City: Tasmania
Top Things to do in Tasmania
The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous 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. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,113 reviews
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (pronounced “Bon-a-rong” - Aboriginal meaning “Native Companion”) was established in 1981 as a sanctuary for injured and orphaned wildlife and is Tasmania's most popular wildlife park. At Bonorong you will see native animals which are extinct everywhere but Tasmania such as the famous Tassie Devil, Tasmanian Bettong, Eastern Quoll and Tasmanian Pademelon. You will also see favourites like wombats, koalas, kangaroos, possums, lizards, native birds and so many more. The animals of Bonorong are loved and cherished by all of the staff here at the Park and we are sure you will love them too!
Reviewed By alexpJ2282AE
Amazing place - I feel that everything that come though the gate is spent on the upkeep/care and welfare of the animals. Feeding frenzy tour was awesome and we had a great guide with Robyn and got closer than I have ever in the past to Australian natives animals.Fed touched and got to play with so many of them - without ever feeling like it was a trained circus act. I recommend the Feeding Frenzy or the Night Tours. They might seem a little expensive, however I paid a fair bit at other sanctuaries and not left feeling an overall satisfaction with the experience. Well done guys????
2. Cape Raoul
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By honestlyspoken14 - Perth, Australia
Enjoyable hike not too challenging. Young and fairly fit we managed to finish in 4 hours took just under two hours each way. It is probably one of the most clear paths I’ve hiked across aus and you are easily able to see the way, there’s no markers along the way so you don’t know how far you’ve come except at the first 1.5km mark and the last few hundred. It’s a very clear path there is no climbing over rocks or scaling sections it’s a pretty easy walk for an inexperienced hiker. Starts off with a reasonable ascent for the first 1.5km to the first lookout, this is a decent view so you could finish here. Continues pretty flat and then you go downhill for 3km there is a number of steps in this section and our return trip was slow through here. Then flattens out again and is largely flat until a small incline in the end. We were lucky with a cool clear day there’s large section of covered walk for about 4km then the final section is exposed. The view was beautiful and you can see lots of seals from the seal lookout!
3. Franklin River Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By T2848CZchristineb
What a treasure. You could push a stroller or wheelchair with ease. Beautiful wide track, not one stair. Length was noted as between 25 - 45 minutes, it depends on how long you spend staring in wonder at the nature. Really loved this area. Beautiful place for a picnic, tables available. I'd love this walk at my back door it would encourage me to do it daily.
4. Gunns Plains Caves
Overall Ratings
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.
5. 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.
6. Cradle Mountain
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5.0 based on 1,196 reviews
Reviewed By DeSignBoard_P - Melbourne, Australia
One of the most beautiful national parks in Tasmania, the Cradle Mountain National Park offers breath-taking views of the surrounding areas from numerous hiking trails spread throughout the national park. These hiking trails range from a couple of hours to a couple of days, depending on how adventurous you want to be. The most popular is the hike from Dove Lake to Marion's Lookout and back, which takes about 5 to 6 hours and includes a few difficult places to navigate. The park incurs entrance fees, either per person or per vehicle if you purchase a 24 hour or a 60 day parks pass. The 60 day parks pass would be the most economical if you are planning on visiting multiple national parks in Tasmania.
7. Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By drwwolf - Cooroy, Australia
The Blue Derby network of mountain bike trails is one of the absolute best I have ever come across, it’s something for everybody, including beginners and intermediate and advanced. Plan ahead, book your higher bicycle, and book your shuttles in advance as they can fill up in the busy season. You can ride to the top, or shuttles are generally $10 per ride, or $55 for a full day of unlimited shuttles. Long rides like the classic Blue Tier ride (42km) are amazing but may be closed after wet weather. Absolutely world-class trails, there’s a reason the Enduro World Champs are held here!
8. King Island Rambles
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 760peterc
If you're visiting King Island don't miss out on the KI Rambles. An early start, a short bush hike, somewhat steep in places, will get you to a quiet river location where you'll see platypuses bob to the surface. It is all very well worth the effort and an experience you'll be very glad to have enjoyed. Become one of the few people to see a platypus in the wild (only about 5% of the pop.), and learn more about these amazing creatures from Ondrea, a knowledgeable and informative tour guide.
9. 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.
10. The Overland Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By tessablazey - Melbourne, Australia
I just completed the guided, catered version of overland track (overnight hut accomodation) with The Tasmanian Walking Company and 12 members of my extended family including my 75 year old parents, my 15 year old teenage daughter and her 5 year old cousin, my siblings and their families. It was incredible! The landscape was wild and beautiful. Each day we experienced such interesting and diverse landscapes that varied from fog on the moors and high lakes to bright sunshine whilst swimming in local waterholes or heading up to the summit of Mt Doris through the "Japanese gardens" and up Mt Ossa. We were very grateful to be walking in the company of of three fantastically good humoured, professional and thoughtful guides, Silas, Carla and Mikael. It was a very memorable and meaningful family holiday that reconnected us and reminded us all for how precious and wonderful the natural world is.
