Touring Ideas

Don’t fall into the one fundamental mistake that many visitors make and underestimate Tasmania. It may be only 2 hours drive from Launceston to Hobart but don’t think that you can tour Tassie in 2 days. It will take years to see all the great things on offer. Make a sensible compromise for time or maybe come back again?

It is important to remember is that travel times are much longer than you expect. There are two reasons.  The first is there is often a lot of things to do and see in a short distance. And the other reason is the curvaceous nature of much of Tasmania’s topography; particularly the West Coast and the North-East and some parts of the East Coast and of course south from Hobart: let’s face it, most of Tasmania. But that does make it ideal for a CX, SM or Activa! Many Tasmanian roads, highways or not, have few overtaking lanes and limited chances of overtaking. Take care, especially in the smaller-engined cars!

There are lots good websites for Tasmania touring to get you thinking to suit your idea of an ideal holiday.  Probably the best is the Discover Tasmania site. There are some regional sites as well.

But to whet your appetite here are a few suggestions from members of the CCCT, maybe a few secret favourite places made it onto this list!

Ali thoroughly recommends Bruny Island Cruises for people coming down South. Amazing experience!  Also Peppermint Bay, Tahune Airwalk, Mount Field National Park & Russell Falls and Port Arthur, of course.











Russell Falls, Mount Field National Park

Rob recommends the Parks & Wildlife Service Great Walks










Peter prefers:-

Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair NP – bushwalking
Queenstown – authentic West Coast history
Swansea – slow down, enjoy the wine, the food and the berries












Cradle Mountain

Christa commends Grandvewe Cheese, south of Hobart, & Hillwood Strawberry Farm on the East Tamar near Hillwood.

John suggests:
Eaglehawk Neck Dive Centre
Fishing charters Eaglehawk Neck
Bruny Island (take your car on ferry and explore)
Maria Island (no cars) - go bushwalking and see the old Darlington settlement

Richmond (for those who didn’t visit last time) and Coal River Valley – vineyards and history, in profusion
Polar Pathways - In Hobart 
Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery
Maritime Museum
Bothwell Old home and Golf Course - oldest in Australia
Great Lakes drive - lunch at Great Lake Hotel, Miena (hearty food)

You can also see your Webmaster's personal Top Ten list of Tasmanian experiences here

Now its up to you to decide where to go – happy touring.