Sightseeing in Tasmania - what to see. Complete travel guide

1. Travelers arriving to one of the airports in Tasmania could easily get to their hotel by bus. Local towns are very compact, so tourists would have an opportunity to get literally to the door of the hotel. The fare depends on the length of the route and can range from 10 to 22 Australian dollars.
2. The trip from the hotel to the airport is a complex challenge; a seat in the bus has to be booked in advance. The time and place of landing is agreed by phone; hotel employees will provide all necessary information to tourists.
3. There are daily ferries from Davenport to Melbourne; this option will be the optimal for those who expect to visit mainland Australia in addition to Tasmania. Ferry fare depends on the level of comfort and can range from 120 to 300 Australian dollars.
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. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Public transport in Tasmania is represented by an extensive network of bus routes. Despite the fact that all routes should have a precise timetable, interruptions and delays are common. In certain towns tourists can move freely on foot; long-distance buses will require reservation.
7. The popular form of transportation is bicycle; you can rent it at one of the many rental offices. Tasmania has perfect conditions for cycling; it’s possible to move comfortably by this two-wheeled transport in all the towns.
The history of Tasmania is extremely interesting; the island has been a place where convicts contained, so there are many specific attractions here. There are five historical sites of global … Open
8. Adherents of gastronomic tourism are certainly recommended to buy Tassie Dining Card in one of the tourist offices. It lasts for 30 days and is designed for a group of 6 persons; the card entitles you to discounts at the most popular restaurants and grocery stores of the country. A travel guide would be a nice addition to a map; it includes the list of most popular restaurants and shopping places of Tasmania.
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What to visit being in Tasmania - unique sights

Franklin River

From the series “The Most Dangerous River Rapids for Rafting”
You have to overcome the numerous complicated streamers, ditches and rock formations, as well as many mossy rocks around. Franklin River offers the athletes everything you need for an exciting and breathtaking adventure. One of the main advantages of this area is low number of tourists. Even during the walk on the popular hiking trails of the nature reserve one sees the other tourists extremely rare. The shores of one of the most violent rivers in the world almost always remain man-made. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Tasmania

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