G’day Tassie: your guide to visiting Tasmania
Tasmania combines dramatic wilderness areas with rich colonial heritage and modern cultural experiences. Australia’s southernmost state offers diverse landscapes from mountains to beaches.
Visitors are drawn to its diverse attractions, from the rugged wilderness of Cradle Mountain and the still waters of Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour near Strahan to the UNESCO-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart offers a contemporary cultural experience. Outdoor activities, such as hiking and wildlife spotting, are popular, particularly in its national parks and along its dramatic coastline.
Things to see and do in Tasmania
Tasmania offers a variety of activities and sights that appeal to nature lovers, history enthusiasts and art fans alike.
Explore the island’s national parks, including Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair and Freycinet, with opportunities for hiking and wildlife spotting. Visit the Port Arthur Historic Site to learn about its convict past. Hobart’s waterfront is home to Salamanca Market and the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).
