Towns and Cities in Tasmania
The state of Tasmania includes the main island commonly referred to
Tasmania, Bass Strait Islands and the far-south Macquarie Island.
Hobart & the
South East
Tasmania's capital, Hobart, is in the south-east
of the state. Nearby
Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula was a
harsh prison settlement for male convicts and is a popular tourist attraction.
Huonville, D'Entrecasteaux Channel
and
Bruny Island
Launceston &
the North East
Launceston and
George
Town on the Tamar River are on the northern coast of Tasmania.
Launceston is Tasmania's second largest city and is approximately 200 km
north of Hobart. Nearby towns include Gladstone,
Longford,
St Helens,
Scamander, St Marys, Scottsdale and Evandale
.
On the east coast and the Freycinet Peninsula are
Bicheno,
Coles Bay, Freycinet,
Swansea, Triabunna, Orford, Ross, Campbell Town and
Oatlands. This area boasts of both coastal scenery and inland landscapes
with gorges, waterfalls and forests.
Devonport
& North Western Tasmania
Tasmania's north East includes Cradle Mountain,
one of Tasmania's most popular attractions, Devonport,
Burnie,
Deloraine,
Latrobe, Middlesex Plains,
Sheffield, Port Sorell,
Ulverstone, Penguin,
Stanley, Westbury, Wilmot and
Wynyard. Car and passenger ferries travel
between Melbourne and Devonport - making Devonport
a major entry point to Tasmania.
South Western
Tasmania
The wilderness of south west of Tasmania are
a popular destination for conservations and adventurers. Towns in the
region are Queenstown,
Strahan and Zeehan.
Package Tours of Tasmania
- 9-Day South Coast Track Walking Expedition from Hobart, 9 days / 8 nights (from Viator)
Outdoor Activities : Commences at Hobart, concludes Hobart, Tasmania
The South Coast Track in Tasmania's remote South West is considered one of the best wilderness treks in Australia.This eighty kilometer hike through World Heritage wilderness will take you through rainforest, along golden beaches, over coastal ranges and beside quiet lagoons. This magnificent journey is a wilderness experience for the serious adventurer!The South Coast Track from Melaleuca in Tasmania's south-west corner to Cockle Creek on the edge of the settled south-east will take you on a magnificent journey through World Heritage wilderness. The South Coast track originally an escape route from Bathurst Harbour for shipwrecked sailors now an escape route from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
You will walk 10-15kms per day carrying packs up to 20kgs, no special skills are required other than good pack carrying fitness and a open flexible approach to being in remote areas for 9 days.
more info and booking details from Viator...