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Introduction
Almost half of Tasmania is made up of State Forests, National
Parks and World Heritage Area. It is a state of contrasts, the West
Coast is known for the rugged landscape of striking mountain
peaks and lakes, the East Coast for its picturesque scenery and
beautiful coastline. It’s a place to experience extremes - from
solitude and tranquility on a pristine beach to adrenaline and
adventure in the remote wilderness.
A place with natural beauty,
unique & abundant wildlife including Tasmanian Devils, wombats and
pademelons (little wallabies), friendly people, fantastic food & wine
not to mention rich in Aboriginal and colonial history.
Adventure Tours Australia, winner of the 1998 Australian Tourism
Award for ‘Tour and Transport Operator - Major’ have designed a
flexible way to experience the highlights of this unspoilt state.
We
offer tours that can be picked up in Hobart, Devonport or
Launceston - you can choose to do the East Coast, the West Coast
or both - where you start is up to you.
We specialise in small group touring, providing a personalised
service to our passengers and pride ourselves on offering active
tours with a strong ecological content. Most of our highly trained
guides are Tasmanian born and bred and have vast knowledge of
the local flora and fauna as well as the state’s historical and
cultural significance.
Note: All tours are operated in a Toyota Coaster mini-bus.
Accommodation
The tours are accommodated and we offer a choice of hostel or
en-suite motel (equivalent to 3 star standard) style to suit your
comfort requirements and budget. In addition to typical hostels and
motels we also use Wilderness Lodges and Chalets so we can access
remote areas such as Tullah, a quaint old gold mining town with
great budget accommodation nestled among scenic hills on the
shores of Lake Rosebery.
If you are not travelling with a sleeping bag, there may be an
additional fee for linen at some of the budget accommodation
houses or you can hire a sleeping bag. Please note that
in some places there are a limited number of twin/double rooms.
Climate
Don’t believe everything you hear about the weather in Tasmania;
Hobart is the second driest capital city next to Adelaide and the
Freycinet National Park has an average of 300 sunny days every year!
Unlike Northern Australia with its dry and wet seasons, Tasmania has
a maritime climate complimented by four distinct seasons - each of
which has much to offer. The summer (Dec to Feb) in Tasmania is
outstanding - with lots of bright, sunny days to enjoy the beach. The
average high temperature is 21 degrees Celsius and the low 12.
However, it can getup as high as 33 degrees Celsius.
There is a
festive feeling in the air during these months with a variety of
summer festivals and entertainment programs.
The autumn season is one of natural beauty. With it’s steady and
comfortable mercury reading - an average high of 17 degrees
Celsius and a low of 10 - the apples are still being picked in the Huon Valley and the red and gold leaves from the oak, elm and chestnut
trees reflect on still rivers and lakes.
The winter (June to August) with an average high of 12 degrees
Celsius is time to experience crisp, clean Tasmanian air and maybe
witness a light layer of snow as it falls on the highland lakes
and forests.
Springtime, with temperatures in the mid-teens, sees the trees come
alive and the cycle starts all over again!
Note:
Itinerary
changes may occur on tours.
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