City: Tasmania
Top Things to do in Tasmania
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Tasmania, Australia
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. Maria Island National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 337 reviews
National park offers excellent bushwalking, fishing and wildlife viewing of the island's more than 80 species of birds and native animals, including emus and wallabies that are frequently sighted.
Reviewed By Craig_Tapper - Sydney, Australia
It takes about 30 minutes via ferry from Triabunna to get to the island. Make sure you take everything you need (food and water) because there's no place to buy supplies once you leave other than on the ferry. There are as number of walks of various grades and all on well formed and maintained tracks suited to almost any level of fitness. Island scenery is gorgeous, from white sandy beaches and beautiful coastal rock formations too walks amongst tall timbers and across windswept, bare coastal grasslands. Some interesting historic building to explore as well. Great for a day trip to see some beautiful and relatively unspoiled Tasmania that's a little away from the beaten track.
2. Gunns Plains Caves
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5.0 based on 245 reviews
Guided cave tours though a limestone cave which has a permanent stream running the length of the cave. Spectacular calcite formations with lots of colour. Glowworm display and you may spy Platypus or Giant freshwater Lobster in the stream. Family run business with friendly knowledgeable guides Tours run daily (except Christmas Day) at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 130pm, 230pm and 330pm. Other times by appointment.
Reviewed By Debbydoodardar - Burnie, Australia
we had Geoff as our guide and he was fun and considerate as well as so knowledgeable... its a whole new world underneath there... the formations are just spectacular prehistoric beauty. we loved every minute. We live in Burnie and always love the drive to Gunns Plains it was awesome and followed up with a devonshire tea at Wings Wildlife Park which was good.
3. Mt Amos Climb
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5.0 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By Peter_Clare_50
This is more than a walk as there is a lot of rock scrambling. Please make to not do if wet or there has been recent rain as it will be very sloppy in parts. Also make sure you have good hiking shoes and we also found hiking poles and gloves useful. The 3km return trip can take 4 hours but it is worth it - the views are spectacular. A great memory, a must for anyone who likes a bit of adventure.
4. Marion's Lookout Walk
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5.0 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By 264lynnea - Anchorage, United States
We actually stopped at Marion's lookout as part of the Overland track but the lookout hike makes a wonderful day hike as well. We started from Ronny creek in drizzle and by the time we reached Marion's lookout the sky was clearing and we got stunning views of Cradle Mtn, Dove Lake and vicinity. It's a great rest stop or place for a picnic. Families with young children can do the hike and we even witnessed a birthday party for a youngster while eating our lunch. You need a park pass but the day hike is free. Be sure to go prepared for all kinds of weather as we witnessed rapid changing weather.
5. Raptor Refuge
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5.0 based on 122 reviews
The Raptor Refuge is committed to securing the future of Tasmania's raptors by reducing human impacts through rehabilitating injured, sick or orphaned raptors, educating the public and supporting habitat conservation." The Refuge s a working refuge not a zoo or wildlife park.We do however now offer a unique experience for small numbers of interested people.
Reviewed By sarahrJ8178JH
Our hearts were pounding as the wedgetailed eagle skimmed past about a metre away....what a privilege to be that close to those majestic creatures...and a special Thank You to our lovely guide...so cool to be able to touch and pick up wings and claws in the interpretation centre and to meet some owls (my faves) on the loose. Highly recommend a visit, the learning, awe and wonder will be something we will carry in our hearts, so good to see a passionate team committed to saving our important apex predators.
6. Three Capes Track
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5.0 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By JaneBell15
Completed the Three Capes Track with a group of friends - what an amazing adventure - stunning scenery - excellent accommodation and cooking facilities.. very surprised by the cabins and cooking areas that have been built. The rangers chat each night was very educational and a highlight to the coming day. Not a hike to complete in warm weather as some of the track is in full sun with no option of shade...
7. Every Man and His Dog Vineyard
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5.0 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By 707stewarte - Greater Hobart, Australia
Loretta and Andy are so welcoming and friendly. Our overnight accommodation was tastefully presented, great queen size bed, lounge room and kitchenette, seperate loo and great bathroom, (including a bath) and shower. Andy made the BBQ available for me to cook our dinner. The breakfast was scrumptious and most generous including freshly baked bread, juice, home made jams plus fresh fruit and cereals. A fabulous cheese platter was presented to accompany pre dinner drinks. A wander around 2.5 hectares of vines with the grapes forming with some varieties not available anywhere else in the World. Minimal but efficient grape presses and some 20 barrels filled with several varieties of wine. Loretta gave us a personal tour with bottles under her arm for wine tasting along the way. All provided with passion and love accompanied by their Black Labrador, Archie. A must visit winery in the Coal River Vally and a wonderful place to stay. Richmond is a close 2 kilometre walk or drive. Nearly Tuscany.
8. Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary
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4.5 based on 514 reviews
Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary, 82 acres sanctuary for our Native Tasmanian Wildlife. Tasmanian Devils; Wombats; Quolls; Echidnas; Forester Kangaoos and an array of birds, ducks and Cape Barren Geese to name a few Trowunna is approximately 12 minutes west of Deloraine, 40 minutes south of Devonport, 45 minutes west of Launceston and 75 minutes east of Cradle Mountain. Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary is open every day except Christmas Day with 3 free daily interactive tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm as part of your entry fee. Come and see the wombats roaming free at Trowunna hand feed the 'friendliest kangaroos', mob of 50+. Relax and lose yourself in the tranquil sanctuary that is Trowunna. Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary has been successfully breeding Tasmanian devils since 1985 and we are also active in other conservation projects such as Quoll and wombat breeding programs and native Tasmanian wildlife rehabilitation program.
Reviewed By pink_twinkle_85 - Canberra, Australia
I went to Trowunna with my husband and nearly 3 month old. As it’s an open grass park it is suitable for a pram (and we brought ours) and had no issue navigating one around the park (small hills and rocks). As we went in the morning in winter it was still dewy so obviously our pram wheels got massively dirty from grass, dirt and roo poo but was easily washed off ( if this is an issue for you suggest leaving the stroller in the car). We got there at 9.30am and did the 11am tour. As we were there so early and it was winter we basically had the entire park to itself. This was great as we could do the park at our own pace. There was also a lot of kangaroos in the morning and the pack of kangaroos appeared to have disappeared into the bush after the 11am tour. So if you are keen to feed lots of kangaroos then suggest getting to the park at least at 10.30am (note kangaroo feed is extra charge - $3). Highly recommend attending the tour which was about 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The guide was very informative and included a talk and wombat walk / pats and a tassie devil talk / pat and feeding. I know years ago they use to be able to hold a wombat but they don’t seem to do this anymore. If you are squimish, suggest looking away during the tassie devil feeding as this gets quite bloody as they feed a group a wallaby (also skin is in tact after feeding and is shown to the group).
9. Bay of Fires Conservation Area
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4.5 based on 463 reviews
Reviewed By paul_pru_skittles - Singapore, Singapore
on our trip up the east coast in January of this year, we stopped at Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires before our overnight stay in St Helens. the rocks at Bay of Fires are beautiful, with the "fire coloured" algae on the rocks. also lovely to see all the protected birds nesting and feeding here. luckily it was a sunny day as it was VERY VERY windy!
10. The Wall in the Wilderness
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4.5 based on 1,269 reviews
One man's amazing tribute, carved entirely from Huon Pine timber, to the history of Tasmania.
Reviewed By williamkL1373LW
You won’t see anything like this in Australia or possibly the world. A must for any visitor, artist, sculptor, tourist or Australian to see. A very finely beautifully sculpted wall of Huon pine by the extremely talented artist and sculptor Greg Duncan. Many amazing stories told in beautifully sculpted Huon pine timber. This is a wonderful family owned business and unique tourist attraction that is very deserving of a visit when heading to the West Coast of Tasmania. Well done to Greg Duncan and his family for all the long hours and hard work undertaken to create such a magnificent, unique tourist attraction for Tasmania and Australia. We look forward to our next visit to view the additional sculpted work that will be completed on the wall.
