Tasmania Attractions

Hobart

• nestled near the mouth of the Derwent River and at the foot of picturesque Mt Wellington
• explore the bustling Salamanca Markets; a proud display of the many local artisans that celebrates Tasmania’s rich history, colorful crafts and decadent produce, from cheeses and preserves to saffron, lavender and wine. Every Saturday morning
• welcome the crews and yachts in the  Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race; an annual event over the New Year period
• walk the historic streets of Battery Point, exploring at your leisure
• The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery; home to fine examples of colonial and aboriginal relics
• The Royal Botanical Gardens are home to the largest collection of mature conifers in the southern hemisphere
• Thirsty? Explore the famed Cascade brewery on a guided tour
• Mt Wellington offers tremendous views and also has ample choices for easy day walks and hikes, for all fitness levels. Try the Organ Pipes, suitable for a moderate fitness level and approximately 4 hours round trip
• Cruise the many waterways that surround Hobart, including the Derwent Estuary, D’Entrecasteaux Channel and Peppermint Bay
• The more adventurous can kayak Hobart waters at sunset
• The Tasmanian Wine Centre and Lark Distillery; offering tasting of Tasmania’s wine and single malt whiskey
• Dine overlooking the harbor; the variety and quality of the fresh seafood and local produce is sure to please all palates.

Statewide

• self drive this tiny island state to truly explore at your leisure
• cellar door and farm gate produce abound; Tasmania is a ‘mecca’ for epicurean novices and enthusiasts alike
• Port Arthur Historic Site; where convicts were sent at Her Majesty’s pleasure, and now home to fascinating tours of Australia’s early colonial convict history
• Stunning and diverse National Parks; Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair, Savage River, Mt William, Narawntapu, Rocky Cape, Southwest, South Bruny, Mount Field, Ben Lomond, Douglas Apsley, Mole Creek Karst, Maria Island, Freycinet, Tasman, Hartz Mountains,  Strzelecki, Wild Rivers and Walls of Jerusalem
• Pristine World Heritage listed wilderness; the spectacular Franklin and Gordon Rivers
• Cataract Gorge; commencing in the heart of Launceston you can stroll beside rushing waters that carve their way through the rocky gorge, all in a bushland setting
• Thriving wildlife in remarkable settings; Flinders and King Island are home to platypus and wombats, wetland birds and migratory birds
• Discover the Huon Trail; a self guided driving trail that is a true journey for explorers at heart with everything from lighthouses, towering timbers, produce, beaches, vineyards, jetboating, cruises and both riverside and alpine walks
• Lake St Clair, a glacier formed lake that is the deepest in Australia and is also home to boating and fishing, whilst also the gateway to Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park
• Strahan, “The Best Little Town in The World” (Chicago Tribune Travel Editor 1999) has a colorful history of logging and fishing, in a spectacular wilderness setting that is a great base for wilderness cruises on the Gordon River
• Awe inspiring walks are also found in Tasmania, with such examples as the Tahune Air walk and the Bay of Fires
• West Coast Wilderness Railway; 35 kilometres of pioneering history and ingenuity, winding through tight curves , pristine wilderness and spectacular gorges
• Tasmania produces world class wines, with the cool climate ideal especially for pinot noir and Riesling for example. Self driving is ideal to explore the many wine regions
• Sea kayaking, hiking trails, wildlife and eco retreats; a sampling of the many experiences that await in the Freycinet National Park. This is also home to the world renowned Wineglass Bay