Best of Tasmania

Tasmania travel blog showcasing the best of Tasmania. Tasmania is an island state in southern Australia and a destination that has a raw and wild beauty. With stunning coastal landscapes and green rolling hills, Tasmania is a delight to explore. You’ll be charmed by the friendly locals, enticed by the relaxed island lifestyle and intrigued by its convict history.

Tasmania is also an island with amazing food and wine, and a haunting history evoked by world-famous convict ruins.

Often called the Apple Isle, Australia’s smallest state is rich in national parks and World Heritage wilderness. Another wonder to see in Tasmania is in the sky. Just look up and gaze in awe at the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights, which illuminates the night’s sky in a rainbow of colours.

What is the largest city in Tasmania?

Launceston is Tasmania’s largest city. Located in northern Tasmania, Launceston is a small city with a population of around 100,000 people.

What is Tasmania best known for?

Tasmania is known for its pristine wilderness areas. 40% of Tasmania is covered in national park. Tasmania is also known for wine and food, such as top-notch cheeses, chocolate, oysters and fresh fruit. Tasmania produces excellent gin, whiskey, wine and beer.

Do Tasmanian Devils still exist?

Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial that used to be a native species found on Australia’s mainland. Tasmanian devils now can be found in the wild only in Tasmania, such as Maria Island and the Tarkine.

Things to do in Hobart
The capital of Tasmania, Hobart is a waterfront city rich in history. From vibrant markets to waterside restaurants and ghost tours, there’s plenty to keep you occupied in and around the city. When planning what to do in Tasmania, make sure to leave enough time for all the things to...
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Tasmania For Kids

Remember the scene in Alice in Wonderland where Alice drinks from a bottle labelled "DRINK ME" and shrinks to a size too small to reach the key on the table? Then she finds a cake with "EAT ME" and grows into a giant. While there are many amazing things to...
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Cape Grim

Dismal, grim and devil are not words you may type into Google to search for your next holiday. They usually conjure up bleak, dark thoughts. That is until you visit Cape Grim, which has astounding views and the cleanest air on the planet. Welcome to the north-west of Tasmania where close-up...
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Whether it’s in a tent, campervan, motorhome, caravan or a cave, Tasmania is a top spot for those who love the outdoors. Of all the things to do in Tasmania, for nature lovers, sleeping in a protected wilderness in breathtaking scenery and wildlife is a dream come true. Camping...
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To me, Tasmania’s North West region is the most diverse and captivating of all the places to visit in Tasmania. There’s the largest cool temperate rainforest in the southern hemisphere, button grass plains and rugged coastal shores. North West Tasmania is an area steeped in history, with great food...
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Imagine a highway where every turn has a more jaw-dropping view and every stop guarantees an outstanding taste of local delicacies. Got it? Well, if you love food and you're wondering what to do in Tasmania, you'll love this Tasmania itinerary 5 days of tasting along the Cradle to...

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Visitors who are keen on history and looking for things to do in Tasmania with a focus on the island's rich past will love...