Experience
Tasmania
Festivals and Events 2017
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10-12 Feb Festivale
10-13 Feb Wooden Boats Festival (Hobart)
11-13 Feb Royal Hobart Regatta
16-26 Mar Ten Days on the Island
24-29 Apr Targa Tasmania
04-06 May Agfest – Agricultural Show
08-21 Jun Dark MoFo
30 Jun-16 Jul Festival of Voices
13 Aug Chocolate Winterfest
06-10 Sep Junction Arts Festival
05-08 Oct Royal Launceston Show
25-28 Oct Royal Hobart Show
03-06 Nov Tasmanian Craft Fair
26 Dec-01 Jan Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
28 Dec-03 Jan The Taste of Tasmania
A ustralia’s island state of Tasmania is best known for its native wildlife, intriguing
history and natural beauty, but the incredible local produce is another highlight.
From wine to strawberries, cheese and seafood, you’ll find artisan producers
around every corner and farmers’ markets in many towns.
Tasmania is easily accessible. Airports at Hobart and Launceston connect to the
mainland, or you can take the overnight Spirit of Tasmania passenger and car ferry
from Melbourne to Devonport.
At about half the size of the North Island of New Zealand, Tasmania is an ideal self-
drive destination. We recommend you allow at least one week to take in all those
towering forests, deserted beaches, historic sites, beautiful mountains and meet the
Tasmanian wildlife – perhaps even the iconic Tasmanian devil.
Kayaking, white water rafting and hiking are all popular ways to get out and
experience the landscape up close, plus the cities are small enough that you
can easily explore them on foot, and historic sites like Port Arthur are made for
walking tours. There are plenty of other options for the less energetic too: take
a ride on a scenic railway through a spectacular rainforest gorge, join a cruise
on a mirror-calm river, soar over mountains and beaches in a helicopter or go
off-road on a guided 4WD tour.
Tasmania has also made it onto the international art scene with the addition of
MONA, the world-class art museum in Hobart which is a must-see.