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Lonely Planet Tasmania
Lonely Planet’s Tasmania is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike Cradle Mountain, discover historic Port Arthur, and raft the Franklin River; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tasmania and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Tasmania Travel Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Tasmania’s best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas Planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids 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, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 50 maps Covers Hobart & around, Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur, the Southeast, Midlands & Central Highlands, the East Coast, Launceston & around, Devonport & the Northwest, Cradle Country & the West The Perfect Lonely Planet’s Tasmania , our most comprehensive guide to Tasmania, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Hobart , a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Australia for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.
About Lonely Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
About Lonely Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
320 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1996
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
July 28, 2021
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.
January 31, 2024
Lonely Planet Tasmania ** Read before a recent trip to Tasmania (Dec 2023-Jan 2024)
December 18, 2019
My copy was a bit outdated, but it still gave me a nice general overview of where I planned to travel/hike.
November 15, 2024
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.
June 10, 2025
Good guide, but could be more factual. Could do with more information that’s relevant to when you’re travelling.
May 15, 2016
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.
I hope you liked this entry. If you feel like viewing more of the books I read, you are welcome to visit my blog: http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com
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.
I hope you liked this entry. If you feel like viewing more of the books I read, you are welcome to visit my blog: http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com
December 21, 2014
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.
October 15, 2007
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!
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!
July 20, 2016
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.
November 6, 2012
The book helped emmensley in preparation for my backpacking trip!
November 20, 2012
I so want to go to Tasmania now. There is so much interesting and useful information! Love it!
January 13, 2013
Lots of clear concise information provided about each city and town. however, Not enough backpacker accommodation listed.
August 2, 2016
Absolutely wonderful place to visit. I would go there right away as soon as I win the lottery :-)
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