Tasmania

What's on in Tasmania

Hot August Jazz

29 Aug 2010, Hobart

A free one day event presenting jazz in venues along the popular North Hobart strip.

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Taste of the Tamar

11 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010, Launceston

An annual event celebrating the cool climate wines and regional produce from Launceston's renowned Tamar Valley.

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Skilled Burnie Ten

17 Oct 2010, Burnie

Join in or watch as a mass of runners snake their way around Emu Bay from Burnie and back in one of Tasmania's most prestigious foot races.

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Royal Hobart Show

20 Oct 2010 - 23 Oct 2010, Glenorchy

Experience the best Tasmania has to offer in everything from fashions to primary industries.

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Tasmanian Craft Fair

29 Oct 2010 - 1 Nov 2010, Deloraine

The nation's largest craft fair featuring 200 stalls from Australia's finest crafts people over 12 venues.

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Tasmanian Beerfest

12 Nov 2010 - 13 Nov 2010, Hobart

Sample over 100 boutique brews from local Tasmanian breweries, across Australia and worldwide.

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TASMANIA - Devonport, Cradle Mtn, Western Tiers - Derwent Valley and Highlands - Freycinet and the East Coast - Heritage Highway - Huon Channel, Bruny - Hobart - King Island - Launceston and Tamar Valley - Port Arthur - Stanley and the North West - Strahan and West Coast Min. Rating: All 1 2 3 4 5 Max. nightly price:

Regions in Tasmania

From historic railways. And dramatic landscapes. To giant forests and delicious fresh produce on the Huon Trail. Tasmania is waiting to be discovered! Read about Tasmania's regions below.

Hobart and Surrounds
Nestled next to the Derwent River. And below the spectacular Mt Wellington. Hobart is a city rich in history and culture. Enjoy the nation's best outdoor market, Salamanca Market. Take a river cruise. Explore some of Tasmania's convict history at Battery Point. Or relax in one of the many cafés. 

South of Hobart, take a three hour eco-cruise at Bruny Island. And walk around South Bruny National Park. Also 40 minutes from Hobart is the Huon Valley. Walk amongst the treetops at Tahune Airwalk. Ride on a jet boat on the Huon River. Or visit the caves and thermal springs at Hastings.

West of Hobart, New Norfolk is a great place to relax. With historic buildings. Great rugged scenery. And a restful mood. South east of Hobart, don't miss the convict history of Port Arthur. Along the way, stop into the historic town of Richmond. And see the beautiful convict-built bridge. Other towns in this region include Dover, Geeveston, Hamilton, Bothwell, Oatlands and Sorell.

The North West Coast
Tasmania's north west coast offers fresh produce aplenty. From cheeses to raspberries. To produce fresh from rich soil.

Nearby to Devonport is Latrobe. Famous for its antique shops. And a likely place to see a wild platypus! Pop your antique bargain in the boot. And head south through Sheffield - the town of murals. Set in farmlands with Mt Roland as a backdrop.

Travelling alongside Bass Strait from Devonport. Pose for a photo at the giant penguin in Penguin. Visit Creative Paper in Burnie. And the Table Cape lookout in Wynyard.

Visit the fishing village, Stanley. And ride the chairlift to the top of the volcanic plug known as 'The Nut'. Then journey to the Edge of the World at Arthur River. Where the ocean continues all the way to Argentina.

The East Coast
Wineglass Bay has been voted one of the world's top 10 beaches. And it's easy to see why. Climb over the saddle in the Hazards. See a jagged range of salmon pink and grey granite peaks. And catch a glimpse of white sand. With clear, indigo blue sea. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Freycinet National Park.

Driving north offers a array of superb coastal vistas. From Friendly Beaches near Wineglass Bay. To the Bay of Fires in the north east corner of the state.

Aside from Freycinet National Park there's Douglas-Apsley. With its contrasting forests. Heathlands. And crystal clear streams. Maria Island is another wonderful national park on the east coast. It boasts something for everyone. From remarkable wildlife. To sweeping bays. And rugged mountains.

The seaside towns of Bicheno and Swansea are also worth a visit.

Launceston, Tamar and the North
Launceston is located in the north of the state. And is the second largest city in Tasmania. Cataract Gorge Reserve is a slice of wilderness. Only a two-minute drive from the heart of Launceston. Here, between the towering dolerite facades. You'll find walking trails. A suspension bridge. Roaming peacocks and wallabies. An historic power station. And the world's longest single span chairlift.

Indulge yourself at one of the many wineries in the Tamar Valley. Which features Tasmania's largest winery, Tamar Ridge. As well as many smaller wineries.

While in this region, visit the picturesque town of Deloraine. A town of artists and farmers. See a convict-built stone village in Ross. Or pick up some honey at the Tasmanian Honey Company in Perth. Or The Honey Farm in Chudleigh. Other towns to visit are Beaconsfield, Campbell Town, Bridport, Evandale, George Town and Westbury.

The Western Wilderness
Experience one of the world's most pristine wilderness areas. The spectacular World Heritage Area covers 1/5 of Tasmania. Allowing visitors to experience Tasmania's true wilderness. Drive around the winding roads to Queenstown. Take a river cruise in Strahan on the Gordon River. Or visit the world's largest stretch of temperate rainforest, the Tarkine.

Of course, no visit to Tasmania is complete without seeing the dramatic peak of Cradle Mountain. Walk the circular track around picturesque Dove Lake. And marvel at the jagged contours of this truly magnificent mountain.

While you're in the Western Wilderness region. Visit the former silver town of Zeehan. The caves at Mole Creek. And the historic mining towns of Tullah and Rosebery.

For more information on any of these regions or attractions, visit Discover Tasmania.

Tasmania tourism information

Plan your trip before you go with our handy selection of links. This list gives you some of our favourite websites, providing you with a wide variety of information on Tasmania.

Tasmania tourism information

• Discover Tasmania
  Tourism Tasmania's official website
• Discover Burnie
  Visitor information on Burnie, Tasmania
• Mole Creek
  Visitor information on Mole Creek, Tasmania
• Tasmania's North West
  Visitor information on Tasmania's North West

Attractions

• Barnbougle Dunes
  Play a round of golf Tasmania's world-renown course
• Bruny Island Cruises
  Spend three hours travelling around Bruny Island's coastline
• East Coast Natureworld
  Experience Tasmania's unique and amazing animals, birds and reptiles
• Hollybank Treetops Adventure
  Gain a birds-eye view of Tasmania's beautiful forests
• House of Anvers
  Indulge in a french-style breakfast and watch as chocolates are made
• Launceston City Ghost Tours
  Exciting tour that explores the darker history of Launceston
• Launceston Planetarium
  Watch a show and enjoy the excitement of feeling under the stars
• Peppermint Bay
  Popular restaurant and cruise departing from Hobart
• See Tasmania Card
  Attractions pass for unlimited sightseeing
• Something Wild
  Wildlife sanctuary
• Targa Tasmania
  Popular car rally in Tasmania
• Tasmanian Expeditions
  Adventure activities in Tasmania

Accommodation - single location

• Country Club Tasmania (Launceston)
• Cradle Mountain Lodge
• Curringa Farm (Farmstay accommodation in Hamilton)
• Edgewater Hotel (Devonport)
• Gateway Hotel (Devonport)
• Hanlon House (Stanley)
• Hobart Midcity Hotel
• Hotel Grand Chancellor (Hobart)
• Leisure Ville Holiday Centre (Cabins, villas and caravan park in Wynyard)
• Mole Creek Lodge (B&B accommodation)
• Stanley Seaview Inn
• Tall Timbers Hotel (Smithton)
• The Sebel Launceston
• Wrest Point Casino (Hobart)
  

Accommodation - various locations across Tasmania

• Best Western
• Discovery Holiday Parks
• Innkeepers Tasmania
• Leisure Inn
• Pure Tasmania
• Stay Tasmania
• TasVillas

Tours

• Cradle Coast Tours
  Tours in Tasmania's north west corner
• Paul Kaine's Guided Fishing Tasmania
  Fishing tours in Tasmania
• Wilderness Tasmania
  Eco tours and accommodation in Stanley
• Fun Tassie Tours
  Touring Tasmania with packaged Spirit of Tasmania tours