Tasmania

Dramatic landscapes, historic railways, giant forests, delicious fresh produce and so much more... Tasmania is waiting to be discovered! Read about Tasmania's regions below.

Hobart and Surrounds
Nestled next to the Derwent River and below the spectacular Mt Wellington,  Hobart is a city rich in history and culture. Enjoy the nation's best outdoor market, Salamanca Market. Take a river cruise, explore some of Tasmania's convict history at Battery Point or relax in one of the many cafés. 

South of Hobart, take a three hour eco-cruise at Bruny Island and walk around South Bruny National Park. Also 40 minutes from Hobart is the Huon Valley where you can walk amongst the treetops at Tahune Airwalk. Ride on a jet boat on the Huon River or visit the caves and thermal springs at Hastings.

West of Hobart, New Norfolk is a great place to relax. Enjoy exploring the historic buildings, great rugged scenery and restful mood. South east of Hobart, don't miss the convict history of Port Arthur and along the way, stop into the historic town of Richmond to see the beautiful convict-built bridge. Other towns in this region include Dover, Geeveston, Hamilton, Bothwell, Oatlands and Sorell.

The North West Coast
Tasmania's north west coast offers fresh produce aplenty, from cheeses and raspberries to produce fresh from rich soil.

Nearby to Devonport is Latrobe, famous for its antique shops and a likely place to see a wild platypus! Pop your antique bargain in the boot and head south through Sheffield - the town of murals, set in farmlands with Mt Roland as a backdrop.

Travelling alongside Bass Strait from Devonport, pose for a photo at the giant penguin in Penguin. Visit Creative Paper in Burnie and the Table Cape lookout in Wynyard.

Visit the fishing village, Stanley and ride the chairlift to the top of the volcanic plug known as 'The Nut'.  Journey to the Edge of the World at Arthur River where the ocean continues all the way to Argentina. 

For more information about Tasmania's North West Coast , visit www.mytasssiebreak.com

The East Coast
Wineglass Bay has been voted one of the world's top 10 beaches and it's easy to see why! Climb over the saddle in the Hazards and see a jagged range of salmon pink and grey granite peaks. Catch a glimpse of white sand with clear, indigo blue sea set against the backdrop of the beautiful Freycinet National Park.

Driving north offers a array of superb coastal vistas from Friendly Beaches near Wineglass Bay to the Bay of Fires in the north east corner of the state.

Aside from Freycinet National Park, there's Douglas-Apsley with its contrasting forests, heathlands and crystal clear streams. Maria Island is another wonderful national park on the east coast not to be missed. From remarkable wildlife to sweeping bays and rugged mountains, there's something for everyone. 

The seaside towns of Bicheno and Swansea are also worth a visit.

Launceston, Tamar and the North
Launceston is located in the north of the state and is the second largest city in Tasmania. Cataract Gorge Reserve is a slice of wilderness, only a two-minute drive from the heart of Launceston. Here, between the towering dolerite facades you'll find walking trails, a suspension bridge, roaming peacocks and wallabies, a historic power station and the world's longest single span chairlift! 

Indulge yourself at one of the many wineries in the Tamar Valley which features Tasmania's largest winery, Tamar Ridge.

While in this region, visit the picturesque town of Deloraine, a town of artists and farmers. See a convict-built stone village in Ross or pick up some honey at the Tasmanian Honey Company in Perth or The Honey Farm in Chudleigh. Other towns to visit are Beaconsfield, Campbell Town, Bridport, Evandale, George Town and Westbury.

The Western Wilderness
Experience one of the world's most pristine wilderness areas!  The spectacular World Heritage Area covers 1/5 of Tasmania, allowing visitors to experience Tasmania's true wilderness. Drive around the winding roads to Queenstown or take a river cruise in Strahan on the Gordon River. Be sure to visit the world's largest stretch of temperate rainforest, the Tarkine.

Of course, no visit to Tasmania is complete without seeing the dramatic peak of Cradle Mountain. Walk the circular track around picturesque Dove Lake and marvel at the jagged contours of this truly magnificent mountain.

While you're in the Western Wilderness region, visit the former silver town of Zeehan, the caves at Mole Creek and the historic mining towns of Tullah and Rosebery.

For more information about Tasmania's Western Wilderness, visit www.mytasssiebreak.com


For more information on Tasmania's regions or attractions, visit Discover Tasmania.

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Plan your trip before you go with our handy selection of links. This list gives you some of our favourite websites, providing you with a wide variety of information on Tasmania.

Tasmania tourism information

• Discover Tasmania
  Tourism Tasmania's official website
• Discover North West Tasmania
  Activities and attractions in North West Tasmania
• Tasmania Visitor Information Network
  Info from Tasmania's nationally accredited Visitor Centres
• Discover Burnie
  Visitor information on Burnie, Tasmania
• Mole Creek
  Visitor information on Mole Creek, Tasmania
• Tasmania's North West
  Visitor information on Tasmania's North West
• Tasmania's Western Wilderness
  Visitor information on Tasmania's Western Wilderness

Attractions

• Barnbougle Dunes
  Play a round of golf Tasmania's world-renown course
• Bruny Island Cruises
  Spend three hours travelling around Bruny Island's coastline
• East Coast Natureworld
  Experience Tasmania's unique and amazing animals, birds and reptiles
• Hollybank Treetops Adventure
  Gain a birds-eye view of Tasmania's beautiful forests
• House of Anvers
  Indulge in a french-style breakfast and watch as chocolates are made
• Launceston City Ghost Tours
  Exciting tour that explores the darker history of Launceston
• Launceston Planetarium
  Watch a show and enjoy the excitement of feeling under the stars
• Peppermint Bay
  Popular restaurant and cruise departing from Hobart
• See Tasmania Card
  Attractions pass for unlimited sightseeing
• Something Wild
  Wildlife sanctuary
• Targa Tasmania
  Popular car rally in Tasmania
• Tasmanian Expeditions
  Adventure activities in Tasmania

Accommodation - single location

• Beach Side Retreat (Stanley)
• Country Club Tasmania (Launceston)
• Cradle Mountain Lodge
• Curringa Farm (Farmstay accommodation in Hamilton)
• Edgewater Hotel (Devonport)
• Gateway Hotel (Devonport)
• Hanlon House (Stanley)
• Hobart Midcity Hotel
• Hotel Grand Chancellor (Hobart)
• Leisure Ville Holiday Centre (Cabins, villas and caravan park in Wynyard)
• Mole Creek Lodge (B&B accommodation)
• Stanley Seaview Inn
• Tall Timbers Hotel (Smithton)
• The Sebel Launceston
• Wrest Point Casino (Hobart)

Accommodation - various locations across Tasmania

• Best Western
• Discovery Holiday Parks
• Innkeepers Tasmania
• Leisure Inn
• Pure Tasmania
• Stay Tasmania
• TasVillas Group
• TasVacations

Tours

• Beachside Retreat Tarkine Tours
  Accommodation and luxury tours into the Tarkine
• Cradle Coast Tours
  Tours in Tasmania's north west corner
• Paul Kaine's Guided Fishing Tasmania
  Fishing tours in Tasmania
• Fun Tassie Tours
  Touring Tasmania with packaged Spirit of Tasmania tours
• Phoenix Coaches
  Bus charter for small and large groups anywhere in Tasmania, based in Devonport
• Tiger Wilderness Tours
  Personalised minibus transport to and from Cradle Mountain, Lake St Clair, Walls of Jerusalem, Lees Paddocks and other places.

What's on in Tasmania

The Red Queen - MONA

20 Jun 2013 - 21 Apr 2014 , Hobart

MONA's next major exhibition The Red Queen explores the way art operates as part of the messy machinery of human nature and questions why humans make art. Is it integral to human evolution?

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150th Launceston Cup

26 Feb 2014 , Tote Racing Centre, Launceston

Experience an exciting day of racing and entertainment, the Betfair Launceston Cup, an event like no other. In 2014 it will be the 150th running of the Betfair Launceston Cup.

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Taste of the Huon

9 Mar 2014 - 10 Mar 2014 , Ranelagh

‘A Taste of the Huon’, now in its 22nd year, is a celebration of fine food, wine, entertainment, arts and crafts from the Huon Valley and Channel region – held at Ranelagh which is only 30 minutes scenic drive south of Hobart.

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Targa Tasmania

6 May 2014 - 11 May 2014 , Various locations - be aware of road closures

See the world's best touring, sports and GT cars compete in competitive stages on the Islands toughest roads. Please also check the Targa Tasmania website for road closures that may affect your planned route of travel.

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Dark Mofo Hobart

12 Jun 2014 - 5 Jul 2014 , Hobart & Launceston

Darkness is spreading across Tasmania, as the Museum of Old and New Art’s winter festival Dark Mofo returns in June 2014 to celebrate the dark through large-scale public art, food, music, light and noise.

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