Escorted coach tours operate during three of Tasmania's four seasons, stopping for the Australian winter, which runs from July through September. The island's unpredictable climate can lead to wintry storms any time of year. Summers are warm, rather than hot. Coaches are normally air-conditioned and have heating.
Use Tassielink or Tasmanian Redline for self-guided tours year-round. Tassielink connects over 50 of Tasmania's tourist destinations and a seven-, 10-, 14- or 21-day pass gives unlimited travel within a 30-day period.
Operators such as Relaxing Journeys arrange overnight accommodation and meals on escorted tours, taking the stress out of travel. Itineraries range from a 12-day island loop to shorter tours restricted to either the distinct east or west coast or focused on either culture or nature.
To experience the diversity of Tasmania's landscape take a full island tour such as Relaxing Journey's 10 Day Best of Tasmania trip. The trip takes in former convict settlements and the towering red rocks of the east coast at Freycinet. Take a river cruise through temperate rainforests and past snow-capped mountains for a chance to see the endangered marsupial, the Tasmanian Devil.
Book in advance to guarantee seats on Tassielink and Tasmanian Redline tours. Luggage restrictions may apply, with items such as bikes, surfboards and golf clubs charged as extras.
