This post was originally published in 2015 and has since been updated with even more reasons to visit Tasmania.
Rugged, harsh, wild and unpredictable. These are just a few words that come to mind to describe Tasmania! A few words which may spring to mind when you first visit Tasmania!
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Tasmania is an island state in Australia that for decades has been known as remote and isolated. Compared to the rest of Australia, “Tassie” as the locals affectionately call it, has remained rather un-chartered. It hasn’t gained a spot on the list ofTop Things to See in Australia and it hasn’t been overrun by tourism…yet!
If there is one thing Tasmania continues to do over and over again, is surprise its visitors, awarding them with beautiful sights, great adventures, and a real opportunity to connect with nature.
Here are just a few of the many reasons to visit Tasmania!
Tasmania may be rugged and wild…
On the path in the heart of the Walls of Jerusalem National ParkThe path to the top of Solomon’s Throne. Walls of Jerusalem National ParkThe Walls of Jerusalem mountain range looking striking under the blue skies!Cradle Mountain reflected in Dove Lake. Cradle Mountain National Park
…but it is also lush green, often gushing with power…
Overlooking the pine forest in Walls of Jerusalem National Park. A must see when you visit Tasmania One of the places to visit in TasmaniaOne of the top places to visit in Tasmania has to be Nelson Falls, a cascade waterfall, located on the Lyell Highway (A10) between Queenstown and Derwent Bridge in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Tasmanian Wilderness
Russell Falls, Mt Field National Park, Tasmania
You can’t visit Tasmania without a trip to Horseshoe Falls, Mt Fields National Park, Tasmania
At times, it can be quite tranquil and mesmerising…
Lake St Clair, TasmaniaMagic waters on the East Coast of Tasmania just off the Tasman HighwayLooking for adventure things to do in Tasmania? Kayaking on Looking for adventure things to do in Tasmania? Kayaking on Whyte River, Corinna, Tasmania
…and breathtakingly serene…
Pink sunset in Mole Creek, a small town located near Walls of Jerusalem National ParkVisit Tasmania and enjoy the beautiful sunsetsSometimes in Tasmania, the sky also turns pink. Another stunning sunset.
Visit Tasmania and find vibrant cities…
Hobart Harbour, Tasmania. One of our favourite places to visit in TasmaniaWondering what to do in Tasmania? Go bargain hunting at Wondering what to do in Tasmania? Go bargain hunting at Salamanca Market, HobartSalamanca Place, HobartMures Seafood Restaurant in Hobart is always buzzing with action and should definitely be on your list when you visit Tasmania
…and filled with history.
Port Arthur, a former convict settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, and one of Australia’s most significant heritage areas. It is often included in what to do in Tasmania articlesLaunceston is home to many historic houses and buildings
Tasmania’s coast boasts great views…
Make sure Wineglass Bay is on top of your list of things to do in Tasmania. View from the lookout, inside the Freycinet National ParkHazards Beach, a secluded beach accessible only on foot and by boat, located on the Western side of the Freycinet National Park. It may be a 3-hour hike from Wineglass Bay but it’s one of the most popular things to do in Tasmania and totally worth itBay of Fires, North East TasmaniaGreat views just outside the Remarkable Cave on the Tasmanian Peninsula.
And the food is to die for!
Visit Tasmania for the best seafood you’ll ever have at the Freycinet Marine FarmA hearty meal after a long day of hiking in CorinnaLocal produce, tea and one hell of a view at the Holy Cow cafe in a small town of Pyengana, located 2 hours east of Launceston. Tasmania
And even if you don’t have time to explore all the unforgettable spots in Tasmania, getting around Tasmania is half the fun in itself!
The drives in Tasmania were a sight of their own!
Get Ready to Visit Tasmania
As you can clearly see, there is no shortage of places to visit in Tasmania. The stunning views between each of the sights make the journey even more worthwhile. From a Mt Wellington Summit hike, to national parks, waterfalls, kayaking tours and amazing foodie markets, there are a plethora of fun things to do in Tasmania.
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What are you waiting for?
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Oksana is the Editor-in-Chief, writer and photographer at DrinkTeaTravel.com. Canadian by passport, world citizen at heart, Oksana has lived on four continents and traveled to over 70 countries. Together with her husband, Max, they live an unconventional life, striving for an eco-conscious lifestyle. In her spare time, she can be found in a hammock with a good book and a cup of freshly steeped Earl Grey tea.
3 thoughts on “28 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Tasmania”
These photos are GORGEOUS! I lived in Hobart for 7 years and miss it so much. I love that your promoting Tassie – I used to work in tourism there and it is so often overlooked in by the mainstream industry, but everyone who goes there falls in love. And YES YES YES the food!! x
These photos are GORGEOUS! I lived in Hobart for 7 years and miss it so much. I love that your promoting Tassie – I used to work in tourism there and it is so often overlooked in by the mainstream industry, but everyone who goes there falls in love. And YES YES YES the food!! x
Absolutely beautiful,someday I would love to visit and learn the history.
It’s one of our favourite places in Australia. Hope you get a chance to visit one day!