City: Tasmania
Top Things to do in Tasmania
10 Lookouts in Tasmania That You Shouldn't Miss
Tasmania (/tæzˈmeɪniə/; abbreviated as Tas and known colloquially as Tassie) is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by the Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands. The state has a population of around 519,100 as of June 2016, just over forty percent of which resides in the Greater Hobart precinct, which forms the metropolitan area of the state capital and largest city, Hobart.
Restaurants in Tasmania
1. Fossil Bluff Lookout
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Crystalline4u - Traralgon, Australia
You arrive at the carpark above the beach and you will see a sign indicating to go towards Fossil Bluff or to the lookout. If you follow the lookout direction ... very soon into the walk you go up some steps. The steps are reasonably easy to manoeuvre although if you have difficulties with mobility... they will not be. The steps are surrounded by trees, at the top of the steps you step out of the trees onto a path... this is where it gets really steep. However, that doesn't last too long... once you get past the bit that makes you puff and pant... it slowly continues to go up. In the distance you will see a solitary seat... that is where you are heading to. Once you reach that point the views are magnificent. On one side the sea shimmered under a blue sky and as I turned around there were storm clouds over the land and the sky was black. It is humbling to stand somewhere like that and have opposing weather fronts on either side of you. The views truly are stunning...so if you are able to, I recommend making this small climb to the top because it truly is breathtaking.
2. Shot Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By 649jos
We visited the Shot Tower cafe yesterday for morning tea. The last time was 17 years ago. Scones were just as good as we remembered! Try the date scones...they are the best ........but they do have other food too. Lovely staff in cafe and Shot Tower shop. If weather is good, there is pretty garden to sit in.
3. Mount Nelson Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 616 reviews
Reviewed By HappyTravellersRWe - Melbourne, Australia
We had perfect weather for our late morning visit - clear air, sunny and no wind - could really see for miles! Great for photography. Fabulous views down the Derwent and over Hobart. Some say better than Mt Wellington as closer and lower at 340m elevation. We took bus No.347 from the CBD and enjoyed the views as passengers en route. Had nice coffees at the cafe, friendly barister and fabulous views from our outside table. Good, informative signage and photos of the history of the signals station. If the weather is perfect and you can spare an extra hour or so, stay for lunch and continue to enjoy the million dollar views, like we did! PS an alternative, excellent view point close to the CBD is the Rosny Park Lookout.
4. Wineglass Bay Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,201 reviews
Reviewed By Heather99WA - Perth, Australia
We jagged the most gorgeous afternoon & the view is as good as a postcard, good paths & absolutely worth the climb
5. Barn Bluff
6. Rosny Hill Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By cphilip98 - Singapore, Singapore
This place offers almost 360 degree of Hobart view. If you are self-driving tourists, it's worth coming by this place. Lots of parking space, and not many people. While Mt Wellington offers you spectacular view from high up, Rosny Hill lookout gives you a more down-to-earth perspective. Suggest to stop by Coles Eastland afterwards to buy some groceries for your trip.
7. Alum Cliffs
8. Constitution Dock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 665 reviews
Reviewed By 801neilp - St Kilda, Australia
It doesn't matter what time of day, sunny or inclement weather - Constitution Dock is part of the fabric of the city and draws locals and tourists alike. Surrounded by some wonderful bars, restaurants and the legendary fish & chip floating serveries and fabulous history, it is a must visit to soak in the ambience of the waterfront and dock area. It may be 2019, but very easy to step back 100 years and see it all before your eyes.
9. Reece Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Derfo47 - Bunbury, Australia
Reece Dam has a really impressive [and tall] spillway. There is a hydro station just off the main road which runs across the dam wall. There are parking areas both sides of the dam. The drive there takes you through some some great west coast countryside.
10. Mount Misery Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Oldgrowth and Rainforest, Sub alpine heathland, a mountaintop and small waterfall. This track is well constructed and zig zags through the sometimes steep terrain. Most people with a moderate level of fitness will complete this walk in around 3-4 hours including breaks. Beginning at the car park at Huon Bush Retreats, the track climbs gently for about 15 minutes through young and old-growth forest to the rainforest viewing platform. A further 45 minutes steep climb up the escarpment cliffs takes you onto the sub-alpine heathland plateau and "Flat Rock". From here you can enjoy spectacular 360 degree views towards Bruny Island and the Southwest World Heritage Area. From Flat Rock it is a further 30 - 45 minutes along the plateau to Mt Misery summit. Return with optional side track to a small waterfall. Access to walking tracks is covered by your tariff if you are an overnight guest. For day visitors, we ask for a donation to contribute to maintenance of the tracks and roads.
Reviewed By 3rrrs
A group of walkers (8) average age about 75 did the walk once again today. We keep coming back at least once a year. The owners should be congratulated on this wonderful reserve. It is obvious a lot of work has been done so that this beautiful place is accessible to all. Well done.
