| Tasmania is one of the great destinations for a | | | | advisable to book in advance to ensure a site to |
| campervan hire holiday. The scenery is | | | | stay at. |
| spectacular and the distances required to travel | | | | The 2 major holiday park chains in Australia both |
| can be quite short. Unlike mainland Australia where | | | | have several parks representing them in |
| long distances may be required, you will be able to | | | | Tasmania. |
| see and experience a lot within this compact | | | | Free-parking overnight in a campervan is possible |
| island. In times of high fuel costs this is highly | | | | in Tasmania with rest areas being provided for |
| appealing. | | | | this purpose; some even have basic amenities |
| The average hire period for a campervan hire in | | | | such as toilet blocks. |
| Tasmania is about 8 to 10 days but to have a | | | | One of Tasmania's great attractions is the food - |
| worthwhile experience a minimum of 7 days | | | | both fresh produce and great restaurants. Be |
| should be considered. This will allow time to | | | | sure to try some of the wonderful salmon |
| explore the natural scenic wonders and the man | | | | produced locally along with the gourmet cheese |
| made attractions you will encounter. | | | | the region is famous for. The local seafood is |
| Most travellers will arrive in Tasmania by plane | | | | particularly good; Tasmanian scallops are highly |
| from mainland cities; discount flights are frequently | | | | regarded throughout Australia. Excellent wines; |
| offered by various airlines. Flights are mainly into | | | | both local and mainland are available and some of |
| Hobart or Launceston but arrival at Hobart will | | | | Australia's best beer is produced by 2 famous |
| provide a greater choice of vehicles as most | | | | local breweries. |
| campervan hire suppliers do not have depots in | | | | The coastline of Tasmania is particularly |
| Launceston. | | | | spectacular with many fabulous coastal towns and |
| A full range of campervans is available for hire | | | | villages along the way. Most travellers touring in a |
| from Hobart airport; from basic 2 berth | | | | campervan will spend a lot of time on the coast |
| campervans for a couple to luxury 6 berth | | | | but be sure to allow time to visit the interior |
| motorhomes. 4WD campers are available for | | | | regions also. Travel though the mosaic of the |
| those adventurous spirits who wish to get further | | | | produce growing areas and visit national parks |
| into the wilderness. | | | | such as the Cradle Mountain National Park. This is |
| Hire campervans may be equipped with a TV but | | | | one of the most photographed areas in Tasmania |
| reception can be limited in many areas so bring | | | | showing a different mood at every change of the |
| along some DVDs as backup entertainment. | | | | weather. |
| Better yet - forget about TV for a week or so | | | | Please take care of the wildlife by limiting driving |
| and enjoy the great outdoor wonders of | | | | at night. Unfortunately many of the local wild |
| Tasmania. | | | | inhabitants do not have much road sense and the |
| A holiday park, caravan park or commercial | | | | evidence of this soon becomes apparent. |
| campground is the ideal place to stay overnight. | | | | Tasmania is home to some wonderfully unique |
| These parks offer all the amenities required by | | | | species and it sad to see so many end their days |
| those on a campervan hire holiday such as | | | | on the roadside. |
| powered sites and laundry facilities. They are safe | | | | Make sure you come to Tasmania well prepared |
| and secure and there is the chance to mix and | | | | with sufficient clothing to allow for the changes in |
| socialise with other travellers; the BBQ areas are | | | | weather that can occur. Always pack in soft bags |
| very popular. During busy holiday periods it is | | | | for easy storage within the campervan. |