Tasmania Tips & articles

Tips & articles

  1. Saddle up for the world’s best cycling routes

    01 February 2012

    There’s no better way to explore a place than by bike. In honour of our favourite two-wheeled travel companion, here...

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  2. Take a bite out of the Apple Isle

    19 January 2012

    There’s much more to the self-styled Apple Isle than, well, apples. Australia’s southernmost state, the island of Tasmania, is a...

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  3. When the going gets tough

    16 January 2012

    What are the toughest adventures on the planet? Which extreme exploits push willing participants to their mental and physical limits?...

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  4. Five of Australia’s treasured islands

    05 January 2012

    Ah, Australia. Partying the night away amid the bright lights of Sydney. Exploring the undersea extravaganza of the Great Barrier...

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  5. Planning a trip to Australia: what you need to know

    23 November 2011

    Book your flights: 2012 is shaping up as a bumper year to visit Australia. A slew of music festivals...

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  6. Ask Lonely Planet: best place to propose?

    18 July 2011

    Here at Lonely Planet, we have travel experts on tap. In this excerpt from the August 2011 issue of Lonely...

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  7. The 10 best treks in the world

    15 November 2010

    These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and...

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  8. 10 best boat journeys

    09 November 2010

    Boats are often overlooked as a way to see the world; we invariably have limited time to get from A...

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  9. Five lesser-known spots in five not-so-secret destinations

    21 October 2010

    Sometimes the best sights aren’t always the most obvious, or the most famous. Sure, the Sydney Opera House is amazing...

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  10. What to do in November in Australia

    11 October 2010

    Ah, November, that strange month before the Christmas holiday madness really begins. Before the silly season gets into full swing,...

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  11. Watching Australia's wildlife

    13 July 2010

    Wildlife is one of Australia’s top selling points, and justifiably so. A network of national parks, state forests and reserves...

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  12. Tasmania's wild wild west

    12 July 2010

    There are no two ways about it: Tasmania’s west truly is its wilder side. We’re talking endless ocean beaches where...

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  13. 8 top places to escape Australia's capital cities

    22 June 2010

    Every so often we all get that unmistakable itch to flee the city. Lonely Planet author Sarah Wintle picks the...

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  14. Tasmania: the Little Apple

    27 August 2009

    Tasmania is fairytale green, manageably tiny, and full of intriguing critters and ancient forests. It’s got mini-break written all over...

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