Though the island spans only 68,000 square kilometres, the rugged west, the central plateau scattered with steep mountains & meandering river valleys and the eastern coastal region offering all the beauty expected from a lush coastal regions, it is no surprise that Tasmania has become a popular tourist destination for mainland Australians and for tourists from all over the world. For those looking for a place to holiday, a variety of holiday rentals in Tasmania can be booked ahead before your arrival.
This scenic island did not always tell a beautiful story. The island dated back as a penal colony around 1803 where the convicts did hard labour and lived under brutal conditions around Port Arthur. Then in years to come prosperous settlements developed around Hobart and New Norfolk area.
The most popular season to visit Tasmania is mid December to end of January though late spring to early autumn also provide pleasant conditions to tour. Visitors can expect mild summers and cold winters and the mountain regions experience heavy rainfall most of the year. Many explore the island on a driving tour and a fortnight is generally adequate for you to do a round trip of this scenic island.
The capital Hobart is located in the south east of the island and is built on either side of the Derwent River. When in Hobart you will not miss the majestic Mount Wellington towering over the city in all its glory. Many visitors tend to holiday couple of days in Hobart to explore the many attractions in and around this capital city. You too may decide to book one of the holiday accommodation in Hobart to be your base to explore the surrounding region.
We have itemised below some of the attractions and destinations you will enjoy when holidaying in Tasmania.
- Capital City Hobart. Explore around Battery Point, enjoy the beauty of Mount Wellington and Derwent River.
- Have a look at The Wrest Point Hotel Casino in Hobart known to be Australia’s first casino.
- Entertainment and International Convention Centre in Hobart one of the best known land marks towering over Hobart’s many colonial buildings.
- Port Arthur – One of the most significant heritage sites in Australia.
- Richmond – boasts to be the home of one of the most beautiful bridges and the oldest in Australia. It is a delightful Georgian village.
- Settlement townships of Bothwell and New Norfolk.
- Arve Road Forest Drive – Your chance to see ancient Huon Pines and spectacular forest scenery.
- Strahan Wharf Centre – unique hands on museum offering you an insight to a fascinating history.
- Cataract Gorge Reserve just minutes form Launceston city centre – to admire the wilderness near Launceston.
- Clarendon House – One of the finest Georgian homes in Australia.
- Coles Bay in Freycinet Peninsula – your chance to marvel unspoilt and breathtaking beauty.
- Cradle Mountain–Lake in St Clair National Park – Ideal for bushwalking if you have been planning bushwalking in the Mountain wilderness.
- Don River Railway for a scenic train ride along the banks of the river.
- Enjoy a cruise in Gordon River and soak in the breathtaking beauty.
- Newdegate Cave known to be one of the spectacular limestone caves in Australia.
- Launceston the second largest city in Tasmania situated on Tamar River.
- When in Launceston you should visit the colonial villages Evandale, Hagley, Westbury, Carrick, Perth, Longford and Hadspen.
- St.Helens the resort beach town on the east coast 160km east of Launceston. Offer you a mild climate and good surfing beaches.
- Bicheno a picturesque old port– was famous for whaling and sealing but now a port for crayfishing boats.
- Swansea famous for superb ocean fishing as well as freshwater fishing.
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