Stunning white-sand beaches stretch along Tasmaniaās east coast, including the Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park.
Hobart & the Tasman Peninsula
From charming Hobart to historic Richmond and sombre Port Arthur, explore the remnants of Tasmaniaās convict past.
Launceston & the Tamar Valley
Enjoy the bright arts and food scenes in Launceston, then sample Tasmaniaās finest wines among the vine-covered hillsides of the Tamar Valley.
North & Western Tasmania
Meander through picturesque northern towns, then immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of the west coast and Cradle MountaināLake St Clair National Park.
White-blond sand, gin-clear water, high blue skiesā¦now strip off and plunge in! But donāt think about it for too long ā water temperatures here can leave you breathless.
Triabunna
Pop 900
Triabunna, 8km north of Orford, sits on an inlet of Spring Bay and shelters a small cray- and scallop-fishing fleet. This is the jumping-off point for Maria Island.
4 Sleeping & Eating
Triabunna Cabin & Caravan Park Caravan Park$
(
03-6257 3575; www.mariagateway.com; 4 Vicary St; unpowered/powered sites from $27/30, on-site vans/cabins/d from $70/88/125;
) This small-but-progressive compound, opposite the school, has all the usual caravan-park facilities, as well as a couple of en-suite double rooms in the front of a lovely old house.
) This low-slung, highway-side, red-brick tavern has motel rooms out the back, which have been given a lick of paint and a new lease on life. Smash down a few aces on the tennis courts. No meals.
8.30am-4pm) Light lunches, snacks and great coffees are served among the art pieces and stuff for sale (candles, jewellery, leather goods, gourmet goodies and secondhand books) in the gallery.
Fish Van Seafood$
(
0407 552 847; Esplanade West; mains $4-11;
11am-7pm) Gobble some east-coast fish and chips from this marina-side caravan. It cooks up boat-fresh flathead, trevalla, barracouta and flake along with mountains of chips. Burgers and steak sangers, too.
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Maria Island
Captivating Maria Island is a top spot for walking, wildlife watching, cycling, camping and reading a book on the beach.
