It is all about ‘actual love’ between the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer community, their family and friends on the heart-shaped island of Tasmania.
Where to stay:
Accommodation can be found and booked through Pure Tasmania at www.puretasmania.com.au or else these are hotels and apartments recommended by TasPride in conjunction with the Gay & Lesbian Tourism Association Tasmania.
The Henry Jones Art Hotel is Australia’s first and only dedicated art hotel standing on Hobart’s waterfront.
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.
Strahan Village provides the perfect West Coast base for exploring Tasmania’s wilderness. Its waterfront village opens onto to the magnificent Gordon River and Tasmania’s World Heritage Area, home to the harbourside station of the West Coast Wilderness Railway and the starting point for the award winning signature experience, Piners and Miners.
Freycinet Lodge is sensitively situated in coastal bushland within the boundary of the Freycinet National Park and provides beautiful views across the waters of Great Oyster Bay.
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.
Country Club is set among attractive parklands on the fringe of Launceston and offers the grand facilities, services and activities expected of a true country club.
Sunray Apartment is a well-located, non-smoking studio apartment tucked away in a private garden corner in the city of Hobart.
Corinda’s Cottages overlooks Sullivan’s Cove and Hobart’s city centre. This stately Victorian mansion offers self-contained cottages converted from Corinda’s historic outbuildings, the gardener’s residence, the servants’ quarters and the coach-house. Butler Cottage is situated within the grounds of The Hermitage, 30 minutes drive north of the Hobart CBD, in the picturesque township of Molesworth near the historic town of New Norfolk.
Huon Bush Retreats is set in an extensive private nature reserve of Huon Valley, just 50 minutes drive south of Hobart.
Riseley Cottage is an affordable yet quality traditional Bed & Breakfast close to Dover, Southport, Geeveston and Cockle Creek, 90 kms south of Hobart. Set in a secluded rural setting, it caters for couples and small groups.
Rainbow Retreat shares in the secret wilderness and extraordinary pleasure of being a mountain retreat over looking the Bay of Fires.
Meredith House is a Heritage Tasmania and National Trust listed home built in 1853. Situated in Swansea and furnished with handcrafted red cedar furniture and family antiques, it has provided accommodation for over 100 years.
Sandpiper Ocean Cottages are perfectly located just north of Bicheno on the East Coast of Tasmania. Set on four acres of natural coastal gardens, each cottage is private and spacious.
Travel packages:
For flights keep an eye on Tiger Airlines since they are a major sponsor of the festival.
Things to do:
Visit Pure Tasmania at www.puretasmania.com.au, Gay & Lesbian Tourism Association Tasmania at www.galtat.com or Discover Tasmania at www.discovertasmania.com for more information on food and wine destinations, hiking trails, cruises and other guided tours.
Meanwhile a visit to Salamanca Place and Market, Hobart’s premier lifestyle precinct, is a must for those who need their fill of cafes, restaurants, galleries, nightlife and shopping.
Photos courtesy of www.taspride.com
