have a devilishly good time in tasmania

We’re sending more of our clients than ever to Australia these days and since we’re certified Aussie Specialists, we’re well-equipped to help our clients find those incredible “hidden gems” there. Our clients who’ve recently returned from Australia were especially enamored with Tasmania—the island off of the southern coast of Australia that’s as unique as it is beautiful.

Whether it’s art and culture, wine and whiskey, fishing, walking, biking or golf—Tasmania is pretty darned fabulous. That video speaks for itself, but in case you need more convincing, here’s our take on the key appeal of Australia’s island state.

Scenic Wilderness

Tasmania has some of the cleanest air in the world, but it’s also full of natural wonders and stunning landscapes. Just about 40% of the entire state is National Parks and nature reserves. They’re all within easy reach of Tasmania’s major cities, and they’re all gorgeous.

• Three Capes Track in Tasman National Park is Australia’s premier coastal bushwalking experience, with a multi-day bushwalking and boating experience.

• Wukalina Walk is a three-night, four-day walk with Aboriginal guides in the footsteps of their ancestors. Stay in comfortable domed huts , and with one night at a newly-renovated lodge.

• Coral Expeditions Cruise offers an exclusive 7-night small ship expedition cruise that showcases the wild beauty of Tasmania, including parts that you can only see from the water.

Native Wildlife

Tasmania got separated from the Australian mainland at the end of the last ice age, so for the last 10,000 years, ancient marsupials have survived and evolved in splendid isolation. Not only is the island home to the famous Tasmanian Devil, they’ve also got 12 species of birds that are found nowhere else in the world. Wildife is one of the highlights of any Australia journey, but when that journey includes Tasmania—well—you’ve just upped your Aussie wildlife experience a notch or two.

• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary near Hobart offers group and behind-the-scenes private tours.

• The Tasmanian Devil Unzoo on the highway to historic Port Arthur has a new one-day Devil Tracker Adventure that’s perfect for independent travelers and small groups, alike.

• Saffire Freycinet has a new open-range Tasmanian devil enclosure. It’s an experience to give you the best possible insight into these incredible animals.

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Paddock-to-Plate

You don’t even have to wait for a farmer’s market—you can just stop at the farm gates or a roadside stall to experience the best that Tasmania has to offer for foodies. Some of the finest food and drink abound, here, like artisan cheeses, delicious produce (berries, apples and pears), premium beef, specialty honey, cool climate wines and some incredible craft beers and whiskeys. Oh, man. Now I’m hungry.

• Salamanca Market in Hobart is set among the historic Georgian sandstone buildings of Salamanca Place. Check it out every Saturday.

• Bruny Island offers an array of gourmet food, including oysters, artisanal cheeses, berries, whiskey and wine. Take an award-winning eco cruise to get the best views.

• Devils@Cradle offers a chance to Dine with a Devil at Cradle Mountain. Food and wildlife in one experience? Absolutely!

So, what say you? Are you ready to visit Australia? Because we’re willing to send you there. Just drop us a line and we’ll start putting it together!