I have lived in Tasmania for 33yrs, 32 of that in Penguin and the best thing I ever did was buy a home and raise my family. It’s a small community town, people are welcoming, we have 2 IGA supermarkets, doctors, chemist, school, garage, petrol station, the list goes on. We are about 11mins from Burnie, approximately 7 mins to Ulverstone and 20 mins to Devonport. Launie is 1 1/2 hrs from Penguin. There is so much you can do here, it’s well worth the visit or even move here permanently.
So True Denise, I love Penguin as it's such a beautiful place. Whenever I'm heading along the coast I always take the scenic drive between Penguin & Ulverstone. The highway alternative, while faster, is boring.
Huonville is lovely but boy does it get cold. I went to high school in Geeveston and lived in Southport, Dover, Geeveston, Cradoc and Port Huon as a young adult. It's a lovely place to visit. I've never lived in Penguin but I visit weekly, I actually haven't been in many shops apart from the Penguin Undercover Market but I find the locals quite nice, the weather is fairly moderate and It's close to major towns. Wynyard is lovely too, I lived at Somerset for many years and went to Wynyard often. There's lots of nice shops but parking can be a bit tricky. I think if I ever moved from my current home I would pick Wynyard or maybe Penguin but not simply because of career opportunities. They seem to be friendly towns that would accept non locals.
George Town is a nice place, the stigma of its past is regularly bought up by people who don’t live there and this perpetuates an undeserved reputation. It enjoys a beautiful outlook at the mouth of the Tamar River, a rich history as the oldest town in Australia good job prospects with Bell Bay on its outskirts, a hospital and a Woolworths and the locals are friendly and down to earth.
We first moved to George Town from Tarraleah/Wayatinah in 1960. Dad worked at Comalco. We then moved to Hillwood where we bought a 1 acre block with small cottage. My mum lived there till she couldn't mow the acre and a half (bought the block next door to keep Tamar views) when she bought a house in George Town. The local medical facilities were excellent for her needs and then she finally moved to Aislie for her final couple of years. George Town may not be great in some ways but it is fabulous just the same.
Thank you for this presentation you've got Tasmania pretty nailed! You're right about judge by the supermarkets, or lack of them. Huonville is my number 1. But if you commute to and from Hobart every day, treacherous in winter? You bet! Two I would put in my top 10 - St Helens and Campbell Town. Two I would drop off your list - Smithton and Penguin. . As to the west coast of Tasmania - WILD! It's not nick named The Wild West, for nothing. But, what a place to visit. Unforgettable and unique. Once you ease in to Tasmanian living, things become very " relative". A 30-40 minute drive to work is considered to be a LONG way, a long drive. Caution to Mainlanders. Don't be fooled if you think Tasmania is a cheap place to live. No, it's not. In many ways, it's a high cost , high $$$$ place to live.
"..Tasmania is a cheap place to live. No, it's not. In many ways, it's a high cost , high $$$$ place to live...." this is not very encouraging. I was thinking about to move to Tas from Sydney because of high cost of living in Sydney😭😭😭
@@dannyfire8694 Thanks for replying, Danny. A few very. Important things ti consider before you finally make the big move from the big island to the small island. Real estate: Rental prices are in the stratosphere! Buying a property: No cheap property anymore. However, what you can find is that dollar for dollar , the overall value and location and easy accessibility and fabulous views and landscapes, travelling times, far less stresses and traffic congestions , far more " easy living" is in Tasmania vs Sydney. Next, the weather: aptly different from Sydney or even Melbourne. Be prepared for constant unpredictability, snow, ice, well below freezing, cold sea breezes. And then suddenly , a really hot few days will take you by surprise. And you'll get badly sunburned. But in winter, and beyond the clear blue sky days and the clear wonderful night skies and the snow capped hills and mountains are breathtaking. In both the north and south of Tasmania there are goid skiing fields you can get to from Hobart or Launceston, there and back within the day. Much much cheaper than going to Thredbo or Falls Creek. Lastly, the distance: you'll notice that you can't simply hop in your car and get places. Anywhere north of Tasmania, you have to plan for it and only by ship or aircraft .. unless you're an exceptionally good swimmer or you own a submarine.
@@emgee691 Thank you for your kind message. I've been looking for properties for sale in Tasmania and it's still much cheaper than Sydney. I'm mainly looking for a place (small, vibrant and friendly town) that offers green, blue sky, clear water and fresh air. I would like a fair sizeable garden where I can spend time without getting too bored, such as planting flowers and mowing the lawn...I would like to grow my own vegetables and fruits, and have a small number of manageable hens to provide for my breakfast needs Fresh eggs. Get up in the morning and take the dog for a walk on the beautiful tree-lined paths by the water/on the beach. After morning walking back home, I can make a cup of coffee and sit on my terrace/backyard while enjoying the beautiful scenery while drinking coffee. If I got more spare time, I go fishing in nearby rivers/lakes/seaside, and occasionally on the weekends go out dinning at local restaurants... This is the lifestyle I hope to find in Tasmania. I can swim, but definitely do not have a submarine ( I wish I have) LOL 😂
@@danielguo1033 Danny. There are a number of places which would tick your boxes it really depends on your employment needs and whether you would need to commute to Hobart or Launceston . In Tasmania, you're never too far from a lake, a river or a beach - no matter where you go . Another tip I'd pass on to you....a lot of people who move v to Tasmania do find the distances between the small island and the big island become an issue forthem. Visiting family or friends . If you currently do have real estate in Sydney if you can hold onto it. Rent it out. Don't sell it - unless you really need to . Just in case you want to move back to Sydney. Another thing....even though rental properties in Tasmania are at a premium.....try and rent there for the first 6 months before you buy anything. Get to know the place a bit. Get used to the longer days in summer and the shorter days in winter. In mid winter innparts of Hobart, sunlight doesn't hit your house until around 9.00am. At 8.00am, you'll be driving to work in the dark . And it gets dark around 4.30 in the afternoon. Or you might just fall in love with Tasmania and never want to live anywhere else. All the best with your choices.
Back in the '70's some friends & I pulled into Bicheno.Grabbed lotsa bubbly & 2 crays each & sat on the beach for several hours.I was 24 then & I'm 74 now & still want to do it again.This time I'll add 3 months either side of Bicheno & see a bit more of Tassie,only much slower this time.
I don't understand why Ulverstone didn't make the grade. Much more liveable than Penguin...warmer,dryer and less windy. My family came on the first boat into the Tamar(Launceston) and I would not live west of Ulverstone because of the climate...WIND ! Wynyard is particularily a windyard and Stanley is cute on a nice day.Actually if you want a good community and like to pretend you are living in an English fishing village ,Stanley may be for you...but...brrrrrrr!
When you reference Latrobe and the Mersey hospital, this hospital was opened in 1958 , and a new maternity hospital and outpatient clinic were constructed in steel street in Devonport in the early sixties and remained in operation until the north west regional Hospital opened at burnie , the original hospital at Devonport was at meetcroft park and was later converted to meercroft park home for the aged after the hospital was opened at latrobe
My late wife was from Huonville. It was nice to visit but the cold wind would spoil a nice day. On one visit, puddles froze along with waterpipes and car radiator. Current road to Hobart is a big improvement on the old road, but can be treacherous with black ice.
Having lived in Tassie all my life ,im 63. Penguin is my home town and i will never leave,I have travelled extensively around Tasmania , Australia, and overseas, Tasmanian people are some of the most friendly and helpful you will find. I think Boat Harbour Beach is a very special place, so if your here in Tassie check it out,
Thanks for the great presentation and excellent comments too. One thing I love about Tas is that the “big two” supermarket duopoly are less well entrenched, as I made a conscious decision to avoid them due to their unethical business practices, especially re their impact on Aussie small producers. Meanwhile I love shopping at Hill St Grocer, Salamanca Fresh and prefer Farah’s IGA when in the Huon Valley. Another area I think has potential is the Channel area south of Kingston - rural lifestyle and easier commute to Hobart vs crossing Vince’s Saddle out of Huonville. Just hope the vibe is not ruined by overdevelopment, as Kingston itself seems to be booming!
Scottsdale has a Woolworths and IGA and close to Bridport with two more IGA. Also nursing homes, a hospital and a show ground for horse and sporting events and the annual show.
And spuds, paddocks of spuds and fields and fields of hops and fields of opium poppies you can run, dance prance ,skip through and sing like Sister Maria from the movie' Sound of music' on top of the rolling hills of Jetsonville.
Interesting that you never mentioned Ulverstone, the town I grew up in in the 70s, best in my perspective, having lived in Launceston, Penguin, Gladstone, Riverside, Gravelly Beach, but now in SA and in a rural city with many more services than Tasmania can give. Daily bus service to Adelaide, Airport here, all supermarkets, too many other things to list. Unfortunately Tasmania has become overpriced and some of the places you mention you would never go when I was young
Yeah, Ulverstone was tricky because it's still classed as a "town" but is almost a city now. I thought it was too big to qualify. A good place, for sure, but the house prices there are astronomical, especially compared to Burnie and Devonport. I think it's out of most people's price ranges these days. PS: loved SA and Adelaide when I lived there. If I had to move to a city again, it would be Adelaide and my Tasmanian husband agrees.
We moved to Tassie from Adelaide 11 years ago. We toured the island twice before deciding on Port Sorell. Easy commute to both Launceston and Devonport, 10 minutes from the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, easy access to shops with our own Woolies and IGA and good range of shops, great beaches and perfect for water sports. We also looked at Cygnet but it gets way too hot in the summer. We built here and will never move again. 🤷🏼♀️💕💕
Your video popped up in your feed so I watched it as I lived in Devonport for 12 years, my husband is Tasmanian and our daughter was born at the Mersey (Latrobe) hospital. I agree with most of what you said. Except your top two. Can’t say I agree with you there - Penguin and Huonville and I have been to Penguin many many times and Huonville 3 times. But it depends on what sort of lifestyle someone is seeking, I enjoyed Devonport as it was central to everywhere and has great amenities including the airport. Unfortunately house prices have gone crazy in the last 10 years. Oh one thing that I totally disagree with is the way you pronounce Launceston - you say it like Lawnceston but most people say Lonceston….and Lonnie for short. Good video, I enjoyed! Heading to Melb and then Devonport (from Darwin) this afternoon! Can’t wait to visit family and friends. I LOVE TASSIE (just wish it was a little warmer lol).
If shopping and theatre is your life then move to Melbourne or Sydney. We grew up camping at Coles Bay, driving all over TAS including the West Coast. Tasmania is more back to nature than coveting shiny objects. Tasmania still offers adventure.
2 small critiques: Launceston does not charge a lot for parking. Council carparks are $2 an hour and are free from 3:30 to 5:30! I have parked in Launceston for as little as 70 cents using a parking app. Deloraine is closer to Devonport than Launceston, not the other way around. George Town got just 5 unhelpful words from you, and yes it has some problems, but it is a sea-change area, and has one of the most temperate climates in Tassie. It has a hospital, a medical clinic, shops that are walking distance from almost anywhere you choose to live, a Woolworths, preschool, primary & high schools, and wonderful mountain, river & bay views. It also has two great mountain bike trails, employment opportunities in Bell Bay (5 mins away) or Launceston (40 mins away), parklands, riverside walks, and inexpensive housing with the best places to live being east of the main road that goes through town. It's also very close to Low Head with it's penguin tours, fantastic beaches, and the Pilot Station Centre. It's 40 mins to Bridport with two world-class golf courses, and one of the most beautiful beaches in northern Tas, and is the same distance to the Narawntapu National Park across the river, as well as Beaconsfield. Another top pick for me is Exeter, 30 mins from Launceston on the West Tamar Highway, with a variety of shops, 2 IGAs, Dr clinic, bakery, library, bank, preschool, primary & high schools, etc., all within walking distance. It's a tree change rather than a sea change, but has access to the Frankford Highway to Devonport, or the Meander Valley (Westbury, Deloraine, etc.) via the Birralee Road, as well as many wonderful wineries in the area, including the Tamar Valley Wine Centre in town, and is just 10 mins to a large shopping centre in Legana. PS, after 5 years here you should know that Launceston is pronounced Lonceston, not Lawnceston.
According to maps, Devonport and Launceston are almost dead equal for time and distance from Deloraine, but it depends on which part of town someone is driving from and the density of traffic in between. Not sure why you need to nitpick to such a massive degree about every detail, but might I suggest a hobby? 😬
Nicely articulated and well thought out. Live in Swansea and agree with your assessment. We’re retired so it suits our need for a laidback town on the coast. It struggles with supermarkets or lack thereof, so we do the sorrel run once a month which is not that a big of a hassle. My favourite place on the list if work is a necessary is definitely Wynyard. Just has this cool calm feel and enough going to keep you interested. Cheers
Don't forget New Norfolk. Close enough to commute to Hobart, about 30minutes, depending on traffic. Coles & Woolies. Nice main street. Small hospital. Lovely Derwent river runs through it. It's growing in popularity.
Thanks for an excellent video, and excellent delivery, you are a wonder. Also happy to read the comments. One was a bit defensive about their own locale, but their comment was also very enlightening, the more information the better off we all are. Looking forward to hearing more from you😊
Don't normally comment on media platforms, but yours was worth a mention. Well layed out and presented. List order more or less on par with mine. Lived in Richmond for two years. Would like to have stayed, but I found that unless you have a healthy income stream, it is hard going. Divorces don't help. Would like to come back for good, but the reality at my age......
My wife and I live on the mainland, nearing retirement and after 3 holidays in recent years to Tassie including cycling the Tasmanian Trail couple of years ago, we are considering retiring to the Apple Isle hopefully soon. So, with this in mind, we watched your video with interest. Being probably half our age, your criteria is a bit different to ours so things like career opportunities, commuting times and supply chains are not as significant criteria for us. However, nature for us is a big one so sea change and tree change qualities rate highly, as well as being somewhere with beautiful native wildlife and native forests, quiet and peaceful, sans too many people. We agreed on a no. of your nominations in your top ten, some we didn't and a couple of others have piqued our interest and deserving a look. We enjoyed your video and found it interesting and informative, thank you. PS: Curious as to where you've now settled.
Hobart, an undeniably beautiful city, is 10-15 deg C today. Darwin, with a face only a mother could love, is 24-34 deg C today. Horses for courses, but I wouldn't survive a southern climate again. Thanks for the video.
Yep - mid winter down south. In my previous employment (national company) we used to pay our Darwin staff an allowance so that they could escape the wet season for a break once a year. Going troppo is not a hoax. lol Yes, it is horses for courses.
@@shegocrazy the Wet is fantastic - most Territorians live for it - it's the dreaded buildup to the Wet that sends people troppo. How anyone lived here before electricity is a mystery to me. September through early December is definitely time to fly south.
"Only a face a mother could love "😅Actually I am originally from Tassy and I think the surrounds in darwin are quite picturesque, ie Fanny bay, nightcliff rock's and mangroves a soft evening light after a Mindal Beach sunset ,with the bay as a backdrop 👌ps I like the heat to😊
@@hamishfullerton7309 I live in Fannie Bay - there are some great sections of Parap and Larrakeyah but Darwin Council should have planted more trees in the CBD years ago. The highway between Stuart Park and Palmerston is hideous, esp that stretch of strip mall businesses between Berrimah and Winnellie. I get that it can't all be green and lush but that is a terrible intro to Darwin. I guess I'm a snob and folk actually living out there couldn't give a toss what the highway looks like, but if the government likes to bang on about Singapore, they have a very long way to go.
@@arthurwatts1680oh yeah ok I am in Parap , totally agree, not the best face on entry,industrial, flat and makes the whole place hotter including Palmerston which I am not that keen on, maybe government and big gas companies like impex , who I am sure get a pretty good deal, could chip in and green the place up ,like the darwin wharfs which I think is a great job
Really interesting to a prospective Tasmanian thank you 😃 On a recent road trip around Tassy I was struck by how friendly people were overall. Local people always had time to talk about the place and were often incredibly helpful
An interesting view. Well made video. Dissapointed with your view of George Town. Like all places it has its problems , but has a magnificent history, glorious beaches, good job opportunities, easy commuting inland to Launceston, great sports clubs, a vibrant arts community, hospital, Doctors, physio, chemist etc. Airport 50 minutes away.. Great bike tracks and in the middle of the best wineries in Tasmania.
How about a program on the better small towns that would suit the many retirees that are looking at Tasmania, these people enjoy scenery, boating, sailing, fishing, easy hiking, and most of all community friendliness, where they know they can fit in, places were their needs can be meet without the need for Woolworths, and the cost of housing isn’t through the roof.
It depends what you are looking fore I know my way around lived and worked in most. Firstly the heat pump will not keep you warm, must have a wood fire. Deloraine is nice cold mountain views close to Launceston airport , center of the state. Many country areas back roads around. Oaklands Campbel Town area history old buildings. East coast many nice places, West coast mining towns . Boat Harbour Stanley keep driving take your pick. If you have a lot of money and want to stay put have good health, doctors are hard to get appointment same with dentist. All dressed up no place to go, Casino's very little night life, want a job not much hope. I got the hell out of there had young family everyone is happy ,over 20 years ago. Went back visiting had a great time , roads are a dangerous disgrace very busy, but no traffic . Expensive, ferry a ice box trip awful, small airports are expensive to fly out of or in. Take your pick, there is crime not enough supermarkets. Lock up camps for international workers bus takes them to work on farms, the farms no one can get a job there like old days. No one talks about it , Telstra main internet, not cheap. Homelessness is cruel in the cold , nothing cheap, I think they compare with Melbourne Sydney Brisbane house prices and rent, Hobart overcrowded . Parking need other towns I spoke about. Best of luck God bless you on your move.
Hey...Scottsdale!?...you forgot to mention the opium poppy paddocks you can skip and frolick through...and spuds, more spuds and more spuds, lots of spuds The good people go to bed at 8.00pm , snuggle down with a glass of warm milk and snooze off listening to the wireless.
Remember visiting is much different from living in a place. Also remember when travelling overseas there is always the extra flight to the mainland. As an elderly person I find Tassie is great for younger crowd people who like outdoor pursuits but the elderly not a lot happening.
I lived in Deloraine from 74 till early 80's and loved it there. know the meander river like the back of my hand. I kayaked most of it & fished the rest back in my early teen years.
I've only lived in Tassie briefly a couple of times. But I've travelled, hiked and cycled the length and breadth of the island countless times over 50+ years. When you got to your top two I predicted Penguin and Cygnet. I can accept Huonville and surrounding towns along the estuary, including Cygnet, as pretty much one and the same. Good selection. Well done.
You forgot Ulverstone. Coles and Woolies Police and an ambulance station. Beautiful beaches and river scapes. No pay for parking. Bike track to penguin and Leith. Peaceful and sheltered from extremes of weather. Still has lots of historic old houses.....I live in one. 5th largest town in tas but every one misses it cos the hwy bypasses it
Job opportunities? There really aren’t job opportunities in small towns- the majority of Tasmanians who live in small towns actually commute to the bigger towns/ cities for work
My father grew up in Geeveston in the 30s in the Huon area while my mother grew up in Queenstown in the 30s when it was a thriving mining town with some 5,000 residents in the greater area and a wonderful thriving atmosphere. My father met my mother as he worked in the mines in Queenstown. In fact it still had a pretty good atmosphere around the town in the 60s but started to dissipate somewhat during the early 70s from memory. Your video is so insightful and concurs with a lot of my thoughts being a regular traveler to TAS to see my cousins who are located all over the state but mainly on the west coast. I have been to most of these places you have mentioned and your views are pretty spot on. I look forward to visiting the two or three places you have mentioned that I have not been to. Great video.
If you got lots of money you can retire in Tasmania. Youll have to go to mainland for decent medical care. You'll be an out of towner in every town except Hobart no matter how long you live in Tasmania. Tasmania is cold. Ross and Oatlands are the coldest. There isnt much to do in Tasmania. Wynyard to Devonport good. If you live south of Hobart your commute to work will be slow as there is only on route in and its steep and icy. Go on a holiday but stay on the mainland.
Coldest is the West Coast. Ross and Outlands are similar to Canberra - frosty in winter and hot in summer. "Steep and icy" lol. You make it sound like Europe and Nth America where they salt the roads and you need winter tyres. Ice is rarely a problem and it doesn't snow to sea level - only in the mountains.
Hey Tassie i give in. Im packing it all up and coming down permanently. Ever since i saw the Tarkine i just have to live near it. My, my brother, our Dad, our dogs. We cant wait to settle in around Queenstown or anywhere in the wild west. Ferry booked for just 2 weeks time. Ive never been so excited or happy! Welcome us!
Thanks for this epic video. I'm busy grinding out a book about a beachcomber living on the west coast near strahan. I notice when driving towards Queenstown years ago there were bullet riddled road signs. Could I ask what were some of the other mannerisms you came across while living there that put your senses on alert. I'm formerly from Hobart BTW.
That sounds interesting. It’s wild country in the west. The thing I noticed about smaller and less touristy places is how many people stare. Sometimes it’s curiosity, but as a female sometimes it feels predatory.
@@TasmanianWanderlustyes, growing up in Tas I got to experience isolated communities. Along with the isolation, comes the odd social problem. It's a unique place in the world but sometimes feels forgotten and on the edge of the earth. All part of its character and sometimes its charm. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and all the very best from Holland!
Agree on Huonville, or one of the nearby towns, especially Cygnet. Nearly built a house in George Town 4 years ago, but it had a depressing vibe, though this is apparently changing. My picks on the north coast are Ulverstone and surrounding towns as it has both a Woolies and Coles and good medical specialist access,; Wynyard or the nearby Somerset, and Sheffield which is a great place to live, especially if looking for a trout fishing change, but it has limited GPs and only a IGA. However, Devonport and Latrobe are just 25 km away.
@@nataliebutler-yu4fi St Helens is a great town especially if you fish, but limited retail (2 IGAs). Medical emergencies are transferred to Launceston General by either a RFDS plane, or Westpac Rescue chopper, with a long drive in the back of the ambulance for less serious cases.
Born & raised in Queenstown I currently live in Launceston. My favourite town is Devonport, nice & central to everywhere along the North coast. Just a beautiful place.
I am from Wynyard, live west Burnie, work in Penguin. I would move back to Wynyard or Somerset in a heartbeat however Penguin has grabbed my heart. I don't care for the big shopping experiences, get in and get out. I lived in the greater Hobart area for 10 years. I do miss the social culture of Hobart. I really don't care for Devonport, I find Wynyard to be friendlier. That said there is a 'inside/outside culture' in Wynyard, it has become better.
Well, I live in Ulverstone- and we didn't get a mention?. As much as I like Penguin, I would definitely say Ulverstone has more appeal and assets for living than Penguin as a town- but that's personal I suppose. Thanks for your insights though, interesting to hear another x-qlder's appraisal.
Thank you so much for the really informative personal insights, it's even more valuable coming from someone who's lived in numerous mainland states. I'm seriously considering the move from NSW, i feel trapped here with people exploiting my generosity and kindness and Tas would imho be perfect as a fresh start. Love the cold, tranquil and nature life it looks to be there. I would have to go down for a trip instead of buying a house from somewhere in your list but it's a great start. I had a friend buy a house in Ross several months back, he had his car windows smashed and things in his car stolen. But he likes it there, but he's older and retired so his needs are minimal. Very captivating video's you make, may i ask what rough area are you in? Thanks again and glad i found your channel. 🙂👍
We’re in the Burnie area (which often gets a bad rap from locals but I actually like it). Totally agree there’s no substitute for coming to see places for yourself. I was convinced I would be based in the south but ended up in the north and I’m actually glad it turned out that way 😊 I’m surprised to hear that Ross has such dodgy behaviour, it’s very expensive to buy there and such a picturesque tourist town. Appearances can be deceiving though
I live in Atlanta, Ga, USA with my 21 year old daughter. We are really looking at relocating to Australia. I am a bilingual special education teacher and educational diagnostician and they are needed everywhere in the western world. Thanks for the video!! Really has me thinking. 😊
Thank you - Great segment and I believe you were nearly "spot-on". However I would rate Penguin 🐧 as No 1! Reasons as follows: Living near the sea, climate, small but excellent shopping strip, good schools. close proximity to both Burnie and Devonport (for employment) airport, Spirit of Tasmania. And the locals care about the town and are friendly. We have lived in Penguin since 2011 after initially spending 3 years in Hobart having relocated from the Surf Coast in Victoria. Regards Chris
This is crazy…… I’m born and raised in Alice Springs NT 😞 my mum is born in Devonport and I have all my mums family lives in most of these places on the north coast.
I quite like it, even though I’ve heard from teachers that the schools are kinda rough. It’s a beautiful spot, easy commute to the city and has plenty of shops etc.
Anywhere away from the influence of the sea is much colder in winter. Inland, it seems there are more Bogans on a per capita basis, compared with coastal towns. Where newcomers should settle depends on their age group. Schooling is very much an issue if you have kids, and job opportunities are often limited to fishing, agriculture or hospitality. For retirees proximity to healthcare is probably the overriding factor. For all ages, a lack of social activities should be the deal breaker. I won’t reveal where we settled, suffice to say that it was near one of the least suitable places mentioned in this video. As retirees still able to drive, we can live with being over an hour from Woolworths, having no public transport, and having to catch our own water in tanks. The social vibe here is just enough, without people constantly in each other’s space. We couldn’t be happier!
Awesome video and great information :) We are currently researching a move to Tassie (from Qld) and found your video super helpful. We are curious to know more about what you mentioned about George Town, is it not a good area to consider?
I don’t think George Town is bad as such, but it was crowned the most bogan town in Australia by Bogan Hunters (a satirical TV show). It has plenty of amenities for Tassie and its not too far from Launceston with a good highway connecting them, plus employment opportunities. If you have kids, the local school might be a bit rough. However, I used to live in Logan in Queensland so I don’t think it would compare to that.
@@TasmanianWanderlust Sadly your opinion of George Town is way off the mark. You relied upon a TV show that is based upon appeasing a certain demographic of viewers. Bogans well that is derogative and insulting to the locals of this fine town. Shame.
Thanks for a great video. I have been a number of times to Tassie and to nearly all of the places you mentioned, but not for many years. I would agree with all of your points after doing much research as to where I would go if I moved there. I haven't checked Huonville however. Given I'm in my 50's and single not working, is it a safe place to live do you know? Thanks 😁
Having lived in remote places all around Australia, I would say single women are better off in larger places. Huonville is about as small as I would go.
Tasmania is a very small place socially so I will not bag any place too much. I was surprised that Cygnet did not get a guernsey because it has to be at least as good a Deloraine or Penguin. I have lived in both Cygnet and Franklin and can understand that you picked Huonville as being central to the whole of The Huon Valley but you might not be aware that the locals (anyway... many of the locals... refer to it as Hoonville. I thought you might have included Ulvertone but I know why you didn't. You must have lived there at some time... it might have made the nice place to visit list. It surpriced me that you included both Scottsdale and Stanley. On the whole a pretty good selection... but I am stonkered that Ctgnet never made the list. Things must have changed since I lived there. Oh and are you aware that St Helens has a regional hospital?
Yeah you should remember why you came to live here !!👎 stop this nonsense of exposing us to even more people who will never know how this island works ! - basically leave us alone 👌
Tassie I was born In hobart grow up on the land at manalore after school farmed with my family at powranna then Cressy now live in emerald qld its a dry climate in southan tasie and warmer in northan Tasmania it much more damp a climate and colder from Campbelltown and north a great place to vist end of January till early march the best time to see the apple iland
Thanks for this interesting information this is just what I needed I'm looking at moving from Qld to Tas I'm primarily a lover of cold weather even though I've been born in Hell fire zones like South Africa and the aforementioned. I'm over the hustle and bustle of big cities I never liked that vibe anyway I'm interested in finding an acreage or 3 and live totally off grid adopt abused or unloved cats and dogs to live out the remaining yrs on Planet Earth All I need is an internet connection or perhaps I'll need to join Star link to run my business, so I don't need a career or job.
You had me up until your number one pick. Huonville is a wonderful place to visit, however it is isolated from the rest of Tasmania. It would be No5 on places I don't want to live. You left off Ulverstone, Shearwater, Westbury and Longford, all better places than Huonville
It’s all relatively subjective so your perspective is based on different criteria from mine. You’ll notice that I outlined the criteria I was using at the beginning and most of the towns you listed didn’t meet that criteria. It’s not because they’re bad places, they just didn’t match the checklist
I hope Ross and the Midlands area doesn't expand. It will be spoilt forever. I live in Tassie also, and would hate for it to end up like the mainland. It has a charm all of its own...
I really liked St. Helens and Binalong Bay area, you have a good range of eateries in St. Helens and the "Bay of Fires" with all the beaches is right on your doorstep and both towns are neat and tid! The only problem is employment however I'm thinking of starting a few businesses in the area which would help the area a bit. I'm looking at potentially doing some Tasmanian timber farming for prize furniture making and cabinetry making as some Tasmanian timber is gorgeous.
Apparently in the colonial days, there were plans for Cleveland to become a major hub for the midlands but that never happened. I know this because I have a lot of Tasmanian family history and my aunt is super into it (and even wrote a book about it). Also Zeehan was once the third largest town in Tasmania, interestingly enough.
I agree totally re: woolies/coles cos in queensland we have em everywhere on corners cos we like close proximity convenience. Ive been 2 tassy 4 times meself now and wow u can feel folk jusging you for been a MAINLANDER ffs we are all aussie Right. Me n hubby been wanting to move down there to however now i read this stuff about lots of snakes there i may stay in qld. Btw nvr known so many mofoze hung up on how to say the word LAWNCESTON ffs Lornseston get over ur selves - the lass is just giving uze public HER OPINION on tasmania where shes been n we got tort specill nglish in Queerslands skools duhhh Good vid missy make more Louisa
Thanks for the video! We have decided to move to Tasmania from New Zealand and this was really helpful. I do have a question though - how do Tasmanians feel about Kiwis?
@@TasmanianWanderlust thanks for letting me know what to expect! 😂 I guess it’ll just be a case of getting involved with the community and contributing as much as we can then 🤞
@@BrendaWells-g2n Just know that no matter how many years you live here, you will never be considered a local. You will always be a kiwi and a foreigner. No one will ever accept you fully.
I don’t think Tasmanians have any negative attitudes towards New Zealanders. I say that as someone who is born and bred Tasmanian. Australians generally love New Zealanders but we do like to beat them at sport!
Launceston is pronounced, Lonceston, not Lawnceston, if you're a Tasmanian, that is. I'll always be a Tasmanian, even though I haven't lived in Ulverstone since 1966.
You need to do lot more research before recommending huonville in the winter the Southern out let out of hobart gets a lot of black ice and is regularly closed.and at times midlands hwy can be closed at times from snow and ice. Ice can be a problem any where in tas be careful
I am afraid you have got quite a few facts wrong. Latrobe and Spreyton was a major stuff up, also distances and travel time was relaid as too far and wrong. Hobart to Port Arthur was wrong only 90 klms about 1 hour 19 mins not a few hours. Deloraine is in the middle from Devonport to Launceston 52 and 51 klms. Plus the fact about the Latrobe Hospital was there since the 1800,s and the Merced General since 1962 never moved from Devonport could have been thinking of the Medicl Centre which was pulled down, which was built as a maternity hospital and medicl centre. Built in the early 1960,s and finally demolished in 2018. Just to name a few things. Expat Tasmanian.
I wouldn't mind living in some nice town in the huon valley - my criteria would be decent butchers, decent cafes, a few restuarants, and a couple of shops and markets etc...Im actively taking donations if anyone wants to buy me a house LOL
The most popular migration spots seem to be Kingston in the south and Launceston up north. I’m no expert on demographics or safety but Tasmania is generally a safe place, unless you go to the wild and remote places. The state government has an information website: www.migration.tas.gov.au/live_and_work/live_in_tasmania
I'm both European and non-Tasmanian. My parents loved Westbury as it has a very English feel to it. Same with Richmond. I love Deloraine and surrounds, but it's not really practical for me to live there, so I'm looking for property close to Launceston. Right now I'm in George Town. If you can afford it, Launceston and surrounds are lovely. It reminds me of towns in Scotland in that it has a central shopping area with everything in it, heaps of historic buildings, churches, and parks. It also has 4 distinct seasons. Parking is inexpensive if you park at the Museum and walk across the river into town, or get the free Tiger Bus.
Can't wait to check these places out. You are doing a wonderful job with these videos. Another suggestion - how about your BEST pick for Dog friendly areas in TAS. ? 🎉
we going in november on the boat and going in a big circle trip , looking fwd to it , and dnt have money for a house but would love a job and somewhere i could rent .
Get someone to take your bikes to top of Tullendeena Hill east of Scottsdale and take the down hill rail trail back into Scottsdale but do it early in the morning otherwise not alot of direct sunlight.
Please come. We need you in many places. I live in Hobart but I believe areas such as Huonville are in need of further GP's. It's only 30 minutes drive from Hobart so access to greater sophistication is not far away.
You will never regret moving - Launceston feels much warmer than Hobart due to the winds off the ocean in Ho. Really not that cold, only for a 2 to 3 month spell.
@@darrencornish4433 Excellent - Suggest Lonny (Launceston), we lived just outside in Grindelwald overlooking the valley. Very central, golf course on the trip into town (15 mins) and central to the rest of the state.
I recently moved over to Tasmania from Perth. On my own. Best decision I have made in years. Can't take Perth Summers anymore... Living on the NW Coast here. Stunning scenery
Its one thing to visit and holiday around Tassie and another to move here to live. I strongly suggest you rent a place and see what living here is like. Then you can retreat to your mainland home and thank God you've dodged a bullet !
Thankyou we did a big round trip and we are thinking of saint helens as I love to mountainbike and the beaches and fishing. Any more on the v ibes. We also think Huonville but thats much colder and maybe not many beaches.
No beaches near Huonville. It's a river town. St Helens much more beach and bikes but huge tourism influx in summer. Huonville inland and frosty. St Helens coastal so not frosty.
Get someone to give you a lift with bikes to top of Tullendeena Hill East of Scottsdale in the morning and ride the rail trail down hill to Tonganah and then back into Scottsdale.
Tasmania seems the place to settle really. i just love everything about it. seems a real humane place to live in. peaceful, simple and off of the violence. i'm only curious about the locals, how welcoming are they to a guest? especially to people not white. because i'm orginally from Ethiopia, africa.
@@nataliebutler-yu4fi depends on your age, what your criteria are, what you need as non negotiable. Where do you currently live? Swansea is slow except in tourist season. There are very few rentals. More requirements please.
