Why is Tasmania a good vacation spot for austrailians?

Question

Why is Tasmania a good vacation spot for austrailians?

Answer 1

First of all,

- It's within close range of major Australia cities (Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide).

- Secondly, it's REALLY BEAUTIFUL, it's a nature holiday. Lots of things to do and see. You can hike, sample the best cheese (King Island), ciders and wines (for the island's climate, it's best for Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris)

- Thirdly, The Tasmanian people are one of the nicest people in Australia. They're very friendly.

http://www.discovertasmania.com/us/

Here are some of the main attractions:

I once saw an ESPN TV crew filming one of the alternative sport of rock jumping.

You can fly to the island or take a ferry from Melbourne/Sydney. You can spend Days or Months here.

There're claims of sightings of Tasmanian Tiger but you'll have to see it for yourself to believe it :-)

Experience having ciders and scallop pies (Pie filled with scallops) :)

Hobart

- A very nice cute city woth visiting, especially on Saturday where they have the market called Salamanca Market

- Make sure you have Tasmanian oyster in barilla bay where you get to feast on FRESH oysters :) - like really fresh off the sea with the top shells intact.

Port Arthur

- This is where the convicts was sent :-), You can visit Port Arthur Jail, do a ghost tour, probably the most historic place in Australia, do a cruise around the jail park.

- Visit Tasmania Devil Park where you get to see Tassie Devil upclose and personal :-)

- Port Arthur is unfortunately a place where the famous Port Arthur massacare happened which made Australia reviewed their gun ownership policy.

Wine Glass Bay

Hike the mountain to get to a bay in a shape of wine glass, beautiful beach as well and torquoise water but too cold to swim. I spent a whole day there.

Craddle Mountain

Climb and do a 3 days or 5 days hike of Craddle mountain. This is where Terry Irwin was (Steve Irwin's wife) when Steve died of the stingray attack. So worth doing.

Huon Valley

Climb the canopy of treetops, feast on huon valley mushrooms.

Answer 2

Tasmania is relatively small, so there is a lot less distance to cover than on the mainland.

Tasmania has a cooler, wetter climate so the scenery is green and pleasant.

But mainly, Tassie has lots of good stuff to see and do.

Answer 3

It isn't.  It's just another part of Australia.

Answer 4

Because I live here!! lol!! :P

No really, people come here because of our beauty. Our state is pure and enriched in many things. I own a farm just outside of Launceston. In my 5 years in this area, I have seen our area grow.

Hope you come and visit us or ME!! lol!

Answer 5

tasmania is alot more relaxed then mainland australia! it is incredibly beautiful and has a lot of history behind it

my favourite places there are:

-the frecinet peninsula

-port arthur

-new norfolk

-cradle mountain

but alot of it is really gorgeous =D these places are just stunning

Answer 6

As we are part of the same nation there are no immigration procedures,use the same currency and speak the same language. Travel times are shorter than to overseas (except Perth) and you can bring your own car

Tassy is quite different from the rest of Australia in landscape and climate so visitors can see something unique