Being so “close” to Antarctica (about 1,300 nautical miles) means Tasmania’s climate is cold compared to the rest of Australia. Summer (December–February) days warm up into 70s and 80s ...

you can take a Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Melbourne to Devonport. Most ferries depart at 7:30 p.m. daily, but select days have sailings at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Each trip lasts about 10 ½ hours.