Facts: Tasmania travel activities
Australia: Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, Richmond Gaol and more
Mar 1, 2007
Travel to Tasmania to walk Cradle Mountain and see Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Richmond Gaol, Mount Field National Park, Boag's Brewery, Mole Creek Caves and more.
Tasmania is Australia's action and adventure state, and there is plenty get up to if you travel there. This includes:
Southern Tasmania
- Cameras at the ready to snap Richmond Gaol and Richmond Bridge in Tasmania’s most historic town. Try 03 6260 2127.
- Take in spectacular scenery and wildlife at Mount Field National Park, and wander near Russell Falls. Try the National Park Youth Hostel on (03 6288 1369).
- Go for a swim at Kingston or Boronia beaches or spot some superb marine life while snorkelling at Tinderbox marine reserve. Try Beachside Hotel (03 6229 6185).
- Go on a spooky ghost tour at Port Arthur, once a nightmare spot for convicts. Try 1800 659 101.
- Indulge in watersports like white water rafting in the Huon Valley. Try Huon River Jet Boats (03 6264 1838).
- Spot penguins, surf, swim, go fishing or whatever at Bruny Island. Try the Adventure Bay Holiday Village (03 6293 1270).
- Drive to Cockle Creek, the southern most point of Australia. Try the Parks Wildlife Service (03 6233 6191).
- Raft on the Franklin if yer ‘ard enough. It’s one of the most dangerous rivers in Australia. Try Rafting Tasmania (03 6239 1080).
Eastern Tasmania
- Make a trip to Bicheno to soak up some rays on its bitchin’ beach, or scuba dive. Try the Dive Centre (03 6375 1138).
- Dip a toe or ten in amazing Wineglass Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula. Try Freycinet Adventures (03 6257 0500).
- Get off the beaten track at Maria Island, or do some wildlife spotting. Try the Parks, Wildlife and Heritage Penitentiary Units (03 6257 1420).
- Take in some stunning views of the peninsula whilst boating or fishing on the shores of Great Oyster Bay. Try the Freycinet Experience (03 6223 7565).
- Relax in the peaceful sleepy countryside town of St Marys. Try the St Mary’s Hotel (03 6372 2181).
- Feast your eyes on some impressive Georgian architecture in Oatlands or bask in colonial charm and history in Ross. Try the visitors centre (03 6381 5466).
North-east
- Enjoy food, wine and plenty of activities at Launceston’s Febuary festival. Try Gateway Tasmania (03 6336 3133).
- Visit near-vertical cliffs and wildlife reserve at Cataract George. Try Gateway Tasmania (03 6336 3133).
- Sip some plonk at Pipers Brook and Pipers River wine producing regions. Try Pipers Brook winery (03 6332 4444).
- Assault your nostrils and tastebuds in Scottsdale at Bridestowe Lavender Farm. Try 03 6352 8182.
- If Cascade doesn’t do it for you then guzzle some of the Northerner’s fave ale at Boag’s Brewery. Try 03 6332 6332.
Northern Tasmania
- Do a foodie’s tour from Devonport to Deloraine. Try Devonport Tourism (03 6424 8232).
- Learn more about Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, at the Tiagarra Aboriginal Culture Centre and Museum, or ‘Tiagarra’, on the Mersey Bluff headland. Try 03 6424 8250.
- Ride a vintage train along the banks of the Don River. Try the Don River Railway (03 6424 6335).
- Check out King Solomon and Marakoopa Caves at Mole Creek. Try Mole Creek Caves (03 6363 5182).
- Have a beach all to yourself at remote Marrawah or just indulge in some enormous surf. Try Marrawah Beach House (03 6457 1285).
- Go rowing on Lake Barrington in Sheffield. Try Parks Tassie (03 6233 5732).
- Have lunch in the quaint seaside town of Penguin.
North-west
- Climb to the top of Tasmania’s own Uluru, the Nut at Stanley. Try Nut Chairlift & Information Centre (03 6458 1286).
- Check out unforgettable views from Table Cape. Skyescape Boutique Retreat (03 6442 1876).
- Take in a twilight tour to spot penguins and platypus along rugged coastline and isolated rainforest from Stanley to Sandy Cape. Try Wilderness To West Coast Tours (03 6458 2038).
- Cruise through rainforest, and explore waterfalls, beaches and lagoons at Arthur River. - - Try Arthur River Holiday Units (03 6457 1288)
- See the spot where Errol Flynn’s dad found Oz’s oldest marsupial fossil was found at Fossil Bluff.
- Go bushwalking, scuba dive amongst shipwrecks, or climb Mt Strzelecki on Flinders Island. Try Flinders Island Dive (1800 99 44 77).
Western Tasmania
- Marvel at the lunar landscape at old mining town, Queenstown, from Spion Kopf Lookout. Or visit the Galley museum and Mt Lyell mine. Try 03 6471 1483.
- Experience unspoilt wilderness along the rugged west coast on a cruise along the Gordon River or on the West Coast Wilderness railway. Try 1800 628 288.
- Walk along 33km of sand at Ocean Beach, near Strahan or take a look at the Henty Dunes towards Zeehan. Try 4-Wheelers Guided Four Wheel Motor Bike Tours (0419 508 175).
- Walk the Overland Track through Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Try Cradle Huts (03 6391 9339).
South-west
- Take up some adventure activities in Southwest National Park. Try 1300 135 513.
- Walk through rapids, wild rivers and gorges along South Coast Track between Port Davey and Cockle Creek. Try the Parks and Wildlife Service (1300 135 513).
- Top up your tan on the secluded beaches and quiet lagoons on King Island. Try Tourism King Island (1800 645 014).
- Spot fairy penguins at Grassy. Try King Island Holiday Village (03 6461 1177).
- Take up fossicking for diamonds on the beach and creek at Killiecrankie Bay, Flinders Island. Try Killiecrankie Enterprises (03 6359 8560).
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