Tasmania

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Tasmania
Hobart
Port Arthur
Launceston
Devonport
North East Tasmania
North West Tasmania
South Tasmania

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Tasmania
Tasmania is the smallest state in Australia (approximately 67,000 sq km in size) and is the only island state. Hobart is the capital and located in the south-east of the state.
Tasmania is separated form mainland Australia by Bass Strait, a notoriously treacherous stretch of water. Due to its isolation it has maintained an untouched pristine beauty. Tasmania is steeped in history, which is evident in the architecture of the old buildings still present today. Tasmania is a trekker's paradise with vast tracks of unspoiled wilderness. Cradle Mountain and the Franklin River are excellent examples of the untamed beauty of the state.
The weather, more often than not, is cold due to its southerly position. The higher areas in Tasmania are blanketed in snow over the winter months.

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Hobart
Hobart is located in the south-east corner of Tasmania and nestled alongside the Derwent River. It is a pretty city mixing colonial architecture with the modern. It is relaxed and has a variety of shopping and eating places. Hobart offers several museums including the maritime Museum of Tasmania, The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Van Diemes's Land Folk Museum. The Cascade Brewery, close to the city centre, offers tours of the facility. There is also many outdoor activities that can be enjoyed along the Derwent.

Accommodation
Adelphi Court 17 Stoke Street New Town TAS 7000 Phone: (03) 6228 4829 Reception Hours: 7.30am to 10.30am and 4pm to 9pm (16 December - 15 March) 8am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm (16 March - 15 December)
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Montgomery's Private Hotel and YHA Backpackers 9 Argyle Street, Hobart 7000 Reception Hours: 7 am to 10 p Phone: (03) 6231 2660 Email Address: montys@yhatas.org.au
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Central City Backpackers 138 Collins Street Hobart TAS 7000 reception is open from 8am till 10pm during summer, and 8 am till 9pm during winter. Phone 1800 811 507
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Transit Centre Backpackers 199 Collins Street Hobart TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62312400
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New Sydney Hostel 87 Bathurst Street Hobart TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62344516

Ocean Child Hotel Cnr Argyle & Melville Streets Hobart TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62346730

Geeveston Forest House is located in Geeveston near the Hartz Mountains National Park and less than 100km from Hobart. Out of town is the Tahune Forest with many lookouts in the area as well as the Huon River. Work can be found for backpackers during the apple season from this hostel.

Hobart Town Guesthouse 1 Stowell Ave Hobart TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62248331

Roseview YHA Champ Street, Port Arthur 7182 Reception Hours: 8.30 am to 10 am and 5 pm to 8 pm Phone: (03) 6250 2311 Fax: (03) 6250 2311 Email Address: yhatas@yhatas.org.au

Narrara Backpackers 88 Goulburn Street TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62313191

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Port Arthur
Port Arthur is a popular tourist destination for its historical significance as a penal settlement for convicts who had committed further crimes. It has restored buildings and tours of the area.

Accommodation
Port Arthur Caravan & Cabin Park Safety Cove Road Port Arthur TAS 7182 (03) 6250 2340

Seaview Lodge Host Farm 732 Nubeena Back Road Port Arthur TAS 7182 Phone (03) 62502766

Eaglehawk Neck Backpackers 94 Old Jetty Road Port Arthur TAS 7182 Phone (03) 62503248

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Launceston
Launceston is located on the Tamar river. It has all that is expected from a city of its size including museum, restaurants, cafes, parks and gardens. About 10 minutes walk from the city center is the Cataract Gorge with steep cliffs etched by the flow of the river. It is a popular tourist attraction.

Accommodation
Backpackers Metro Morris Street , Prospect, Tasmania, Email: metrolaunceston@bigpond.com.

Launceston Backpackers 103 Canning Street, Launceston, TAS 7250 Email: wivells@bigpond.com Phone (03) 63342327
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Launceston City Backpackers is now closed.

No.1 Tamar Street Backpackers Hostel 1 Tamar Street Launceston TAS 7250 Phone 03 63 349 288
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Irish Murphy's 211 Brisbane Street Launceston TAS 7250 Phone (03) 63314440
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Launceston City Youth Hostel 36 Thistle Street Launceston TAS 7250 Phone (03) 63449779

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Devonport
Devonport is a harbour town located on the Mersey River. The Spirit of Tasmania a large sea cat linking Tasmania and Victoria docks at Devonport.

Accommodation
Tasman House Backpackers 169 Steele Street Devonport TAS 7310 Phone (03) 64232335

YHA MacWright House 115 Middle Road Devonport TAS 7310 Phone Reception Hours: 7 am to 10 am and 5 pm to 10 pm Phone: (03) 6424 5696 Fax: (03) 6424 9952 Email Address: yhatas@yhatas.org.au
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Alexander Hotel 78 Formby Road Devonport TAS 7310 Phone (03) 64242252

Formby Hotel 82 Formby Road Devonport TAS 7310 Phone (03) 64241601

Molly Malones Irish Pub 34 Best Street Devonport TAS 7310 Phone (03) 64241898

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North East Tasmania
Accommodation
Bicheno Backpackers Hostel11 Morrison St, Bicheno TAS 7215Phone: (03) 6375 1651Email Address: bookings@bichenobackpackers.com.au
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Bridport Seaside Lodge Backpackers YHA 47 Main Street, Bridport 7262 Reception Hours: 8am - 10pm Phone: (03) 6356 1585 Fax: (03) 6356 1585 Email Address: seasidelodge@bigpond.com.au
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Coles Bay YHA Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay 7215 At all times, advance bookings are essential. Phone YHA State Office for details Phone: (03) 6234 9617
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Iluka Backpackers YHA Esplanade, Coles Bay 7215 Reception Hours: 8 am to 6 pm Phone: (03) 6257 0115
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Pelican Sands Backpackers 157 Scamander Avenue, Scamander, TAS 7215 Email: info@pelicansandsscamander.com.au
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North West Tasmania
Accommodation
Cradle Mountain Backpackers YHA Cradle Mountain Rd, Cradle Mountain 7306 Reception Hours: 8 am to 6 pm, May to November 8 am to 8 pm, December to April Phone: (03) 6492 1395
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Highview Lodge YHA 8 Blake Street, Deloraine 7304 Reception Hours: 8 am to 10 am and 5 pm to 10 pm Phone: (03) 6362 2996 Email Address: bodach@microtech.com.au
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Tasman House Backpackers 114 Tasman Street Devonport, TAS 7310 Email: tasmanhouse@vision.net.au

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South Tasmania
Accommodation
Nomads Huon Valley Backpackers 4 Sandhill Road, Cradoc, TAS. Telephone:+61 3 6295 1551
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