Best Things to Do in Cradle Mountain: Walks & Wildlife.
I try to visit Cradle Mountain every time I travel to Tasmania, and after trying different things to do in Cradle Mountain, I feel like I’ve got the perfect short … Read more
Tasmania
Tucked away from the world on an island just south of the Australian mainland, Tasmania is a place of captivating natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and scrumptious food.
The island state is home to 19 national parks, many of them listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Almost a third of Tasmania falls within protected areas. These parks preserve diverse environments, from dramatic sea caves and stunning beaches to the magical mossy temperate rainforest and deep underground caves. There are over 2,000 walking trails on the island, including the 60 Great Short Walks.
Tassie also has some outstanding wildlife-watching opportunities. You can see wombats and kangaroos on Maria Island, Tasmanian devils and quolls at Mountain Valley, platypus in the Tasmanian Arboretum, Echidnas at Cradle Mountain, and albino wallabies on Bruny Island.
Best Bruny Island Wildlife Experiences: White Wallabies, Penguins, Seals & Endemic Birds
Bruny Island is one of my favourite nature destinations in Tasmania. From its famous white wallabies and little penguins to fur seals, dolphins and all 12 Tasmanian endemic birds, it’s an … Read more
Maria Island Wombats: Where to See Them & How to Have the Best Encounter
Maria Island wombats are among the most famous animals in Tasmania, if not all of Australia. There are so many wombats on the island that they have been referred to … Read more
North West Tasmania Travel Guide: Iconic Highlights & Local Secrets
Full of wild character, North West Tasmania offers a unique combination of remoteness and accessibility. It is home to the world’s largest expanse of cool temperate rainforest – the Tarkine … Read more
Best Things to Do in Tasmania: The Ultimate Nature Lover’s Guide
Tucked away from the world on an island just south of the Australian mainland, Tasmania is a place of captivating natural beauty. If you enjoy epic nature, there are so … Read more
8 Best Day Trips from Hobart for Nature Lovers
Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, is not only a lovely city with a world-famous museum but also the perfect base for exploring the broader region. Once you’ve done all … Read more
The Absolute Best Place to See Platypus in Tasmania – The Tasmanian Arboretum
I’m often asked where the best place to see platypus in Tasmania is, and my answer is always the same: Founders Lake at the Tasmanian Arboretum near Devonport. We included … Read more
Visiting Gunns Plains Caves in North West Tasmania
North West Tasmania is the gateway to some of Tasmania‘s most spectacular nature destinations like Cradle Mountain, Tarkine Drive, and the stunning beaches of the northwest coast. Gunns Plains Caves … Read more
Gorgeous Beaches in Tasmania: North-West Coast
When you think about beaches in Tasmania, you probably imagine Wineglass Bay or Bay of Fires on the east coast. But as an island state, Tasmania is surrounded by stunning … Read more
Leven Canyon – Tasmania’s Hidden Gem
Leven Canyon is a 250-metre deep ravine in North West Tasmania. It is Tasmania’s deepest limestone gulch, which is a narrow, steep-sided ravine marking the course of a river or … Read more
Mount Field National Park: One Walk – Three Waterfalls
Mount Field National Park in Tasmania is a magical world of mossy rainforest and serene waterfalls. It is home to the popular Russell Falls, some of the world’s tallest trees, … Read more
Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays Review
Read my review of Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays in The Australian Travel & Indulgence Tucked away from the world, in the remote Loongana Range in North West Tasmania, Mountain Valley … Read more
Travel Guide to Edge of the World, Tasmania
An island state of an island continent with nothing but Antarctica further south may already feel like the edge of the world, yet to reach the true Edge of the … Read more
15 Things to Do in Stanley – Tasmania’s Prettiest Small Town
Looking for things to do in Stanley, Tasmania? We recently spent three days in this gorgeous town and put together this guide to our favourite things to do in Stanley. … Read more
Hastings Caves and Southern Forest – a journey to Far South Tasmania
Once you have explored the iconic locations around Hobart, like Bruny Island, Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur, and Mount Wellington, you may want to get off the beaten path and visit … Read more