East Coast (Tasmania)

如何抵達

By car There's three main routes to get to the East Coast. A4 from Campbell Town in the west, A3 from Hobart in the south, and A3 from Launceston in the north-west. All take about an hour and a half.

By bus TassieLink provides bus services to some towns such as Scottsdale, Bridport, Derby, Launceston etc., but not all.

當地交通

The major roads are paved to allow convenient moving from point A to point B but if you really want to explore you need to get off the beaten track up some of the gravel roads and get out of the vehicle and walk. No public transport, as just like any other place in Tassie.

必看景點

If there's one thing that is not to be missed on the East Coast, that is wildlife, in particular note, penguins. Yep, while most people associate Tasmania with the Tasmanian Devil, the East Coast is more popular for its penguins. Bicheno has penguin tours that run nightly. Some notes with penguins; Stay still, don't shine a torch on them or use flash photography. They have their route from the beach, and will stop or retreat if you are in their way. Back off to the side slowly. Control children. The beaches in the East Coast are also nice too, and a bit different from the mainland. Be aware though, that it can get cold, but a jacket will largely do the job. There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites here, both of them being Australia's eleven UNESCO World Heritage listed convict sites; the Brickendon and Woolmers Estates in Longford and the second in Maria Island.

體驗活動

The two most done recreational activities done here are hiking and fishing, which the east has plenty of opportunities to offer for both.

美食

Some towns like Bridport, Bicheno and Scottsdale have some lovely eateries, restaurants, takeaways, cafes and hotels. Launceston offers just what an ordinary Australian city would offer which might not be available in smaller towns, although that is not to say that the smaller towns do have a good variety of restaurants and cafes, but not as much as Launceston. But you can never say no to a local cafe here. Additionally, seafood on the east is quite popular as one of the local industries here is fishing.

飲品與夜生活

Most of the bars and pubs here are just like an ordinary Australian, except that they never get violent or anything like.

住宿

Accommodation across Eastern Tasmania ranges from coastal resorts and beachfront apartments to holiday parks, cabins and boutique stays.