Tasman and South East Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
peninsula on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia
About Tasman and South East
The South East and Tasman were occupied by several distinct Indigenous Tasmanian groups for thousands of years before the arrival of colonists including the Mumirimina people. The Tasman and South East have had a connected but slightly different history. Turrakana / Tasman Peninsula was a center of the convict transportation in Tasmania, particularly to the infamousPort Arthurpenitentiary. Ship building become an important trade for the convicts at Port Arthur, and coal was discovered and mined on the peninsula, but after the end of transportation, the region's economy struggled. Several catastrophic bush fires near the end of the 19th century destroyed settlements on the peninsula. However, owing to its natural beauty and preserved convict heritage, the Tasman peninsula has seen an econom
Top Attractions in Tasman and South East
Explore the best things to see and do in Tasman and South East:
- ★Carlton Beach
- ★Okines Beach
- ★Primrose Beach
- ★Tiger Head Beach
Where to Eat in Tasman and South East
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Dunalley Bakery
- 🍴Dunalley Hotel
- 🍴Park Beach Cafe
- 🍴Richmond Bakery
- 🍴The Cannery
Where to Stay in Tasman and South East
- 🏨Eldee Camp Spot
- 🏨Steele's Island
- 🏨Surf Beach House
Tasman and South East Travel Guide Sections
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