{"id":51486,"date":"2026-07-28T13:39:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T03:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=51486"},"modified":"2026-07-28T13:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T03:39:25","slug":"tasmania-reasons-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/tasmania-reasons-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape to Tasmania: Why Australia&#8217;s Smallest State Has the Most to Offer\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Everyone talks about MONA, but fewer people know about the whisky trail, the wombats on Maria Island, or a beach better than anything on the mainland. Tasmania rewards the people who go looking.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/tasmania\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tasmania<\/a> has a little bit of everything that makes Australia great, and then some \u2013 but most of it sits just off the main road, in the places a long weekend doesn&#8217;t usually reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/hobart\/tasmania\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hobart<\/a> has become renowned as a hub for boundary-pushing arts and culture with three-hatted dining and nine-seat ramen bars in the same postcode. The state\u2019s whisky scene is producing drops worthy of any top shelf. Then there&#8217;s the awe-inspiring <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/things-to-do-in-tasmania-nature-experiences\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/things-to-do-in-tasmania-nature-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wilderness<\/a> that has drawn people for decades, with untouched beaches and forests that will have you planning your next <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/three-day-guide-to-hobart\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/three-day-guide-to-hobart\/\" rel=\"noopener\">visit<\/a> before you\u2019ve even left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But don\u2019t just take our word for it \u2013 here\u2019s why you need to book a trip to experience Tasmania for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_a8dd1302a18c40e1a986965747255326\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div 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reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$349<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$429<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$823<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-47%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Discovery Resorts \\u2013 Cradle Mountain\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        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Immersive installations sit deep in its subterranean floors, all of it weird, wild, or both, and it retains its mystery even for repeat visitors, since the artworks are always rotating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MONA is layered with the murky mythology of its owner, David Walsh, and exploring the subversive art inside it feels genuinely exhilarating. Nowhere else could you find an ancient Egyptian mummy, a wall covered with TVs portraying a singalong of Madonna&#8217;s greatest hits and a mechanical replica of the human digestive system (you&#8217;ll want to hold your nose, just so you know) &#8211; all metres from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s an outing worthy of a whole day. Take a break from the mind-boggling exhibitions to dine at one of the several onsite restaurants, including the esteemed <a href=\"https:\/\/mona.net.au\/stuff-to-do\/eat-and-drink\/faro\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mona.net.au\/stuff-to-do\/eat-and-drink\/faro\" rel=\"noopener\">Faro<\/a>, which features daring, interactive live performances, blurring the line between food and art. MONA feels like an anti-gallery \u2013 there is plenty there that will make you question your concept of what art even is, which is exactly its intent. But it\u2019s layered with a sardonic filter, as a reminder to not take it too seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dark Mofo is unlike any other festival in Australia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/137460-2_1200x800-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Feast at Dark Mofo Festival. One of the best things to do in Tasmania. Dream by Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-52986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/137460-2_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/137460-2_1200x800-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/137460-2_1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/137460-2_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winter Feast at Dark Mofo. Source: Tourism Tasmania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/darkmofo.net.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/darkmofo.net.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\">festival<\/a> certainly isn\u2019t for the faint-hearted, but for those who dare, it&#8217;s an eye-opening and memorable experience.<strong> <\/strong>Taking over the city of Hobart in the depth of winter and soaking it in a glow of neon red, its enigmatic energy creates a buzzing atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two-week program is packed with innovative musical acts, avant-garde performance art, wild parties and exclusive events. All of it is shrouded in mystery, deliberately ambiguous and anticipation-inducing. There are dark depths to be uncovered, counteracted with bountiful, indulgent festivities: the Winter Feast is a foodie heaven with inventive mulled cocktails, and the renowned Night Mass is a rollicking party filled with gleeful surprises. It\u2019s a festival that must be seen and explored to really be believed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_75967d4e8e278113d418ac58256bfb46\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Villa Howden, Huon Valley, Tasmania\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/villa-howden-hobart-tasmania-australia\/006RF00000XkcdZYAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash  LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Villa Howden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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breakfast<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/crossed_utensils_with_plus.svg\" alt=\"crossed_utensils_with_plus\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>A$50 dining credit per package<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/wine_glass.svg\" alt=\"wine_glass\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Welcome drink per guest<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/wine_glass.svg\" alt=\"wine_glass\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Welcome cheese platter<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/check.svg\" alt=\"check\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Inclusions valid for two guests<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.2<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Very Good<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">144 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 suite from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$299<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$339<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$509<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-33%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Villa Howden\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Huon Valley\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Tasmania\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.1\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 144,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"2 nights from $339 USD\",\n    \"photo\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/uzse5kevpfua8rphpa.webp\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/w3gcy25dvccnufatl0vo.webp\",\n    \"description\": \"Tasmania 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dining scene is big on flavour for a small city<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/three-day-guide-to-hobart\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/three-day-guide-to-hobart\/\">Hobart<\/a> punches well above its weight in the dining realm \u2013 with the city becoming renowned for its cultural scene, top-notch food and drink have followed. There are several quality fine diners, from the intimate kaiseki-style <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omotenashihobart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.omotenashihobart.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Omotenashi<\/a> to the waterfront <a href=\"https:\/\/aloftrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/aloftrestaurant.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Aloft<\/a>, which offers a chef\u2019s degustation menu and sweeping views of the River Derwent from Brooke Street Pier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For something a little more casual, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ogeehobart.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ogeehobart.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ogee<\/a> is a moody Euro-style wine bar soundtracked by vinyl records and a menu that rotates daily (and an accompanying guesthouse so you can be within stumbling distance of bed after), or the nine-seat Ranita Ramen serves homemade, organic wheat-flour noodles that are worth queuing for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hobart\u2019s dining venues evoke an effortless kind of cool with a relaxed feel, while still meeting the standards of any other capital city in the country. But if this alone doesn\u2019t sell the city\u2019s food scene to you, it\u2019s also the home of the famous scallop pie, found at the bustling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salamancamarket.com.au\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.salamancamarket.com.au\/Home\" rel=\"noopener\">Salamanca Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The wilderness is some of the most pristine on the planet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1002720-2_1200x800-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park. One of the best things to do in Tasmania. Dream by Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-52988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1002720-2_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1002720-2_1200x800-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1002720-2_1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1002720-2_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park. Source: Tourism Tasmania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tasmania&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-kept-secret-dive-into-australias-best-secluded-beaches\/\"> beaches<\/a>, lush Gondwana rainforests and scenic hikes feel refreshingly remote and untouched. The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area covers one fifth of the state, which includes the wombat-laden Cradle Mountain and white-water rapids of the Franklin River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the east coast, discover immaculate beaches that could rival the best in the country, like the famous Wineglass Bay \u2013 best viewed from high above at the lookout, before descending for a dip in its ultra-clear waters. The surrounding Freycinet National Park has picturesque beaches and swimming spots, including the charming Honeymoon Bay. A couple of hours&#8217; drive north is the Bay of Fires, with stretches of white-sand beaches and striking copper coloured rocks. You&#8217;ll be left wondering why there aren\u2019t more people flocking to them, such is their immense beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You&#8217;ll see animals in the wild that you won&#8217;t find anywhere else<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tasmania is undoubtedly one of the best places to see Australian animals in the wild. It&#8217;s full of adorable marsupials that are unique to the state, like pademelons (its answer to Rottnest\u2019s Island&#8217;s quokkas) and hopping eastern bettongs. While the famous Tasmanian devil is now endangered, conservation efforts are ongoing to secure the future of the species.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other animals that do have mainland populations but are more commonly spotted in Tassie include platypus, quolls, or the numerous wombats thriving on Maria Island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The arts scene doesn&#8217;t end with MONA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond Hobart, Tasmania\u2019s thriving cultural side goes quietly under the radar. There\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/dadamuse.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dadamuse.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\">dAda mUse<\/a> gallery, which unassumingly houses the largest collection of Salvador Dali artworks on paper. There are festivals like the statewide <a href=\"https:\/\/tendays.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tendays.org.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ten Days on the Island<\/a>, Tasmania\u2019s first international arts festival, and the western coast\u2019s nature-forward <a href=\"https:\/\/theunconformity.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/theunconformity.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Unconformity<\/a> festival. Back in Hobart, the beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/odeontheatre.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/odeontheatre.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Odeon Theatre<\/a> hosts a roster of local and international music acts, while the arty <a href=\"https:\/\/pabloscocktails.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pabloscocktails.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Pablos Cocktails &amp; Dreams<\/a> hosts jazz, folk, indie and hip hop gigs behind its red door. Exploring Tasmania\u2019s art scene feels like being a part of the insider crowd \u2013 uncover it before everyone else finds out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tasmania&#8217;s whisky trail rivals anywhere in the world <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/143072-2_1200x800-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Callington Mill Whisky Distillery, one of the best things to do in Tasmania. Dream by Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-52989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/143072-2_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/143072-2_1200x800-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/143072-2_1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/143072-2_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Callington Mill Whisky Distillery. Source: Tourism Tasmania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tasmania has become globally renowned for single-malt, small-batch spirits of the highest quality. The scene is thriving to such a degree that there is an official whisky trail, which you can follow to sip your way around more than 30 distilleries. If you only have time for the highlights, you\u2019ll still be able to taste the best of the best at <a href=\"https:\/\/larkdistillery.com\/pages\/dark-lark-no-166-special-edition?tw_source=google&amp;tw_adid=816101157272&amp;tw_campaign=23115488877&amp;tw_kwdid=kwd-7432500295&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23115488877&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACU0xC_B66Klz1MQSFcrXtFNKiWIO&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwg5zTBhCLARIsAP2AFU4j7RXvIV8gLBXczAREdVdAFPyH6-2Wb7YdYoj4AN75JYYPlZapufgaAibQEALw_wcB\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/larkdistillery.com\/pages\/dark-lark-no-166-special-edition?tw_source=google&amp;tw_adid=816101157272&amp;tw_campaign=23115488877&amp;tw_kwdid=kwd-7432500295&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23115488877&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACU0xC_B66Klz1MQSFcrXtFNKiWIO&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwg5zTBhCLARIsAP2AFU4j7RXvIV8gLBXczAREdVdAFPyH6-2Wb7YdYoj4AN75JYYPlZapufgaAibQEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lark Distillery<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sullivanscove.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoq3BmTUDuMQzBxSzjGtydY6Ilef-sALjLtp4Gz8IrIn-pSdWTMt\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sullivanscove.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoq3BmTUDuMQzBxSzjGtydY6Ilef-sALjLtp4Gz8IrIn-pSdWTMt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sullivans Cove<\/a> around Hobart. But no matter where you are in the state, the chances are that you\u2019re probably not too far from a distillery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Tasmania and how to get around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the best way to get to Tasmania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have the choice of flying directly into either Launceston or Hobart \u2013 the cities are about 2.5 hours by car from each other. Flights into Launceston may be slightly cheaper, and it\u2019s also closer to Cradle Mountain if that\u2019s a must-do for your trip. The Spirit of Tasmania is a good option if you\u2019re keen to take your own car (with lots of camping gear) for a longer trip, but it\u2019s pricier than flying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get around Tasmania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tasmania has an extensive bus network as it\u2019s only form of public transport. But if you\u2019re planning a longer trip and want to venture outside of either of the main cities, it\u2019s best to hire a car. There are plenty of options, but the most important factor for car rental is to book ahead to get a good price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to go to Tasmania and how long to stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to visit Tasmania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tasmania has something unique to offer in every season. Dark Mofo lures thousands of visitors to the state in June, which is when Hobart truly comes alive. Winter is also ideal for warming whisky or artisan hot chocolate tastings. Aim for the warmer months if you\u2019re keen to hike and spend time outdoors. For fewer tourist crowds, go in March or April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long to spend in Tasmania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re after just a taste of Tassie, you can fit in a Hobart trip over a long <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/australias-best-long-weekend-escapes\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/australias-best-long-weekend-escapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekend<\/a> if you\u2019re flying from the east coast. Extend it to a week, and you\u2019ll have time to visit the coastal Freycinet National Park or the Bay of Fires, and perhaps even Cradle Mountain. To experience more of what Tasmania has to offer, go for 10 days to two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Feature image: Fotheringate Bay, Flinders Island. Source: Tourism Tasmania.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Tasmania<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Tasmania\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000XkcdZYAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_75967d4e8e278113d418ac58256bfb46\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/villa-howden-hobart-tasmania-australia\/006RF00000XkcdZYAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Villa Howden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/uzse5kevpfua8rphpa.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/uzse5kevpfua8rphpa.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/uzse5kevpfua8rphpa.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/uzse5kevpfua8rphpa.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/uzse5kevpfua8rphpa.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/uzse5kevpfua8rphpa.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Villa Howden, Huon Valley, Tasmania\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Huon Valley, Tasmania<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Villa Howden<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Tasmania French-Inspired Elegance near Hobart with Daily Breakfast &#038; A$50 Dining Credit<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 suite from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$299<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$339<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$509<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-33%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000DEm3hYAD\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_da07481448f2ae694a047fec5324ed6a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/macq-01-hotel-hobart-tasmania-australia\/006RF00000DEm3hYAD\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"MACq 01 Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/f2jjh3q78b7mj6b4r5bl.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/f2jjh3q78b7mj6b4r5bl.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/f2jjh3q78b7mj6b4r5bl.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/f2jjh3q78b7mj6b4r5bl.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/f2jjh3q78b7mj6b4r5bl.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/f2jjh3q78b7mj6b4r5bl.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"MACq 01 Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hobart, Tasmania<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">MACq 01 Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Acclaimed Hobart Hotel on the Historic Macquarie Wharf with Waterfront Restaurant &#038; Three Bars<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$178<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000FNHedAAH\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_8431f12a4cfadc331415ce5e6c448c53\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hotel-grand-chancellor-hobart-tasmania-australia\/0062y00000FNHedAAH\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/7d8h4nb9so2t021yedcr.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/7d8h4nb9so2t021yedcr.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/7d8h4nb9so2t021yedcr.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/7d8h4nb9so2t021yedcr.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/7d8h4nb9so2t021yedcr.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/7d8h4nb9so2t021yedcr.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hobart, Tasmania<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Hotel Grand 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Hobart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/041pctozawvuwgi5cbhg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/041pctozawvuwgi5cbhg.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/041pctozawvuwgi5cbhg.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/041pctozawvuwgi5cbhg.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/041pctozawvuwgi5cbhg.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/041pctozawvuwgi5cbhg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Vibe Hotel Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hobart, Tasmania<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Vibe Hotel Hobart<\/div><div class=\"tagline\"> Stylish Vibe Hobart Stay Moments from the Harbour &#038; Salamanca Market<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$178<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000004DyGkAAK\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_7123ef6c136c33acb0f79980bc6b787c\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/moss-hotel-hobart-tasmania-australia\/0062y000004DyGkAAK\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Moss Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/n7z1y8faprd8am2m7rc.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/n7z1y8faprd8am2m7rc.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/n7z1y8faprd8am2m7rc.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/n7z1y8faprd8am2m7rc.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/n7z1y8faprd8am2m7rc.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/n7z1y8faprd8am2m7rc.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Moss Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hobart, Tasmania<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Moss Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Boutique 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loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/vvnnsoikkry8qlq93yd5.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/vvnnsoikkry8qlq93yd5.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/vvnnsoikkry8qlq93yd5.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/vvnnsoikkry8qlq93yd5.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/vvnnsoikkry8qlq93yd5.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/vvnnsoikkry8qlq93yd5.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"M\u00f6venpick Hotel Hobart , Hobart, Tasmania\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hobart, Tasmania<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">M\u00f6venpick Hotel Hobart <\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Waterfront M\u00f6venpick City Break in the Heart of Hobart with Onsite Gourmet Dining <\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$101<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$110<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000Bdt5YAAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_66e6962d0387dee023e524dc98091bd3\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/crowne-plaza-hobart-tasmania-australia\/0062y00000Bdt5YAAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Crowne Plaza Hobart, an IHG Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/bgemm3g0gmnsox8hpf8j.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/bgemm3g0gmnsox8hpf8j.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/bgemm3g0gmnsox8hpf8j.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/bgemm3g0gmnsox8hpf8j.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/bgemm3g0gmnsox8hpf8j.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/bgemm3g0gmnsox8hpf8j.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Crowne Plaza Hobart, an IHG Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hobart, Tasmania<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Crowne Plaza Hobart, an IHG Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Stylish City Break in the Heart of Hobart with Rooftop Bar<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$118<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000004v1ZUAAY\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_dac576bde7440680349a6b1fd5ee02ab\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/rydges-hobart-tasmania-australia\/0062y000004v1ZUAAY\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Rydges Hobart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/a5jhl4f6jachbn4n3jtw.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/a5jhl4f6jachbn4n3jtw.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/a5jhl4f6jachbn4n3jtw.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/a5jhl4f6jachbn4n3jtw.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/a5jhl4f6jachbn4n3jtw.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/a5jhl4f6jachbn4n3jtw.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Rydges Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hobart, Tasmania<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Rydges Hobart<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Heritage-Listed Rydges Hobart 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