Tasmania (map) is Australia’s largest offshore island, and the smallest state in Australia by both size and by population.  It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland. You’ll find the inhabitants notably more polite, friendly and helpful than in big cities on the mainland such as Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Tasmania has some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery not just in Australia but also the world. Over 45 percent of Tasmania is protected in national parks so you can’t make a visit here without checking at least a couple of national parks out. The UNESCO World Heritage site Tasmanian Wilderness covers about a quarter of Tasmania.

⇒ Also сheck оut мore info: Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service

Mount Wellington (map) is a large mountain that rises above Tasmania’s capital city. Visitors can drive to the top, where a viewing lookout is located, and well maintained walking tracks are located in the foothills.

Bay of Fires (map) is one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist destinations, located between Eddystone Point (map) and Binalong Bay (map). Bay of Fires has beautiful blue water, red rocks, and sandy white beaches. Enter through Binalong Bay which is 10 minutes from St Helens. This area offers a wide range of activities including camping, boating, bird watching, fishing, swimming, surfing, and walking along the coastline.

Tasmania is the centre of Australia’s craft whisky industry, and there are numerous distilleries throughout the state. Due to the similarity of Tasmania’s climate to that of Scotland, Tasmanian whiskies are primarily based on Scotch whiskies. Two of Tasmania’s most important distilleries are Sullivans Cove in Cambridge, and Lark in Hobart, both of which have won prestigious international awards.

Driving is the most convenient way to get around. Cars can be brought into Tasmania from Melbourne on the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry, or hired upon arrival through the major operators such as Redspot Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and Avis. Car rentals typically do not permit taking the car on the ferry crossing.

⇒ Also сheck оut мore info: Getting here | Getting around (discovertasmania.com.au) • Getting around (australia.com)

BUS: Redline Tasmania • Tassielink are the main long distance bus companies, with population centres serviced by Metro Tasmania for Burnie, Hobart and Launceston and Merseylink that provide services to Devonport and Latrobe.

TRAIN: There are no public train services. West Coast Wilderness Railway is a tourist train which runs between Strahan and Queenstown on the West Coast. The trip takes about 3 hours with lunch included.

AIRPORT: Tasmania’s main air carriers are Jetstar and Virgin Australia; Qantas and Rex Airlines.

FERRY: There is only one ferry route, which are the two Spirit of Tasmania Ferries from Station Pier in Port Melbourne (map) in Melbourne and arrive at Devonport (map). There is no ferry service between New Zealand and Tasmania (or indeed anywhere else in Australia).

The Unordinary Adventures program will target visitors who travel to pursue their passions. Tasmania has world-class fly fishing, mountain biking, golf and walking experiences. And we believe there is no better place on earth to enjoy them than here. Our unique Tasmanian hospitality and stunning environment elevates these adventures beyond just ordinary. In close partnership with industry, Tourism Tasmania will position Tasmania as a world-class destination where enthusiasts can experience their passion in a way like never before.

⇒ video source: DiscoverTasmania /youtube.com/

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