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There are daily intercity connections between Hobart and Launceston and to a number of regional centres. Redline and Tigerline can provide you with rates and timetables. Between them these companies provide an almost statewide service.
Many national coach touring companies offer traditional coach touring around Tasmania. Operating large and comfortable coaches they provide extensive year round multi-day intineraries for budget, deluxe and luxury travellers. With experienced drivers and coach captains this type of Tasmanian holiday allows you to enjoy the full experience without the worry of driving or planning an individual itinerary - everything is done for you. Companies who have offered tours to Tasmania for many years include AAT Kings, APT, and Scenic Tours.
Specialized small escorted group touring is also available to cater for particular interests and the youth touring market; many of these tours originate from specialised overseas operators who also cater for non-English speaking clients.
There are many choices for local touring options in our main centres covering sightseeing, small group guided tours to our regions; specialised tours to visit our wine trails (Tasmania has sought after cool climate wines); adventure based activities, wildlife, historic sites and especially in Tasmania - exploring our spectacular islands and coastline by boat. And there is a bonus ... many tours include a small coach tour to get to the tour!
Self-Drive Car Touring is a favourite way of holidaying in Tasmania. Tours combining great value car hire and accommodation as a touring package allows you maximum flexibility - just follow the recommended itinerary.
Better still embark on one of Australia's great journeys aboard the Spirit of Tasmania, bring your own vehicle and enjoy a classsic family touring holiday. Distances between things to see and do are short, so a holiday with a rental car (or our own) and young children is sure to be relaxing. There are no eight hundred kilometre days in Tasmania.