Description
Find your own journey. Tasmania offers the opportunity to combine wilderness, coast, food experiences and city life in a single trip. This regional guide from Lonely Planet helps you decide which parts of the island to prioritise and plan a route with room for your own interests. It suits both trips where Tasmania is the main destination and stays that form part of a longer journey through Australia.
Experiences and content. The book covers Hobart and surroundings, the southern areas, the Midlands, the lake and river landscapes, the east coast, Launceston, the northwest and Cradle Country, as well as Takayna/Tarkine and the west coast. Among the experiences highlighted by the publisher are the hike to Wineglass Bay, Bruny Island and the Festivale food festival. You will also find content on kunanyi/Mount Wellington, MONA and Freycinet National Park. Photographs and stories about local life, culture and traditions provide context for each place and make it easier to find your own way into the island.
Who is this guide suitable for? Itineraries, day trips, city walks and activity suggestions support your planning, and the book includes detailed maps and a pull-out map of Tasmania. Recommendations on food, accommodation, nightlife, shopping, festivals and the best time to travel offer further ways to tailor your trip. Practical sections also cover arrival, transport, money, accessibility and responsible travel choices. Use the content to select a few key areas and see how city visits, drives and days outdoors can work together. A combined island guide is also useful when comparing different options before deciding on the next leg of the journey.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to choose a few experiences you really want, and consider them alongside the rest of the trip. A plan with fewer stops can leave more time to get to know each place. Browse through it together with your travel companions, compare ideas and find a balance between what you want to fit in and what you want to have time to experience. Leave room on some days for breaks and detours too. A physical book is good to return to when planning the next leg of the trip.
About the edition. English travel guide, published 2026. 320 pages. 11th edition. ISBN 9781838699659.
