It’s no wonder Tasmania made New York Times' annual list of 52 Places to Go in 2024. Think of it as a mini-Australia – all the fun packed into one tiny island. It’s rich in history, scenic views, ideal surf, epic hiking trails and crystal-blue bays, with a bourgeoning food and wine scene to boot. Need an extra reason to visit Tasmania? Princess Mary, now Queen of Denmark, was … [Read more...] about Tasmania Road Trip Guide
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Bass Strait coastal sensation
A Sunday road trip along the coast line The ferry from Melbourne to Tasmania takes you across the Bass Strait to the north-western coast of Australia's only island state. Dotted with charming villages, stunning beaches and delicious seafood, the Bass Strait coastline is perfect for a Sunday road trip. Your journey starts at Devonport, where the ferry docks. Before setting out, … [Read more...] about Bass Strait coastal sensation
How to eat your way around Tasmania
Traditionally, Australia has never really been famous for its culinary traditions in a good way. After all, putting beetroot on your burger just sounds plain weird, doesn't it? But these days more and more people are discovering that the cuisine of Down Under is about more than beer, beer, more beer and Vegemite, and that's plenty due to Tasmania. So, if you love food, why not … [Read more...] about How to eat your way around Tasmania
Wild Western Tasmania
An adventurers paradise The western part of Tasmania is a wild, rugged landscape that's a paradise for the adventurous and for fishing enthusiasts. While distances between towns aren't as vast as in many other parts of Australia, exploring this part of Van Diemen's Land requires at least a weekend to give you time for all the activities you'll want to try. Start your adventure … [Read more...] about Wild Western Tasmania
