Monthly archives: July 2017

Port Arthur Penitentiary Building
Port Arthur was intended to be a state of the art prison, using new psychological incentives to reform inmates. You’d never guess so, looking at its macabre remains today. It was a brutal place. The British turned Tasmania into a penal colony in 1803, and to this day it is […]

History

Dark Mofo Tasmania
These days Tasmania is blessed with a full calendar of events, which means winter is no longer a time to sit inside. You’ll find most upcoming events here. Here’s an at-a-glance annual calendar … Bloomin’ Tulips Festival Day Wynyard October Tasmanian Craft Fair Deloraine November Effervescence Tasmania Relbia November Bicheno […]

Events

Tasmanian Wilderness
Here’s Tasmania’s top natural attractions. Yes, there are more, but if you plan to visit historic, artistic and culinary attractions as well, and all the other wonderful short stops along the way, you’ll need a lot of time. Each attraction has links to local accommodation. 1. Mt Wellington Hobart’s Mt […]

Natural Wonders

Places to stay in Tasmania
Tasmania has an abundance of B&Bs, guesthouses and farmstays, as well as big resorts and hotels. Tourism is seasonal, peaking from November to March, so book early to avoid the dreaded “no vacancies”. We have listed accommodation at major towns first, then the more regional locations. At the bottom of […]

Places to Stay

Must visits in Tasmania
Need a shortlist? Try these 1. MONA – a modern art gallery in Hobart. Internationally recognised and quite confronting! 2. Hobart – the Salamanca market, museum, city waterfront and its seafood outlets are a must-visit. Watch out for seals eating scraps from fishing boats. 3. Mt Wellington – the view […]

Must Sees