Looking to take your car to Tassie? Here’s what you need to do Dec 19, 2020 If you're thinking of hitting the road in Tassie, it's time to figure out the ferry. Source: Getty. It’s been a tough year for tourism across the board but because of the long stretch of water separating Tasmania from the mainland, the southern state has been suffering even more acutely. In fact, Tasmania was the worst performing caravanning destination for the month of November, with falls of 40 per cent on last year. The data comes from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia, which found that although Tasmania is consistently in the top three most desired caravanning destinations in the country, it’s missing out on the quick recovery everywhere else is now experiencing.