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Made up of a collection of smaller islands surrounding the larger mainland, Tasmania is an island state off the coast of Australia.

40% of the population of Tasmania live in the state capital, Hobart, yet it is still the least populated state capital in Australia. Highlights include the botanical gardens, The Museum of Old and New Art, the Maritime Museum and the nearby Mount Wellington, with a number of docks, piers and markets to explore.

Tasmania is brimming with opportunities for walking, hiking and adventure holidays with an abundance of national parks, such as Tasman, Mount Field, Lime Bay State Reserve and Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

Separated from mainland Australia, Tasmania is a great place to spot wildlife. Home to more than just it’s famous devil, with endemic species like the pademelon as well as platypus and wombats. Little penguins are found on the coast, with dolphins and humpback whales migrating through.

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Tasmania's Best National Parks
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Tasmania's Best National Parks

Sarah Reid
Sarah Reid

With nearly half of its territory protected by national parks and reserves, Australia’s southernmost state was made for outdoor adventure. Characterised by lush green forests, rugged alpine plains, dramatic natural formations and a unique assemblage of native wildlife, Tasmania’s largely pristine wilderness areas are the key draw for many visitors, with the island state’s reputation for incredible local produce – particularly cheese, seafood, wine, and increasingly whisky – ensuring you’ll be well-fed (and lubricated) as you explore.
Tasmania's Best Bushwalks
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Tasmania's Best Bushwalks

Sarah Reid
Sarah Reid

While there are hundreds of excellent day walks to choose from across the state, Tasmania’s multi-day bushwalk trails offer the ultimate adventure, drawing hikers from all over the world for their epic landscapes, remoteness, native wildlife, and – thanks to a cap on hiker numbers on popular trails – a glorious lack of crowds.The main bushwalking season runs from October to May, but most trails are open year-round if you’re game.

Tasmania travel companies

Tasmania

Fun Tassie Tours

Guided tours of Tasmania
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Freycinet National Park

Freycinet Experience Walk

Tasmania’s award winning lodge & guided bushwalks
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AllTrails

Multi-day cycling and walking holidays in Australia
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Places to go in Tasmania

Freycinet National Park
Freycinet National Park
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Tasman National Park
Tasman National Park
Mount Field National Park
Mount Field National Park
Maria Island National Park
Maria Island National Park

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