City: Tasmania
Top Things to do in Tasmania
Top 10 Forests 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. Great Western Tiers
2. 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.
3. Cradle Mountain
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Forest Secrets
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE A fascinating riverside nature walk just 60 minutes' drive from Hobart. Taste the forest with your Forest Flavors tucker-box as you touch, smell, hear, see & learn about the plants & trees along the unique sensory trail. Spot a wild platypus. Kids quiz, yummy prizes. Free Tasmanian forest honey tasting. Delicious forest flavored ice creams and chocolates. Gift shop & Gallery. Beautiful picnic areas. 750m, graded Easy Closed for winter season, May through September
Reviewed By 404derekt - Sydney, Australia
Same as Russell falls, magic! The weather was was wet, but don’t worry, the forest canopy protects you from the rain. Take the return track to the car park, keep an eye out for the platypus!
5. Myrtle Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Sundancer6 - Melbourne, Australia
20-25min from Hobart. Off the beaten track and a bit tricky to find. Head to Collinsvale, look for signs “Myrtle Forest Picnic Ground” and Springvale road. You will come to a car park, 15 min walk to picnic ground then 15 min walk to falls. Small and pretty waterfall. If you are lucky you may see a Paddy melon ( small short tail wallaby) we did .
6. Dip River Forest Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By parbendra - Sydney, Australia
Great double waterfall with steps down to the bottom. And the big trees are not far away other so two for one.
7. Blue Tier Forest Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By mher4
We visited the reserve twice in search of the "Blue Tier Giant" walk (which can be accessed from near the Weldborough lookout) and found it on our second attempt. The first visit we accidentally walked down some mountain bike trails near Lottah, which were still beautiful but not what we had visited for. There is no reception up there so we could not double check our map! (Also the signposting is somewhat lacking.) Eventually on our second visit through the area with the map preloaded we were able to find the Blue Tier Giant walk. It is quite secluded on a gravel road, but the road was an easy trip and the walk itself not difficult. The trees were beautiful and it was very tranquil - definitely worth the trouble of finding it! At the Blue Tier Giant itself there was even a box with a visitor's book in it which was a great surprise.
8. Styx Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By aroeder2019 - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
For me the Styx Valley was a highlight of my Tasmania trip. Be sure to visit the Tolkien Track even if it is difficult to find. Information can be obtained from the friendly staff at the Mt. Field Visitor Center.
9. Trowutta Arch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By SMTas - Sheffield, Australia
Short and easy walk (a few steps down into the sinkhole) through beautiful man ferns and mossy forest. The brilliant green of the waterhole though the arch is an amazing sight. The sinkhole is not fenced, so caution with children is recommended.
