Tasmania Holidays
Tasmania Holidays
Tasmania Holidays
Tasmania Holidays
Tasmania holidays in Australia
Tasmania may only be 150 miles away from mainland Australia but it is a whole world apart. Experience wild and rugged landscapes, breathe in the cleanest air in the world, bathe on pristine secluded beaches, drive past rolling hills and alongside untamed rivers, visit historic towns and sample an abundance of great wine and culinary delights. No matter where you go in Tasmania, you'll be delighted by what you find.
Old meets new in Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, which sits at the foot of Mount Wellington. Top sights include the converted Georgian warehouses of Salamanca and the lively Saturday market for handcrafted gifts, MONA for an encounter with mind-blowing modern art; the quaint colonial houses and whaler’s...
Why Visit Tasmania?
- Wild and dramatic landscapes
- Empty white beaches
- Heavenly food and wine
- Superb national parks
- Historic convict sites
- Charming cities
Tasmania Travel Guide
Best time to go
Tasmania is a year round destination, although the weather is notoriously changeable. There are four distinct seasons with December to March being the warmest months with average temperatures between 17-23ºC, while winter temperatures are usually around 3-11ºC. Rainfall varies dramatically across the island with an average of 626mm in Hobart while the west coast has an annual average of 2400mm.
Travel Information
Hobart is approximately 22 hours from the UK (including a stopover).
Local currency
Australian Dollar
Unmissable Experiences
Showing 7 experiences in Tasmania
Rack & Gorge Heritage Carriage
A half day journey from Queenstown travelling into the ancient western wilderness before travelling the steep grades of the Rack and Pinion that the West Coast Wilderness Railway is renowned for. The magnificent King River gorge in particular is breathtaking. Picture credit: West Coast Wilderness Railway.
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£75
Cataract Gorge Cruise
On this 50 minute cruise from Launceston, glide past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct, before cruising into spectacular Cataract Gorge.
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£20
Gordon River Cruise
Depart Strahan for a full day cruise that takes you to along the Gordon River amidst some of the largest tracts of World Heritage wilderness on earth. Stop for a 30 minute rainforest walk and after lunch another walk on Sarah Island to learn about the convict history.
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£115
(inc lunch)
Tasmania's Wilderness & Wildlife
This full day tour from Hobart includes Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to meet a Tasmanian devil, the Derwent Valley and on to Mount Field National Park, where you explore the green forest canopy.
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£199
Port Arthur
Begin this full day tour from Hobart travelling through historic Richmond and onto the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. At Port Arthur join a guided walking tour and harbour cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead.
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£89
After Dark Feeding Tour, Cradle Mountain
Make your own way to Devils@Cradle to learn about their conservation work before a walk amongst a large breeding group of Tasmanian devils.
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£24
Hobart Historic Walk
Discover Hobart on this 90 minute walking tour. Your guide brings to life the stories of many characters and shows you the wonderful heritage listed buildings these people created. Picture credit: National Trust Tasmania.
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£23
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