Hobart Travel News

Off the grid gourmet: Tasmania's hidden culinary scene

01/09/2012

Tasmania is among the few wildernesses left in the world where humans and animals have managed to live harmoniously for centuries. With about half a million people living in the state, which includes the largest island of Tasmania and hundreds of surrounding smaller isl.. Read more

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Tourism Tasmania launches new website to promote travel to the island

18/06/2012

Tasmania has introduced a new approach when it comes to enticing Aussie travellers to check out the area on their holidays. The state located on the southeastern border of Australia has launched a campaign to promote the area as a fun destination for all to explore. Acc.. Read more

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Tiger Airways increases capacity to Hobart from Melbourne

09/12/2010

Australian travelers in Melbourne looking for a quick getaway should take advantage of Tiger Airways new increased service to Hobart, Tasmania, reports Travel Daily News. The upcoming summer months and an increase in demand spurned the extra flight. There are already t.. Read more

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Luxury car hire is the new "it" travel accessory

07/12/2010

With the rise of the Australian dollar, a number of new luxury resorts and high-end hotels have sprung up on the island of Tasmania, reports the Mercury. The expansion into upscale accommodations has led to a need for more luxury vehicle rentals - a business sector app.. Read more

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Tasmania convict sites honored

02/09/2010

When the World Heritage Committee recently announced the expansion of the UNESCO World Heritage list, it announced that a number of Australian penal sites would be honored, including some in the country's southernmost state, Tasmania. Five of the 11 convict sites n.. Read more

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