City: Tasmania
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The 7 Best Scenic Drives in Tasmania, Australia
Tasmania (/tæzˈmeɪniə/; abbreviated as Tas and known colloquially as Tassie) is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by the Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands. The state has a population of around 519,100 as of June 2016, just over forty percent of which resides in the Greater Hobart precinct, which forms the metropolitan area of the state capital and largest city, Hobart.
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1. Heritage Highway
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the back ways of Tasmania and discover its rich past and European heritage.
2. Boat Harbour Beach
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4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Rebecca-A-PF - Greater Hobart, Australia
Top spot and stunning beach. Kids loved the cafe playground and then playing on the beach. Wheelchair friendly cafe access and car parking. Magnificent views. See you again soon Boat Harbour
3. The Tarkine Drive
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Crystalline4u - Traralgon, Australia
I adored this drive... it takes you to some amazing places like- * Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area * West Point Reserve * Bluff Hill Point * Arthur River Coastal Walk * Edge of the World * Sundown Point Reserve * Nelson Bay * Couta Rocks * Western Explorer * Balfour Track * Kannunah Bridge * Sumac Lookout * Julius River * Julius River Motorhome Site * Lake Chisholm * Dempster Plains * Wes Beckett Falls * Rapid River * Sinkhole * Milkshake Hills * Tayatea Bridge ...and last but not least * Trowutta Arch The road is windy and you can do it without a map, but if you pick up a map from any Tourist Information Centre nearby it will tell you the difficulty of the walk and how long it will take... that way you can plan your day. Naively I tried to do this in the early afternoon and you really need a whole day to explore all of these places. I still managed to hike my way through a few of the walks and the lookouts. It's a fantastic out enjoying the best nature has to offer.
4. Highlands Power Trail
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Tour the Highlands Power Trail for a unique experience in the rugged Central Highlands of Tasmania, where a bold vision became a reality and changed the shape of Tasmania. This self-guided driving trail provides visitors with an insight into the history of hydro power within Tasmania, and the extraordinary challenges and achievements of the workers and community.
Reviewed By TravelBug1307 - Brisbane, Australia
The Central Highlands Power Trail was a great way to see what things may have been like and see the history of Hydro Power. This is a self-guided drive and most of the drive is on a dirt road. You will also more than likely loose phone coverage part way along the trail. Make sure to stop at the Waddamana Power Station part way through the trail.
5. Convict Trail
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
From Hobart to Richmond to Port Arthur are numerous convict history sites to check out. Yes a lot were hardened criminals, but they also went thru great privations and suffering. So many interesting and moving sites to visit including Richmond Gaol, Hobart Female Factory, The Dog Line and Port Arthur Historic Site
