Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Tasmaniais your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. View three levels of controversial art at MONA, stroll through craft stalls at Salamanca Market, or uncover poignant memories of former prisoners at Port Arthur; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tasmania and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Tasmania Travel Guide: Colourmaps and images throughout Highlightsand itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviewsfor all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, environmental politics, Tasmanian pop culture, history, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, and wine Free, convenient pull-out Tasmania map (included in print version), plus over 45 local maps Useful features - includingMonth-by-Month(annual festival calendar),Walking in Tasmania, andTravel with Children Coverage of Hobart, Richmond, Port Arthur, Bruny Island, Eaglehawk Neck, Flinders Island, Bicheno, Coles Bay, the Tasman Peninsula, Devonport, Burnie, Strahan, Launceston, Longford, Deloraine, Cradle Country, and more The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Tasmania, our most comprehensive guide to Tasmania, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Australiaguide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer, orLonely Planet's Discover Australia, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Brett Atkinson, and Gabi Mocatta. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)