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Tasmania's Top 10 Must-Do's

It was no small task, assembling the top ten Tasmanian experiences. But without further ado, and in no particular order, here it is: the ultimate must-do checklist for the Island State. How many have you done?

1. Three Capes Track

Drive two hours east of Hobart and you’ll discover a place that defies comprehension—a near-mythic landscape of rugged capes and towering sea cliffs.

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2. Great Eastern Drive

Tassie lays claim to some of the world’s best beaches and the Great Eastern Drive allows you to experience them all up close and personal. Forget the Great Ocean Road—this scenic 176 km stretch of highway from St Helens to Orford is our pick for the ultimate Aussie coastal road trip.

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3. Tasmazia

Tasmazia is known for its dual attractions: a complex of eight hedge mazes—the largest of its kind in the world—and the quaint miniature Village of Lower Crackpot. But we’ll add a third: the charming and affable Brian Inder who, along with his wife Laura, is the brains behind the operation.

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4. Barnbougle Golf Courses

Easily a contender for the most beautiful golfing location in Australia, the north coast of Tasmania boasts not one but two world-class courses. Carved from the natural contours of the coastal land, The Dunes and Lost Farm mirror the wild links courses of Scotland and Ireland.

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5. Sailing with Spirit of Tasmania

Experience sea travel

Your getaway begins from the moment you board

Experience sea travel

Your getaway begins from the moment you board

Cinemas

There’s nothing like catching a latest-release flick while at sea.

Cinemas

There’s nothing like catching a latest-release flick while at sea.

Fun for Kids

From tykes to teens, we’ve got everyone’s entertainment needs covered.

Fun for Kids

From tykes to teens, we’ve got everyone’s entertainment needs covered.

Take your Car

Simply drive on and drive off—straight into your Tassie adventure.

Take your Car

Simply drive on and drive off—straight into your Tassie adventure.

Sail by Day or Night

The view is just as breathtaking whether backlit by the sun or by the stars.

Sail by Day or Night

The view is just as breathtaking whether backlit by the sun or by the stars.

6. West Coast Wilderness Railway

The whistle is blowing. The steam is puffing. The clock has struck the hour. A cheery conductor leans out the side of a carriage and scans the platform for any stragglers. No, this isn’t the establishing scene of a 1920s English murder mystery. It's present-day Queenstown Station!

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7. Bruny Island

About 90 minutes south of Hobart lies beautiful Bruny Island. Its pristine, windswept shores have been graced by the likes of Captain Cook and William Bligh. Today, the island and its surrounds are a tourist haven, drawing adventurers and foodies in equal measure. We’ve hand-selected two of the region’s finest treasures.

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8. Josef Chromy Wines

Set amidst idyllic English-style gardens and a copse of century-old oak trees, with a tranquil lake nearby, Josef Chromy couldn’t have set up shop at a more picturesque location.

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9. Cradle Mountain Canyons

Words generally fail us when it comes to Cradle Mountain. Its striking silhouette, mirrored in the waters of Dove Lake at its foothills, is enough to render any worldly traveller speechless. Pictures can tell a thousand words but somehow that figure doesn’t seem enough to do this gem justice.

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10. Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed

Few culinary pleasures truly top the taste of a freshly shucked oyster. These moreish molluscs are the ultimate delicacy, and are perfectly partnered with a glass of vino. You can sample the best of both worlds just an hour's drive outside Hobart, in the quaint fishing village of Dunalley. 

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Geoffrey Lea Brendan Williams Scott Sporleder Jeff Jennings
Sean Fennessy Nick Osborne Masaaki Aihara Joe Shemesh
Tim Dub Glen Gibson Graham Freeman Tim Trevaskis
Alice Bennett Andrew Wilson Rick Eaves Lisa Kuilenburg
Rob Burnett Tourism Tasmania Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service East Coast Regional Tourism Organisation
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