In 2015, almost a year ago to date, we were fortunate enough to tour around Australia’s island state, Tasmania or Tassie, (its Aussie nickname). We enjoyed two weeks devouring the captivating and extraordinary sights of the Tasmanian places on the Apple Isle, (another nickname for Tassie).
Our trip started in the capital of Hobart in South Tasmania where we collected our campervan rental and set off in an anti-clockwise direction circumnavigating the 68,401 sq metre island. This map shows our driving route:
Map of Tasmania showing our route
Words that I would use to describe Tasmania would be: wild, untamed, untrodden, brutal, rugged, mountainous, pristine, densely forested, verdant, agricultural, mineral-rich, scenically abundant, food and wine heaven and down right pretty.
Here are the Tasmanian places from A to Z of our travels:
Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula in South Tasmania
Binalong Bay Beach on the East Coast of Tasmania
Lake St Clair, Cradle Mountain in the North West of Tasmania
Viewing Platform at Mouth of Mersey River in Devonport on the North West Coast
Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula in South Tasmania
The Hazards on the Freycinet Peninsula on the East Coast of Tasmania
Gordon River World Heritage Listed Forests in the West Coast Wilderness region on Tasmania
Hobart Waterfront in South Tasmania
Beauty Point at Ilfraville on the Tamar River in Northern Tasmania
Walls of Jerusalem National Park in the North West of Tasmania
Batman Bridge in Kayena, Tamar Valley in North Tasmania
King’s Bridge in Launceston, North Tasmania
Maria Island on the East Coast of Tasmania Image Credit: Maria Island Ferry
The Nut, Stanley on North West Coast of Tasmania
Orford Beach on the East Coast of Tasmania
The Big Penguin in Penguin on the North West Coast
Queenstown a mining town on the West Coast of Tasmania
Historic Richmond Bridge at Richmond in South Tasmania
Strahan Harbour on the West Coast of Tasmania
Views from Brady’s Lookout over Tamar Valley Farmlands in North Tasmania
Ulverstone Beach on the North West Coast of Tasmania
Mt Victoria National Park in North Tasmania
Views of Wynyard from Table Cape on the North West Coast
Gravelly Beach, Exeter in North Tasmania
Replica Cottage at York Town Historic Site in North Tasmania
Old Buildings in Zeehan on the West Coast of Tasmania
Two weeks was barely enough to get around this relatively small island. There was so much more to see and do that it left me thirsting for more. I wanted to see more of the wilderness areas, explore further the Bay of Fires coastline, maybe take a hike on one of the magnificent trails over a few days, visit some of the pristine islands just off the coastline and see more of the central areas. I can definitely see another trip to Tassie on the horizon!
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Julie
November 15, 2016Great pics!! Did you do the walk to the Walls of Jerusalem? That is a truly amazing place!! We spent 3 days up there one Christmas and it snowed the entire time!
Kathy
November 15, 2016Thanks Julie. No we weren’t equipped for walking in the snow. We were there in late November and didn’t expect to encounter any snow. We didn’t have proper clothing or footwear unfortunately. That’s why I need to go back! :)
Sue
November 16, 2016Gorgeous photos Kathy and Tasmania is definitely on our list to visit. I’ll find this post very useful for planning.
Kathy
November 16, 2016Tassie is a very scenic place and probably the wildest and most pristine place I’ve seen, particularly on the west coast. The beaches along the east coast are also spectacular, with Bay of Fires being a highlight. Yes you should definitely put Tassie on your bucket list. :)
Mia
November 16, 2016Wow, would love to travel all of those places.?Love your blog.
Kathy
November 16, 2016Thank you Mia. Tasmania, although a little isolated from the rest of Australia is a fabulous place to visit. So much untouched beauty. :)
Nanou
November 16, 2016Great post! I love how you did it alphabetically.
I also love the pictures, they’re gorgeous!
This is very timely as I’m planning a trip there soon! Thank you for sharing :)
Kathy
November 16, 2016Nanou you will fall head over heels in love with Tasmania as I did. It is has so much to offer the traveller. Thank you for dropping by. :)
Michelle Weaver (@pinkypoinker)
November 16, 2016What a fab post. I was able to relive all my trips to Tassie. It’s definitely one of my favourite places.
Kathy
November 16, 2016Mine too Michelle. I could easily go back there to explore it further. I would love to do the 3 Capes walk one day. :)
Min@WriteoftheMiddle
November 16, 2016I love Tasmania! We did a trip around it last year in late April/early May. It was a whirlwind first time 13 day trip. I’ve been to all the places you’ve listed EXCEPT … I, J, K, M, O, U, V, Y, Z. That’s quite a few misses. I’ll have to go back!! :-)
Kathy
November 16, 2016You can be excused Min. Some of these places were a little out of the way. Yes 13 days is probably not long enough to really see all that Tassie has to offer. We both will have to go back! :)
Meg
November 16, 2016What a great idea to format the post this way! I’m heading to Tasmania in December for 12 days so will definitely save this for reference, thank you!
Kathy
November 16, 2016Hi Meg, I have actually done the A to Z for every state I’ve visited in Australia. I had a lot of fun putting it together for Tasmania. For such a small island state it sure packs a punch. You will love every bit of Tassie! Happy travels. :)
Sally
November 16, 2016I just returned from 8 days in Tassie and I absolutely adored it! Its beauty made me so grateful to be part of it. I am already planning my return and several of these places are on my list (with Maria Island at the top!).
Kathy
November 16, 2016Everyone I speak to has either been on a holiday in Tasmania or are planning one. It seems to be very popular nowadays, when it was once thought of as being barren and boring! I loved every bit of Tassie and yes Maria Island is gorgeous. :)
Ruth
November 18, 2016I love when you do the A-Z posts. It allows me to see a lot of Australia. I didn’t know Tasmania is known as the Apple Island. New fact learned today! #TPThursday
Kathy
November 18, 2016Thanks Ruth. I have run out of Australian states so no more A-Z posts. Tasmania is a beautiful place to tour around. It has so much wonderful scenery. :)
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November 18, 2016I adored Tasmania when we visited several years ago. Now you have me definitely wanting to go back for a return visit. You are right 2 weeks is barely enough. There is so much to see and explore. I loved the history and the nature as well. And the Salamanca markets in Hobart. are a must.
Kathy
November 18, 2016I can see why you would adore Tasmania Jill. It is a photographer’s dream! I enjoyed it immensely and hope to return to explore some more some time soon. :)
Nicole
November 20, 2016Great article! I love learning about new places and the sites you’ve chosen are beautiful.
Kathy
November 20, 2016Thanks Nicole. Tasmania is a beautiful island with lots of stunning scenery, interesting history and delicious food and wine. :)
budgettraveltalk
November 21, 2016Gosh some great photos here Kathy. I love the Lake St. Clair, Oxford Beach, Lake Victoria National Park and a nice perspective shot of the Nut. It is many years since I’ve been to Tasmania and Marty has never been. I can see that a lot of the places are still the same. I’m sure it won’t be long till we make a trip there. There is so much to see in such a small area – a good budget holiday.
Kathy
November 21, 2016Thanks Jan. I think every Aussie should visit our most southern state at least once. I loved every part of it as it was such an interesting place with a brutal convict history and there are many parts that are still very wild and untamed. The beaches on the east coast were also spectacular. Shame about the weather though. It was freezing even in November! :)
Michele {Malaysian Meanders}
November 21, 2016Most Americans think only of the cartoon Tasmanian Devil when they think of Tasmania. Looks like there’s a lot more to the island than that one animal. It seems like a good mix of natural beauty, historical places and giant penguin statues. I’d love to visit one day.
Kathy
November 21, 2016The Tasmanian Devil is still very famous in Tasmania, however I never got to see one. There is a lot of interesting places to see in Tasmania and is a lot different to mainland Australia. Parts of Tasmania are wilderness areas and are extremely wild and untamed.
Therese
December 2, 2016Tasmania is on my list of “must-see” places. Lovely photos.
Kathy
December 2, 2016Tassie is a very special place. I could go back there in a blink! Thank you for dropping by and I’m glad you enjoyed my photos. :)