TAS · Ancient Islands
Tasmania
Welcome to Tasmania
Ancient Islands
A heart-shaped island at the bottom of the continent, Tasmania holds some of the cleanest air and most undisturbed wilderness on Earth. Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, the Tarkine rainforest and the Tasman Peninsula's towering dolerite cliffs are all within a few hours of Hobart, a small capital with a disproportionate appetite for art, produce, and midwinter festivals.
Natural Wonders
Icons of the state.
Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair
Dolerite Peaks above Glacial Lakes
Wineglass Bay
A Perfect White Arc of Sand
Bay of Fires
Orange Lichen on White Sand
Mole Creek Caves
Glow Worms and Limestone Cathedrals in the Tasmanian High Country
Bridestowe Lavender Estate
The largest lavender farm in the southern hemisphere in full purple bloom
Popular Destinations
Where to go in TAS.
Things to do
Things to do here.
Book now
TAS experiences.
Where to stay
TAS holiday parks.
From the journal
Read more about Tasmania.
Guide · 4 min read
The Best Time to Visit Australia
Australia is too big for a single 'best time'. The right month depends entirely on where you are going and what you want to see. Here is the full calendar.
Guide · 2 min read
Weather and When to Go
Australia spans almost 4,000 kilometres north to south, from the tropics to the temperate cool. The right season for one half of the country is the wrong one for the other.
Guide · 5 min read
Public Transport in Australia
Australia is a car country, but the cities have surprisingly good public transport and there are a handful of iconic long-distance train and bus routes worth planning around.
Keep Exploring
Other states and territories.
Hero image: Tasmania by Thennicke, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
