Travel safely around our region
Driving in Tasmania can be very different to other places: while we are a great place to explore; beautiful scenery, changing landscapes, and roads make for a great journey but conditions can take you by surprise.
As you tour our region and visit our cellar doors; we encourage you to drive safely and monitor your consumption
The best way to avoid drink driving is simple. If you're going to drink, plan not to drive.
If you’re somewhere that has limited public transport options, arrange to have a designated driver or to stay the night.
Use one of our fantastic Tamar Valley tour operators to pick you up from your accommodation & drop you off at the end of the day…
have a great experience, for all the right reasons
When multiple tastings are on offer at each cellar door and multiple cellar doors are visited, you need an easy and effective means to track your drinking, especially if you are driving.
The DrinkWise team have created some great resources that are available at each of our cellar doors to track how much you have consumed.
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Travellers to Tasmania are often distressed by the amount of deceased wildlife sighted on the side of the road. This is predominantly due to our rich environmental conditions as well as a prevalence of nocturnal animals, which can be difficult for drivers to spot.
Additionally, increases in road speeds, traffic, and road construction in rural areas have encroached on native animal habitats increasing the likelihood of animals being struck.
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Here are some tips from DPIPWE, and the Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service:
Watch out for wildlife being especially aware between dusk & dawn
If you can’t avoid being out at night, leave extra time and drive slower– this will give you more time to respond
Drive to the conditions – some animals (Devils) are harder to see in the wet and dark
If you see an animal honk your horn to deter it
Please don’t litter the roadsides - this attracts animals to feed on the side of the road & increases the likelihood of collisions
If safe to do so, move carcasses off the road to reduce the attraction of scavengers like Tasmanian Devils or quolls *do not stop your car unless it is safe to do so & you are visible to other road users * your safety first.
If you hit an animal – please only stop if it is safe. If you cannot stop; please mark your location by dropping a pin into a mapping app & call either contact Bonorong Wildlife Rescue
Remember: collision with wildlife can also damage your vehicle and pose a risk to driver and passenger safety.
Telephone: 0447 264 625 (24/7 hotline)
Website: bonorong.com.au -
Travel times around our region
*All distances & times are approximate – please use a mapping app to accurately plot your route (or use our map here) and drive to the conditions …
