{"id":3762,"date":"2017-08-21T11:30:56","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T11:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=3762"},"modified":"2018-04-27T13:00:58","modified_gmt":"2018-04-27T13:00:58","slug":"7-reasons-why-you-should-visit-tasmania-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/7-reasons-why-you-should-visit-tasmania-now\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Tasmania Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

After travelling and living in Australia for over a year I thought the novelty of the country had almost worn off for me\u2026and then I ventured over to Tasmania! The island state is too easily forgotten about by travellers and Aussie\u2019s alike and remains Australia\u2019s best-kept secret.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"tasmania-view\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it will take your breath away:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Food: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"tasmanian-food\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tasmania is more than just the Isle of Apples. Fresh produce and gut-busting gastronomy make Tasmania. If you\u2019re partial to seafood then you\u2019re in luck. Bruny Island Oysters are amongst the best in the world and it would be a sin to leave Tasmania without trying a scallop pie.<\/p>\n

Foodie find:<\/strong> Head to Salamanca\u2019s Saturday market to give those taste buds a treat and test out the best of the island\u2019s fare. They say the scallop pies from Smith\u2019s food truck are the best in all of Tasmania\u2026and I\u2019d have to agree!<\/p>\n

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The Art:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Mona-museum\"<\/p>\n

Venture just a little out of Hobart for a far-out experience. MONA<\/a> is an art gallery like no other.<\/p>\n

Descend three stories into the depths of a cave to discover the kookiest art collection you\u2019ve ever seen. MONA calls itself a \u2018subversive adult Disneyland\u2019 and what happens in MONA stays in MONA so you\u2019ll have to uncover its sordid secrets for yourself.<\/p>\n

Insider tip:<\/strong> pay a visit to the bottom floor bathrooms (behind the caf\u00e9) and use the third stall in on the right.<\/p>\n

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The National Parks: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"national-park-tasmania\"<\/p>\n

Tasmania is an island of rugged wilderness and almost half the state is either a reserve, park or world heritage listed site. That\u2019s A LOT of green.<\/p>\n

Nature lovers and hikers are spoilt for choice with over 20 national parks to rollick and ramble through. Climb Cradle Mountain for panoramic perfection in lakes, ravines and bluffs or amble along coastal trails and squeaky-clean sands in Freycinet and Wineglass Bay.<\/p>\n

Dollar stretching advice:<\/strong> With so many parks to visit, we recommend forking out for the 8-week holiday pass if you plan to see a couple ($30 per person, or $60 per vehicle).<\/p>\n

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The Drink<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n

\"tasmanian-drink\"<\/p>\n

There\u2019s whiskey, breweries and cideries all around but it is the cool climate vineyards that earn Tassie its international reputation.<\/p>\n

A glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away, so taste ten for good measure. Sample Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sav Blanc, Pinot Gris and\u2026hope you\u2019re not stuck playing designated driver!<\/p>\n

Where to go?<\/strong> We love the Tamar Valley. Taste vintage sparkling at Jansz and the Pinot Noir and Gew\u00fcrztraminer (our favourite) at the neighbouring Pipers Brook.<\/p>\n

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The Beaches:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"beach-tasmania\"<\/p>\n

Australia is renowned for an unbeatable coastline and Tasmania\u2019s beaches are as pristine and untouched as they get.<\/p>\n

Head to the white sands and protected bays for sunbaking and swimming or paddle out to surf the waves \u2013 just be sure to pack a wetsuit!<\/p>\n

Where to go?<\/strong> Hazards Beach is our favourite. Wineglass Bay (on the other side of the peninsular) detains most day-trippers leaving Hazard to be enjoyed in near solitude\u2026wallabies aside.<\/p>\n

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The Lakes: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"lake-tasmania\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Empty the sand out of your shoes and wash the salty crust from your skin to have a beach holiday inland. Tasmania might be the smallest state in Australia but it has over 3000 lakes.<\/p>\n

Where to go?<\/strong> There are so many to choose from and you can\u2019t really go wrong but we love Lake St Claire and The Great Lake best.<\/p>\n

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The Locals:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tasmanians are some of the friendliest people on the planet. Give them a \u201cG\u2019day\u201d and a \u2018How ya goin\u201d from me!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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