There are many ways to travel and see the world. For example, solo travel is particularly on the rise these days but can often be more expensive than travelling with a companion or group. Spontaneous travel is another option, which is an exciting concept for free-spirited wanderers, however, packing your bag and heading on an adventure at the drop of a hat is not for everyone. Therefore, if you like to plan your trips in advance, as we do, now is the perfect time to do it. Especially if you’re looking for a January deal which many travel companies offer at this time of year. If your 2019 travel bucket list includes Tasmania, often referred to as ‘Tassie’, then our guide to how to see the best things the island has to offer on a budget will help you when planning your trip.
The main ways of getting to Tasmania- the island state off Australia’s south coast, is are by ferry or by flight. However, when you get to the island the best way of getting around and seeing what it has to offer is to hire a vehicle. The ideal vehicle is a campervan. Renting a campervan makes it easier to get around the island and cuts out the hassle of having to look for and book accommodation. You can find cheap Tasmania campers here. Once your campervan is booked, the next step is to plan your route and stops along the way. Here are five places you really should not miss.
Wellington Park
Tasmania has several places where you will find truly spectacular views. One of these places is Wellington Park located in South East Tasmania. It offers a perfect lookout point on Mount Wellington and the Derwent River estuary, together with amazing views of Hobart – the capital of Tasmania. Mount Wellington Park offers visitors a range of activities to do including hiking, climbing, mountain biking etc. and the best bit, especially for people travelling on a budget – it’s open all day, every day with no entrance fee to pay.
Organ Pipes Circuit
Discovering a new country and its landscape is one of the highlights of travelling and the Organ Pipes Circuit/Track is a must for exploratory hikers! Located in Wellington Park, along the diverse 9.2km loop you can traverse the historic tracks and discover heritage huts, springs, spectacular rock formations and flowers in bloom (season dependent of course) along the way. It is also important to note that bike and horse riding is prohibited on the track and the track is only partially open to dog walkers. Again, there is no entrance fee to pay here.
Salamanca Market
The Salamanca Market, a bustling and popular street market in Salamanca Place, Hobart which dates back to the 1970s is the perfect place to dive into Tasmania’s food scene! The Market is open every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm. It has over 300 stalls where you can buy local delicacies, fresh gourmet produce, hand-made jewellery and accessories making it the perfect place to not only pick up lunch but also a memento to remind you of your trip. The market is, in fact, Tasmania’s most visited tourist attraction and has won numerous awards. So be sure to plan your stay over a weekend.
Henty Dunes
Located on Tasmania’s west coast, there’s a great expanse (15 km) of giant dunes of sand called the Henty Dunes. It’s a very unique travel spot due to the desert being amid the rainforests of Tasmania. The beaches here are breathtaking and of course free to visit. However, if you are more adventurous, you can tick sandboarding and tobogganing (you can hire them locally) on sand dunes off your travel bucket list here too! It is important to note that there are no water or toilet facilities at the dunes. So ensure you are prepared if you choose to visit.
Trial Harbour
You can relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the great outdoors at Trial Harbour. Known for its magnificent beaches, this town is the perfect place to go bush-walking, camping, fishing, and swimming. There are no shops here so be sure to have everything you need with you when you visit. Possibly the most serene and quiet area of the west coast, this place may not be the most popular travel spot in Tasmania. However, it is definitely a picturesque ending to your journey through the rainforest. And will be a welcome break from gravel roads!
What makes Tasmania so special? For starters, its undisturbed natural forests, majestic mountains and breathtaking scenery. Together with its rich colonial heritage and its amazing food make the trip even more special. Also, because Tasmania is often overshadowed by the Australian mainland, it is not overly touristy (yet). This makes it the perfect place to head if you are travelling on a budget. As you can make your cash stretch further. So what are you waiting for? We hope Tasmania makes it onto you 2019 travel list.
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