Hotel Stays & Getaways
Tasmanian Escape for Two: 2 Adults 2 Nights
Awash with unspoilt natural treasures, the enchanting beauty of Tasmania is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. Tassie, as Aussies love to refer to it as, is the 26th largest island in the world and the country’s smallest state situated some 240km south from Australian mainland separated by the Bass Strait. From dense rainforests to rugged mountains, spectacular coastlines to a staggering 18 national parks, the state’s stunning landscapes are a feast for the eyes. It is little wonder why over 20% of Tasmania, approximately 1.6 million hectares, is officially World Heritage Listed area. Cascading waterfalls, Earth’s oldest trees, lush greenery and bright orange rock formations are all incredible Tasmanian sites often only accessible by foot. The state is ideal for the outdoor adventurer, the wildlife lover or anyone who wishes to experience some of the best mother nature has to offer.
A large majority of Tasmania’s flora and fauna is unique to the island, the most famous example being Earth’s largest carnivorous marsupial in the world, the iconic Tasmanian Devil. The state even boasts the cleanest air in the world, so clean in fact that bottles of it sell out online! It is also home to the only completely untreated bottled rainwater approved by multiple health departments around the world. The best way to experience the Tassie’s influx of natural riches is to embark on one of their many world-renowned walking tracks and hikes. With over 2000km of equally fascinating tracks to select from, you’re spoilt for choice. National Geographic even listed the Overland Track located at the remarkable Cradle Mountain as one of the best hikes in the world.
Alongside all these internationally celebrated natural feats and wonders, Tassie’s capital city of Hobart is a fusion of irresistible fresh local produce, captivating historical sites and outstanding art. If you’re in town, the most popular tourist attraction is the award winning Salamanca Markets, a waterfront maze of over 300 unique stallholders offering everything from hand-worked glass to mouthwatering local wines. After a splendid morning of willingly emptying your pockets to these artisanal curiosities, consider visiting arguably the best modern art gallery in Australia, MONA. The flamboyant museum founded by a local billionaire is genuinely one of a kind. Known for its curation of thought-provoking, innovative and sometimes controversial works, the gallery is a truly unforgettable spectacle inundated with exciting immersive and interactive displays. For the history buffs, consider taking a day trip to the fascinating ex-convict settlement of Port Arthur where ruins of the isolation prisons, hospitals, houses and even a mental asylum still stand. Tasmania is an Australian oasis of unspoilt wilderness and rich history, so no matter what path you choose to take, there will be untamed beauty at every step.
How it works
• Purchase this gift voucher and send digitally to the gift receiver, or print at home!
• The gift receiver can then choose from hundreds of Tasmanian accommodation providers using their gift voucher
• Prior to booking, they are free to change the destination to anywhere in the world
• Bookings are processed online with instant confirmation
*Images displayed include examples of activities on offer in the destination and are not included in the getaway gift voucher.
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