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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, a city framed by Mount Wellington and the River Derwent. Brimming with history and bursting with creativity, dynamic Hobart surpasses expectations at every turn.

Within easy reach of Hobart, delve into history at Australia’s most notorious convict settlement in the...

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).

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Unmissable Experiences

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Bruny Island Foods Sightseeing & Lighthouse

Depart Hobart for Kettering and the ferry to Bruny Island. On arrival, visit Truganini Lookout and Adventure Bay. Enjoy a scenic drive through rainforests to South Bruny National Park for an exclusive Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour to learn about its history and take in the sea views. Enjoy a lunch of local produce overlooking Sunset Beach before an afternoon of more local delights with chocolate, fudge and honey tastings.

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£136

(includes lunch)

Teepookana & The King

Step onboard the West Coast Wilderness Railway’s heritage train in Strahan and head deep into the rainforest. Journey over the Iron Bridge at Teepookana, once a thriving port town, before disembarking at Lower Landing Station. Enjoy a short nature walk before returning to Strahan. Photo credit: Tourism Australia

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£34

Wineglass Bay Cruise, Vista Lounge

Enjoy a 4½ hour cruise of the waterways surrounding Freycinet National Park. Discover a coast dotted with white sand beaches, explore the inner passage of remote Schouten Island before heading into the Tasman Sea towards Wineglass Bay. Relax in the comfort of the Vista Lounge, whose floor-to-ceiling windows are complemented by spacious outdoor decks. Photo credit: Tourism Australia

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£99

(includes lunch)

Gordon River Cruise

Depart Strahan for a full day cruise, with a window seat, that takes you to along the Gordon River amidst some of the largest tracts of World Heritage wilderness on earth. Disembark at Heritage Landing where an elevated boardwalk threads its way through the rainforest. Reboard the ship for lunch before another walk on Sarah Island to learn about the convict history.

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£109

(includes lunch)

Port Arthur

Begin this full day tour from Hobart travelling through historic Richmond and onto the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula, which abounds with bushland, native wildlife and amazing coastal scenery. At Port Arthur, visit the Interpretation Centre, join a guided walking tour to learn about the many restored buildings and ruins, see the Penitentiary, Commandant’s House and more, before a harbour cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead.

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£84

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. It's quite a spectacular sight!

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£21

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