a Arthur Historic Site), the eclectic Museum of Old and natural paradise that’s small in size yet big on New Art (Mona) and a growing artistic and cultural experiences for your clients. Australia’s heart-shaped scene with many galleries, boutiques, markets and island continues to enhance its reputation as a must-see antique stores to explore. There’s also outstanding destination. This compact state offers so much variety walking, fishing and golf experiences to discover, set with its diverse and breathtaking landscapes. amongst spectacular scenery. Tasmania is Australia’s smallest and only island state and So whether your clients are looking to soak up the is roughly the size of Switzerland. island’s vibrant arts and cultural scene, lace up their There’s unspoiled wilderness and stunning coastlines walking boots and head for the wild, step back in to discover as more than 40 percent of Tasmania is time with the state’s fascinating history and heritage, protected within national parks and World Heritage or just relax at a luxurious coastal retreat, it’s all here areas; think rugged mountain ranges, dense rainforests, in Tasmania. wild rivers, glaciated peaks, unique wildlife and the cleanest air in the world. There’s also renowned Population produce, superb seafood and premium wines to enjoy Tasmania’s population is 516,000 (2015). and plenty of opportunities to indulge with a number Hobart’s population is 218,000 (2015). of luxe accommodation and spa options located in Launceston’s population is 110,000 (2015). beautiful natural settings across the state. Driving Distances and Times We’ve created a handy tool for you to calculate drive times, so take it for a test drive and bookmark the page.

The Ocean Retreat – Falmouth Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages

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Hobart and surrounds from Kunanyi/Mt Wellington lookout

REGIONS Hobart and Southern Tasmania Hobart is the capital of Tasmania. Located in the south- east of the island, Hobart is Australia’s second oldest city after Sydney. With its captivating history, picturesque waterways, rugged mountains and gourmet experiences, Hobart blends heritage and lifestyle with a vibrant contemporary culture. Hobart is also home to the famous Salamanca Market on Saturdays, set on the Josef Chromy Wines footsteps of converted heritage-listed warehouses. Each year the Hawthorn Football Club play five AFL Within a 90-minute drive of Hobart are a range of games at Aurora Stadium. Aurora Stadium is walking attractions. From the mouth-watering produce of distance from Launceston’s CBD. pristine Bruny Island and the mesmerising history of Port Arthur, to the provocative Mona, the quaint village East Coast of Richmond and the wineries of the Coal River Valley. Here you’ll discover world famous beaches, delectable To the west is the picturesque Derwent Valley with seafood, premium wines and award-winning, tranquil its fields of hops and vines, antique shops, grand old accommodation options. The mild climate and homes and beautiful villages. This area is a great base spectacular scenery of Tasmania’s East Coast also means for exploring nearby Mount Field National Park and the this coastline is perfect for walking, kayaking, diving, sea striking Russell Falls. cruises and relaxing. The East Coast is home to Wineglass Bay and three of Launceston and Northern Tasmania Australia’s best walks; the Bay of Fires Walk, Maria Island Characterised by historic streetscapes, rich farmland, Walk and The Freycinet Experience Walk. There are also heritage estates, award winning cool-climate wines five beautiful national parks to explore in the region – and renowned produce, this region is also a haven for Maria Island, Douglas Apsley, Freycinet, Mount William designers and artists. and Strzelecki. Visit the Cataract Gorge or Boags Brewery located in the centre of Launceston or explore the boutique wineries and elegant vineyard restaurants of the nearby Tamar Valley. Less than an hour away is Australia’s number one public golf course, Barnbougle Dunes, as well as UNESCO World Heritage-listed convict sites Woolmers Estate and Brickendon. Launceston is also home to beautiful parks to explore, the Queen Victoria Art Museum and Tasmanian Design Centre, showcasing local craftsmanship with native timbers. Maria Island Great Eastern Drive Cradle Mountain Hugging Tasmania’s East Coast from St Helens to Orford is the Great Eastern Drive, one of Australia’s greatest road trips. A coastal sojourn exploring vast white beaches, just caught seafood, fresh local produce, wine and award winning walks. The drive takes in the Bay of Fires, Freycinet and Maria Island and is a place of stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. North West and Western Tasmania Tasmania’s Western Wilderness is home to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring rugged mountains and Hole 17, Cape Wickham Golf Course, King Island ancient rainforests; it’s a place of breathtaking scenery and unforgettable natural wonders. The historic, charming seaside town of Stanley, located in the shadow of the iconic ‘Nut’, has perfectly The rich red soil and patchwork fields of the North preserved colonial buildings, cafes and fresh seafood in West Coast yield amazing produce that has led to this abundance. region being recognised as Tasmania’s food bowl. The North West is also home to some of the best King Island collectables markets and antique shops in the state. Be King Island lies off Tasmania’s north-west coast and sure to visit Burnie’s Makers’ Workshop. Explore the is an island of long empty beaches, clean fresh air, region’s food on the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail; a offshore reefs, rocky coasts, lighthouses and more than self-guided food trail that reveals the providores, farm 70 shipwreck sites. Feel invigorated by the beauty of gates and cellar doors of Tasmania’s North West. the natural surroundings and keep an eye out for the Discover iconic Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, abundant wildlife including rare orange bellied parrots the primary gateway to Tasmania’s World Heritage and grand sea eagles. There’s also superb seafood and wilderness. dairy delights to enjoy. From the picturesque fishing village of Strahan, take a Windswept King Island is rumoured to become cruise along the majestic Gordon River. Australia’s most spectacular golfing destination with Explore The Tarkine, the largest single tract of two world-class 18-hole seaside golf courses. Cape temperate rainforest in Australia and treat your Wickham Links on the north-west tip of the island taste buds to chocolate, cheese and seasonal berries featuring Australia’s tallest lighthouse and Ocean Dunes between Latrobe and Deloraine. on the western coast with locals like black swans, seals and wallabies near the greens. Accommodation is available on the island. Flinders Island is located off the north-east coast of Tasmania and is an island of dramatic and varied landscapes. From the pink and grey granite cliffs of Mount Strzelecki and Mount Killiecrankie to the gentle, green farmland that rolls through the island. Walk unspoiled beaches or explore a haven for diving including excellent shipwreck dive sites. Accommodation is available on the island. Mt Strzelecki, Strzelecki National Park, Flinders Island Bay of Fires

Strahan

Wineglass Bay lookout

wonders of the rainforest or the drama of the wild West Coast. The Tarkine Drive is a scenic drive with rainforest and coastal sections that loop through the Tarkine The Tarkine rainforest and along the coast. There are many walks TOP LOCATIONS accompanied by unique fauna and flora, rainforests, Strahan wild rivers and dramatic coastlines. Strahan is the major harbour town on Tasmania’s You can do the drive as two one-day trips, exploring West Coast with a unique pioneering heritage. It’s the rainforest and the coastal sections separately, or a picturesque fishing village offering comfort and as a two-day drive. Stay at Corinna – a historic mining convenience on this wild coastline. The town is also town set in pristine rainforest on the banks of the the start of the famous Gordon River Cruise through majestic Pieman River, located at the southern end of Tasmania’s World Heritage Area and the West Coast the Tarkine. Alternatively, stay at the nearby coastal Wilderness Railway. There’s a range of accommodation town of Stanley. options available here. Freycinet Peninsula Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair A peninsula of pink granite mountains, pure white beaches, coastal dunes and dry eucalypt forests on National Park Tasmania’s East Coast make it the perfect destination The start of the Tasmanian World Heritage Wilderness for sea kayaking, walking, swimming, scuba diving Area and the world-famous Overland Track. It’s also and relaxing. It’s also home to famous Wineglass Bay, home to the island’s highest mountain 1,617-metre regularly voted as one of the top ten beaches in the Mt Ossa. Take one of the many short walks through world. There’s plenty of accommodation available the ever-changing vegetation of the shores and at Coles Bay or within , mountainside to gain a full appreciation of the magic including the popular Freycinet Lodge or the uber-luxe of this area. There’s also plenty of accommodation Saffire-Freycinet. options to choose from including the acclaimed Cradle Mountain Lodge. Bay of Fires Bay of Fires is a world class destination, and with good Tarkine Reserve reason. Here, the sea is aqua and deserted shell-strewn The largest temperate rainforest in Australia and the beaches stretch for kilometres of silica sand. One of the second largest in the world, the Tarkine is a rare and best ways to experience the natural beauty of this area precious wilderness. It’s also the last refuge for more is on a four day guided hike. Otherwise, stay at White than 50 species of threatened birds and species. There Sands Estate at Four Mile Creek, Tidal Waters Resort at are many walking options to bring you closer to the St Helens or at Binalong Bay. The Neck, Bruny Island

Wombat at Darlington, Maria Island Cape Pillar and Tasman Island, Maria Island National Park Bruny Island This pristine island is located just a short ferry Bruny Island has gentle countryside, wild coastlines, ride from Triabunna on Tasmania’s East Coast. quiet beaches and roaring surf and it’s just a 20-minute Explore the beautiful Fossil Cliffs, Painted Cliffs, the ferry ride from Kettering, south of Hobart. There’s peaks of Mt Maria and Bishop and Clerk and long also spectacular cliff-top walks, little penguins and stretches of pure coastlines. Note there’s no services shearwaters in great numbers and award-winning available here (transport, shops etc), so mountain eco-adventure cruises where you can observe whales, biking is a good way to get around. Camping and dolphins, seals and sea birds. There is a range of basic accommodation is available on Maria Island. accommodation available on the island. Alternatively, return to Triabunna and stay at the nearby coastal town of Orford. Tasman Peninsula Just an hour and a half from Hobart, there’s stunning scenery and a number of spectacular walks to discover on the Tasman Peninsula. There’s also awe-inspiring eco-adventure cruises that take you beside 300 metre sea cliffs and Tasman Island while spotting whales, dolphins, seals and sea birds. World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site is also located on the Tasman Peninsula. Stanley Stanley is home to the iconic Nut where you can walk to the summit or take the chair lift for spectacular views of Bass Strait and over this historic fishing village. There’s seal-spotting cruises and penguin-watching at the foot of the Nut and many walks at nearby . There’s accommodation in Stanley and it’s a good base for exploring nearby coastal and wilderness areas, including the Tarkine. The Nut, Stanley Tasmanian devil

The winding and spectacular road into Queenstown TOURING While Tasmania is an accessible three or four day short break destination, its strength lies in its incredible diversity of touring experiences. The island is criss- Maria Island residents, the Wombats crossed by a network of undulating country roads and breathtaking mountain and coastal drives offering jaw- • Up-sell self-drive clients a GPS: they come in handy. dropping views. • Local visitor information centres are a great source of Encourage your clients to take their time when touring. information with local guides and maps. It’s essential for the Tasmanian touring experience • Try to avoid driving on country roads early morning to allow for flexibility to meander through quaint or at dusk as Tasmania’s native animals have no road villages stopping at farm gates and roadside stalls, sense. to discover local delicacies served within cosy cafes, and to uncover stories of convict-era brutality set to a UNIQUE WILDLIFE backdrop of serene landscapes. Tasmania really is one giant animal sanctuary and the A couple of useful tips and hints for your clients: threatened Tasmanian devil remains the one creature • As the roads can be winding and steep (especially that everyone wants to see. To see devils in the wild, on the West Coast), recommend your clients always head to Tasmania’s North-West region: allow extra time for their journey when estimating • Rocky Cape National Park (south of Stanley) and driving distances. Woolnorth are ideal places for devil spotting. • Remote locations and stunning wilderness make • Devils@Cradle offer guided tours at Cradle Mountain Tasmania a remarkable destination for touring as does the Devil Unzoo located on the Tasman but advise your clients to fill up their tank before Peninsula (on the way to Port Arthur). travelling long distances off the main routes, particularly if they are driving to or from the West • Maria Island, off Tasmania’s East Coast, for Forester Coast. kangaroos, Cape Barren Geese and sea eagles. • Cruises operate in various coastal locations including Bruny Island, Tasman Island and Freycinet and give visitors the opportunity to observe marine life such as whales, dolphins and seals. • There are also a number of wildlife parks including Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary just outside Hobart, East Coast Natureworld near Bicheno, the Trowunna Wildlife Park near Mole Creek, and Tasmania Zoo, Platypus House and Seahorse World all near Launceston. Roadside Stalls Waldheim Spa, Cradle Mountain Lodge LUXURY RETREATS AND SPAS With its reputation for being one of the most unspoilt corners of the world, Tasmania also has an array of luxurious accommodation and day-spa options located in natural surrounds such as secluded valleys, alpine mountain summits and beautiful coastal settings. Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge and Waldheim Alpine Spa The lodge is located right by the entrance to the Saffire Freycinet national park that is part of Tasmania’s World Heritage Area. The lodge’s suites are some of the stars of Tasmania’s accommodation. At the Waldheim Alpine Spa, soak up the wilderness from The Sanctuary, complete with a steam room, sauna, hot-tub and cool plunge pool – perfect after a day’s bushwalking. Saffire Freycinet and Spa Saffire With sublime views of the adjacent Hazards mountain range on the East Coast, Saffire has set new standards Wineglass Bay Sail and Walk in luxury resort accommodation in not just Tasmania STUNNING COASTLINES but Australia too. At Spa Saffire, therapists prepare AND BEACHES treatments according to individual preferences but The East Coast’s pristine coastal scenery and white there is also a spa menu with the world’s finest skin beaches means the area is popular for fishing, boating, and spa products. and bushwalking, sea kayaking and relaxing. Barnbougle Dunes and Wineglass Bay, located in the Freycinet National Park, The Health Spa at Lost Farm is consistently rated among the top 10 beaches in the Located on the North East Coast, Barnbougle Dunes world and is one of Tasmania’s most iconic destinations. is one of the finest public access golf courses in Unless you arrive by boat with Wineglass Bay Cruises or the world. A second course, Lost Farm, adjacent to Wineglass Bay Sail Walk, the only access to Wineglass Barnbougle Dunes, is not only an outstanding addition Bay is on foot, via a steep (though rewarding) hour-long to Tasmania’s collection of links, but it’s home to hike that leads you to The Hazards Lookout. The view The Health Spa here will take your breath away. The round-trip walk at Lost Farm too. including the descent to the beach, returning This luxurious via Hazards Beach, takes approximately five hours. spa draws on the There is a variety of accommodation options at nearby beauty and healing Coles Bay. properties of the Bay of Fires is a visitor hotspot, and with good reason. natural Tasmanian Here, the sea is aqua and deserted shell-strewn beaches environment. stretch for kilometres of silica sand. One of the best Accommodation ways to experience the natural beauty of this area is on is also available at a multi-day guided hike. Otherwise, stay at nearby St both courses. Helens or Binalong Bay. The Health Spa at Lost Farm The Overland Track Bay Of Fires Lodge Walk WALKING With 2000 km of the finest walking tracks on Earth, Tasmania’s tracks and trails are world-renowned. If you’re a bushwalker, there’s no better place to be. The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania’s walking opportunities, ranging from a few minutes to all day. Whether you want a gentle stroll or a physical challenge, a seaside ramble or a mountain vista, a day trip or a short wander, there’s plenty to choose from. The 80 km Overland Track from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair is perhaps Australia’s most outstanding multiple day wilderness walk. But you don’t need to embark on such an epic walk to experience the wonders of Cradle Mountain as there are shorter walks in the area range from 15 minutes to three The Three Capes Track hours. You can enjoy the shorter walks either guided Three Capes Track is an independent multi-day coastal or self-guided along eco-friendly boardwalks. walk on the Tasman Peninsula. Be lead over Cape Pillar and Cape Hauy’s exhilarating cliff tops with The Great Walks of Tasmania represent sensational stunning vistas to Cape Raoul. Each night walkers rest guided walking products, ranging from 4-7 days. in environmentally-sensitive cabins decked out with The walks include: mattresses, heating and cooking facilities. • Bay of Fires Walk • Freycinet Experience Walk FISHING • Tarkine Rainforest Track Tasmania is one of the last great fisheries of the world. • Walls of Jerusalem Experience No matter what your level of experience, Tasmania • Cradle Mountain Huts offers every conceivable fishing experience in an unspoiled setting. • South Coast Track • Maria Island Walk Game-fishing waters in Tasmania hold a number of world-records for southern blue-fin tuna (including one fish weighing in at 120 kilograms) stretch from Flinders Island in the north-east, past St Helens, where marlin proliferate, and all the way down the east coast. Tasmania also has more than 3,000 lakes and rivers and is an internationally recognised trout fly-fishing destination. Take advantage of knowledgeable guides such as Trout Guides and Lodges Tasmania. Licences are required. Tasmania is also ideal for saltwater fishing with the island’s estuaries and coastal lagoons brimming with species such as bream and flathead, and no licence is required. Fly Fishing at Lake St Clair Barnbougle Dunes Wildside MTB

Hole 11, Cape Wickham Golf Course GOLF Tasmania is home to some of the nations most uncrowded and spectacularly-located golf course resorts. While the more notable courses are located in the north of the state, closer to Hobart there is a spattering of 18-hole golf courses, including the Royal Hobart Golf Club and Tasmania Golf Club. Barnbougle Dunes Cradle Mountain Canyonning 18-hole Barnbougle Dunes is rated as Australia’s #1 public golf course. It’s situated in the wild north-east ADVENTURE of Tasmania, just one-hour from Launceston on classic, Tasmania’s reputation as an adventure playground Scottish-style links overlooking Bass Strait complete has also come to the forefront with events such as with a stunningly-designed, contemporary clubhouse the annual Freycinet Challenge (October) and the and first class accommodation. biennial Wildside MTB (January). These ultimate outdoor adventure tests have chosen Tasmania Lost Farm as the ideal adventure destination given its pure, Adjacent to Barnbougle Dunes, is Lost Farm – a rugged wilderness, deserted beaches, wild rivers and 20-hole links course with greens dispersed among spectacular landscapes. Other adventurous pursuits the dunes and along the coastline, complementing include: the surrounding landscape. It’s ranked #2 public golf • Australia’s highest commercial abseil down the face course in Australia. Like its namesake, there’s stylish of the Gordon River Dam accommodation with ocean views at The Lodge, as well as a health spa which features local Tasmanian • A multitude of rafting options, including the mighty products. Franklin River, recently named #1 rafting trip in the world by Outdoor Magazine (2012) King Island • Quad bikes and horse riding Windswept King Island is rumoured to become • Canyoning near Cradle Mountain Australia’s most spectacular golfing destination with • Scenic flights, kayaking and rock climbing two world-class 18-hole seaside golf courses, Cape Wickham Links on the north-western tip of the island • Mountain biking at Blue Derby and Ocean Dunes on the western coast. • Hollybank Treetops Adventure. Hobart International Airport

Hobart International Airport

Par Avion GETTING TO TASMANIA Air Access Tasmania is well connected by air, with two major airports and a number of regional airports, with direct flights from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney each day. Hobart Airport (HBA) • Serviced by QF, Qantas Link, JQ, VA and Tiger • Daily direct flights to/from MEL, SYD, BNE, Launceston Airport Launceston Airport (LST) • Serviced by Qantas Link, JQ, VA, Sharp Airlines • Daily direct flights to/from MEL, SYD, BNE Devonport (DPO) • Serviced by Qantas Link • Daily direct flight to/from MEL Burnie/Wynyard (BWT) • Serviced by Rex and Sharp Airlines • Daily direct flight to/from MEL and King Island • Serviced by ParAvion to/from HBA (Cambridge) King Island

• Serviced by Sharp Airlines to/from HBA and BWT The Spirit of Tasmania • Serviced by King Island Airlines to/from Melbourne Sea Access (Moorabbin) The Spirit of Tasmania sea ferry operates a daily • Serviced by Rex to/from Melbourne (Tullamarine) overnight passenger/vehicle ship to/from MEL. The Flinders Island Spirit of Tasmania I and II operate overnight crossings, • Serviced by Sharp Airlines to/from Melbourne with additional day-time crossings for most of summer (Essendon) and LST as well as during high demand periods. For further • Serviced by Par Avion to/from LST information see www.spiritoftasmania.com.au Taste of Tasmania

Evandale, home of the Penny Farthing Championship Port Arthur Lavender

EVENTS AND SEASONS For further information on Events in Tasmania see www.tassietrade.com.au/events Events Calendar January February March April May June Hobart Festivale Taste of the Targa Tasmania Tastings at the Dark MOFO International Australian Huon King Island Long Top Bay of Fires Tennis Wooden Longford Revival Table Festival Agfest Winter Arts MONA FOMA Boat Festival Festival Festival (Biannual) Cygnet Folk V8 Supercars Festival Penny Farthing Championships Lavender is in flower

July August September October November December Festival of Voices Junction Arts Junction Arts Burnie Shines Tasmanian Craft Taste of Huon Valley Festival Festival Bloomin’ Tulips Fair Tasmania Midwinter Chocolate Festival Breath of Fresh Sydney Hobart Festival Winterfest Air Yacht Race Point to Pinnacle The Falls Festival Road Run and Lavender is in Walk flower

MARKETS Salamanca Market – (Hobart) Every Saturday

Farm Gate Market – (Hobart) Every Sunday

Harvest Market – (Launceston) Every Saturday

Evandale Market – (Launceston) Every Sunday Salamanca Market Cradle Mountain

CLIMATE – DISCOVERING TASMANIA’S SEASONS One of Tasmania’s unique points of difference is that it has four distinct seasons. For many travellers, seasonal experiences are some of the main reasons to visit. Research indicates that Tasmania’s climate is viewed by potential travellers as an incentive to visit, not an impediment to travel. Summer • Festival time! Festivale in Launceston, Taste of Tasmania and the Sydney to Hobart in Hobart, Summer cherries and small local fairs operating across the state. • This is the busiest time of the year so your clients • Hobart lights up with the Festival of Voices bonfire. will need to book well in advance to secure • Hobart’s average temperatures range between accommodation in some of the more popular areas. 5 and 12 degrees Celsius. • Summer fruits are in abundance and lavender is Spring in flower. • The return of longer, warmer days accompanied • Hobart’s average temperatures range between by fresh cool nights. 12 and 22 degrees Celsius. • It’s the season of blooming gardens in the grounds Autumn of renowned historic houses and flower farms, • The best touring and bushwalking season with including the acclaimed Tulip Festival. It’s also the calm, sunny days and cool crisp evenings and lots perfect time for catching trout and other fish in the of autumn colours thanks to the early settlers love state’s highland rivers and lakes. of European trees and the dozens of vineyards that • Hobart’s average temperatures range between sprinkle our island with orange and gold leaves in 8 and 18 degrees. April and May. • Apples are in season through to winter. • Hobart’s average temperatures range between 9 and 18 degrees Celsius. Winter • The time to relax indoors by a log fire, indulge in beach front winter storm watching or visit pristine alpine national parks. • Winter days are generally bright, clear and crisp and in the highlands the snow-capped mountains sparkle in the sunlight. Autumn in the vineyards

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