Southern Tasmania is a rich blend of history and heritage. Abundant with amazing places, fascinating people, vibrant communities, innovative food and wine experiences, live entertainment and events and sensational world-class natural beauty.
It's an outdoor adventurer's paradise - whether you're looking for soft adventure or the full adrenalin rush from wilderness flights to jet-boating, horse riding, rafting, scuba diving, sea kayaking, climbing and abseiling, 4WD and all-terrain touring, cycling and mountain biking.
Must Do
- Take a trip back to convict times and visit the renowned Port Arthur Historic Site! Situated about 100 kilometres south-east of Hobart on the Tasman Peninsula.
- Cast your eyes over the beauty that is Greater Hobart and beyond with a visit to the top of Mount Wellington.
- Beat around the bush! With so much natural beauty it comes as no surprise that Tasmania boasts 19 National Parks, offering visitors spectacular landscapes, serene rainforests, unspoiled habitats and a myriad of scenic walks and tours.
- Prime Tasmanian produce, souvenirs, restaurants, eateries, bars and some of Hobart’s hottest night spots can be found at Salamanca Place a leisurely stroll from the Hobart CBD.
- Tour magical chambers of flowstones and shawls, then relax in a thermal pool at Hastings Caves.
- Sample luscious berries and fruit, heady cheeses, wonderful seafood complemented by award-winning wines and locally brewed beers.
- Visit the home to the oldest Golf Course in Australia at Bothwell and explore the Australasian Golf Museum.
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