Printable maps of Tasmania
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Tasmania
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Tasmania with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Tasmania area
This Tasmania map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Tasmania and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Australia
Every year in February, is held the Royal Regatta, which has become popular among many Australians. It was organized in Tasmania for the first time in the early 19th century. Today this three-day event includes sailboat races, boating, water skiing competitions, the crowning of Miss Regatta, aviation show, refreshments, and firework displays. The religious holidays – Easter and Good Friday, are honored in Australia. They fall in April, when it is autumn in the continent. Despite the cool weather, fairs are held in the cities, and locals make barbecues outdoors. In Sydney, the “Royal Easter show” is held annually. Festive events during this time last for four days. Symbols of Australian Easter are eggs made of chocolate, and bilbies (Marsupial badger). … Open
Photogallery of Tasmania sights
Our guide to Tasmania
Attractions and active leisure
Travelers who are accustomed to the typical urban entertainment are recommended to dwell in the capital. There is Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary here; friendly koalas, colorful parrots are among its inhabitants. One of the main symbols of the local fauna - marsupial Tasmanian devil – also lives there. The sanctuary differs much from usual zoos, as there are no multiple fenced enclosures; it features a really relaxed … Open 
Cuisine and top restaurants
Sweet lovers are attracted to the island's capital, the city of Hobart. This is where Cadbury Chocolate Factory is situated; its products are now well known to sweet tooth from around the world. Another sweet symbol of the island is its honey featuring unique taste. The flavor of honey obtained from pollen of rare leatherwood is simply unforgettable. The island is rich in livestock, and thus there is no lack of … Open
Traditions and mentality of Tasmania
Tasmania will appeal to those who are fond of antiques. The island is one of the first in the world by the number of antique shops and markets. There you can buy unique antiques in mint condition. Items of furniture and interior decoration made of rare wood are especially popular among tourists; you can buy old books, interesting items of precious metal, porcelain and other amazing wares at local markets. The … Open
Travel guide to Tasmania
The main attribute of the vacation is the acquaintance with food traditions of the region. The national cuisine is an amazing combination of English and Australian traditions. It will certainly impress those who like seafood. You can taste incredibly delicious salmon and lobsters at the national restaurants. The local specialty is fish called orange roughly. The choice of shellfish is really wide at national … Open
Advices for travellers
4. Tourists who plan to rent a car have to consider that many agencies prohibit transporting of rented cars to the mainland. It’s necessary to specify existing rules in advance; transportation by ferry will cost about $70. 5. Drivers who plan to travel after dark have to be extremely cautious. The main danger is associated not with winding roads, but with local animals that often run out to the road. 6. … Open
Cultural excursion through Tasmania - things to see
A huge number of historical buildings have survived in Hobart, so the capital of the island is ideal for hiking. Curious tourists would find it fun to walk around the area of Salamanca, next to which is there the major cultural center of the same name. It occupies a beautiful complex of buildings built of sandstone; the structure was originally used as a warehouse. The harbor is an attractive place to stroll, as it … Open
