The Alabama Hotel

Lutruwita/Tasmania - Australia's southern-most island state - is a paradise for green travellers who love nature, adventure and yummy food. You can hike through amazing forests, join tours that respect the environment, and taste fresh food from local farms and markets. Want to know how to have a blast in Tasmania without hurting the planet? Check out our 3-day ex-Nipaluna/Hobart itinerary from Simon where you get all the local knowledge from a real-life Tasmanian! If you need more tips or suggestions, please do reach out to us. We're here to help. We want you to love Simon's home-state is much as we do - so a quick call or email is absolutely free-of-charge. e: info@ecoconscioustravel.com.au

We do love a good local market! Being 'in town' on the right day to catch market day is crucial - sometimes they're daily (or nightly!), some are on Saturdays or Sundays, and some are only on every second weekend or so. So do plan ahead - and don't miss out! We love wandering around and checking out the local products and wares - especially the food!! We're pretty biased and think Salamanca Market in Lutruwita/Tasmania is the best market in the world! Yesssss we know Barcelona's La Rambla Market is pretty darn impressive and we've been to some epic markets in Asia and South America too, but Nipaluna/Hobart packs well above its weight with an amazing local arts, craft and artisan scene, very talented buskers and of course the food is amazing! You can also pick up great handmade souvenirs as well as locally grown fruit, veg and other produce. Australia's markets are not to be missed. Wander through the stalls and rub shoulders with locals and tourists alike. And, of course, in Australia markets are safe (no pick pockets!), are generally accessible (check the website links below for more!) and many are committed to sustainability with biodegradable, recycled or reusable packaging and no single-use plastics in sight. Feel good by supporting local businesses and artists. And if you do feel the need to buy souvenirs - check the labelling and make sure you are buying locally made products whenever you can. OK now we're craving a papaya salad at sunset at Mindil Market in Darwin!!