Hobart is Tasmania’s capital city and the second oldest capital in Australia, after Sydney. Located at the entrance to the Derwent River, its well-preserved surrounding bushland reaches close to the city centre and beaches line the shores of the river and estuary beyond. With its captivating history, picturesque waterways, rugged mountains and gourmet experiences, the city has something for everyone.

This amazing Unesco World Heritage listed convict site is the best-preserved convict settlement in Australia and among the most significant convict era sites in the world. With more than 30 buildings, ruins and restored period homes dating from the prison’s establishment in 1830 until its closure in 1877, Port Arthur is a special place of vivid history, cultural heritage and compelling history. Come and discover the real people and living history of Port Arthur Historic Site.

The Heritage Highway traces much of the original route between Hobart and Launceston, built by convict road gangs in the early 1800s. Drive through rolling farmlands, explore charming Georgian villages, stay on historic pastoral properties and savour the rich and colourful history of the place and its people.

Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, with its ancient rainforests and alpine heaths, is home to the world-famous Overland Track and iconic Cradle Mountain. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the park is one of the state’s most special places, where ancient pines fringe glacial lakes and icy streams cascade down rugged mountains.

Hobart is Tasmania’s capital city and the second oldest capital in Australia, after Sydney. Located at the entrance to the Derwent River, its well-preserved surrounding bushland reaches close to the city centre and beaches line the shores of the river and estuary beyond. With its captivating history, picturesque waterways, rugged mountains and gourmet experiences, the city has something for everyone.

This amazing Unesco World Heritage listed convict site is the best-preserved convict settlement in Australia and among the most significant convict era sites in the world. With more than 30 buildings, ruins and restored period homes dating from the prison’s establishment in 1830 until its closure in 1877, Port Arthur is a special place of vivid history, cultural heritage and compelling history. Come and discover the real people and living history of Port Arthur Historic Site.

Take time to enjoy the famous local produce; Bruny is home to producers specialising in oysters, cheese and chocolate. View the Neck from the lookout steps and check out the optical illusion that makes the sea-level appear higher on one side than the other. Visit the Cape Bruny Lighthouse, first lit in 1838 and is today Australia’s second oldest and longest continually staffed lighthouse.

Tasmania’s north is a feast of historic streetscapes and heritage estates, rich farmland, premier cool-climate wines, fresh produce and a haven for designers and craft makers eager to talk about their work.There’s also a touch of wilderness with Cataract Gorge just a few minutes walk from the city centre. The city is located on the banks of the Tamar River and is the gateway to the Tamar Valley, a region where English conservatism sits happily alongside the unconventional and off beat.

Spirit of Tasmania operates sailings across Bass Strait between Melbourne, Victoria and Devonport, Tasmania. The twin ships depart from both ports at 1930, arriving at 0600 the following morning. During periods of high demand, Spirit of Tasmania also operates day sailings, departing from each port at 0900 and arriving the same day at 1800.

Queenstown is the gateway to the West Coast with a rich and rugged mining history, a unique ‘moonscape’ and loads of wild west appeal. It’s also close to the edge of Tasmania’s World Heritage Wilderness Area and surrounded by great fishing lakes. Queenstown is also home to the historic  West Coast Wilderness Railway, a unique heritage and wilderness experience that runs full and half-day steam train journeys along a historic 35km track between Queenstown and Strahan.

Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, with its ancient rainforests and alpine heaths, is home to the world-famous Overland Track and iconic Cradle Mountain. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the park is one of the state’s most special places, where ancient pines fringe glacial lakes and icy streams cascade down rugged mountains.

Freycinet National Park is home to dramatic pink granite peaks, secluded bays, white sandy beaches and abundant birdlife. Situated on Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast, the park occupies most of the Freycinet Peninsula and looks out to the Tasman Sea from the eastern side and back towards the Tasmanian coastline from the west.

The town of Binalong Bay is situated at the southern end of the beautiful Bay of Fires. The area is one of the most scenic and beautiful places in Tasmania, from the blue sea and fine white sand to the orange-tinged boulders that hug the coast. With so much natural beauty, it’s no wonder that Lonely Planet named the Bay of Fires one of the world’s hottest travel destinations.