Gourmet Treasures
Heritage & Artistry
Tasmania is a favoured tourist spot, boasting modern and historical attractions. History enthusiasts can journey through the world heritage landmarks illuminating Tasmania’s penal colony beginnings. Art admirers will be captivated by MONA and additional galleries addressing a spectrum of subjects. Moreover, there are curated excursions for those keen on immersing themselves in Tasmania’s yesteryears, today, and tomorrow.
Celebrations & Gatherings
Annually, Tasmania hosts various festivals, encompassing distinct ones such as the penny farthing tournaments. Events widely recognised and worth marking on one’s calendar include Dark Mofo, Taste of Tasmania, The Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival, The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Targa Tasmania, and Unconformity. The array of festivities reflects Tasmania’s rich and varied celebratory landscape.
Flora, Fauna & Scenery
Tasmania is celebrated for its varied fauna and breathtaking landscapes, featuring expansive National Parks covering the entire island. It’s common to come across trekking paths that lead to majestic waterfalls, elusive avian species, and the symbolic Tasmanian Devil. For those with limited availability, there are wildlife preserves and an “unzoo” for an intimate viewing of the region’s animals alongside loved ones.
Picking out Tasmania’s premier sites can be challenging, akin to selecting a favourite from your offspring.
Here’s a compilation of our prime activities in Tasmania.
Star Observation
In an era where light contamination impacts over 80% of the populace, Tasmania presents inky and shimmering nocturnal heavens. The more you venture south, the more intimate you become with the pristine celestial canopy. It’s adorned with sparkling star patterns and the magnificent Milky Way. Additionally, Tasmania is one of the limited locales where one can behold the ethereal display of Aurora Australis or the Southern Lights. Your likelihood of catching this spectacle heightens as you travel deeper south.
Wineglass Bay
The flawless curve of Wineglass Bay paints a grand, luminous smile on Tasmania’s face. Venturing to view this scenic marvel demands perseverance, rendering a visit to this celebrated coast somewhat of a revered expedition. It takes centre stage in Freycinet National Park, spanning much of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania’s eastern coast. It shares the spotlight with the pink-hued Hazards range, an ensemble of pristine white-sand beaches and a wealth of wildlife.
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Located in Tasmania, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is celebrated for its iconic natural wonder, Cradle Mountain, coupled with Australia’s profoundest lake and seven towering peaks from the state’s roster. Esteemed as one of the nation’s most cherished natural treasures, it presents an array of mountainous adventures, from various fauna to icy lakes and vivid fall colours. The preserve also boasts a trail lattice, including the famed Overland Track.
Mona
Mona is a distinctive museum in Berriedale, close to Hobart’s CBD. Since its inauguration in 2011, it has earned accolades for its non-traditional take on art. It’s a venue where amusement, astonishment, and art appreciation blend seamlessly. Guests can enjoy musical performances, savour sumptuous meals, and relish breathtaking panoramas. Mona remains an essential stop for those desiring an alternative art journey.
Port Arthur Historical Venue
Tasting Trail
The Tasting Trail in northern Tasmania offers a wide variety of treats, including truffles, gelati, hazelnuts, olives, wine, whisky, honey, oysters, craft beer, salmon, cider, berries, pickled onions, kimchi, and chocolate. The trail spans Launceston to Smithton and includes almost 50 stops to visit artisanal producers. Additionally, you can see the Harvest Launceston Community Farmers’ Market, held every Saturday in a city-centre car park, to experience the region’s best produce.
Kunanyi Mount Wellington
Cataract Gorge
Cruise the Gordon River
Flinders Island
