Tahune Airwalk
Experience a bird's eye view of the world above the forest floor walking among the treetops past rare species, some found only in Tasmania. The walkway rises up to 48 metres above the ground and extends for around half a kilometre over the Tahune State Forest and Picton River.
Bruny Island
Bruny Island is an island of surprises - gentle countryside and wild coastlines, quiet beaches and roaring surf, lighthouses, farmhouses, and a rich heritage of sealers, whalers and explorers. There are many spectacular cliff-top walks in South Bruny National Park, while at The Neck Game Reserve you can see little penguins and shearwaters in great numbers on twilight tours in the breeding season.
Hartz Mountains
Hartz Mountains National Park, dotted with tarns and fragile cushion plants, provides sweeping views of the south-west wilderness all the way to the Southern Ocean.
Mona
MONA houses Australia’s largest private modern art collection, that of collector and philanthropist David Walsh. It features the permanent, but evolving, Monanism exhibition in addition to a range of changing exhibitions.
Hastings Caves
Formed some 40 million years ago, these great dolomite caves were discovered in 1917 by timber workers. Join a guided tour through the large cavern and discover spectacular subterranean formations including flowstone, stalactites, columns, shawls, straws, stalagmites and helictites. Swim in the thermal pools, fed by a natural spring at around 28 degrees, surrounded by forest and ferns.
Peppermint Bay
Dine in this unique waterfront location with an abundance of fresh crayfish and other delights. Stroll in the extensive grounds exploring the sculptures, fish race and herb garden. Shop for treasures in the Providore and visit the Art Gallery.
Salamanca Market
Enjoy the sights, sounds, flavours, action and colour of Australia's best outdoor market. Set between graceful plane trees and the mellow sandstone facades of historic warehouses, Hobart's famous market at Salamanca Place attracts thousands of locals and visitors every Saturday of the year 8.30am - 3pm.
Wineries
Visit one of the vineyards in the region and sample local, cool climate wines:
- Hartz View Vineyard
- Home Hill Wines, Ranalagh
- Panorama Vineyard
- St Imre Vineyard, Dover