Best time to be there
All year round; many parts of the country are perfect, even in the middle of the year. The climate ranges from tropical (Darwin) to semi-desert (Alice Springs), humid temperate (Brisbane and Sydney), cool temperate (Melbourne and Hobart) and Mediterranean (Perth and Adelaide).
Fly to
Sydney/Melbourne/Perth/Darwin (British Airways/Qantas/Emirates/Etihad Airways)
flying time
17-21 hours 30 minutes, one refuelling stop
time difference
GMT +8 - +10 hours
Visas
Visa required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Itineraries
West Coast Wilderness
West Coast Wilderness highlights * National parks * Unique wildlife Read more ...
The Great Australia
Highlights - Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria; The Gables Lookout - the highest cliff top lookout on Australia's southern coastline; Sydney. Read more ...
Connections: Down Under
Learn about life in the bush with a visit to a family-run sheep ranch. Spend an unforgettable evening at Uluru (Ayers Rock), including an authentic Australian “barbie” and stargazing with an expert. Read more ...
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Separated from mainland Australia by the 240 km stretch of Bass Strait, Tasmania is a land apart - a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, friendly and welcoming people, a pleasant and temperate climate, wonderful wine and food, a rich history and a relaxed island lifestyle.
Visitors to Tasmania are surprised by its size, though compared to the scale of the rest of Australia, the distances are certainly more manageable. Dense rainforests, mountain peaks, alpine meadows, great lakes, eucalyptus stands and fertile farmland are all easily accessible, but you should be prepared for several hours of concentrated driving between the main attractions.
According to our experienced consultants who have travelled the globe in search of excellence, Tasmania has one of the world's ten best beaches - Wineglass Bay, the world's best little town - Strahan and some of the most amazing scenery in the world.
Now, let us help you discover why...
Tasmania Holidays with Abercrombie & Kent. Let our experts design your perfect Tasmania holiday.
Suggested Tasmania Accommodation
Henry Jones Art Hotel
The Henry Jones is Australasia's first and only dedicated art hotel. Located on Hobart's waterfront, this historic row of warehouses have been transformed into 50 sumptuously designed...
Islington Hotel
The 11 room Islington is a very special hotel with a large and delightful garden, affording quite special views of Mount Wellington. Decorated with fine artworks...
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is a unique wilderness retreat on the edge of the spectacular World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park. Warm hospitality and sensational local cuisine mixed...
Saffire
Nature has conspired to deliver an inspiring coastal sanctuary, Saffire; the jewel of Tasmania. Discreetly positioned within a serene and pristine paradise, Saffire’s trump card...
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Guest Testimonial
First experience with A&K. Intended to ask various travel companies for quotes but Vicky (Agnew) was so good with her suggestions that we did not seek alternative quotations the suggested itinerary was excellent and helped us decide on a balanced and interesting holiday.
- GD, Windermere
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