1. Bay of Fires
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2. Wineglass Bay
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Wineglass Bay is nestled in the Freycinet National Park on the East Coast of Tasmania. One of Tasmania’s first National Parks this is a coastal area rich in stunning landscapes. Pink granite mountains form the backdrop for secluded bays, pristine waters, white sandy beaches, local wildlife and walking trails.
Where: Freycinet National Park, Tasmania
Toilets: Yes
Camp Fires: No
Pet-friendly: No
Maximum Stay: 3 nights (for hike-in campsites)
Big Rig Access: No
Getting There: Access via Coles Bay Road, hike from the Wineglass Bay car park within Freycinet National Park.
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3. Thalia Haven
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Dramatic, elemental, wild. Thalia Haven is set on a private 130-acre wooded peninsula surrounded by the crystal-blue waters of renowned Great Oyster Bay. Set on five kilometres of secluded coastline including your own exclusive golden-sand beach, Thalia Haven invites you to awake to the sound of the sea, as rays from the rising sun play on the granite Hazards of Freycinet.
Where: East Coast, Tasmania (located on Great Oyster Bay, 25 minutes from Swansea)
Toilets: Yes (private eco-friendly toilets in the accommodation)
Camp Fires: Yes (in outdoor fire pits, weather permitting)
Pet-friendly: No
Maximum Stay: Varies (accommodation-based, bookings required)
Big Rig Access: No (not a traditional campground; it’s a luxury accommodation)
Getting There: Thalia Haven is a private, self-contained retreat located off Dolphin Sands Road, accessible via a private driveway. It offers spectacular views over Great Oyster Bay and is a secluded destination with eco-friendly, rustic luxury.
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4. Bridestowe Lavender Estate
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Bridestowe Lavender Estate is one of Tasmania’s premier tourist destinations, located a 50-minute drive from Launceston in Tasmania’s scenic North East. Bridestowe Estate is the largest lavender farm in the Southern Hemisphere, famous for the spectacular view of the lavender in bloom in December and January.
Visitors are welcomed to the Estate all year round to see the seasons of Tasmania beautifully reflected in the ornamental gardens, manicured fields and native bushland set against the striking backdrop of Mount Arthur.
The visitor centre is stocked with unique products containing Bridestowe’s famous lavender oil and dried flower. We offer an extensive range of fragrant Australian-made gifts created for the bath, body and home and, of course, the world-famous Bobbie the Bear.
Where: Nabowla, Tasmania
Toilets: Yes (at the visitor center)
Camp Fires: No
Pet-friendly: No
Maximum Stay: Day visits only
Big Rig Access: Yes
Getting There: Located in Nabowla, about 45 minutes’ drive from Launceston, via Lilydale Road.
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5. Tulip Farm, Table Cape
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Walk in the hectares of tulips that flower for one month every spring. Our farm operates all year round, but spring is when it comes alive with colour.
Farm open days
26th September until the end of October 9am – 5pm everyday
Best viewing is normally from end of the first week to the end of the second week in October
Our place is a real farm, we recommend appropriate footwear.
Adults: $12 Seniors/Concessions/Student: $10 Children 6-17: $2
Where: Wynyard, Tasmania
Toilets: Yes (at the farm)
Camp Fires: No
Pet-friendly: No
Maximum Stay: Day visits only
Big Rig Access: Yes
Getting There: Located on Table Cape, near Wynyard. Accessible via Table Cape Road.
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6. Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
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Iconic Cradle Mountain is a place of exceptional natural beauty in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. From moss-covered ancient rainforests and deep river gorges to snow-covered mountain peaks, wild alpine moorlands and glacial lakes, the park is revered for its diverse and breath-taking landscapes.
A place for all seasons, discover deep snowdrifts and frozen waterfalls in winter, spectacular displays of yellows, oranges and reds across the mountain slopes in autumn as Tasmania’s deciduous Fagus turns colour, playful young joeys & hungry echidnas emerging in spring, and the fragrance of wildflowers filling the air as you dip your toe into a crystal-clear lake on a summer’s day.
Where: Central Highlands, Tasmania
Toilets: Yes (at various locations)
Camp Fires: No
Pet-friendly: No
Maximum Stay: 4 weeks (within designated campsites)
Big Rig Access: No
Getting There: Access via Cradle Mountain Road, from Sheffield or via the Lyell Highway.
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7. The Overland Track
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The Overland Track holds legendary status as one of the finest walks in Australia.
Walking from north to south over six days we cover the highest area of Tasmania, from the epic craggy spires of Cradle Mountain to the rainforest-clad shores of the deepest natural lake in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake St Clair. The World Heritage listed landscape is truly breathtaking and will leave you enchanted, inspired and feeling completely connected. With each day and every step, the scenery on the trail varies dramatically taking you through ancient Myrtle forest, glaciated dolerite landscapes, past plateaus covered in sparkling tarns and lakes and to Tasmania’s highest peak Mt Ossa. You will have up close encounters with the unique and endemic animals that call this wonderful area home.
Where: Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania
Toilets: Yes (along the track)
Camp Fires: No
Pet-friendly: No
Maximum Stay: 6-8 days (duration of the hike)
Big Rig Access: No
Getting There: Begins at Cradle Mountain and ends at Lake St Clair, accessible via Cradle Mountain Road.
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8. The Nut
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The Nut is a top attraction to visitors that come to this distant part of northwest Tasmania, near the historic village of Stanley. The Nut is the remains of an ancient volcanic plug with a large, mostly flat surface that can be circumnavigated on foot (hence its original name, Circular Head).
Where: Stanley, Tasmania
Toilets: Yes
Camp Fires: No
Pet-friendly: No
Maximum Stay: Day visits only
Big Rig Access: Yes
Getting There: Located in Stanley, Tasmania. Access via the Nut Access Road or by walking to the top.
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9. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
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Bonorong is a Sanctuary for wildlife run by a passionate team of like-minded people. We’re a social enterprise: a little business with a biiiig heart. The skills and funds generated through the Sanctuary allow us to proactively address problems in our surrounding environment and communities.
A visit to Bonorong is a chance to come closer than ever to something wild and fragile. You’ll come face to face with animals that went extinct long ago in other parts of Australia — the same animals we’re working hard to protect now.
By walking through our old wooden gate you’ll become part of something special – everything we do, we do with your help.
Where: Brighton, Tasmania
Toilets: Yes
Camp Fires: No
Pet-friendly: No
Maximum Stay: Day visits only
Big Rig Access: Yes
Getting There: Located in Brighton, about 30 minutes from Hobart, accessible via the Midlands Highway.
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10. Franklin–gordon Wild Rivers National Park
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The Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park is wild by nature, wild by name, with dramatic mountain peaks, spectacular gorges and world-famous rivers running through the heart of the Tasmanian wilderness. Part of Tasmania’s World Heritage Area, this national park is closely linked to the successful campaign to protect the beautiful Franklin river from being flooded as a result of the proposed damming of the Gordon River in the 1980s.
Much of the Wild Rivers landscape has been shaped by ancient glaciers and is remote and rugged. The area has a much longer natural history, with ancient Huon Pines that grow to an age of over 3000 years.
Where: Western Tasmania
Toilets: Yes (at designated areas)
Camp Fires: No
Pet-friendly: No
Maximum Stay: 4 weeks
Big Rig Access: No
Getting There: Access via the Lyell Highway (A10), part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
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Image Credits:-Tourism Tasmania and Rob Burnett
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