Most people cruise to Sydney and call it good. Meanwhile, Tasmania sits 150 miles south like Australia’s best kept secret.
This heart shaped island delivers everything the mainland promises but without the crowds. You get dramatic coastlines, world class wine, and wildlife that actually wants to pose for photos. The Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart makes even art haters stop and stare.
Princess and Celebrity both include Hobart on their Australia itineraries. The port sits right downtown so you can walk to Salamanca Market for local honey and handmade everything. Skip the typical harbor tour and book the Tahune AirWalk instead. You will walk through treetops 60 feet above the forest floor.
Here is what the brochures do not mention. Hobart has more restaurants per capita than any Australian city. The locals take their coffee seriously enough to make Melbourne jealous. Book dinner at Frogmore Creek vineyard if you want to understand why Tasmanian wine is finally getting respect.
The island sits perfectly for repositioning cruises between Australia and New Zealand. April and May offer shoulder season pricing with perfect weather. If you want to see Australia without fighting tourist hordes in Sydney, this is your move.
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