| North Eastern Tasmania & East Coast |
 |
 |
The Bay of Fires: A beautiful piece of wilderness coastline in the far north-east corner of Tasmania, The Bay of Fires stretches from Eddystone Point in the north to Binalong Bay in the south. Characterised by stunning blue water, fishing lagoons, spotless white sandy beaches and orange lichen covered granite boulders (they glow after rain), this 29-kilometre ribbon of sea, surf and sand is renowned for its island beach culture, cosy cottages and nature walks, not to mention its natural beauty.
Evercreech Forest Reserve: this special place is home to the tallest White Gums in the world. They are known as 'White Knights' because they grow to a height of 90 metres. The reserve has many short bushland walks through the forest including a loop past the “White Knights” and to Evercreech Falls. Apart from these spectacular trees, large ferns and mountain streams abound, many flowing dramatically over falls deep in the forest.
|
Ben Lomond National Park: The magnificent mountain of Ben Lomond with its imposing and precipitous dolerite cliffs is visible over much of the northern midlands of Tasmania. The plateau is roughly 14 kilometres in length, 6 kilometres wide and is in excess of 1300 metres in height. The snowy slopes of Ben Lomond in Winter are a centre for downhill skiing in Tasmania.
Flinders Island: Located in Bass Strait, some 20 km off the north-eastern tip of Tasmania, Flinders Island is the state's largest and Australia's 6th largest island. It enjoys one of Australia's most idyllic natural settings; 50 mostly uninhabited islands are scattered around its shore, along with more than 65 shipwrecks and 120 pristine beaches, many of which rarely see a visitor. Few people know about Flinders Island - it's one of Australia's best kept secrets, which makes it the perfect destination for a relaxing, rejuvenating holiday that you don't have to share with the rest of the world.
|
Freycinet Peninsula: Jutting out between The Tasman Sea and Great Oyster Bay on Tasmania's east coast, the Freycinet Peninsula is a rugged and beautiful stretch of land, noted for its white-sand beaches, secluded coves, panoramic vistas, rocky cliffs and excellent bushwalks through the Freycinet National Park. The park is famous for Wineglass Bay, just one of its white sandy beaches.
Maria Island: At the southern end of Tasmania's east coast, this unique location offers the opportunity to leave civilization behind for a while and step into another world. There are no noisy cars or machinery, just the sound of the wind rustling in the trees and the occasional bird calling to another. The whole place is a treat for the senses, and an opportunity to experience something civilisation lost more than a century ago. It's all about you and nature, and nothing else, except for a few colonial ruins that are a reminder of a failed attempt to bring civilisation to a place that didn't want to be tamed.
|
| Visiting The Region: The Facts |
The Best Time To Visit: November to April is the peak season in Tasmania. Summer brings warm days and mild evenings from December to February, while winter can be stormy with snow on the mountain peaks between July and August. The weather is most stable from the end of summer to autumn (February to April). The northern parts of the east coast enjoy a much milder, more pleasant climate than elsewhere in Tasmania, the result of a micro-climate produced by surrounding hills and warm ocean currents. Consequently St Helens is warmer than Melbourne in winter and enjoys a balmy 22°C average in February.
|
How to get there: the city of Launceston is the transport hub for Tasmania's North-East region. Melbourne, Hobart, King Island and Flinders Island are liked by air to Launceston, which has an International airport. Launceston is the junction of a network of roads serving Tasmania's north and east coasts, as well as the main highway south to Hobart through the middle of Tasmania. Bus services cover most routes. Launceston is linked by road and rail (freight only) to Devonport, which is home to the mainland ferry Terminal, and Burnie, another major port in the state's North-west. The Tamar River links Launceston with its ocean port of Bell Bay.
|
|
|
