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Tasmania Tours, Vacation Packages & Travel Experiences

  • Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park is just one of many Tasmania tours to be included on your Australia vacation.
  • One of Port Arthur's largest buildings
  • Tasmanian devil
  • Binalong Bay
  • Russell Falls in Tasmania
  • Cradle Mountain National Park
  • Hobart waterfront at night
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Tasmania, familiarly known as “Tassie” is an island located 240 kilometres/150 miles off the south coast of Australia. It is the most mountainous state and is made up of wilderness, spectacular scenery and interesting cities, a wonderful combination on an Australia vacation. 40% of the island is National Parks and reserves. It is a place with a rich history of convicts, cool-climate wineries and the smallest capital city.

What are the best places to travel in Tasmania?

Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, is located amid the exciting beauty of Southern Tasmania, a charming waterfront city where Australia’s heritage can be viewed. European beginnings are everywhere - in quaint settlers’ cottages and colonial mansions.

Not too far way is the Port Arthur UNESCO heritage historic site with its well preserved penal colony buildings which also has great walks as well as cruises along the very high and spectacular nearby sea cliffs.

TasmaniaThe Freycinet Peninsula, situated on the mild east coast, is a good example on Australian tours of the rugged natural beauty of the state with its azure bays and white sand beaches which take your breath away.

The city of Launceston in the north, the second largest in Tasmania and one of the oldest cities in Australia, has some attractive old historical buildings and offers a visit to nearby Narawntapu Park a complex of small islands, headlands, wetlands, dunes and lagoons, all with an amazing variety of plants and animals including kangaroos, wallabies and wombats.

Outdoor activities abound in Tasmania such as bushwalking, cycling, rafting and kayaking.

How do you travel to Tasmania?

As Tasmania is the only island State of Australia, you can either fly or take a boat/ferry there. Flights are regular and direct from the east coast (Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane). Many travellers also opt to take the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry from Melbourne to Davenport. 

So if you are looking for something off the "beaten tourist track" on trips to Australia, then one of our Tasmania holidays is a great place to start. C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring!

 

State of Tasmania Quickfacts

Origin of Name: Known as Van Diemen's Land until 1855, the island was renamed for Abel Janszoon Tasman, the Dutch navigator who discovered it in 1642.
Capital: Hobart
Floral Emblem: Blue Gum
Faunal Emblem: Platypus and Kookaburra.
State Flag:

The badge of a golden lion on a red St. George's cross within a white circle and a star at each extremity of the cross.
State Motto: "Fertility and Faithfulness"
Location: Tasmania, Australia's island state lying approximately 240 km south of Victoria in the South Pacific Ocean.
Area: Tasmania is about the size of the Republic of Ireland, West Virginia (USA) or Hokkaido (Japan). The distance from east to west is 315 kilometres (189 miles) and from north to south 286 kilometres (175 miles). The area is 68,331 square kilometres (26,376 square miles) but only represents 1% of Australia's total area.
Landform: Mountainous, with peaks in the west exceeding 1,500 m (5,000 ft), Tasmania is an extension of the continent's Eastern Highlands.
Population: You'll rarely see a crowd in Tasmania, which has a very small population for its size. The total population is 510,600, (there are over 23,700,000 in the whole of Australia). In contrast to other Australian states where the majority of the people live in the capital, only about 40% of Tasmania's citizens reside in Hobart.

In greater Hobart there are 211,000 people; in Launceston 106,000; in Burnie 20,000; in Devonport 25,000. English is the language of the whole of Australia including, of course, Tasmania. As you walk around Tasmanian cities and towns you may hear other languages - people from many countries have settled here and brought their languages with them.

 

WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE

Tasmanian DevilTasmania's isolation from mainland Australia has ensured the survival of many plants, animals and birds that are rare, or even extinct, elsewhere in the country. Visitors are often surprised at how accessible Tasmania's native wildlife is. In many areas on even a short bushwalk you can come across a pademelon, wombat or wallaby.

About 40 per cent of Tasmania is protected within national parks and reserves, and you'll be surprised how easy it is to experience the wilderness – on a Dove Lake or Russell Falls walking track, from a cruise boat off Bruny Island's south coast or by light plane to Melaleuca, deep in the south-west.

You can explore the dramatic landscapes of the world's last great temperate wilderness – in the rugged mountain ranges, dense rainforests, wild rivers and glaciated peaks of the west coast and Central Highlands you'll discover wildlife, scenery and vegetation unlike anywhere else on earth.

  

 

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Learn about the history and culture of Australia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Australia's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Australia for yourself. Start exploring...book one of our Australia vacations today!

 

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Consider an additional stopover to your Australia vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from  our selection of New Zealand vacation packages, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Australia.

 

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  • Natural Tasmania 4 Days: Scheduled

    An incredible one fifth of Tasmania has been listed as a World Heritage site. Spend four days in Hobart, the Tasman Peninsula and Freycinet National Park, uncovering unspoiled nature.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,603
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Big 3 Tasmania Hobart to Launceston

    Add the best of Tasmania to your Australia vacation with this short journey from Hobart to Launceston, or vice versa. See historic convict ruins, and some of Australia’s most pristine national parks.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 272
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous
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  • Bay of Fires

    Located in north-east Tasmania, the wilderness coastline known as the Bay of Fires provides dramatic landscapes and wildlife. Led by guides, you’ll explore both the beach and woodlands.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,852
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous
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  • Cradle Mountain Huts Walk

    This six day walk is a journey within Tasmania’s World Heritage Area that features a huge diversity of flora and fauna. Spend nights in a private hut nestled away in this remarkable park.
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,586
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous
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  • Culture and Icons

    Experience the best of Australia's icons and culture with this journey from Sydney to Tasmania. This Australia vacation showcases Sydney's most popular sights, including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, before taking you to Uluru/Ayers Rock in the country's Red Centre and the secluded landscapes and rugged coastlines of Tasmania.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,932
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks
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  • Freycinet Lodge

    Pick up your rental car and drive to Tasmania’s rugged East Coast. With its prime location, Freycinet Lodge is the ideal base for exploring the amazing natural landscapes that surround it.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 399
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Maria Island Walk

    Few places on the planet offer the total tranquility and unspoiled natural beauty of Maria Island. Enjoy this acclaimed four day walk through breathtaking landscapes rich in history.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,798
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous
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  • Natural Tasmania 5 Day: Scheduled

    During this five day tour visit the Cradle Mountains and Freycinet National Park, travel to the Tasman Peninsula and Hobart, always keeping your eyes open for the infamous Tasmanian Devil.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,101
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

    Peppers Cradle takes you into the heart of this World Heritage listed wilderness.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 299
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Saffire Freycinet: Stay of Distinction

    This luxurious resort is the perfect home base for your exploration of beautiful Freycinet Peninsula.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,233
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Stays of Distinction, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Tasmania Expedition Cruise from Hobart

    Goway's 8 day Tasmania Expedition Cruise (From Hobart) focuses on Tasmania. Please inquire.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,949
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Tasmanian Circle: 9 Days Hobart to Hobart Self Drive

    The tiny island of Tasmania has much to offer. Drive through Strahan then the Cradle Mountains, famous for alpine scenery, to Hobart stopping at Launceston, Swansea and Port Arthur.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,201
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Tasmanian Wonders: Best Buy Escorted Vacation

    Enjoy the ideal introduction to the southern island state of Tasmania. Starting and ending in Hobart, you’ll explore spectacular landscapes in Cradle Mountain-St. Lake Clair National Park and Freycinet National Park, cruise along the Gordon River, and explore the prison history of infamous Port Arthur.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring
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  • Tasmanian: Self Drive 4 Days Launceston to Hobart (or V.V.)

    Enjoy driving through Tasmania, taking in its stunning unspoiled wilderness. From Launceston travel to Swansea, explore the east coast’s beaches, granite outcrops and deserted caves.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 437
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Tasmanian: Self Drive 5 Days Hobart to Launceston (or V.V.)

    Much of Tasmania has been listed as a World Heritage Site; the scenery makes it an ideal driving journey. Leave Hobart, travel to Strahan and Cradle Mountain before ending in Launceston.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 658
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Tassie Convict Stopover

    Tasmania offers a world of difference from the rest of Australia. Explore the ruins of the infamous Port Arthur penal settlements, learning the history of Australia’s early convicts.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 389
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Taste of Tasmania

    Across the Bass Strait lies a side of Australia unlike any other.
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 653
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Small Group Touring
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  • The Royal Tasman: Premier Escorted Luxury Vacation

    Spend four, ten or twelve days touring the small island of Tasmania. Begin in Launceston and enjoy a Welcome Diner. Next, visit scenic Freycinet National Park before learning the history of Port Arthur.
    Duration:
    4-12 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Value Tasmania (10 Days): Value Plus Escorted Vacation

    Venture across the rugged landscape of Tasmania on this value vacation. Beginning and ending in Launceston, you’ll spend 10 days journeying across the island, seeing highlights like Freycinet National Park, the capital of Hobart, the historic prison of Port Arthur, and the breathtaking wilds of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,093
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Value Tasmania (6 Days): Value Plus Escorted Vacation

    Spend six days in Tasmania first visiting the city of Launceston then journey to Freycinet National Park. Stop in historic Port Arthur and Salamanca Place before concluding in Hobart.
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,862
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Value Tasmania (9 Days): Value Plus Escorted Vacation

    Begin and end in Launceston, spending ten amazing days seeing the many of the highlights of Tasmania including Freycinet National Park, Port Arthur, the Cradle Mountains, Strahan and more.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,758
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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