No doubt all of us want to get out of our comfort zone and experience all the good stuff that outside of our comfort zone.
This page offers to you all the activities that Tasmania has to offer for you dear young traveler.
You will find wind range of activities that may interest you and others have tried it as well. What is more interesting is that all the listed activities are in-expensive and amazing to try it out while you are here in Tas.
This page offers to you all the activities that Tasmania has to offer for you dear young traveler.
You will find wind range of activities that may interest you and others have tried it as well. What is more interesting is that all the listed activities are in-expensive and amazing to try it out while you are here in Tas.
Diving
Tasmania's clear waters and biologically diverse environment offer some of the best temperate diving in the world. With more than 5,000 kilometers of coastline and more than 45,000 ha of marine reserves, there's no shortage of easily accessible underwater wilderness to explore.
Tasmania's east coast is a diving mecca, with several protected, deep water dive sites. The town of Bicheno has exceptional diving, including the popular Paradise Reef, the deep water Golden Bommies and the gullies of Magic Garden in the Governors Island Marine Reserve. The Reserve is one of the best dive sites in Australia.
Further down the coast, divers will find marine reserves with some of the highest marine biodiversity around Maria Island. Also off the north-west tip of Maria Island is one of Tasmania's prime dive sites, the Troy D, a 55 metre former Hopper Barge scuttled in 2007 to form an artificial reef and now teeming with marine life.
Tasmania's early maritime history has also left the island with many shipwreck sites to explore. Underwater explorers with a taste for history can discover shipwrecks at sites around Flinders and King Islands in Bass Strait and at other locations along Tasmania's east coast.
In the north west, divers are attracted by quartzite reefs at Rocky Cape and Boat Harbour.
There are also excellent dives in the south, including the giant kelp forests, underwater caves and deep water sponge gardens of the Tasman Peninsula - home to rare fish species, seals and towering sea cliffs.
Closer to Hobart, marine life teems among the shipwrecks at the Betsey Island Ships' Graveyard and at the underwater trails of Tinderbox Marine Reserve. There's also exceptional diving to be had off Bruny Island, with caverns, overhangs and extensive year-round kelp forests.
Visibility in Tassie's dive sites ranges from 12 m in summer to more than 40 m in winter when serious wetsuits are required.
Tasmania's clear waters and biologically diverse environment offer some of the best temperate diving in the world. With more than 5,000 kilometers of coastline and more than 45,000 ha of marine reserves, there's no shortage of easily accessible underwater wilderness to explore.
Tasmania's east coast is a diving mecca, with several protected, deep water dive sites. The town of Bicheno has exceptional diving, including the popular Paradise Reef, the deep water Golden Bommies and the gullies of Magic Garden in the Governors Island Marine Reserve. The Reserve is one of the best dive sites in Australia.
Further down the coast, divers will find marine reserves with some of the highest marine biodiversity around Maria Island. Also off the north-west tip of Maria Island is one of Tasmania's prime dive sites, the Troy D, a 55 metre former Hopper Barge scuttled in 2007 to form an artificial reef and now teeming with marine life.
Tasmania's early maritime history has also left the island with many shipwreck sites to explore. Underwater explorers with a taste for history can discover shipwrecks at sites around Flinders and King Islands in Bass Strait and at other locations along Tasmania's east coast.
In the north west, divers are attracted by quartzite reefs at Rocky Cape and Boat Harbour.
There are also excellent dives in the south, including the giant kelp forests, underwater caves and deep water sponge gardens of the Tasman Peninsula - home to rare fish species, seals and towering sea cliffs.
Closer to Hobart, marine life teems among the shipwrecks at the Betsey Island Ships' Graveyard and at the underwater trails of Tinderbox Marine Reserve. There's also exceptional diving to be had off Bruny Island, with caverns, overhangs and extensive year-round kelp forests.
Visibility in Tassie's dive sites ranges from 12 m in summer to more than 40 m in winter when serious wetsuits are required.
Surfing
Tasmania has world class cold water breaks and plenty of opportunities to ride uncrowded, pristine waves generated thousands of kilometers away in the Southern Ocean. The best surfing in Tassie often takes some trekking through world heritage areas but pays off with huge breaks and beautiful waves.
Tasmania has world class cold water breaks and plenty of opportunities to ride uncrowded, pristine waves generated thousands of kilometers away in the Southern Ocean. The best surfing in Tassie often takes some trekking through world heritage areas but pays off with huge breaks and beautiful waves.
Rock Climbing
For an extreme view of Tassie's great wilderness and mountain ranges, a rock climbing or abseiling adventure is the go. Tasmania is Australia's most mountainous state so what better place to find a climb you'll remember for a lifetime?
In Tasmania you'll find a diversity of climbs packed into a relatively small area, with everything from short sport routes and boulder problems to big wilderness adventure climbs. And you'll find six different rock types – granite, dolerite, basalt, quartzite, sandstone and conglomerate.
Try the famous world class Totem Pole or the Candlestick, two dolerite stacks found on the Tasman Peninsula in the Tasman National Park.
For an extreme view of Tassie's great wilderness and mountain ranges, a rock climbing or abseiling adventure is the go. Tasmania is Australia's most mountainous state so what better place to find a climb you'll remember for a lifetime?
In Tasmania you'll find a diversity of climbs packed into a relatively small area, with everything from short sport routes and boulder problems to big wilderness adventure climbs. And you'll find six different rock types – granite, dolerite, basalt, quartzite, sandstone and conglomerate.
Try the famous world class Totem Pole or the Candlestick, two dolerite stacks found on the Tasman Peninsula in the Tasman National Park.
Caves and Caving
Tasmania has some of the deepest and longest caves in Australia and more cave development than any other Australian state. Caves can be found across the island - from large horizontal networks and underground river systems to deep vertical cavities with amazing natural displays.
Mole Creek is the departure point for guided tours into the famous and beautiful Marakoopa and King Solomons caves. Marakoopa, with its underground rivers and reflection pools has the largest glow worm display in the country.
Tasmania's south also features some subterranean hotspots including thepopular and accessible Newdegate Cave in the Hastings Caves State Reserve. Hastings Cave is itself the largest developed cave in the country and being formed in dolomite, it's also one of the rarest.
Some of the best caving can be found in the Mole Creek, Junee Florentine and Ida Bay areas.
Tasmania has some of the deepest and longest caves in Australia and more cave development than any other Australian state. Caves can be found across the island - from large horizontal networks and underground river systems to deep vertical cavities with amazing natural displays.
Mole Creek is the departure point for guided tours into the famous and beautiful Marakoopa and King Solomons caves. Marakoopa, with its underground rivers and reflection pools has the largest glow worm display in the country.
Tasmania's south also features some subterranean hotspots including thepopular and accessible Newdegate Cave in the Hastings Caves State Reserve. Hastings Cave is itself the largest developed cave in the country and being formed in dolomite, it's also one of the rarest.
Some of the best caving can be found in the Mole Creek, Junee Florentine and Ida Bay areas.
Mountain Biking And Cycling
Tasmania's diverse terrain is ideal for a range of cycling and biking experiences – from cross country to downhill, to easy, relaxing rides along quiet country roads with scenic coastal views.
In Tasmania you can do everything from an easy one-hour scenic ride through to a three-week cycling holiday along Tasmania's West Coast, listed by Lonely Planet as one of the best cycling routes in the world.
There's also great riding to be had in Tasmania's north west, also the location for the long running Wildside MTB event.
Moreover, tour operators offer tours for all fitness levels and for all ages and abilities.
With stunning views around every corner, Tasmania is a great place to cycle.
Tasmania's diverse terrain is ideal for a range of cycling and biking experiences – from cross country to downhill, to easy, relaxing rides along quiet country roads with scenic coastal views.
In Tasmania you can do everything from an easy one-hour scenic ride through to a three-week cycling holiday along Tasmania's West Coast, listed by Lonely Planet as one of the best cycling routes in the world.
There's also great riding to be had in Tasmania's north west, also the location for the long running Wildside MTB event.
Moreover, tour operators offer tours for all fitness levels and for all ages and abilities.
With stunning views around every corner, Tasmania is a great place to cycle.
Spirit of Tasmania
Spirit of Tasmania is a ferry that departs from both ports (Melbourne and Devonport) every day.
It is a luxurious and convenient service, offering a different experience than flying.
Facilities include on board cinema, gaming lounge and others detailed on their website. http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/
Spirit of Tasmania is a ferry that departs from both ports (Melbourne and Devonport) every day.
It is a luxurious and convenient service, offering a different experience than flying.
Facilities include on board cinema, gaming lounge and others detailed on their website. http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/
Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
This bus is a Double Decker bus. This bus is going to travel around Hobart CBD area including Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Wrest Point, South Hobart, Female Factory site, Cascade Brewery, Old Hobart, Richmond Gaol and Royal Botanical Gardens.
This tour, it takes 90 minutes to 3 days.
For more information, visit
http://www.grayline.com/tours/hobart/city-hop-on-hop-off-5924_43/
This bus is a Double Decker bus. This bus is going to travel around Hobart CBD area including Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Wrest Point, South Hobart, Female Factory site, Cascade Brewery, Old Hobart, Richmond Gaol and Royal Botanical Gardens.
This tour, it takes 90 minutes to 3 days.
For more information, visit
http://www.grayline.com/tours/hobart/city-hop-on-hop-off-5924_43/
Salamanca
Salamanca PlaceSalamanca Place is a great place for having fun in the day or night as it can serve the need for having a cup of coffee, a meal or enjoying a drink with friends and family. Salamanca Place have a large diverse restaurant from different regions Western and Eastern, and you will find that suits you. the bars in Salamanca Place has different style that you will find the one that match your style. Also there is a bakery that serves a coffee with its wonderful freshly baked cakes, various types of bread and sweets.
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Salamanca MarketEvery saturday between the historic buildings and the graceful trees in Salamanca Place the Salamanca Market is set. hundred of people come from different parts of Tasmania and setup their stalls to server the joy and pleasure for thousands of visitors yearly. They serve all kind of pleasure from food to music performances. All those pleasures came from the country side of Tasmania, the freshly cooked food, recently picked fruits and vegetables, honey and honey products, cloths and hand crafted wood and glass. All those fun stuff to explore are held in the Salamanca Place every Saturday.
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