Staying in Tasmania

Tasmania boasts a wide variety of accommodation and holiday experiences for a short break or a week-long exploration – from five-star boutique hotels, to lodges and hotels of international standard to intimate cottages, retreats and spas.

Pure Tasmania

Pure Tasmania is home to the most exciting holiday destinations, travel experiences and unique accommodation in Tasmania, Australia.  www.puretasmania.com.au

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The Henry Jones Art Hotel

The Henry Jones is Australia's first and only dedicated art hotel standing on Hobart's waterfront. www.thehenryjones.com

Cradle Mountain Chateau

Accommodation at the Cradle Mountain Chateau provides a northern gateway to the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. You can enjoy fine Tasmanian wines and fresh local produce or a day spa. www.cradlemountainchateau.com.au

Strahan Village

Strahan Village is your perfect West Coast base for exploring Tasmania's wilderness. The waterfront village is the gateway to the magnificent Gordon River and Tasmania's World Heritage Area, home to the harbourside station of the West Coast Wilderness Railway, one of the world's great railway journeys, and the starting point for the award winning signature experience, Piners and Miners. www.strahanvillage.com.au

Freycinet Lodge

Sensitively sited in coastal bushland within the boundary of the Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Lodge is the ideal accommodation for holiday makers by day and a comfortable haven at night as the sun sets across the waters of Great Oyster Bay www.freycinetlodge.com.au

Wrest Point

Wrest Point has an absolute waterfront location on the River Derwent in Hobart, Tasmania. It's Hobart's premier choice for holiday accommodation, dining and entertainment. www.wrestpoint.com.au

Country Club - Tasmania

Set among attractive parklands on the fringe of Launceston, Tasmania's major northern city, Country Club Tasmania offers all the facilities, services and activities of a true country club in the grand style. www.countryclubtasmania.com.au

GALTAT

Gay & Lesbian Tourism Association Tasmania, in partnership with TasPride Festival, recommends the following same-sex operated properties (below) across the island state. www.galtat.com

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Sunray Apartments

Sunray Apartment is a well-located, non-smoking studio apartment tucked away in a private garden corner in the city of Hobart. It sleeps one or two adults. www.sunrayhobart.com

Corinda's Cottages

Overlooking Sullivan's Cove and Hobart's city centre stands Corinda, a stately Victorian mansion. Corinda's historic outbuildings: the gardnerer's residence, the servants' quarters and the coach-house are now delightful self-contained cottages. www.corindascottages.com.au

Butler Cottage

Butler Cottage, situated within the grounds of The Hermitage, is only 30 minutes drive north of the Hobart CBD, in the picturesque township of Molesworth. It is only 5 minutes from the historic town of New Norfolk, established in 1812 on the banks of the Derwent River. www.molesworthaccommodation.com.au

Huon Bush Retreats

Set in an extensive private nature reserve, Huon Bush Retreats is just 50 minutes drive south of Hobart, in the Huon Valley www.huonbushretreats.com

Riseley Cottage

Affordable quality traditional bed & breakfast close to Dover, Southport, Geeveston & Cockle Creek 90 kms south of Hobart, catering for couples & small groups. Private & relaxing in a secluded rural setting . www.riseleycottage.com

Rainbow Retreat

Stay with us, explore the secrets of the wilderness and share the many pleasures of this extraordinary mountain retreat. Set on a Private Nature Reserve over looking the Bay of Fires. www.rainbowretreat.com.au

Meredith House

Meredith House is a Heritage Tasmania and National Trust classified home built in 1853, situated in Swansea and furnished with handcrafted red cedar furniture and family antiques, which has provided accommodation for over 100 years. www.meredith-house.com.au

Sandpiper Ocean Cottages

Sandpiper Ocean Cottages are perfectly located just north of Bicheno on the East Coast of Tasmania. Set on 4 acres of natural coastal gardens, each cottage is private and spacious. www.sandpipercottages.com.au

Visiting Tasmania?

Tasmania is the perfect place if you love wine and food, wilderness and wildlife, adventure, arts or crafts. For information on Tasmanian holiday experiences download your gay and lesbian visitor’s guide or go to www.discovertasmania.com

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