Lonely Planet Tasmania

by Lonely Planet

#1 best-selling guide to Tasmania *

Lonely Planet Tasmania is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the darkened underground galleries at MONA, learn about convict history at Port Arthur Historic Site, or hike spectacular Cradle Mountain; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tasmania and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Tasmania:

Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, food, wine, wildlife, environment, politics. Free, convenient pull-out Hobart map (included in print version), plus over 44 maps Covers Hobart, Port Arthur, Bruny Island, Huonville, Derwent Valley, Maria Island, Freycinet National Park, Bay of Fires, Flinders Island, Launceston, Tamar Valley, Devonport, Strahan, Cradle Mountain and more

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Tasmania, our most comprehensive guide to Tasmania, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Australia for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Anthony Ham, Charles Rawlings-Way and Meg Worby.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 in the Favorite Travel Guide category.

*Best-selling guide to Tasmania. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference, Australia

844 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 1996

About the author

OUR STORY
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredibly helpful for this millennial in the era of hyper-curated travel blogs, “my itinerary” vlogs and listicles of Insta-worthy locations. A broad range of entertaining, historically educational, nature-exploring, epicurean and scenic destinations catering to all budgets. It’s helped plan our upcoming road trip and, while it’s in need of an update (eg to include Richmond’s novelty Pooseum and remove the Tiger King-like ZooDoo zoo) it has served as a solid base.

[David Burns · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lonely Planet Tasmania ** Read before a recent trip to Tasmania (Dec 2023-Jan 2024)

[Anita Elder · Rating 3 out of 5]

My copy was a bit outdated, but it still gave me a nice general overview of where I planned to travel/hike.

[Amy Traxler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Haven't read the whole thing but it seems to be a pretty comprehensive guide. I'm especially interested in the national parks so have to do a lot of internet research after reading this book.

[Rudi Opperman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good guide, but could be more factual. Could do with more information that’s relevant to when you’re travelling.

[Ariadna73 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I never knew that Tasmania was spelled with an "s". I had always spelled it with a "z" as in "Tazmania". That is how totally ignorant I am about that fascinating country. One thing I admired about the information contained in this little booklet is the beautiful blue in the water. A blue that I have seen in rare occasions before.


This is the cover of the book I read


This is the page with the picture of that astonishing blue.

The restaurant guide is useful and interesting. Here is an excerpt:


In the history part, there is a chilling description of a prison that was set up to function in the country. It is bone-chilling.


Finally, more landscapes that make going to that country a very exciting and interesting experience.


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[Chas Bayfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

A revised version is long overdue. This was published in 2011 and is still the most recent version. Tassie is at a real point of change, old businesses are closing and new ones are opening up. Many recommended hotels and restaurants are no longer open, and the whole section about Gunns wood pulp destroying the forests is no longer relevant as Gunns have pretty much gone under. You rarely see a truck full of timber any more. The book was still a great insight into the rugged beauty of the island but please please please bring out an updated version. This is nearly 4 years out of date and still cost $37AU new in a bookshop.

[Jade17 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Am going to Tasmania next weekkkkk... woooo

A great extensive resource for all travellers. Even though I'm a DK Eyewitness Guides addict because of all the pictures and illustrations, I found this guide to be really helpful. It's updated and the writing is funny, hip and not boring. They have helpful maps (I'll be clutching this book while I'm walking along Hobart), a feature on every interesting place with admission times, prices, etc so it's a great way to plan your holidays day by day. I'll definitely buy a Lonely Planet guide again!

[Chas Bayfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 2011 Tassie Lonely Planet guide was well overdue a rewrite and this one is everything it needs to be. Personally, I'm not convinced about the awesomeness of Tasmanian food - they have great natural produce but people who can work their magic on it seem few and far between. As for everything else, I now have a hit list of places I want to see when I'm over next month - I'm sure this guide will prove invaluable.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book helped emmensley in preparation for my backpacking trip!

[Kimme · Rating 4 out of 5]

I so want to go to Tasmania now. There is so much interesting and useful information! Love it!

[Green Lyric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of clear concise information provided about each city and town. however, Not enough backpacker accommodation listed.

[Ariadna73 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely wonderful place to visit. I would go there right away as soon as I win the lottery :-)