Tips for Tasmania
- Get travel insurance, I recommend Safety Wing (link)
- Buy a cheap e-SIM before arrival (link)
- Book flights using Skyscanner or Momondo
- Visit Tasmania December to February
- For many national parks you need to purchase a pass
- Download Wikicamps to find the best camping spots
Hobart
The Best Tours
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Day Trip from Hobart
Visit Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay on a day tour from Hobart. Embark on a series of scenic walks with stunning views, savor a gourmet lunch, and sample premium East Coast wines.
Tasman Peninsula Day Trip with Cruise & Devils from Hobart
Spend a day on the Tasman Peninsula with a return guided bus tour from Hobart, an award-winning wilderness cruise, morning tea, lunch and a visit to the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park.
Port Arthur, Richmond, and Tasman Peninsula Day Tour
Take a jaw-dropping walk along Australia’s highest sea cliffs, go on a harbor cruise, and discover the dark history of the Port Arthur Historic Site on this guided day trip from Hobart.
24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Climb aboard the official sightseeing bus for a tour of Hobart’s best attractions in 90 minutes. Use your 24-hour ticket to hop on and off at any of the 20 stops at your own pace.
The Finest Accommodation
Hostel: The Pickled Frog
Enjoy a fantastic atmosphere with organized activities and a vibrant bar scene. Retreat to your private space with beds featuring privacy curtains.
Or find your own accommodation
Launceston
The Best Tours
Cradle Mountain: Day Trip from Launceston with Lunch
Get back to nature on a full-day, small group tour of Cradle Mountain National Park. Go for walks in the temperate rainforest, enjoy lunch at the historic Waldheim Chalet, and more.
2.5-Hour Morning or Afternoon Discovery Cruise
Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston’s riverfront precinct. You will head north past Tamar Island, observing historical buildings whilst enjoying tea, snacks, fresh fruit, and local beer.
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
Join your driver and wine tour guide to experience some of the finest Tamar Valley wines. Enjoy lunch with a glass of wine and commentary from an expert wine guide.
The Finest Accommodation
Hostel: Arthouse Hostel
Experience a tranquil ambiance in a centrally located setting, although breakfast is not provided.
