Tasmania Travel Maps & Location Guides

Wild seascapes and sweeping surf beaches, wonderful coastal walks, birdlife and wildflowers, tall forests and an historic lighthouse are all features of South Bruny National Park. Access to Bruny Island is a 20-minute crossing by vehicular ferry from.. read more

Austrian-born Gustav Weindorfer was inspired so much by the sheer magnificence of Cradle Mountain that he built a chalet of King Billy pine here in 1912 and worked tirelessly for a decade to have the area declared a national park "for the people for all time".. read more

Enjoy a wide range of activities is this beautiful region, including sea kayaking, beach strolls, swimming and bush walks: take a walk to 'the pass' for fantastic views over the perfectly shaped Wineglass Bay. You can also appreciate abundant Tasmanian.. read more

Enjoy browsing the markets and art galleries along the waterfront, the cosmopolitan dining of North Hobart and the historic charm of Battery Point. The mountain is a world of its own, and there are many other attractions of historic or cultural interest.. read more

The deepest freshwater lake in Australia (190 metres/623 feet), Lake St Clair was scooped during several glaciations over the past two million years. The Lake forms the southern boundary of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and the finishing.. read more

Attractions are white beaches, blue water and granite splashed with orange lichen. Great swimming, fishing, snorkelling, diving, beach walks and campsites. Access The Gardens on gravel roads 20 km north from St Helens. read more

National Park Summer or winter, the craggy Ben Lomond plateau attracts adventure seekers rock climbing, alpine walking, cross country and downhill skiing are the highlights of this national park, situated about an hours drive east of Launceston. To reach the park, take.. read more

Bicheno, just north of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's stunning east coast, is known for its laid-back lifestyle and outdoor activities. If a holiday relaxing by white, sandy beaches, dining on fresh seafood and playing leisurely games of golf sounds.. read more

Explore four pathways through Dismal Swamp and open your eyes and your mind to the mystery of life at the bottom of a giant sinkhole. You never know what you might find on the fascinating journey that unfolds as you descend 40 metres from the Visitor.. read more

A few kilometres north of Bicheno is the entrance to the Douglas-Apsley National Park, with its dry sclerophyll forest and riverside walking tracks, swimming holes, birdlife and Oyster Bay pines. Walks include the 20 minute return stroll to the Apsley.. read more

Flinders and its 51 surrounding islands are all that remain of the land bridge that once connected Tasmania to mainland Australia. This is an island of dramatic and varied landscapes, from the pink and grey granite cliffs of Strzelecki and Killiecrankie.. read more

Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, this national park protects Tasmanias great western rivers the Franklin, Gordon, Jane and Denison and the remote mountain ranges where they rise. The Lyell Highway (A10) cuts through the national.. read more

The city has a strong sense of identity and has one of the best regional galleries in Australia, the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk, along with art and craft galleries and quality restaurants. Like most Tasmanian towns, it's easy to explore and nature is close by.. read more

Mt Field National Park is Tasmania's most accessible national park (90 minutes' drive from Hobart on the Rivers Run route or B61) with a diverse glacial landscape showing the island's geological links to Antarctica. The rocks you walk are at least 170 million years.. read more

Overlooking the waters of a quiet bay is Australia's most significant historic site at Port Arthur. Here, every piece of hand-hewn stone and every thumb-marked brick has a story that echoes of days long gone. Step back one and a half centuries-exploring.. read more

A craggy promontory nudging out into Bass Strait, Rocky Capes tracks, cliffs and beaches attract walkers and rock climbers. The areas coastal heathlands bloom with wildflowers in summer and theres good fishing and diving around the shores. Native wildlife.. read more

Strahan is a harbour town on the edge of this West Coast wilderness, a place that evokes the true spirit of independence through its interesting history. Strahan is a gateway for cruises to the Gordon River and a terminus of the West Coast Wilderness.. read more

Arthur's Lake in the central highland region of Tasmania is famous as a brown trout fishery with some of the best fly fishing in the world. There is good fishing throughout the season but during the summer the mayfly hatches provide spectacular fishing opportunities.. read more

Bothwell is the gateway to the central highland and was settled by Scottish pioneer farmers in the early 1820s. It has wide open streets, and lovely 19th century buildings. As you would expect it sits on the Clyde River, where Australia's first herd of Aberdeen Angus.. read more

Burnie overlooks Emu Bay, on the north-west coast. This proudly industrial city is Australia's fifth largest container port and a vibrant place to visit. Burnie was once surrounded by dense rainforest, but this slowly disappeared as fortunes were made.. read more

Campbell Town was one of the early coaching stops between Launceston and Hobart and sits on the banks of the Elizabeth River. It was named by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, after his wife's family, during a visit in 1821. It was, and is, the centre of the.. read more

Cape Tourville can be found in Freycinet National Park on the east coast of Tasmania. It is one of Tasmania's wilderness beauty spots with stunning coastal views, dramatic granite sea cliffs and an unmanned lighthouse. The Cape Tourville lighthouse can be reached by a.. read more

Cataract Gorge Reserve, or The Gorge as the locals call it, is a unique natural formation within a two-minute drive of central Launceston - a rare natural phenomenon in any city. In 15 minutes you can walk from the city centre along the banks of the Tamar River into The.. read more

Cockle Creek – this is where the most southerly road in Australia ends. By the time you arrive at Cockle Creek you are almost at the edge of Australia. The tiny seaside settlement of a few shacks 90 km south of Geeveston is a quiet corner, ideal for.. read more

The east coast village of Coles Bay sits beneath pink granite mountains at the entrance to Freycinet National Park. With a small permanent population of less than 200 people, the town caters to local and visitor needs. The Coles Bay area is one of our.. read more

Deloraine, at the foot of the Great Western Tiers in Tasmania's central north, is classified by the National Trust, and you'll see why the moment you enter. The bridge, Bonney's Inn and the Baptist Tabernacle are just a few of the historic features that.. read more

It is a classified historic town and was established in 1874 with the discovery of tin. The Brother's Mine was established in 1876 and tin was extracted up to 1948. There was a huge disaster at the mine in 1929 when the Briese's Dam crumbled after 3 days of torrential.. read more

Derwent Bridge is on the road to and from the west coast (Highway A10), 2.5 hours' drive, 186 kilometres (115 miles) from Hobart. It has your basic travelling needs covered – accommodation, petrol station and a wilderness pub. Derwent Bridge is a good place for an.. read more

Traveling through Tasmania's South for 187km, the Derwent River is the second longest river in the state. The river plays many crucial roles in the region. Industries such as farming, logging, fishing as well as the hydrostation all depend heavily on.. read more

Devonport, on the northwest coast, is the ferry terminal for the passenger and vehicle service to and from Melbourne. Tasmania's third-largest city offers visitors an art gallery and maritime museum. You can explore Devonport's coastline by walking or.. read more

Dover is considered to be the most southern town in Australia of any significance. Although there are villages further south no supplies or petrol can be bought. This picturesque town is 81kms south of Hobart nestled at the head of Esperance bay with views across to the.. read more

Dunalley is a small fishing village located half way between Hobart and Port Arthur on the Arthur Highway. It is unusually located on a narrow strip of land, which separates Forestier peninsula from Eastern Tasmania. The Denison Canal which links Dunalley.. read more

Evandale is a Georgian village south of Launceston, best known for its 19th century buildings and relatively untouched streetscape. The town's population of nearly 1,100 is sustained by tourism and farming – particularly wheat, barley, oats, cattle and wool.. read more

Enjoy a picnic or barbecue in the shady canopy of the worlds tallest white gums (over 90 m high) and explore the short bushland walking tracks through forest and alongside the headwaters of the South Esk River. Nearby are the Mathinna Falls Forest Reserve.. read more

George Town is 53 kms north of Launceston on the East Tamar Highway. It can claim to be one of the oldest European settlements in Australia with origins dating back to 1804 when William Paterson raised the flag at Monument Point. The town was established.. read more

The dark waters of the Gordon flow through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area before quietly entering Macquarie Harbour. Cruise boats from Strahan explore several kilometres into the rivers wide, calm lower reaches, with their often perfect.. read more

Situated on the banks of the tranquil Huon River and surrounded by the colours of fruit-filled valleys and the peaks of the World Heritage Area, Huonville is a great base for exploring far-south Tasmania. The Huon Valley generates more than half of Tasmania's apples.. read more

Inverawe Native Gardens, just 15 minutes south of Hobart, is a nine and a half hectare Australian Native Garden, located north of Margate on the Channel Highway. Inverawe is a four year old garden which includes a large landscaped garden, open forest.. read more

Ketchem Bay is found in the remote South West National Park in Tasmania, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Access by road is from Cockle Creek the most southerly point reached by road in Australia. From there walkers on the south coast track can make.. read more

Lake Burbury is a popular fishing lake on the edge of Tasmania's World Heritage Wilderness Area. At Lake Burbury, just 15 minutes east of Queenstown, you can fish for the legendary Tasmanian wild trout, with both brown and rainbow trout in abundance.. read more

Liffey Falls State Reserve is nestled within cool temperate rainforest on the slopes of the Great Western Tiers. Tasmanians often debate whether Liffey or Russell falls are the most beautiful. Rising on the northern edge of the Great Western Tiers, the.. read more

Longford is 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Launceston and centre for the local farming district. Prior to European settlement the area was used by the Panninher band of the northern midlands. The town went through a number of names before settling on Longford in 1833.. read more

Mole Creek occupies a valley between the Gog Range and the Great Western Tiers in the central north, not far from Tasmania's highest point, Mount Ossa. This is an area of fascinating limestone caves that have been forming over the past 450 million years.. read more

Rising 1270 metre (around 4000 feet) above Hobart's harbour and the wide Derwent River, Mt Wellington provides a wilderness experience within 20 minutes of the city and is much loved by locals. The 21 kilometre drive to the summit takes you from temperate rainforest to.. read more

Narawntapu National Park, just east of Devonport, is one of the best and easiest places, at dusk, to see rare Forester kangaroos (Maria Island and Mt William national parks are the only other places), wombats, pademelons and Bennetts wallabies and even.. read more

Nelson Falls is set amongst a true rain forest of deep green ferns, moss and ancient trees. From the highest point of the rocky cliff face, water drifts gently onto levels below, showering the surrounding plant life. There is a timber boardwalk on the edge of the creek.. read more

Settlers from Norfolk Island established this town on the banks of the River Derwent in 1807 when the Island's prison was closed. Early townspeople planted hundreds of poplar trees, which in autumn turn bright gold. The town with its population of more.. read more

Oatlands is a colonial Town which sits 84km north of Hobart. The township is host to some of Australia's richest European heritage. Australia's largest collection of pre 1837 buildings line the streets of Oatlands. This includes the Court House, gaol and one of the only.. read more

Ocean Beach is situated on the West Coast of Tasmania and extends from Strahan in the south to Trial Harbour, west of Zeehan to the north. Its is an exposed, remote and often wild stretch of coastline that records very large waves during extreme weather conditions.. read more

Perth is located only 19kms south of Launceston. It is named after the Scottish town and the site was chosen by Governor Macquarie in 1821 and declared a township in 1836. As a result it has many interesting Georgian and Victorian buildings including coaching inns and.. read more