THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE TO WHY TASMANiA WHAT WE OFFER ...............................................4 HOBART TO LAUNCESTON 7 DAY ITINERARY ......22 ABOUT TASMANiA .............................................5 WEST COAST 7 DAY ITINERARY .........................24 KEY APPEALS ...................................................6 EAST COAST 7 DAY ITINERARY ..........................26 HOBART & SOUTH .............................................8 HOBART & SURROUNDS 3 DAY ITINERARY .........27 LAUNCESTON & NORTH ...................................10 NORTH WEST 3 DAY ITINERARY ........................28 EAST COAST ...................................................12 LAUNCESTON & TAMAR VALLEY NORTH WEST ..................................................14 3 DAY ITINERARY ............................................29 EVENTFUL TASMANiA ......................................16 KING ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS ...............................30 10 IDEAS FOR TRAVELLERS THAT ENJOY. ......18 FLINDERS ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS ........................31 WHOLE OF TASSiE 14 DAY ITINERARY ...............20 ITINERARY PLANNER .......................................32 WWW.DISCOVERTASMANiA.COM.AU #discovertasmania fb.com/tasmania 2 WWW.TASSiETRADE.COM.AU @tasmania 塔斯马尼亚旅游局官博 Our island is diverse in both its landscapes and the experiences we have to share. It’s the ideal destination for active travellers who enjoy wilderness escapes and encountering wildlife – some animals and Let’s get this out of the way. plants can only be found in Tassie, like the First, it’s very easy to get to Tassie endangered Tasmanian devil. with flight connections from major Our clean farming and pioneering spirit Australian capitals and daily ferry contributes to our island producing some crossings. And second – we celebrate, of the highest-quality food, wine and drinks in the world. You can enjoy true not fear, the seasons. Yes it can paddock and ocean-to-plate experiences get wintery and a little bit wild, here, with premium wine, beer, whisky but we’re prepared with log fires, and spirits easy to find and only a quick cosy bars, picture perfect views and pour away. warming spirits that you’ll revel in. But it’s not just us that thinks it’s pretty And now for the rest. Your lungs will special in Tassie – many of the golf thank you as they deeply fill with some courses, accommodation providers, of the cleanest air on the planet. experiences and producers have won We love our natural environment and significant international awards. 40 per cent of Tassie is protected through Any time of year is a good time to visit national parks, reserves and conservation Tassie. We experience four distinct areas. We’re talking the wilderness of seasons with each offering something your dreams – rocky mountain outcrops, special. Tasmania is just a short flight from fairytale rainforests, vast lakes and Melbourne, Adelaide or Sydney and easy plains, untouched beaches and rolling to include in an itinerary as a mini break countryside. through to an extended stay. THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TASMANiA Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails, Sawtooth Lookout © Flow Mountain Bike WHAT WE OFFER Hobart waterfront dining© Sam Shelley WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE Tasmania is known for spectacular raw and untouched wilderness and fascinating creatures. In Tassie, encounters with wildlife are commonplace, including with endangered and rare animals only Spotted-tail Quoll, Devils @ Cradle © Rob Burnett Spotted-tail Quoll, Devils @ Cradle © Rob found in Tasmania. CULTURE AND EVENTS In Tassie we present some of the best events and festivals in the world – small and large. From the annual Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht race and Taste of Tasmania in Summer, to Dark Mofo and the © Sam Shelley Festival of Voices in the depth of Winter, our festivals are worth making the journey for. FOOD AND DRINK Our land, sea and rivers produce an incredible bounty OUTDOORS AND ADVENTURE of fresh produce, which is turned over to chefs, Tassie is a true adventure paradise. Our wilderness winemakers, brewers and distillers who somehow areas are a natural playground for adventure activities make it even better. We celebrate food here on the such as bushwalking, multi-day hiking, mountain island through fine dining restaurants and casual biking, fishing, riding and climbing. Our golf courses eating, to markets, cellar doors, festivals, cooking are in breathtaking locations that will remain etched schools and paddock-to-plate experiences. in a golfer’s memory forever. INDULGENCE AND CONNECTION HISTORY AND HERITAGE Tassie is the place to connect with yourself, your Tassie’s history is rich and complex. You can walk in favourite people, your environment whatever it the footsteps of our first Tasmanians on a wilderness is that you may have drifted from. It could be as trek or visit sites across the island and learn about the simple as immersing yourself in nature during an 76,000 convicts transported to Tasmania between outdoor bath at a wilderness retreat, to indulging in 1804 and 1853. Our heritage is on display everyday accommodation that redefines what luxury is. Mix in the streetscapes of our cities and towns, and in it up between contemporary city hotels, wilderness galleries, gardens, museums and historic houses. lodges, earthy retreats and designer digs. WWW.DISCOVERTASMANiA.COM.AU #discovertasmania fb.com/tasmania 4 WWW.TASSiETRADE.COM.AU @tasmania 塔斯马尼亚旅游局官博 Brisbane Gold 2 HOURS Coast 30 MIN 2 HOURS ABOUT TASMANiA 30 MIN 3 HOURS Perth Adelaide Sydney 4 HOURS 2 HOURS 1 HOUR 2 HOURS 30 MIN 35 MIN Melbourne Tassie is Australia’s island state, 1 HOUR 1 HOUR about 250km south of the Australian 10 MIN mainland. We’re about the same size as Spirit of Tasmania Switzerland – 315 kilometres from west to 9 HOURS east and 286 kilometres from north to south. Launceston GETTING TO TASMANiA Hobart As Australia’s only island state, part of the fun is getting here. You can arrive by air and sea. Direct flights depart POPULATION daily from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to Hobart Our population sits at 522,000 people with and Launceston. Direct flights are also available from 222,000 people living in the state capital Hobart Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast to Hobart several and 84,000 living in Launceston. times a week. The smaller centres of Wynyard, Devonport, King and GETTING AROUND Flinders Island also have direct flights from Melbourne. Tassie has a good network of roads that offer scenic All major airlines fly to Hobart and Launceston making views and good access to nearly the whole state. Tassie easily accessible from the Australian mainland – it’s just an hour’s flight from Melbourne and around Even though Tassie looks small, it’s important not two hours from Sydney or Adelaide. to underestimate how long it takes to get around – even a lap around the island will take several You can also arrive by sea on the Spirit of Tasmania. This is a great option if you want to bring your own days, especially if you stop to smell the lavender. car, motorhome or motorbike. The ferry service There are no trains here, but good bus and coach departs Melbourne daily. Tassie is also a popular cruise connections. You can hire a car or bring your own destination and included on many South Pacific cruise if you’re travelling here on the Spirit of Tasmania. itineraries. The main ports of call include Hobart, Join a coach tour to take a relaxing journey around Burnie and Port Arthur. Tassie – a number of companies offer year round CLIMATE AND WEATHER itineraries for budget, deluxe and luxury travellers. Or you could join a small escorted group if there’s In Tassie we experience four distinct seasons – the something specific you’re interested in. warmest months are from December to March with an average daily maximum of between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius. You might have heard about our winter from EXTRA INFORMATION June to August, where daily temperatures sit between • Sales-focused information and itinerary 3 and 11 degrees Celsius. This is the perfect time to take suggestions for the travel trade are available at your winter coat on tour. www.tassietrade.com.au Rainfall varies across the island with Hobart being the • Travel information is available on Tourism second driest capital city in Australia, while the west Tasmania’s travel website coast has an annual average rainfall of 2400mm which www.discovertasmania.com.au keeps the rainforests in wonderful condition. • Tourism Tasmania’s consumer marketing No matter what time of year you travel to Tassie, it’s campaign website important to be prepared for sudden changes in the www.gobehindthescenery.com.au weather, especially if you’re bushwalking. It might just be a temporary weather change, but you should always For even more information email carry additional warm clothing and a waterproof layer [email protected] or to throw on over the top. [email protected] THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TASMANiA KEY APPEALS SCENIC WILDERNESS PADDOCK-TO-PLATE EXPERIENCES Tassie is an island of natural wonders and stunning Forage, cook and taste your way through the landscapes – we even lay claim to some of the paddocks, oceans and waterways of Tassie and cleanest air in the world. There are many ways to create some truly delicious memories. Our artisan immerse yourself in the wilderness here – all over cheeses are some of the best in Australia, and so the island there are many short walks showcasing are our berries, apples and pears, premium beef, Josef Chromy Winery © Rob Burnett Josef Chromy Winery © Rob Tassie’s diverse vegetation, including many endemic specialty honey, and fresh seafood. Visit the farmers’ plants found nowhere else on earth, or join an markets and meet the growers, or stop at farm gates award-winning multi-day trek with a little luxury at or road-side stalls to pick up some gastronomic the end of each day. Take a scenic flight or cruise souvenirs. to experience our more remote landscapes and waterways, or even use human power to kayak or ride our rivers and trails. NATIVE WILDLIFE When sea levels rose at the end of the last Ice Age, Tassie was separated from mainland Australia.