Launceston
1 night |  Launceston is the second largest town in the state with a population of approximately 100,000. It is situated in the northern part of the state at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk and the Tamar Rivers, just 200 kilometres north of Hobart. The town is the third oldest in Australia, having b... |
| Nabowla |  Nabowla is a small agricultural community in north east Tasmania, nestled between the mountains and the sea, 50 kilometres from Launceston, and 15 kilometres west of Scottsdale. The region is one of Tasmania’s major agricultural producing areas, and is world famous for being home to one of the worl... |
| Scottsdale |  Scottsdale is the heart of north eastern Tasmania, surrounded by green fields and blue mountains. Scottsdale is the administrative and service centre for the region, with the local Dorset Council offices, based in town. The town is only small having a population of 1922 (ABS 2001), and is situated... |
| Derby |  Derby, once called Brothers Home, is an historic town in north eastern Tasmania, with a population of 200. It is approximately, 100 kilometres from Launceston, on the Tasman Highway, next to the Ringarooma River. The town is a popular stop off the tourist trail, for viewing the Tin Mining Museum, ... |
| St Helens |  Saint Helens is Tasmania’s largest fishing port, situated on the north-east coast of the island, it is sheltered by the Georges Bay from the excesses of the Tasman Sea. Saint Helens is known for its wonderful beaches, huge sand dunes, good fishing, and lovely coastal and inland scenery. The town i... |
| Freycinet National Park |  Situated on the east coast of Tasmania, at the edge of Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay, is two hours drive from Launceston, and two and a half hours drive from Hobart. The small hamlet, of approximately 150 permanent residents, is nestled in a sheltered nook, on a small peninsula, between two be... |
Bicheno
1 night |  Bicheno is a small seaside town on the east coast of Tasmania, approximately 180 kilometres north east of Hobart. The town has a busy harbour, a great beach and is known for plentiful and good accommodation and for its access to Freycinet and Douglas Aspley National Parks.
The town itself has much... |
| Swansea |  Swansea is a tiny seaside village, with a population of approximately 500, situated on the central east coast of Tasmania, 135 kilometres north of Hobart. Named Swansea, by homesick Welsh settlers, the town is on the shores of Great Oyster Bay, looking towards Freycinet National Park, with the rugg... |
| Richmond |  Sometimes referred to as the ‘village in the valley’, Richmond situated on the banks of the Coal River, is just 26 kilometres from Hobart, in south east Tasmania, and is the oldest penal settlement in Tasmania. Richmond is one of Tasmania’s 12 classified historic towns. The area was explored withi... |
Port Arthur
1 night |  Port Arthur Penal Colony is one of Australia’s greatest historical tourist attractions, and Tasmania’s most popular tourist destination. The Dept. of Environment and Heritage states that, “the site has outstanding heritage value to the nation because of the places’ importance in the course, or patt... |
Hobart
2 nights |  Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, the smallest state in Australia, and has a population of approximately 200,000. Originally settled as a penal colony in 1803 by Lt. John Bowen at Risdon Cove, Hobart Town as it was called, was relocated a year later to the other side of the Derwent River at Sulliv... |
| Huno Valley |  Huonville is the largest town in the Huon Valley, just 38 kilometres south of Hobart. It is a bustling country town, with a population of 1530, straddling the Huon River, and is the commercial and service centre for the Huon Valley. The Valley is the ‘Fruit Bowl’ of Tasmania, producing over half o... |
| Lake St Clair |  Lake St. Clair is part of the Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park, which itself is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The lake is a glacial lake, formed by two glaciers gouging out a basin 10,000 years ago, and is the deepest freshwater lake in Australia, at 190 metres. ... |
| Queenstown |  Queenstown is a major copper mining town, set within the wilderness areas of western Tasmania. Situated 250 kilometres from Hobart, and 155 kilometres from Burnie, Queenstown is one of Tasmania’s historic towns, having been first settled in 1881, and continually mined to the present day. Today, th... |
Strahan
2 nights |  Strahan, thought by some to be one of the loneliest and most isolated outposts in Australia, is the gateway to the world famous Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The Franklin Lower Gordon Wild Rivers National Park is part of this World Heritage Area, and was included for its grandeur and bea... |
| Zeehan |  Zeehan is a small town on the west coast of Tasmania, two hours drive from Burnie, and forty minutes drive from Strahan, the gate way to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Zeehan is a classic mining town, and has an exciting history, some attractive buildings and a great museum.
The ‘S... |
Cradle Mountain
1 night |  Cradle Valley, is an area at the northern access point into the Cradle Mountain/ Lake St. Clair National Park. Together, Cradle Valley and Pencil Pine areas, are known as the visitors service zone, where the entrance to the Park, Park Management Headquarters, Visitors Centre, Park Shop, toilets, par... |
| Burnie |  Burnie is Tasmania’s premier deep water port and the gateway to the north-west and western parts of the state. Backed by the ‘peak like a volcano’, St. Valentines Peak, the area has numerous surf and fishing beaches, bushwalking and wilderness areas. The population is approximately 19000, making Bu... |
| Stanley |  Stanley is a one of Tasmania’s historic towns, situated on the beautiful north-west coast, jutting into Bass Straits, surrounded by beautiful golden beaches and rocky volcanic headlands, and famous for ‘The Nut’, a 152 metres high, flat-topped, rock formation. The town, with a population of 575, is... |
| Woolnorth |  At Cape Grim, on the far north- west coast of Tasmania, is Woolnorth, a property of 22,200 hectares, of windswept, rugged coastline. The area is known for its spectacular scenery, coastal walks, wind, being battered by the roaring forties, and the world’s cleanest air!! The farm is 35 kilometres ... |
Smithton
1 night |  Smithton is the last, and the largest town, on the beautiful and rugged north-west coastline of Tasmania, with its golden sands and rugged volcanic headlands. The town with a population of 3150 (ABS 2001), is the administrative centre for Circular Head Council, and the service centre for the north-... |
| Sheffield |  Like a great, grey wave of water, the rugged grey face of Mount Roland, rises to 1234 metres above the brilliant green rolling hills of the land around Sheffield, in central north Tasmania. Sheffield is a small country town, 27 kilometres south of Devonport and 85 kilometres west of Launceston, nam... |
| Wynyard |  On Tasmania’s north western, Bass Strait coastline, at the mouth of the Inglis River, lies a quaint country town, called Wynyard, 16 kilometres west of Burnie. The town is set amongst rolling hills, covered in a patchwork of green fields, with rich volcanic soils, producing a lush dairying area, wi... |
| Burnie | Burnie is Tasmania’s premier deep water port and the gateway to the north-west and western parts of the state. Backed by the ‘peak like a volcano’, St. Valentines Peak, the area has numerous surf and fishing beaches, bushwalking and wilderness areas. The population is approximately 19000, making Bu... |
Launceston
2 nights | Launceston is the second largest town in the state with a population of approximately 100,000. It is situated in the northern part of the state at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk and the Tamar Rivers, just 200 kilometres north of Hobart. The town is the third oldest in Australia, having b... |
| Ross |  In a time gone by, things were done that today would not be considered, perhaps because time seemed to travel at a slower pace then!! At Ross, in Tasmania’s midland region, is the most photographed, convict built, colonial bridge, and this is one such example. The bridge is built of sandstone and ... |
Peppers Seaport Hotel
1 night |  Located where the North and South Esk River meet to become the Tamar River, Peppers Seaport Hotel delivers a new and vibrant experience perfect for weekend escapes to Launceston, Tasmania.
Spend a few days sipping fine wine and nibbling on smooth crumbling cheese or relaxing amongst the luxurious s... |
Tidal Waters Resort
1 night |  Tidal Waters Resort St Helens, surrounded by three hectares of scenic lagoons and gardens, boasts the definitive Tasmanian East Coast waterfront setting. Conveniently located in the seaside town of St Helens, Tidal Waters Resort is your getaway to world class destination Bay of Fires, recognized by ... |
Port Arthur Comfort Inn
1 night | Location, Location Location, The Comfort Inn Port Arthur is the only hotel located within the historic site, surperb views from the bar area. Sit back of an evening and discover a completely different perspective of Port Arthur Historic Site, the lights glow from beneath you. |
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
2 nights |  The 4.5 star Hotel Grand Chancellor is well positioned overlooking one of the world’s most picturesque and historic harbours. Capturing unspoiled panoramic views of Derwent River or Mount Wellington and the city; the extraordinary charm of this magnificent city; the central business district; shoppi... |
Strahan Village
2 nights | Strahan Village provides you with a variation of accommodation from the waterfront to the hillside, opening the gateway to the West Coast and all it's adventures. |
Cradle Mountain Lodge
1 night |  If you appreciate the finer things in life, this is the place for you. Surround yourself with the pristine wilderness of World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and let us treat you to one of Australia's iconic wilderness experiences - Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge.
This s... |
Tall Timbers Hotel
1 night |  Tall Timbers Hotel Motel caters to all travellers, featuring accommodation from family units through to multi room executive apartments. Ideally located in the heart of Tasmania's North West region allowing you access to all the area has to offer. |
Peppers Seaport Hotel
2 nights | Located where the North and South Esk River meet to become the Tamar River, Peppers Seaport Hotel delivers a new and vibrant experience perfect for weekend escapes to Launceston, Tasmania.
Spend a few days sipping fine wine and nibbling on smooth crumbling cheese or relaxing amongst the luxurious s... |
| Salamanca Market | Set on Hobart's historic waterfront, Salamanca Market is Australia's biggest outdoor market. Bustling with people of all ages, with colour and music galore, providing everyting from some of Tasmania's finest hand-carved craft to antique books. Fresh fruit and vegetable stalls splayed throughout.
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| Bridestowe Lavender Farm | Rolling fields of lavender extend for 120 acres, flowering through December and January. |
| Cradle Mountain |  If there is one view that epitomises Tasmania’s wilderness, then it’s the image of Cradle Mountain reflected in Dove Lake. The distinctive silhouette of the mountains encapsulates the feelings of freedom, adventure, anticipation, excitement, and exhilaration that Tasmania’s wilderness offers. The ... |
| Freycinet National Park |  Just 190 kilometres from Hobart, the Freycinet Peninsula juts into the Tasman Sea, where you can see dramatic granite mountains and white sandy beaches, surrounded by the deep blue ocean.
The National Park covers an area of 168 square kilometres, and runs from the Friendly Beaches in the north, inc... |
| Lake St Clair | Australia's deepest natural freshwater lake. |
| Port Arthur Historic Site |  Port Arthur is Tasmania's most significent historic site. Established in 1830 as a place of punishment for secondary offenders of the colony's growing convict population, operating until 1877.
Today every building and every ruin in Port Arthur has a story to tell. Created with convict labour, the i... |
| Sarah Island |  Sarah Island was part of the colonial penal settlement system, convicts worked as many different trades building ships, brick making, tanning, tailoring and showmaking. Dating from 1822 to 1833 many ruins of the settlement are still visible on the island today. |
| Cadbury Claremont Factory |  Delicious chocolatey treats surround you, fragrances tantalise you - the Cadbury Chocolate Factory is a sensory overload. |
| Cataract Gorge |  View Cataract Gorge, by crossing on the Alexandra Suspension Bridge or by riding the chair lift, after completing either for these activities, a small walk back up to the cafe will permit you to enjoy a warm drink, and a view from the balcony. |
| Woolmers Estate |  Woolmers Estate is a collection of some of Australia's finest early pioneer artifacts, Georgian Farm Buildinfs, antique cars, photographs, art and furniture. Settled in 1817 and lived in by six generations of the Thomas Archer family. Walled Gardens, cosy cottages and light snacks at the Servent's K... |
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