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WELCOME TO BACKPACKER TASMANIA
Backpacking is very popular
in the Australian state of Tasmania,
which is the smallest of the six Australian states, and the
only island state of Australia. Only the Australian Capital
Territory (Canberra - ACT) occupyies less space. Tasmania
has a land area of some 68,400 square kilometres and is less
than one-third the size of the next smallest state, its nearest
neighbour Victoria. Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania.
Tasmania represents little
less than one per cent of the total Australian land mass
and has a total population on just over 500,000, with around
200,000 living in the state capital, Hobart.
Backpackers come to Tasmania
in large numbers from all over the world to travel the island
and experience and discover its unique beauty, and the compact
nature of the island enables backpackers to travel relatively
short distances, but be in a totally different town or environment.
Tasmania offers a range of accommodation and
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Aborigines had already been living in Tasmania for 10-15,000
years before white settlement and, as they became isolated from
their relatives on the other side of the water, their
culture and way of life developed in different ways. This depth
of history here in Tasmania is not always appreciated by visitors
to Australia, who often by-pass this small state, especially
as it is an island which is rather expensive to reach. It is
well worth the effort, however, for Tasmania has a beauty of
its own and an atmosphere quite different from the rest of Australia.
Encircled by the Southern Ocean and the Tasman Sea , Tasmanian
has the world's cleanest air and purest water,
fertile soils, and superb local seafood, fresh produce, beer
and wine.
You will find a good range of hostel accommodation throughout
Tasmania as well as an active backpacker culture. Seasonal employment
can be obtained in areas such as fruit picking. Public transport
is reasonable, however to get to some of the more remote areas
it is often cheaper to rent a used car, which many car rental
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a budget, however many backpackers travelling to Australia miss
out on the sheer delights of Tassie due to the sometimes high coast
of crossing Bass Strait. However, take the time to carefully consider
Tasmania when backpacking in Australia as cheap flights can be
obtained on low cost carrier airlines Virgin
Blue, Jetstar and Tiger
Airlines.
Tasmania offers backpacker suitable, affordable accommodation and youth hostels in most major towns and in many cases close
to national parks where you can undertake a range of outdooe
pursuits. Tasmania is a relatively easy place to explore
if you are travelling with a big heavy pack on your back with
travel distances relatively short. Bus transport covers most
of Tasmania's major attractions and points of interest,
and the locals are generally very friendly and welcoming taking
time to sit down and have a chat. Tassie's backpacker lodges
and youth hostels are excellent places to meet people
like you with shared interests and experiences and to share stories
and travel ideas.
Accommodation types vary from town to town; some offer dormitory
style rooms; others provide a choice of bunks, double,
twin and single rooms. Typically bathroom and kitchen facilities
are shared with communal dining, kitchen and living
areas. Most places offer laundry facilities, although sometimes
there will be extra cahrges to operate washing machines and dryers.
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Backpacking Tasmania Experience
Tasmania's climate can be unpredictable at times, and whilst Hobart
has the second lowest rainfall of any Australian state or territory,
it tends to have more rain days. In parts of Tasmania, such as
Strahan on the west coaast, higher rainfalls are common and result
in tracts of pristine forests and, at times, raging rivers.
It is a popular area for walking, and the Overland
Track between
Cradle Mountain and Lake St. Clair, in particular, is one of the
world’s
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Featured BACKPACKING Locations
Tasmania
- Hobart
- Strahan
- Port Arthur
- Swansea
- Bicheno
- Coles Bay
- Bay Of Fires
- Devonport
- Launceston
- St. Helens
- Bridport
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Camping Tasmania
Camping is very popular in Tasmania, and in many cases you
can stay ffor free in mganificnet locations for up to 4-weeks at a time. Read more |
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Getting To Tasmania
A popular way of getting to Tasmania is via the Spirit of
Tasmania ferry, which travels from Melbourne to Devonport
and return. Read
more .. |
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Tasmania enjoys a mild temperate climate, with
4 distinct seasons and variable weather conditions from
coastal areas to the central highlands. When bushwlaking in
Tasmania, always consider Tasmania's changeable
weather conditions - even in Summer, conditions can change
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- Weather
- National Park Fees
- Special events
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The Summer Season in Tasmania (01
December to 28 February is the most popular time to visit
Tasmania. For backpackers, however, all times of the year
are great and offer many different experiences but you must
be prepared as in colder winter months, the days are short
and the average daily temperature may be as low as 5c during
the day in some of Tassie's more remote areas.
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