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Guide to Tasmania

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When to Go

Summer and Autumn (December–May) are sunny, dry seasons, with daytime temperatures in the mid 60's and low 70's.

How to Get There

Qantas Airways and Virgin Blue offer connecting service to Hobart from Melbourne and Sydney. Car rentals from most major companies, including Avis, Hertz, and Budget, are available at the Hobart airport.

Where to Stay

Hatherley House Doubles from $131.

Henry Jones Art Hotel Doubles from $255.

Islington Hotel Doubles from $350.

Where to Eat

Daniel Alps at Strathlynn Lunch for two $110.

Lebrina Dinner for two $139.

Peppermint Bay Dinner for two $106.

Stillwater River Café Dinner for two $149.

Wineries

Apsley Gorge Rosedale Rd., Bicheno; 61-3/6375-1221; discovertasmania.com.

Hood Wines, Frogmore Creek 208 Denholms Rd., Cambridge; 61-3/6248-5844; hoodwines.com.au.

Meadowbank Estate 699 Richmond Rd., Cambridge; 61-3/6248-4484; meadowbank wines.com.au.

Moorilla 655 Main Rd., Berriedale; 61-3/6277-9900; moorilla.com.au.

Tamar Ridge Estates 653 Auburn Rd., Kayena; 61-3/6394-1111; tamarridge.com.au.

What to do

Eureka Farm 89 Upper Scamander Rd., Scamander; 61-3/6372-5500; discovertasmania.com.au.

Salamanca Market Salamanca Place, Hobart; 61-3/6238-2843; discovertasmania.com.au.

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