Tasmania

Mount Wellington

Towering over Hobart, Mount Wellington is far from the highest peak in Tasmania but is one of the most well known – thanks in no small part to its proximity to the capital. A series of walking trails are available for those who want to take a stroll up the mountain side, whilst there are also mountain bike tracks and the chance to take a ride on horseback. An observation shelter at the summit offers impressive views back across Hobart.

Mount Field National Park

Mount Field National Park sits around 60km away from Hobart and is one of the oldest national parks on the island. Rich in flora and fauna, the park is home to a number of stunning waterfalls - including the famous Russell Falls - that can be explored on hiking trips, whilst skiing is available during winter when the snow falls in the areas around Lake Dobson.

Salamanca Place

Salamanca Place is a suburb of Hobart that was once home to warehouses for goods being brought into the port. The sandstone buildings have since been converted into restaurants, galleries, bars and shops that have led to Salamanca Place becoming of the most popular areas of the city for both locals and visitors alike.

Royal Botanical Gardens

Located in Hobart, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens date back to 1818 and are home to huge array of historic plants as well as the only Subantarctic Plant House in the world – home to plants collected from Macquarie Island. There is also a gallery onsite displaying artwork from locals, as well as a restaurant.

Cradle Mountain

Part of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Cradle Mountain is one of the main tourist areas in Tasmania and is popular with those who want to go hiking amongst some of the best scenery on the island. You can spend a day trying to make it to the summit or simply take in the views of the mountain from the surrounding valleys. Various walking trails can be found around the mountain, whilst the park is home to the Overland Track – which runs for more than 50 miles through the countryside.

Freycinet National Park

Situated on the east coast, Freycinet National Park is one of the most naturally beautiful areas of Tasmania and is known for its dramatic granite peaks and stunning coastline. You can find yourself strolling through the bush one moment and the next, you’ll be walking along pristine beaches – with Wineglass Bay being one you’ll certainly want to visit if you want to embrace the beauty of Tasmania’s coastal areas.

Tamar Valley

The Tamar Valley is the place to go on Tasmania if you are a lover of wine, with the area round the Tamar River being home to a range of different vineyards – many of which offer the chance to sample the produce.

Port Arthur

One of the most famous places in Tasmania, Port Arthur is located on the Tasman Peninsula to the south of Hobart. The site was once home to a penal colony that housed some of the most dangerous convicted British criminals who had been taken to Australian shores. Whilst the prison was closed in the late 1870s, the remains are now part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites – which is made up eleven such sites across Australia. You could also visit the Coal Mines Historic site where prisoners would be put to work.

Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park

Think of Tasmania and there is one animal that might spring to mind straight away. You can meet the endangered Tasmanian Devil at the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park on the Tasman Peninsula, where you’ll also be able to get close to – and feed - kangaroos, take in a free-flight bird show and stroll through native botanic gardens. Devil feedings take place throughout the day.

Symmons Plains

Symmons Plains is a race track located near to Launceston which hosts various events throughout the year – including Tasmania’s round of the Australian Supercar Championship. Whilst you can try and catch an event whilst visiting the island, you might fancy taking to the track yourself on one of the various driving days that are held during the year.