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Known as the ‘Suncoast’ the east coast is reputed to have the best weather in Tasmania. The area has several fishing ports, many easily accessible sandy beaches and includes the Freycinet National Park with spectacular Wineglass Bay. The coast has a thriving wine growing sector to complement the tourism, fishing and timber industries. Activities within easy reach of Swansea include horse riding, deep sea boat charter, the penguin rookery at Bicheno, scenic flights and kayaking/camping tours.
The east coast road system is good and public transport is available although limited.
| APPROXIMATE DISTANCES AND TRAVEL TIMES: |
| Bicheno |
43 kms (26 miles) |
35 minutes |
| Campbell Town |
69 kms (41 miles) |
45 minutes |
| Coles Bay |
59 kms (35 miles) |
40 minutes |
| Freycinet National Park |
62 kms (37 miles) |
45 minutes |
| Hobart |
135 kms (81 miles) |
1 hour 50 minutes |
| Launceston |
134 kms (80 miles) |
1 hour 40 minutes |
| Port Arthur |
178 kms (106 miles) |
2 hour 30 minutes |
| St Helens |
119 kms (71 miles) |
1 hour 50 minutes |
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JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUNE |
JULY |
AUG |
SEPT |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
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Average 9am Air Temp |
17 |
16 |
16 |
13 |
10 |
8 |
7 |
9 |
11 |
13 |
14 |
16 |
|
Average 3pm Air Temp |
20 |
20 |
19 |
17 |
14 |
12 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
17 |
18 |
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Average Max Temp
|
22 |
22 |
21 |
19 |
16 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
16 |
17 |
19 |
20 |
|
Highest Max Temp |
39 |
39 |
36 |
29 |
26 |
21 |
24 |
24 |
29 |
34 |
35 |
38 |
|
Average Min Temp |
11 |
11 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
|
Lowest Min Temp |
3 |
1.3 |
0 |
-1 |
-3 |
-4 |
-5 |
-4 |
-4 |
-2 |
-1 |
1 |
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