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Tasmania

Tasmania Vacations

The island state of Tasmania boasts some of the best scenery in Australia, unique wildlife, a seemingly endless string of secluded beaches, and some of the cleanest air in the world. 

Region: Australia

Tasmania Destinations:

Overview

Its capital city, Hobart, contains approximately half of Tasmania’s population and has an enviable farm-to-table food and wine scene. Historic Launceston, the third oldest city in Australia, is the gateway to Cataract Gorge, one of Tasmania’s most popular destinations. Some of Tasmania’s top attractions include Freycinet National Park, best known for awe-inspiring Wineglass Bay; Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, a place of astounding natural beauty in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area; and Mt. Wellington, which overlooks Hobart and affords panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. 

What to See

Hobart - Tasmania's capital city boasts an enviable farm-to-table food and wine scene and is surrounded by scenic wilderness and water, including the world’s second-deepest natural port. 

Launceston - This picturesque riverside city in northern Tasmania is the gateway to the scenic Cataract Gorge Reserve, a unique natural formation on the South Esk River. Founded in 1806, Launceston is also one of Australia’s oldest cities. 

Coles Bay - Located on the east coast of Tasmania, Coles Bay is the main entrance point for Freycinet National Park, renowned for its pink granite peaks, white-sand beaches, wildlife, and picture-postcard Wineglass Bay.