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Historic Hobart
Straddling the breathtaking Derwent River, and framed by nearby Mount Wellington, Hobart is without doubt one of most beautiful cities in Australia. Popular Hobart landmarks include historic Government House, striking Parliament House; the Port Arthur historic site; convict-built Richmond Bridge, St. David's Cathedral and St. Mary's Cathedral.
Huon Valley - A Land of Natural Wonders
The Huon Valley is graced with pristine rivers meandering through valleys bordered by world heritage listed National Parks. Bushwalks include a tree top walk at Tahune Airwalk or a five hour trek to South Cape, Australia's Southernmost point. The dolomite caves at Lune River and Hastings are spectacular and the Thermal Pools at Hastings are naturally heated to 28c. The numerous waterways provide the setting for kayaking, sailing or cruising and for the more adventurous white water rafting or jet boat rides.
Historic Richmond
Step back in time to the truly Georgian village of Richmond. Cobble-stone streets connect some of Tasmania's oldest and most beautiful sandstone buildings. Visit the old Richmond Goal, maze and model village or feed the ducks under the oldest bridge in Australia.
Tasman Peninsula
Past and present mingle at the magnificent Tasman Peninsula. Along the peninsula discover heritage buildings amidst splendid natural scenery. Stop a while and savour some of the local specialties - octopus, oysters, quail and venison whilst you sip on some refreshing chilled wine.
Port Arthur
Created with convict labour, the impressive architecture and old English-style gardens of notorious Port Arthur still survive today. Every part of Port Arthur is a piece of living history. Your feet tread the same paths the convicts walked. and if you're quiet you might just catch an echo of clinking chains and the tap of hammer on stone.
Wielangta Forest Drive
An interesting and scenic alternative route between the east coast and the Tasman Peninsula is the 35 km drive through Wielangta Forest. There are several lookout points with spectacular views of the coast, islands and ocean.
Breathtaking Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain forms the northern end of the Cradle Mt - Lake St Clair National Park, itself a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Ancient rainforest and alpine heathlands, buttongrass and stands of colourful deciduous beech provide a range of environments to admire and explore.
Fantastic Fishing
Troll for big, hard-fighting sea-run trout and salmon in Tasmania's numerous estuaries – or head for blue water and test your game fishing skill against tuna and marlin. Tasmania has one of the world’s last great wild fisheries.
Salamanca Market
Situated on the bustling Salamanca shopping strip, the famous Salamanca Markets boasts plenty of great stalls with fresh produce, arts, crafts, knick knacks and lots more. The markets are free and operate every Saturday from 8am to 3pm.
Cadbury's Chocolate Factory Tour
A tour of the famous Claremont Chocolate Factory is a uniquely delicious experience! You’ll learn how Cadbury's yummy chocolates are made – and the best part is, you'll get to enjoy lots of free samples! The factory has 18 heritage-listed buildings and the solid granite rollers of the conching machine, installed sixty years ago, still operate today.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Featuring Japanese Gardens, Peter Cundall's Veggie Patch, Rain Garden and much more, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens also include a restaurant, kiosk, and plenty of areas to picnic in style. The Gardens hold historic plant collections and a large number of significant trees, many dating from the nineteenth century.
See a Tasmanian Devil
Narawntapu National Park stretches from the low coastal ranges to the long Bass Strait beaches. The park includes an historic farm, a complex of inlets, small islands, headlands, wetlands, dunes and lagoons. It contains an amazing variety of plants and animals including the Forester Kangaroo, Bennetts Wallaby, Common Wombat and perhaps even the Tasmanian Devil.
Mt William National Park
Mt William National Park offers true rejuvenation for the soul - secluded beaches, teeming wildlife, and rich, abundant plant life. Nestled in the far northeast corner of the State, the park is an important area for the conservation of Tasmania's coastal heath lands and dry sclerophyll plants.
Dive Tasmania
Dive into deep mysterious caves and canyons, and marvel at giant, ethereal kelp forests up to 30 metres tall. Dolphins, whales, seals, sea horses and colourful Boxfish abound - but watch out - the sudden appearance of a thumping six kilogram southern rock lobster! can be a shock to the system!
