Tasmania – The Apple Isle.

Tasmania is Australia’s southernmost state, an island isolated from the mainland not just by sea; but by way of life and culture. It’s somewhere that intrinsically feels a bit differentto the rest of Australia.

Tasmania is sparsely populated, and because of this, it has a sense of purity and isolation that’s rare to find these days. It feels a bit wild and untamed – and that makes it the perfect place to explore in a rental car.

From Port Arthur to Cradle Mountain, Tasmania’s rugged beauty is ideal for driving, with gently curving roads that reveal something new at every turn. And with the main centres of Hobart and Launceston just a couple of hours drive apart, quite a bit of the island can be explored in a leisurely long weekend, making it the perfect mini-break destination.

See all that Tasmania has to offer in a hire car

There’s a lot more to Tasmania than the scenery alone. On a trip the Apple Isle, you’ll encounter a compact, world-class city in the form of Hobart. Tasmania’s capital is a port city with a rich history, and in recent years it’s been experiencing a tourism boom. And when you visit, it’s easy to get caught up in its charm.

The growth of tourism isn’t just confined to Tasmania’s capital, however. Its burgeoning whisky industry, along with its famous wineries, coupled with a thriving culinary scene have helped elevate Tasmania to a whole new level of cool. And the eyes of the world have been watching.

With recognition coming from esteemed places like Lonely Planet and The New York Times, Tasmania has well and truly become a must-see destination for anyone on a trip to Australia. Get yourself to Tassie and hit the road in a rental car to begin exploring.