Tasmania combines Hobart's MONA museum and Salamanca Market with Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay and Port Arthur. It is a gourmet destination with oysters, wine and whisky. December to March is warmest.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 23h from the US East Coast, 23h from Europe, 12h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Rent a car; distances are short but the scenery is spread out.
- Buy a Parks Pass before visiting national parks.
- Weather is changeable; pack layers.
Plan a trip to Tasmania
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