{"id":3123,"date":"2020-07-10T09:25:30","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T09:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=3123"},"modified":"2024-03-18T04:15:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T04:15:59","slug":"tasmania-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/tasmania-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Only Tasmania Travel Guide You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Captivating natural beauty, diverse cultural experiences and a thriving food scene are every traveller&#8217;s takeaways from Tasmania.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolated from the rest of Australia, this island state sits across the Bass Strait and has long been disregarded by mainlanders for being old-fashioned and a good few years behind the rest of the country. However, nowadays Tasmania holiday packages have become hot property as the island&#8217;s rugged peaks, shimmering waters, incredible local produce and intriguing towns have put it firmly on the map.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protected by preservation laws, Tasmania&#8217;s natural riches continue to thrive. Its moderate climate, teamed with its fertile lands and rich waters, have made it one of the most sought-after foodie destinations in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thought of slurping fresh oysters on Bruny Island, visiting the fascinating Museum of Old and New Art, or wandering along the white sand of the Freycinet National Park may draw you in. Still, it&#8217;s everything you didn&#8217;t expect to encounter in Tasmania that will make you want to return.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Tasmania travel guide will introduce you to everything you need to know about this island state before you set off on your trip. It may even lead you to book a trip to this rugged island paradise!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Is the Best Time to Go on a Tasmania Tour<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasmania enjoys a colder climate than the rest of Australia, which means even in the height of summer, the temperatures don&#8217;t tend to rise above 21\u00baC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer spans December, January and into February and is when most of Tasmania&#8217;s festivals and music events take place, for which the island state is known for. During these months, the tourist numbers are high; however, depending on what you&#8217;re looking to do on your Tasmania tour package, summer is a great time to escape the crowds and head into the rugged wilderness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The winter months span May to September; if you don&#8217;t mind the cold, these months are a great time to wrap up warm and enjoy the great outdoors. Many of the hiking trails are devoid of tourists during the winter months, which makes for a pleasant experience. However, you must be cautious as the tracks can be slippery and icy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most destinations, the shoulder season (either October to November and March to April) is the best time to visit Tasmania. The crowds are reduced, accommodation is cheaper than in summer months, the hiking conditions are good, and there are still several festivals scheduled during these months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Don&#8217;t Miss Our Exclusive Offers! Subscribe Today!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate travel inspiration, local insight straight from our expert Local Designers and exclusive offers you won&#8217;t find anywhere else from Designer Journeys, sign up today! Don&#8217;t miss out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/subscribe&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3125 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/overland-track-3906035_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Cradle Mountain Overland Track\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1280;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3125\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/overland-track-3906035_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Cradle Mountain Overland Track\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091402\/overland-track-3906035_1920-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/noscript>Top 10 Things to Do in Tasmania<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A captivating state, the list of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/tasmania-tours\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best things to do in Tasmania<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is never-ending. From eclectic festivals and gastronomic dining experiences to hiking national parks and wandering along stretches of deserted sand; there are experiences to suit everyone in Tasmania.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cradle Mountain<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First up and arguably one of the most iconic destinations in Tasmania, Cradle Mountain sits in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Its natural beauty, exceptional mountain terrain and miles upon miles of self-guided walking tracks make it one of the best Tasmania tourist attractions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cradle Mountain is the starting point for the world-famous Overland Track, a six-day walk that takes you through the heart of Tasmania&#8217;s beauty. The journey from Cradle Mountain to Launceston, one of Tasmania&#8217;s major cities, is around two hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Wineglass Bay<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the Freycinet National Park, a jewel on Tasmania&#8217;s east coast, Wineglass Bay is a beautiful, remote crescent of shimmering white sand. While most people think that the name is derived from the shape of the bay, it had a more gruesome past. The bay was named after the colour the water would turn after whales were slaughtered here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this horrific past behind it, Wineglass Bay is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Tasmania. There are several different hikes to reach the bay, each as scenic as the next. The drive from Hobart to Wineglass Bay takes around 2.5 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3126 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Hobart to Wineglass Bay\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Hobart to Wineglass Bay\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091409\/jordan-redshaw-INGpFSp-SFs-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript>Hobart &amp; MONA<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting at the foot of the mighty Mount Wellington, Hobart is Australia&#8217;s second-oldest city and a city set to rise on the list of must-see places in this country. Blending stunning scenery, culture and heritage with unmissable local attractions, a day or two of your trip should be dedicated to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/3-day-mona-pavilions-in-hobart-1792032312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hobart tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hobart is famously home to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), the country&#8217;s largest private museum, has one of the most controversial private collections of modern artefacts, art and antiquities in the world. MONA is just one of the many places to visit in Hobart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bruny Island<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stunning contrast of rugged sea cliffs and arctic wildlife to hay-bale-filled fields and grazing cattle, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/8-day-best-of-luxury-tasmania-1792028274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruny Island tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have become popular with those that want to experience an abundance of wildlife while in Tasmania.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most visitors to Bruny Island are on day trips from Hobart. However, if you want to experience the true beauty of island life &#8211; tasting fresh oysters, dining on decadent local cheese and other gastronomical delights &#8211; then you&#8217;ll want to spend a few days here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3127 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bruny Island Tours\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1702\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-585x389.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1702;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3127\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bruny Island Tours\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091419\/tamara-thurman-LHBnDiKSppw-unsplash-2-585x389.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript>Port Arthur<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine beauty, sadness and history at the Port Arthur historical sight on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/6-day-tasmanian-highlights-1792000911\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasmania holiday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Port Arthur served as a prison for some of Australia&#8217;s most hardened convicts; the prisoners were tortured and killed in cruel ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the past is behind it, but the eerie atmosphere remains. Port Arthur tours take you around this ex-prison for a spooky insight into its history. The drive from Hobart to Port Arthur takes around 90 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Freycinet National Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting on Tasmania&#8217;s beautiful east coast, Freycinet National Park boasts impressive pink granite peaks, secluded bays filled with white-sanded beaches and abundant birdlife. Looking out over the Tasman Sea, one of the best past times in this national park is to hike to different viewpoints such as Wineglass Bay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trails that lace the park are suitable for all levels of abilities and offer fantastic photography opportunities. If hiking isn&#8217;t your thing, you can set out on a sea kayak for a different perspective like on this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/9-day-wild-tasmania-itinerary-1792016993\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasmania itinerary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bay of Fires<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voted the world&#8217;s &#8216;hottest&#8217; travel destination on Lonely Planet Tasmania in 2009, the Bay of Fires is a region of pristine beaches, turquoise waters and fiery red lichen-covered boulders which scatter the shores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite widespread assumption, the bay&#8217;s name is not derived from these boulders or the impressive sunsets which light up the water and boulders each night. The Bay of Fires was named in response to Aboriginal fires Captain Tobias Furneaux saw burning on the shores in 1773.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3128 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bay of Fires\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3128\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bay of Fires\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091431\/spencer-chow-LaOTawcEU6c-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript>Coles Bay<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set against a backdrop of red and pink granite peaks of The Hazards, Coles Bay is a beautiful little town known for being the gateway to the Freycinet National Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking to spend a few days exploring Freycinet, it&#8217;s beautiful bays and excellent walking trails; Coles Bay is the perfect place to base yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tamar Valley &amp; Wine Tasting in Tasmania<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short drive outside of Launceston city and you&#8217;ll be in the Tamar Valley, a wine region which is -secretly- one of the best wine regions in Australia. The cool climate and fertile soil have led to high-quality and elegant wines being produced here. The Tamar Valley Wine Route is slowly becoming one of the top wine tours in the world, but for now it remains mostly a secret!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as the Tamar Valley, the Coal River Valley is also a worthy stop as the conditions largely resemble that of the Champagne region in France. While the sparkling wines produced here cannot be called &#8216;Champagne&#8217;; they are in the same league!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Ancient Tarkine Rainforest<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step foot in the second-largest temperate rainforest in the world in the Tarkine Rainforest in Tasmania. A vast expanse of 477,000 hectares, the Tarkine wilderness holds ancient treasures dating back millennia. Its lands are alive with unique flora and fauna that have never been found anywhere else in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-guided drives, forest walks and river cruises; whichever way you choose to experience the Tarkine, it will be an intriguing experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tasmania Travel Guide to Getting Around the Island<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its vast mountainous regions, beautiful coastline and abundant wildlife spotting opportunities, the best way to travel around Tasmania is with your own transport. While there are public transport options, beyond the cities, they become scarce, and it&#8217;s in these places that the magnificence of Tasmania shines through.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3133 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tasmania Travel Guide - Getting Around\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1710\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-585x391.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1710;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3133\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tasmania Travel Guide - Getting Around\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092007\/manuel-meurisse-flWsg878m_I-unsplash-585x391.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript>Rent a Car to Get Around Tasmania<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car or campervan hire offer the most flexibility during your Tasmania tour. While there are things to be cautious of such as high fuel prices and wildlife on the roads to be wary of, the benefits of being able to stop when you like, tour remote areas and encounter all of the destinations you wish to far outweigh these.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To head off on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/9-day-wild-tasmania-itinerary-1792016993\/#details\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasmania road trip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;ll need the same documents as you would in Australia &#8211; driver&#8217;s license and travel insurance. The roads are well maintained and sealed, much like the rest of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Public Transport Options in Tasmania<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking to spend most of your time in the main tourist cities, Hobart and Launceston, then you won&#8217;t need to hire a car as most attractions are accessible on foot or by bike. The islands of Maria and Bruny are serviced by daily ferries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in Tasmania, there is no scheduled rail service apart from the West Coast Wilderness Railway which is a beautifully charming 35-kilometre heritage steam train ride from Queenstown to Strahan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist buses run between main tourist hubs and attractions. However, these services become much less frequent at the weekends, during holidays and in the low season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Private Tour of Tasmania<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, a Tasmania road trip is the best way to see this isolated island in all its beauty. However, if a self-drive Tasmania tour is not what you&#8217;re looking for, then you can design a trip which includes a driver and a guide to take you around the island.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This option is great for those that want the freedom of a Tasmania road trip but don&#8217;t want to have the hassle of driving themselves. This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/9-day-wild-tasmania-itinerary-1792016993\/#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9-Day Wild Tasmania<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be customised to include a private driver and guide who will accompany you for the duration of your trip!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re intrigued by what your Tasmania holiday could look like, then connect with one of our on-the-ground <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/australia\/local-designers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Designers in Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who can take your budget, interests and travel style, and create your perfect trip!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Stay on Your Tasmania Trip<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasmania is a large island; If you don&#8217;t plan to hire a car, you&#8217;ll want to make sure you stay in a city or a town with good transport connections. A Tasmania tour can come in all shapes and sizes; with the varied landscapes from urban charms to rugged wilderness, you&#8217;ll encounter hip boutique hotels as well as rustic cabins in the same trip if you wish to!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the best places to stay in Tasmania and what each of them offers;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Staying in Hobart<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A beautiful blend of culture, scenery and heritage, Hobart is a lively, charming town which is a must-do stop on your Tasmania tour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Featuring a handful of unmissable attractions including the world-famous MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) and Mount Wellington, Hobart is the perfect place to begin your trip or to base yourself for the duration of your journey like on this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/3-day-mona-pavilions-in-hobart-1792032312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-day Hobart tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable accommodation can be found in the city and by the waterfront, whereas more high-end self-catering apartments and holiday homes can be found at Battery Point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3129 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/hobart-703761_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Hobart Tours\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1280;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3129\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/hobart-703761_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Hobart Tours\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091439\/hobart-703761_1920-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/noscript>Staying in Launceston<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasmania&#8217;s &#8216;other city&#8217; after Hobart, Launceston has regenerated itself following its colonial past. Today, this historic town boasts superb restaurants debuting many of Tasmania&#8217;s local delights and the Queen Victoria Museum, known as one of the best regional museums in Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking for a more reasonable option than Hobart, Launceston is a good alternative. Most accommodation clusters are around Brisbane Street but there is a range of options from affordable backpackers and motels to five-star hotels scattered throughout the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Staying on the East Coast<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the adventurous travellers who are looking to engage in adrenaline-rush activities and escape the crowds of Hobart, the East Coast is the perfect place to stay in Tasmania.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With abundant watersports, a laid back vibe and a stunning coastline, the East Coast is an excellent place for families and couples to enjoy Tasmania. The East Coast is where you&#8217;ll find Flinders Island and the historic town of Swansea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a range of accommodation available on the East Coast but with less competition, expect to pay more than you would in the cities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3130 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bay of Fires to Hobart\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1766\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-1536x1060.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-2048x1413.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-1170x807.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-585x404.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1766;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3130\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bay of Fires to Hobart\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-1536x1060.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-2048x1413.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-1170x807.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091446\/david-clode-nwiKPAdqNhs-unsplash-585x404.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript>Staying on the North-West Coast<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those that want to explore the rainforests and the coastal heathlands, the Northwest Coast is the perfect place to stay. Home to Australia&#8217;s largest temperate forest, Tarkine, which meets the coastline, the Northwest Coast is a hiker, surfer and outdoor enthusiasts&#8217; paradise rolled into one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camping sites on the beach or beach house hideaways are great accommodation options on the Northwest Coast of Tasmania. Head to Sheffield or Devonport for the best range of places to stay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasmania Places to Visit If You&#8217;re a Foodie!\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oysters in Bruny Island, freshly-caught scallops on the Hobart waterfront, apples from a roadside stall and a big glass of Pinot Noir in the Tamar Valley? Tasmania is bursting with foodie experiences. If you&#8217;re looking to make the most of the fresh produce this island state is known for, then you&#8217;ll want to make sure you spend some time in each of these regions!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3131 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Best Places to Visit in Tasmania\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-585x439.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1920;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3131\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Best Places to Visit in Tasmania\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091456\/viviana-rishe-QAFp7YhT-4Q-unsplash-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript>Launceston &amp; Tamar Valley<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasmania&#8217;s gourmet city and wine region sit a mere ten minutes from each other. Ideal if you&#8217;re looking to hit up some of the top restaurants, sample Tasmanian beef and ethically sourced produce overlooking the Tamar River, and wash it down at one of the many cellar doors in the Tamar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>North-West Tasmania<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defined by the space between the cities of Devonport and Launceston, the North-West presents countless options for those that like to design their trips around food stops. From cafes stocking fresh produce from around the island to vineyards serving ever-changing decadent lunchtime platters, this is an excellent region to road trip through if you want to punctuate your journey with famous cheese, delicious berries and chocolate truffles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Far South<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After spending a night or two in Hobart, it makes sense to head south towards Port Arthur via the orchard region which famously gave Tasmania the nickname &#8216;The Apple Isle&#8217;. Here, you can stop off to taste cider, stock up on snacks at artisan bakeries and visit gourmet chocolatiers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Hobart &amp; More<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hobart prides itself on its range of dining options which take influence from the four corners of the globe. You are spoilt for choice in this city, and you&#8217;ll want to do your research to narrow down the long list of options to ones that suit you. For an after-dinner tipple, there are several wine bars, whiskey distilleries and English-style pubs to enjoy on your Tasmania Tour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>East-Coast Tasmania<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving through this region, you are treated to spectacular views as well as a wealth of restaurants providing great refuel stops. Fresh seafood, woodfired pizza or something a little more gourmet &#8211; pick your accompanying poison and enjoy the view.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of a Tasmania Tour<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many factors can come into play when designing your Tasmania holiday. When factoring in all of these different variables, it can give you a little bit of a headache trying to organise a trip that is within budget and suits your travel style and interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designer Journeys&#8217;s Local Designers on the ground in Tasmania, Australia and 60 other countries around the globe take the stress out of planning a trip. Taking care of everything from airport transfers to rental car pick, hotel and restaurant reservations, guided activities and tours, our Local Designers make planning a trip to Tasmania, Australia, or anywhere else in the world, simple!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an example, this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/9-day-wild-tasmania-itinerary-1792016993\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9-day Tasmania trip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> costs AU$1,846 per person and includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4- and 5-star accommodation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfasts each morning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance fees to all attractions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensed English-speaking guides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A number of activities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple changes such as which season you choose to travel, how many places you visit and where you stay can make your trip more budget-friendly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3132 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tasmania Tour\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-1536x1010.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-2048x1346.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-1170x769.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-585x385.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3132\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tasmania Tour\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-1536x1010.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-2048x1346.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-1170x769.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10091507\/david-clode-TQFawXsmjZs-unsplash-585x385.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript>Special Events &amp; Festivals in Tasmania<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it&#8217;s a food festival, a wine weekend or a bizarre music and arts extravaganza, Tasmania attractions are primarily made up of these unique festivals and events! If you&#8217;re designing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/tasmania-tours\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasmania road trip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;ll want to start here to make sure you encounter at least one of these events.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Taste of Tasmania &#8211; January<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia&#8217;s longest-running and most prominent food and wine festival, with local gourmet treats, live music and a beautiful setting, this summer event is not to be missed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mona Foma &#8211; January<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mona Foma is an eclectic mix of art, music and theatre bought together in a week-long festival in Launceston.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Australian Wooden Boat Festival &#8211; February<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year for three days, thousands gather for a celebration of Australia&#8217;s rich maritime heritage and culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Taste the Harvest &#8211; February<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devonport&#8217;s food and wine festival showcases Tasmania&#8217;s top food producers, restaurants and wineries as well as entertainment for all those that attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Panama Festival &#8211; March<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This festival is an intimate two-day event held in North-East Tasmania on a beautiful 50-acre cider brewery. As well as critically acclaimed music acts, you can enjoy cabaret, poetry and DJ acts and delicious local food stalls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cradle Mountain Film Festival &#8211; April<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a weekend of five-minute films sounds ideal to you, then you&#8217;ll want to make sure you catch this festival set in Tasmania&#8217;s rugged wilderness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tasmanian Whisky Week &#8211; August<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not confined to one area, Tasmanian Whisky Week is a statewide celebration of the markers of Tassie Whisky! If you&#8217;re in attendance, you&#8217;ll soon learn why the world raves about this tipple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Great Eastern Wine Weekend &#8211; September<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrating the best of Tasmania&#8217;s viticulture, this three-day festival means food tasting, wine tastings, long lazy lunches and beach picnics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tasmania Medieval Festival &#8211; October<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a step back in time and join in the excitement and revelry as you witness life-like pageantry of medieval times, &#8211; including sword fighting!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sydney Hobart Yacht Race &#8211; December\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking centre stage in Hobart&#8217;s event calendar for December, the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race is an annual race that you can experience from the docks at Sullivan&#8217;s Cove.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3134 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/lake-5162005_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Tasmania Trip\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3134\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/lake-5162005_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Tasmania Trip\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10092302\/lake-5162005_1920-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/noscript>So, Are You Ready to Book Your Tasmania Tour?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written to inspire, this Tasmania travel guide hopes to have succeeded in opening your eyes to the treasures that await you in this ruggedly beautiful island state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Designer Journeys, we know that everyone has different interests, priorities and preferences when it comes to planning a trip to Australia. You can browse our range of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/australia-tours\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fully-customisable Australia tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tailor any one of them to your preferences with a Local Designer. 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