PLACES TO VISIT ON A ROAD TRIP IN TASMANIA

Tasmania, an island off island on the other side of the globe, is the paradise you’ve been looking for. Tasmania is a place that’s a little different from the rest of Australia. Although its colonial past and slow pace of living are the main attractions, curious travelers have discovered other exciting aspects of Tasmania.

Andrew Strikis, a Tasmanian travel writer, shares his top picks for Tasmanian destinations on a Tasmania road trip.

Best Places To Visit In Tasmania

Tasmania is the perfect place for photographers and nature lovers.

The best part? It is small, so road trips are the perfect way to see Tasmania’s valleys and snow-dusted alpine peaks. It is ideal for foodies, with lively festivals in Hobart and the Tamar Valley wine regions. On a road trip around the island, these are the top places to see in Tasmania.

It’s a great place to spend two weeks. These are 11 unique places you can visit while on your Lap in Tasmania. Let’s go to Tasmania!

Enjoy a glass of wine and a stroll through the Tamar Valley Wine Region.

Launceston

Launceston is located on the banks of the Tamar River. It’s Tasmania’s second-largest city and a great place to stay for your first night or two. Find accommodation in Launceston, and read reviews on Booking.com and TripAdvisor.

Cataract Gorge

Cataract Gorge is one of the most beautiful places in the Tamar Valley. A half-day could be spent on Cataract Gorge’s trails, taking in the stunning views from the longest single-span chairlift in the world. You can also relax on the riverside’s lush green lawns.

Tamar Valley Wine Route

It is worth taking a drive up the Tamar Valley Wine Route. There are dozens of wineries between Launceston & Beauty Point along the west bank. This is where you will find Tassie’s finest cool-climate vino. Wines for Joanie are one of the most attractive options. At Holm Oak Winery, you can enjoy a few glasses of Pinot d’Pig after a few drinks.

Food Recommendations

The region has seen a surge in gourmet options over the past few years, so that foodies will be satisfied. Stillwater breakfast is a delight, and Bryher has earned a strong reputation for being one of the best lunches in the region.

Enjoy the Bay Of Fires’ Colours

The Bay of Fires is one of the most beautiful sights in Tasmania. This is a particular part of Tasmania. You’ll never forget the first sight of the russet rocks, white sandy, and turquoise waters. Because of the kaleidoscope of colors, The Bay of Fires was named so.

Binalong Bay is the ideal place to spend a night and enjoy this natural wonder. Binalong Bay is a small town with many holiday shacks and bobbing boats. It also has friendly faces. The coast drive to The Gardens is beautiful. You can walk through the dunes to find your private paradise or take a boat tour with Bay of Fires Eco Tours.

Enjoy World-Class Beaches at Freycinet National Park

Spending up to a week cruising along the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania toward Freycinet National Park and Coles Bay is possible. Before you go to the famous blowhole, a seafood lunch in Bicheno is a good idea.

Coles Bay is just a short drive down the coast. After a tasty oyster from Freycinet Marine Farm, you can relax at your accommodation or take a few photos with the famous ‘Hazards’ silhouetted against the setting sun.

The hiking trails that lead to Wineglass Bay are a must-see in Tasmania. It is one of the most stunning beaches in the world, and it will blow your mind to see it from up high.

Freycinet National Park’s beach has been named one of the Top 10 in the world. You’ll be able to see why when you step out of the eucalypt scent forest. The pure white sand curls ideally towards the horizon, making it simply breathtaking.

You don’t have to hike for 2-3 hours back, but you will be happy to know you can stop at the Wineglass Bay lookout halfway and take some fantastic photos.

Port Arthur Historic Site: Learn More About Convict History

Port Arthur, located on the rugged Tasman Peninsula, is one of Tasmania’s most visited destinations. While it looks stunning, there are important lessons to learn as you explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s jumbled ruins.

Two hundred years ago, Tasmania was one of the harshest and most brutal penal colonies in the British Empire. It was easy to be deported from Tasmania to Van Diemen’s Land, or Port Arthur, the British Empire’s harshest and most brutal penal colonies.

There are many other attractions scattered throughout the Tasman Peninsula. These include Remarkable Cave and the Tessellated Pavement. Federation Chocolate is also available. The famous Three Capes hiking trail is another.

Three Capes Track

You can get close up and personal with Tasmanian Devils at the Three Capes Track. The Three Capes Track was opened in 2015 and quickly became one of Australia’s most popular walks. It takes four days to walk the 46km track along stunning hiking trails that run along 300-meter-high cliffs on the coast of Tasmania.

Enjoy Hobart’s Most Exciting Festivals

Hobart, with the Derwent River’s icy waters lapping at its feet and the towering cliffs of Mt Wellington as its pillow, is one of the most beautiful cities in Australia. In recent years, its reputation as a sleepy backwater was blown away. It has seen a remarkable transformation and is now one of Australia’s most famous festival destinations.

Mount Wellington and MONA – Experience the Holy Duo

Ask a local for the two most important things every visitor should do in Hobart. We guarantee Mount Wellington or MONA will be on the top.

Mount Wellington

With its lush, rainforest-clad slopes, fluted columns, and alpine cap high above the city, Mt Wellington is hard to miss. You can drive up to the summit at 1,200m in your car or take a guided tour. If you are interested, you can also hike the trails that lead from the base to the top.

Your jaw will drop to the floor when you reach the summit. The view from the summit is one of Australia’s most beautiful – especially at sunrise – with views that extend across the Derwent Valley, Hobart, the Tasman Bridge, down the d’Entrecasteaux Channel, to Bruny Island, and beyond.

Hobart – MONA

After a quick lunch at Tom McHugos or Dandy Lane, return to Hobart and take the ferry over to Brooke Street Pier to catch the unique ferry to the Museum of Old and New Art, known as MONA. When it opened in 2011, this eclectic museum helped put Hobart (and Tasmania) on the map.

These exhibitions are of world-class quality and quite bizarre. The arrangements are thought-provoking, hilarious, smelly, artistically challenging, and very adult.

Bruny Island

Bruny Island can be found just off the coast of Tasmanian from Hobart. For beach lovers, Bruny Island is a popular weekend escape from Tasmania. It takes just 20 minutes from Hobart to get there by ferry. It is a great place to enjoy local cheeses and berry farms, and it’s a delight for foodies.

Visit A Platypus and Explore The Waterfalls of The Derwent Valley

We love visiting the top attractions in the world, but there is something more to exploring the lesser-known places and finding the hidden gems.

Road trippers often overlook the Derwent Valley, where they spend most of their time driving to the West Coast Wilds. We recommend spending at least two days in this beautiful valley, next to the wonderful South West Wilderness.

New Norfolk

The pioneering New Norfolk, located just 30 minutes from Hobart, can be found in the valley. Here you can have a cheeky brew at Australia’s oldest pub, The Bush Inn. As you continue north, you’ll discover hop fields, pick your raspberry farms, and even an idyllic salmon pond, where you can spot platypuses!