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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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Hobart, the River Derwent and kunanyi Mount Wellington — Our Tasmania · AI-generated development placeholder

Hobart & SouthExplore the region →

The Tamar Valley river landscape in northern Tasmania — Our Tasmania · AI-generated development placeholder

Launceston & North EastExplore the region →

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

North West & West CoastExplore the region →

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

Travel essentials

Plan your visit

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?

Plan a trip

Plan your Tasmania trip

Start with a trip length, then build around regions, driving time and the places that matter to you.

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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

Latest & what’s on

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EventsRoyal Society of Tasmania: Dr Tony Webster

QVMAG event listing for Royal Society of Tasmania: Dr Tony Webster, published via the City of Launceston upcoming events calendar.

EventsTune Up @ 2 concert

A performance by the Australian Army Band Tasmania at Hobart Town Hall on 11 October 2026.

cafes & diningUlverstone — cafés & eating out

Ulverstone’s café scene centres on the Hive precinct and nearby town centre. Seventy Acres cafe at Hive is a daily, family-friendly option serving All Press coffee, simple breakfast and lunch choices and onsite catering. The Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre at the Hive is the local hub for up-to-date opening hours, accessibility info, public toilets and free wifi. If you plan to eat out.

wine / cellar doors / wineriesTassieShop — Wine (East Coast) (inferred)

Practical, evidence-based guide to touring Tasmania’s East Coast wine region, with access notes for the Great Eastern Drive, what to expect at cellar doors, verified details about Devil’s Corner, booking and opening-hour checks, accessibility and suitability considerations, events and seasonal changes to plan for.