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The island, from coast to high country

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Places to go, things to do, road trips, walks, history and local stories.

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Temperate rainforest and rugged coastline in western Tasmania — Our Tasmania · AI-generated development placeholder

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Popular places

Popular places in Tasmania

SouthHobart

NorthLaunceston

North WestCradle Mountain

A curved white beach and granite mountains on Tasmania’s east coast — Our Tasmania · AI-generated development placeholder

East CoastFreycinet

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Tasman PeninsulaPort Arthur

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SouthBruny Island

Things to do

Things to do in Tasmania

01Walks 02Road trips 03Beaches 04History 05Food & wine 06Wildlife 07National parks 08Waterfalls

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Practical information for deciding when to come, how to travel and how long to stay.

01First-time visitor guide 02When to visit Tasmania 03Getting around Tasmania 04Tasmania by car 05Weather and seasons 06How many days do you need?

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Plan your Tasmania trip

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Tasmania stories & history

Railways, place names, convict sites, historic towns and the stories held in Tasmania’s landscapes.

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Around Tasmania

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EventsLittle Bug Worlds (PM session)

A hands-on holiday workshop at the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk on 13 October 2026 where participants build a miniature bug habitat to bring home. Tagged for kids and family.

EventsCrafternoon

Free school holiday craft session at The V, 8A Blaydon Street, Kings Meadows on 13 October 2026. Activities include junk journalling, scrapbooking, card making and beading.

EventsHobart Community Day at the Taste of Summer

A City of Hobart community event on 31 December 2026 at Princes Wharf No. 1 that celebrates Hobart's diverse community as part of the Taste of Summer program.

EventsStarting your family history search and morning tea

A City of Launceston event on 13 October 2026 at The Hub, Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub, 316-320 Invermay Rd, Mowbray. The session covers beginning family history research and includes a morning tea.