Sweltering summer temperatures, long commutes, high property prices, and city skylines can force many people to search for a fresh start in Tasmania. Here's what I learnt after I moved to Tasmania. Pictures Shutterstock, supplied and file And given how much it rains, the grass is often literally and metaphorically greener for those looking for a tree change. After moving to Tasmania in mid-2024, here are some things I wish I knew before I made the journey across the Bass Strait.