Destinations in Tasmania

Launceston, Hobart, Cradle Mountain and other tourist attractions in Tassie

Looking for advice on destinations in Tasmania? .... well we've got a few suggestions!

Tasmania is an amazing place to go on holiday in Australia. It has a wide range of quaint historical towns, amazing wilderness, gourmet restaurants and wineries, adventure activities and many more reasons to visit. In fact there are so many tourist attractions in Tassie that you'll probably have to make more than one trip to this beautiful island just to see a few! We hope you find the following suggestions for destinations in Tasmania helpful.

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Devonport

Devonport is located on the North Coast of Tasmania and is the arrival port for the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry. Devonport is situated around the mouth of the Mersey River and faces towards the mainland of Australia overlooking the Bass Strait. It is the arrival point for people using the ferry to drive their car to Tassie. Click here for more information on Devonport.

Launceston

Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania (after the capital city of Hobart). It is one of Australia's oldest cities and has plenty of beautiful historic buildings adding to the charm of the city. Launceston is situated next to the beautiful Cataract Gorge and Tamar Valley (which is famous for its world-class wineries). Click here for more information on Launceston.

Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain is one of the most famous Tasmania tourist attractions which is world-reknowned for its stunning natural wilderness. Cradle Mountain is located in central Tasmania in the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park. It has a range of cosy accommodation perfect for setting up a base to explore this amazing landscape. Click here for more information on Cradle Mountain.

Strahan

Strahan is a small coastal town found on Tasmania's wild and rugged West Coast. It is an old fishing and mining town that is very isolated from the rest of Tasmania (which is part of its charm). Strahan has some of the most amazing wilderness in Tasmania surrounding including the Gordon and Franklin Rivers. Click here for more information on Strahan.

Hobart

Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania. It was one of Australia's first colonial cities and quickly established itself as a thriving port. Today, Hobart still retains plenty of its cultural charm with the stunning Derwent River flowing past it and the magnificent Mount Wellington towering above. Click here for more information on Hobart.

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