Farmgate
The bountiful supplies of Tasmanian fruit are renowned for their delicious flavour, the island's temperate maritime climate provides a diversity of produce to be harvested from early summer to late autumn. Locals and visitors alike can source the freshest fine produce direct from the grower, from bags of apples to cherries, apricots, berries, seasonal stonefruit, cheeses, olives, meats, wines, jams, pickles and liqueurs. If you are touring around Tasmania, you have the privilege of obtaining produce direct from its source. You can pick your own fresh Tasmanian berries, head up the driveway of a rural property with shed door sales and sample quality produce and flavours that you rarely taste in their just-harvested state. Increasingly too, Farmer's Markets conveniently held in towns and cities are becoming the focus of many itineraries.
Hobart and Surrounds
Located on the mouth of the Derwent River, Hobart boasts an abundance of historical, cultural and culinary delights. Beyond the city centre, there is much to see and do, from walks alongside the River Derwent, and climbing Mt Wellington, to going further afield and discovering the many historic villages dotted throughout the countryside.
Launceston and the Tamar Valley
The wide Tamar estuary, flanked by two first-class highways, serves the heavy industrial districts and port of Bell Bay at the mouth of the Tamar River. The valley is picturesque and full of interest. Many orchards offer door sales of their produce. There are also more than 20 vineyards lining the shores of the valley.
Devonport and the North West
The North West Tasmania region covers a large area including the coastal towns of Devonport, Burnie and Stanley; Cradle Mountain National Park and the rugged peaks of the Great Western Tiers form an imposing backdrop to the narrow strip of coastal plain on Bass Strait.
North East
The north east corner of Tasmania, and the coastline which extends south from it is a region of magnificent coastal vistas, good surf beaches and fishing grounds. The numerous small seaside villages, nestled mainly around sheltered inlets, increase dramatically in size during the summer holidays.
Central Highlands & Midlands
Tasmania's midlands are famed for both their agricultural and and architectural heritage. The major settlements are among Australia's prettiest villages. The spectacular scenery and easy bushwalks of the nearby Central Highlands make it one of Tasmania's most popular destinations.
East Coast
The East coast of Tasmania features wide sweeping beaches punctuated by headlands of granite, much of which is covered in orange lichen. The crystal clear waters, the ribbons of clear white sandy beaches and the brightly painted rocks that punctuate them, have led to these beaches being ranked internationally among the best in the world.
Tasman Peninsula
An extremely scenic part of Tasmania that is dominated by rolling pastures and heavily timbered hills and surrounded by dramatic coastline of sheer cliffs, towering rocky outcrops, sheltered bays and sea caves. The peninsula also contains some of the country's most important convict heritage sites, such as the Port Athur settlement.
Huon Valley and Bruny Isld
Taking in the the fruit growing district of the Huon River valley, Bruny Island and the vast expanse of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, the region incorporates busy towns and sleepy villages, serene boutique farms and roads that wind through a world of extensive and beautiful valleys and waterways.
West Coast
The western portion area of Tasmania is made up of rugged coast, serene natural harbours, densely forested mountain ranges, fast flowing rivers, steep gorges, rainforest wilderness and ghost towns. The region has some of the most pristine and beautiful World Heritage Listed wilderness in the world.