Tasmania

About Tasmania

Separated from mainland Australia by the Bass Strait, Tasmania is wild and beautiful. The friendly locals will welcome you to their homeland, encouraging you to enjoy their relaxed lifestyle.

The tranquillity of Tasmania creates a wonderful calming atmosphere. You can really unwind and rejuvenate – the air and water is arguably the cleanest and purest in the world, while deserted beaches and remote wilderness provide an excellent backdrop for peace and solitude. If you look hard enough, you can see one of the infamous Tasmanian devils roaming wild.

Mother Nature has blessed the island with mountains, forests, lakes and rivers gracing its national parks. From glorious Cradle Mountain that stands proudly over fantastic scenery, to the unrivalled views across Wineglass Bay,Tasmania is somewhere you have to see for yourself to appreciate its true beauty. More than 40 per cent of Tasmania is protected as World Heritage areas, so if you are visiting for the wildlife and scenery, you won’t be disappointed.

The riverside city of Hobart has a bustling harbour, a busy arts scene and a stunning mountain backdrop. Hobart’s fine mountains peek out over beautiful Georgian buildings, numerous parks, compact suburbs and a 19th-century waterfront whose warehouses now house cafes, restaurants and studios.The town thrives with arts and crafts, a sense of history and an absorbing atmosphere.

Launceston offers fascinating history, evident in its delightful 19th-century buildings, and a number of great attractions. It’s known as Tasmania’s Garden City due to the large number of parks and gardens that add to the charm of this large country town. Cradle Mountain resides in The Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, in the World Heritage area, and is one of the favourite features of the park. Native beach tress that glow in the autumn,mountain streams, glacial lakes, rainforest and alpine heath lands surround the mountain, making the park a delightful place to explore.

Wineglass Bay is a perfect curve of whitesand on the stunning Freycinet Peninsula. Set against a jagged range of pink and grey granite peaks, it will truly take your breath away. Along the east coast of the island, the peninsula juts out into the sea, and azure bays and white sand beaches surround the Granite Mountains.

A town and former convict settlement, Port Arthur resides on the shores of a beautiful bay against the hills and forest of the Tasman Peninsula. This 19th-century prison is now officially Tasmania’s top tourist attraction. Explore what remains of the sandstone prison building and learn about the history in the museum.

On the west coast, visit the working fishing port of Strahan, enjoy the wild landscapes and beaches, cross the mountains to Queenstown on the West Coast Wilderness Railway, follow the tracks of miners and piners and take a river cruise.

What to do and where to stay in Tasmania - Hobart, Launceston and Tasmania's North East, Cradle Mountain and Tasmania's North West

Other States - New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, ACT