{"id":3996,"date":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","slug":"towns-in-tasmania-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/holiday-ideas\/holiday-destinations\/tasmania\/towns-in-tasmania-to-visit","title":{"rendered":"8 towns in Tasmania to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re planning an upcoming visit to Tasmania, get excited. Although it&#8217;s Australia&#8217;s smallest state, it&#8217;s a unique part of the country and has loads to offer whether you&#8217;re a history buff, food and wine connoisseur, hiker or road tripper, traveling with friends, a partner, or the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/holiday-ideas\/family-and-groups\/family-destination-guides\/australia\/tasmania-holidays-for-families\"> whole family<\/a>.\r Craig Makepeace gives us the lowdown.\n<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/7yt2D9T3ZpdaFEY67VH0OF\/b708066e6ffead2f27520ec3ff743680\/towns_in_tasmania_to_visit_-_people_hiking_walking_in_Tasmania_-_Photo_by_Pen_Ash_-_Stayz.jpg\" alt=\"towns in tasmania to visit - people hiking walking in Tasmania - Photo by Pen Ash\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p>\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<a name=\"Coles_Bay\">Coles Bay<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/671594\/coles-bay\">Coles Bay<\/a> is set in a spectacular location. With uninterrupted views of the red and pink granite peaks known as The Hazards, this small town is the gateway to famous Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park, my favourite place in Tasmania. Nearby Honeymoon Bay is beautiful and consider going kayaking in this picturesque setting. You could easily spend a week here exploring Freycinet and all it\u2019s walks and beaches. And don\u2019t miss Tombolo Restaurant and coffee bar for great coffee + wood fired pizzas with stunning views.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\nPenguin\r\n<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>On the shores of Bass Strait, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/40316\/penguin\">Penguin<\/a> is the best town to base yourself to explore the north west region of Tasmania and the towns of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/7091\/burnie\">Burnie<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/24407\/stanley\">Stanley<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/21054\/ulverstone\">Ulverstone<\/a>. Activities nearby include Turners Beach Berry Patch (great for the kids), Hellyers Road Distillery, the coastal drive to Ulverstone, and the Nut in Stanley. Penguin has a great small town vibe and the local markets are worth a look too!\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<a name=\"Strahan\">Strahan<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/109048\/strahan\">Strahan<\/a> is on the west coast of Tasmania and involves a decent half to full-day of driving (depending on where you\u2019re coming from), but if you have the time it&#8217;s worth the effort.It\u2019s a small port town and one of the highlights is a cruise down World Heritage Gordon River. Also nice is a walk to Hogarth Falls and I saw one of the best sunsets I have ever seen anywhere in this town.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<a name=\"Hobart\">Hobart<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/251uLSJSenVNpHhafa81b4\/b77df35ecf7c6d402401349b687fe529\/things_to_do_in_hobart_-_Hobart_Tasmania_Harbour_-_Photo_by_Katherine_Slade_-_Stayz.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in hobart - Hobart Tasmania Harbour - Photo by Katherine Slade\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Hobart is a lovely, walkable city on the harbour with a gentle pace of life. It&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/2172\/hobart\">biggest city in Tasmania<\/a> with lots to do in and around the area \u2013 I spent 6 days there! Walk historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/44689\/battery-point\">Battery Point<\/a>, wander Salamanca Place and the famous Salamanca Markets, admire the sandstone buildings, drive up Mount Wellington, taste test a beer at the Cascade Brewery and don\u2019t miss the fascinating MONA museum. There&#8217;s also a lot of great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/holiday-ideas\/family-and-groups\/family-destination-guides\/australia\/things-to-do-in-hobart-with-kids\">kids&#8217; activities in Hobart<\/a>, so it&#8217;s a great destination for the whole family to enjoy. \n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<a name=\"Port_Arthur\">Port Arthur<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/45113\/port-arthur\">Port Arthur<\/a> is historic, interesting, sad and beautiful all wrapped into one. The town is home to the Port Arthur Historic Site which has a violent and troubled history as a penal colony for some of Australia\u2019s hardened convicts.It\u2019s accessible from Hobart as a day trip, or stay a few nights. For a great bite to eat, don\u2019t miss the Doo-Lishus food truck at nearby Eaglehawk Neck for the best fish and chips in Tasmania, plus homemade scallop, rabbit, and venison pies.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<a name=\"Richmond\">Richmond<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Just 25km north east of Hobart, historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/12492\/richmond-tas-australia\">Richmond<\/a> is a small town and makes for a great half-day side trip. Explore the historic sites and take a stroll along the river before grabbing lunch at the Richmond Arms Hotel followed by coffee and cake at the Richmond Bakery. Richmond is home to Australia\u2019s oldest bridge (built in 1825) and Australia\u2019s oldest Roman Catholic church, St John\u2019s. Also of interest is the Richmond Gaol and just wandering around town looking at the numerous heritage-listed buildings.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<a name=\"Launceston\">Launceston<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Whilst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/15260\/launceston-tas-australia\">Launceston<\/a> itself doesn&#8217;t offer a lot, it\u2019s a great base to explore some excellent places nearby, and it\u2019s also the cheapest city to fly into from the Australian mainland. Once you\u2019ve seen City Park, the James Boags Brewery and done the Saturday Harvest Market, the best nearby attraction is beautiful Cataract Gorge. From Launceston, make sure you explore the Tamar Valley wine route, the Tamar wetlands walk, World Heritage Brickendon Estate and Josef Chromy Winery.\r\n\r<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<a name=\"Evandale\">Evandale<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/407361\/evandale\">Evandale<\/a> is a National Trust classified Georgian village and when you arrive you feel as if the clock has been wound back 100 years. Easily accessible from Launceston, the heritage buildings make Evandale a popular place for tourists and Clarendon House, just outside of the village, is said to be one of Australia\u2019s greatest Georgian houses. Make sure you drop in for a cuppa and cake at the Ingleside Bakery Cafe inside the old Council chambers built in 1867. There is a pretty courtyard bursting with flowers or, in the winter, a cozy roaring fire.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heading south to Tasmania? These are the 8 towns that you cannot miss while you visit. One of our travel experts, Craig, tells us all about them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3997,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tasmania","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>8 towns in Tasmania to visit<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Heading south to Tasmania? These are the 8 towns that you cannot miss while you visit. 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