Tasmanian Vacations Blog

As local Tasmanians, we have been fortunate to be able to travel around our own state for most of the border closure period. Even though the borders are now open, many of us...

"Bonorong" - derived from the aboriginal word meaning “native companion” is a sanctuary located a 30-minute drive from Hobart. It is run to protect and assist Tasmania’s wildlife...

New Norfolk - a picturesque town set on the banks of the River Derwent, rich in history and now the commercial and residential heart of the Derwent Valley...

I consider myself very fortunate to be able to enjoy the many wonderful attractions and experiences that abound in Tasmania – mostly in the name of work...

If you are looking for a relaxing getaway, look no further than the small seaside town of Scamander located on the North East
coast of Tasmania...

While the world is currently battening down the hatches to fight COVID-19 we salute all our front-line workers who are daily facing this threat to life. To all our health care workers...

With so many family friendly sights, attractions and tours, Tasmania is the perfect destination to holiday with the family. Having 3 young boys, we love getting out and about and exploring all that Tasmania has to offer...

Tasmanian Vacations has been sharing the Tasmania’s secrets with travellers for over 20 years and it’s this passion that has allowed so many past guests to leave Tasmania smiling...

Summer in Tasmania is your chance to experience the best of our festivals, fresh produce, music, arts and culture. For those travelling to Tasmania this summer...

If you are seeking a bushwalking adventure with a touch of comfort, the Three Capes Track which starts at the Port Arthur historic site in Tasmania is ideal. A high-quality track with stylish huts...

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of staying at Curringa Farm for a night. We departed Hobart around midday on Saturday and it took just over an hour’s drive. We stopped at New Norfolk on the way...

We were lucky enough to join Tasmania’s newest guided walking tour ‘The wukalina Walk’ in October, for a 4 day/3 night Aboriginal Cultural experience along the Bay of Fires in North East Tasmania...

Zuleika and I were invited to join Gray Line on their full day tour to Maria Island. Neither of us had been to Maria Island before, so this was our first time visiting...

Last weekend I enjoyed a few days away on Bruny Island, staying with Bruny Island Escapes in one of their new lodge rooms. These are a lovely, hotel style room with a small kitchenette...

On a lovely Tassie winter weekend we set off to Port Arthur, located south east of Hobart. Port Arthur is a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Hobart and is home to such popular attractions as...

For a special occasion (my birthday) I decided to visit Cradle Mountain National Park, known for its stunning scenery, and home to the famous Overland track and Dove Lake...

My husband and I were fortunate enough to partake in a fly / drive with Overdrive Car Hire and Par Avion. We collected the car from Macq01, a luxury storytelling Hotel located on Hobart’s waterfront...

I had the opportunity to do a familiarisation over winter at Freycinet Lodge. Along the way we made a stop for lunch at Freycinet Marine Farm for some yummy local seafood. The East Coast of Tasmania is just one of the many locations in Tasmania that is known for their fresh local produce...

Today Kim and I had a relaxing day out of the office exploring the Derwent Valley area. We saw a number of properties that we sell at Tasmanian Vacations including accommodation ranging from 5 star luxury pavilions at MONA...

Talise and I were fortunate enough to be invited on a unique experience today with our partners Overdrive Car Hire and Par Avion. Our task was to drive a Porsche Boxster to Saffire Freycinet, a luxury lodge...

On a beautiful Tassie winter’s day we were lucky enough to be able to be heading to Bruny Island for an ultimate foodies day out with Bruny Island Traveller.We met our tour guide, Fran and headed 45 minutes south of Hobart to Kettering...

Last week, Zuleika and I headed North for three days to have a look at the Launceston and Tamar Valley accommodation properties that we sell here at Tasmanian Vacations. We saw a great mix of hotel, motel and apartment...

Today we were lucky enough to join the Go Behind the Label Experience at Josef Chromy Wines located just outside of Launceston. Arriving into the winery we were surrounded by beautiful farm land and greeted by our wonderful tour guide, Sandy...

Today we were fortunate enough to travel to Strahan with Par Avion to experience the award-winning Gordon River Cruise. Our day started early with our flight departing Cambridge Airport at 7am...

On the long weekend we decided to do a day trip to Mount Field National Park, located approximately 1.5 hour drive from Hobart. To gain entry...

Over winter our staff are out experiencing all of our wonderful Tasmanian products, and Maddy and Caitlyn were lucky enough to join the popular Bruny Island Safaris tour...

This weekend I decided to head to the North East coast of Tasmania with my family for a 2 night escape. Travelling from Hobart along the Midland Highway we stopped at the historic town of Ross...