Top Adventures in Tasmania
Summit Mount Eliza
The hike to the summit of Mount Eliza is one of the most physically tough but rewarding day hikes in the region. From the summit, an amazing view over the wilderness that surrounds you is unlike any that can be found outside of Southwest National ...
Hike in the Tasmanian Wilderness at Russell Falls
Within the Russell Falls area, there are a number of hikes of varying difficulty to choose from, all starting at the main car park of the pristine Mt Field National Park. Please note that there is a fee associated with entry, with a vehicle of up ...
0.7 miles
Backpack Freycinet National Park Circuit
We saw a significant amount of wildlife on this walk, so keep your eyes peeled! Wildlife that we saw included wallabies, dolphins, manta rays, and lots of beautiful birds. Also seen here are wombats, fairy penguins, and possums (though we missed t...
18.1 miles
2690.3 ft gain
Visit the Bruny Island Lighthouse
Cape Bruny, at the south end of Bruny Island, is accessible by car. To enter the island you must take a ferry from Kettering (view website for times and prices: brunyislandferry.com.au). Once you park near the lighthouse, walk up the short path to...
Backpack the Walls of Jerusalem Circuit
This is a great hike if you're looking for some stunning views, but also has some sections of unmarked trail where you will need to have either GPS or the ability to navigate with your compass/map (preferably both!).
The mountains are stunning, bu...
18 miles
4265.1 ft gain
Hike Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Cradle Mountain stands at 1545m high, making it the 5th tallest mountain in Tasmania. It is roughly a 2.5 hour drive west from Launceston and situated in the Central Highlands.
The hike can be done on the well-known Overland Track (65km, 5-6 days)...
11.2 miles
5068.9 ft gain
Photograph the Tasman Peninsula by Boat
Viewing the Tasman Peninsula by boat offers easy access and an amazing perspective of the towering dolerite sea cliffs that you can't get from land. Put your boat in at Fortescue Bay campground and travel out around the peninsula to the south. You...
Camp at Bay of Fires, Tasmania
The entire East Coast of Tasmania is amazing. I recommend doing the entire Eastern Drive. Sitting at the northeast corner of Tasmania is the Bay of Fires. There is over 50 kilometers of beautiful coastline with orange rock and white sand beaches, ...
Hike to the Three Capes
One of the newer but extremely popular hiking spots located on the southeastern coast of Tasmania is the Three Capes Walk. This 48-kilometer track opened only three years ago but it already attracted numerous adventurous travelers who want to expe...
29.8 miles
1797.9 ft gain
Backpack Cape Pillar
This hike has recently been newly built with a spectacular wooden boardwalk winding in and out of the forest and along the cliffs. As with other hikes in Australia, please make sure to book your campsite prior to heading out! The Three Capes Track...
18 miles
Lenah Valley Circuit
Easily accessible by car, the Lenah Valley Road carpark located a short 15 minute drive from Hobart's CBD is where the trail begins.
Once arriving at the carpark, cross the small bridge and continue on the clearly defined track along the Main Fire...
4.3 miles
2296.6 ft gain
Hike the iconic Overland Track
The Overland Track is a multi-day bushwalk located within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park that spans 80km from the Northern Trailhead at Ronny Creek to the Southern Trailhead at Cynthia Bay, located on the edge of Lake St Clair - A...
49.7 miles
4773.6 ft gain
