Tasmania Holidays

An island that feels very much at the edge of a continent, Tasmania’s landscapes are rugged, wild and ancient. Temperate rainforests blanket alpine mountains often dusted with snow, while the island’s untamed coastlines lie dominated by craggy dolerite cliffs that rise dramatically over the Southern Ocean.

The crooked peaks and surrounding hinterland of Cradle Mountain, carved by glaciers and home to diverse alpine plant species, offer sublime hiking trails and soul-stirring vistas, while the lichen-smothered boulders of the Bay of Fires stand in striking contrast with the luminous blue of the Tasman Sea and the east coast’s white-sand beaches. In the Huon and Tamar Valleys, vineyards spill down gentle hillsides while charming orchards produce the island’s famous apples, with cool-climate wines and homegrown food showcased in local restaurants.

In Hobart, the island’s capital and cultural hub, historic sandstone warehouses hark back to the city’s important maritime heritage, while modern additions include sumptuous seafood restaurants, boutique galleries and contemporary museums that bring a contemporary edge to one of Australia’s oldest settlements.