Tasmania is renowned for its diverse and varied landscape, offering the cruise ship passenger unique experiences at each of the major ports, not to mention the breathtaking coastlines along the way. Passengers can experience World Heritage wilderness, rare flora and fauna, colonial heritage buildings, fine food and wine, pristine beaches and much more.

Tasmania is a relatively small island and it is easy to access the interior – a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, a land of rugged mountains, tall forests and sparkling highland lakes. Over a third of the state is reserved in a network of National Parks and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, providing a refuge and habitat for rare plants and animals, including survivors of the ancient southern super-continent, Gondwanaland. Dotted around Tasmania are 334 smaller offshore islands. Tasmania is well suited to multi stops with diverse tour activities and attractions. 

There are a number of excellent anchorages around the State that are accessible to most cruise ships, offering passengers yet more outstanding experiences (Port Arthur, for example). 

Several opportunities exist for passengers to travel or tour overland and be picked up at another port or anchorage. Hobart is well serviced by domestic airlines from Sydney and Melbourne and has a wide selection of quality hotels, restaurants and transport. Pre and post cruise options are tempting for many cruise passengers and Tasmania offers a range of experiences.

Hobart has developed its port services and infrastructure to accommodate the needs of Antarctic expedition vessels, making it ideal for home port vessels.

Tourism Tasmania is able to assist any cruise line with itinerary planning to ensure that the passenger experience in Tasmania is as diverse and fulfilling as possible. For destination information visit www.discovertasmania.com