Discover Tasmania Bruny Island

[Kayleigh Telega]

Avisit to Tasmania is about disconnecting from the stresses of modern life and reconnecting with what is important. This small island on the edge of the world is a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, friendly people, wonderful food and wine, and a haunting convict history.

Tasmania is the place to unravel a fascinating, yet haunting, history of the convict days. Many sites, like Port Arthur Historic Site, have been world heritage listed. Discover the stories behind the 70,000 men, women and children who were transported to this small isle deep in the Southern Ocean. Port Arthur Historic Site is a remarkably intact and evocative convict penitentiary.

On the west coast, discover Sarah Island on a journey across Macquarie Harbour through the turbulent channel named by the convicts as Hells Gates. Feel the sense of history as you wander through our historic villages, such as Richmond, Battery Point and Oatlands, with perfectly intact quaint Georgian cottages and striking sandstone warehouses.

Island life has fostered a community of creative, friendly and resourceful locals. This is a place of fiery winter festivals, quirky museums and clever artisans. Food and drink lovers, rejoice! Whisky and gin distilleries, award-winning cool climate wines, famous sparkling and crisp cider have placed Tasmania on the map. Fresh produce plucked straight from the ground and just-caught seafood has attracted chefs from around the world. Here you can meet the makers at farm gates, cellar doors or at local markets and find out the story behind the produce.

Why not let our experienced guides do the driving for you? They know how to navigate those bends and where to keep an eye out for wildlife. That way you can breathe deep, truly relax and take in the spectacular scenery, stress free!

Stewarts Bay Lodge - surrounded by a white-sand beach, crystal clear ocean waters and beautiful woodlands on the Tasman Peninsula right next to Port Arthur Historic site, Stewarts Bay Lodge offers a variety of quality self-contained cabin and chalet accommodation with restaurant.

Tasmania has four distinct seasons. With its mountainous terrain plus the Roaring Forties (a westerly airstream), weather conditions can vary greatly across the island. The west coast is often wet with an average rainfall of 2400mm, perfect for the cool temperate rainforests, while the east coast is mainly dry, and Hobart is the second driest capital in Australia.

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we work. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their deep continued connection to their country.

Photography courtesy of Tourism Tasmania All Rights Reserved

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