With the Spirit of Tasmania mainland terminal being moved to Geelong and the domestic travel boom still in full swing, visitor numbers to the Apple Isle are surging.
Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) says visitation to some of the state’s most iconic places increased by 18% in 2022.
Freycinet, Cradle Mountain, Mount Field and Tasman Arch remain popular destinations with a combined 733,000 people visiting these locations during the 2022 calendar year.
The number of hikers enjoying he state’s major trails has also grown substantially. Some 14,000 walked along the Three Capes, and 11,000 the Overland Track.
Tassie’s stunning scenery continues to attract huge numbers of travellers. PIC: Raunaq Sachdev
PWS Acting Deputy Secretary, Will Joscelyne, said the visitation data is used to support the visitor experience.
“We know that Tasmania continues to be a highly sought after destination for nature-based tourism, which is why over the past 12 months PWS has delivered key projects at some of our most popular destinations to ensure our natural and cultural values are not only enjoyed by visitors, but importantly, are conserved and protected,” Mr Joscelyne said. “These include the new Dove Lake viewing shelter and Overland Track huts at Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, new visitor facilities at Tasman Arch, and campground upgrades at the Walls of Jerusalem National Park.”
Grey nomad, Di Douglass is among those not surprised by the rising popularity of the island.
“I absolutely love Tassie – my favourite state – and, although it may be a very small state to visit, it’s just beautiful with good roads and friendly people,” she said. “I usually fly drive but now it’s at Geelong I might go across in the motorhome.”
The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service manages over 800 reserves across the state, including 19 national parks. Regular visitor monitoring across 14 sites is undertaken to assist with the management of this significant reserve estate.
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We love Tasmania and took many a holiday to the island, before deciding to move and live there for 14 years, before moving back to S.A. for family reasons. It may be small in size but is packed with places to see. The biggest mistake many people make is they think they can see the island in a week. A minimum of two weeks, will give you a good glimpse of some of the island. Plus apart from the midland highway, most roads are windy and hilly, with the scenery changing in short distances, so whatever time it takes you to cover 200 km in other states double it for Tassie. Because you will drive slower and stop often , to view the wonder around you.