Tas Regions

Regions of Tasmania

East Coast
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 16:55

Tasmania ’s East Coast is a coast of contrast - sunshine and sea life, wine and wildlife, crags and beaches, history and adventure. It’s a coast of national parks - Douglas-Apsley, with its quietly flowing rivers, eucalypts and Oyster Bay pines; Freycinet, bushwalkers’ and sea kayakers’ paradise; and Maria Island, with its history, walks and fauna. It’s a coast of fine food and wine - as you journey on, you’ll discover the flavours of the area’s fresh, natural produce.

Huon Valley and Bruny Island
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 17:05

The Huon Trail begins south of Hobart, then leads you through the Huon Valley, D’Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island - follow The Huon Trail guide map and look for its roadside signs with their stories of waterways and wilderness; art, craft and heritage; apple blossom and vineyards; succulent salmon, salt-sweet oysters and fragrant jams and preserves; farmers, foresters and fishermen.

Midlands
by cmsadmin — last modified 2008-03-25 19:20

These days, you can drive from Launceston to Hobart in a couple of hours - but if you do, you’ll be missing some of Tasmania’s most gently - beautiful country scenery, and bypassing the State’s best-preserved colonial towns and villages, of the Midlands region of Tasmania. Here, sandstone church spires overlook English trees, Georgian cottages line the quiet streets and stone bridges are reflected in leaf-dappled water.

Derwent Valley and Central Highlands
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 17:15

Derwent Valley and the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, from Granton where the Bridgewater Bridge crosses the Derwent north of Hobart, explore the Lyell Highway as it follows the course of the river past poplars and willows, hopfields and orchards, towards Tasmania ’s mountains and wilderness. Beyond historic farming settlements of Hamilton and Ouse, the highway climbs into the highlands, crossing rivers where power stations harness the boundless energy of falling water.

Launceston and Tamar Valley
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 17:53

Launceston and its river valley blend history, scenery, creativity, adventure, entertainment and the superb flavours of fine food and wine. Launceston is a city of elegant architecture and award-winning restaurants, while the lush Tamar Valley is Tasmania’s premier wine-growing region.

West Coast
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 17:31

In an island of unique experiences, the West Coast of Tasmania is a land apart. Through its craggy mountains and World Heritage Area wilderness, you’ll see thousands of millions of years captured in the ancient rocks, wrought in volcanic fire and scraped clean by ice. In West Coast towns and villages, you’ll feel the presence of tough men and bold women who carved a boom-and- bust living from the mountains, forests and seas.

King Island
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 17:38

King Island lies on the western edge of Bass Strait and covers 1260km2. The mining of gold and tin were once the island's primary industries; this has shifted to dairy products of international repute, livestock farming, crayfishing, abalone harvesting and even kelp processing. With more than 145km of picturesque coastline and abundant natural attractions, King Island is an idyllic holiday destination.

South East
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 17:41

Along the Tasman Peninsula, South East Tasmania, you can discover fine heritage buildings and admire the bold swirls of glaze on contemporary pottery. You’ll sample the region’s superb cool-climate wines, and savour some of the local specialties - octopus, oysters, quail and venison. You may also encounter some of the local inhabitants - playful dolphins; our unique Tasmanian devil; or a majestic sea eagle, soaring from cliffs in the Tasman National Park.

Flinders Island
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Flinders Island, Tasmania, is the largest in the Furneaux Group. Since its colonial settlement, the island has witnessed many changes: in the 1950s a Soldier/Farmer Settlement Scheme was initiated, leading to 336km2 of land being cleared and sown. The island is now an ideal place for tourists to escape the stresses of city life, offering many attractions, most of them natural and some man-made or a combination of both such as wreck-diving.

North West
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 18:14

North West Tasmania, from Burnie with its industrial heritage and busy port, the Bass Highway follows the coast westward, almost always within sight of Bass Strait Massive bluffs nudge out into the sea. Table Cape, just beyond Wynyard, flat-topped and fertile, with flowering tulips carpeting its fields in spring; Rocky Cape, with its native orchids, bushwalks and sea cliffs; and Circular Head, where the historic village of Stanley snuggles up against the steep-sided Nut.

North East
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 18:21

If there’s a single keynote for Tasmania’s North East, perhaps it’s colour - travelling through this part of the State, you’ll be aware of the changing tones and hues of the land, the sky, the sea. In Scottsdale’s green and fertile valley, beyond the dark green of tall pines, dairy herds graze rich pastures and the fertile red soil nourishes wonderful vegetables - onions and peas, carrots and potatoes. In summer fields of poppies splash the landscape, and lavender bushes grow in tidy, purple stripes.

Hobart
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 18:27

Founded in 1804 and declared a city in 1842, Hobart is rich in reminders of its colonial past. It is Australia's second-oldest city (after Sydney) and more than 90 of the city's buildings are National Trust-classified. Hobart is nestled on the western shore of the Derwent River and at the foot of Mount Wellington, which is often snowcapped in the winter months. There are panor­amic vistas of the city available from the mountain's superb lookouts.

Central North and Cradle Mountain
by cmsadmin — last modified 2007-12-20 18:39

From the city of Devonport, port of the Spirit of Tasmania, to the rugged country towards Cradle Mountain, the Central North and Cradle Mountain region is of interest and variety - charming towns and historic buildings, beaches, forests and craggy peaks, fine flavours, fertile farmland and friendly people.