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Tasmania packs more into one small island than seems fair. World heritage wilderness, some of the cleanest air on the planet, produce you’ll talk about for weeks, and coastline so striking the photos never quite do it justice.
Whether you’re road-tripping the whole state or you live here and want a fresh reason to explore your own backyard, there’s plenty to fill a day, a weekend, or a proper Tassie holiday. Our range of things to do in Tasmania covers scenic flights, wilderness cruises, wildlife encounters, cellar door lunches and getaways, all bookable in a few clicks.
Every experience also makes a gift someone will actually remember. A Tasmania experience beats another thing to unwrap, because the memory outlasts the moment.
Browse the full range below, or read on for our pick of the best places to visit, top day trips, and answers to the questions people ask most before heading to the Apple Isle.
Things to Do in Tasmania
Tasmania is an island state made for exploring. National parks, world heritage areas, famous wildlife and charming towns sit within easy reach of each other, so you can pack a lot into a short trip. There are things to do in Tasmania for every kind of traveller, from feasting your way around a foodie island to soaring over the coastline in a helicopter.
Our range of Tasmania day tours and activities suits couples, mates, families and solo explorers alike. From Bruny Island Gourmet Tours and cellar door lunches to Wineglass Bay cruises and deluxe getaway packages, you’ll never be short of things to do in Tasmania.
Tasmania Attractions and Experiences
Here’s our pick of the best Tasmania experiences, sorted by the kind of day you’re after.
See it from above
Lift off from Cambridge and take in the Derwent River, kunanyi/Mount Wellington and the Hobart CBD on the Hobart City Scenic Flight – 30 Minutes. For the East Coast’s showstopper, the Wineglass Bay Scenic Helicopter Flight – 30 Minutes glides you over pink granite peaks and turquoise water.
Feast your way around
Bruny Island is a foodie’s dream, and the Bruny Island Gourmet Day Tour with Lunch serves up oysters, cheese, fudge and honey with a beachside lunch. Want the ocean on your plate? The Tasmanian Ocean to Plate Seafood Cruise gathers wild abalone, oysters and crayfish before turning them into a secluded-bay feast.
Get on the water
Paddle beneath the Hazards on the Guided Kayak in Freycinet National Park – 3 Hours, or cruise the dramatic southern coastline on the Tasman Island Nature Cruise – 3 Hours past towering sea cliffs and sea caves.
Meet the locals
Hand feed devils, wombats and cockatoos at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Daytime Feeding Tour – 2.5 Hours, or head north for the Tasmanian Devil Sunset Encounter – 60 Minutes at Cradle Mountain, campfire treats included.
Raise a glass
Sip your way through a hatted winery at the Cellar Door Wine Tasting and 2 Course Lunch with Wine at Josef Chromy near Launceston, or go behind the scenes at the Whisky Distillery Tour with Tasting, Lunch and Wine – For 2 at Old Kempton.
Take it slow
Walk the canopy on the Tahune Adventures with Airwalk Admission, get creative at the Luxe Sip and Paint Experience – 2.5 Hours – Hobart, or settle in for a waterview escape with the 1 Night Deluxe Villa Suite Stay with Breakfast at Villa Howden.
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Places to Visit in Tasmania
A RedBalloon experience is the best way to discover the landscapes, produce and wildlife that make each corner of Tassie its own. Here’s where to start.
Hobart
Tasmania’s capital blends colonial sandstone, a serious food scene and kunanyi/Mount Wellington as a backdrop. Wander Salamanca Market on a Saturday, ride the ferry to MONA, then see it all from the air on a scenic flight. Discover more things to do in Hobart.
Bruny Island
A short drive and ferry ride south of Hobart, Bruny is all dramatic coastline, wildlife and world-class produce. Spend the day tasting your way around, or cruise beneath its towering cliffs. See the best things to do on Bruny Island.
Launceston and the north
Tassie’s second city sits on the Tamar, surrounded by cellar doors, Cataract Gorge and rolling wine country. It’s a relaxed hub for food, culture and nature. Find things to do in Launceston.
Freycinet and the East Coast
Home to the famous Wineglass Bay, the East Coast is secluded beaches, pink granite and clear water. Kayak it, cruise it or hike it. Explore Freycinet and the East Coast.
Cradle Mountain and the West Coast
Rugged, wild and world heritage listed. Cradle Mountain is the place for alpine walks, ancient forests and devil encounters after dark. Discover Cradle Mountain and the West Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best things to do in Tasmania?
Some of the best things to do in Tasmania include a Bruny Island Gourmet Day Tour with Lunch, a Wineglass Bay Scenic Helicopter Flight, the Tasman Island Nature Cruise, a Tasmanian Devil Sunset Encounter at Cradle Mountain, and a cellar door lunch at Josef Chromy near Launceston.
What are the best day trips in Tasmania?
Popular day trips include Bruny Island for food and wildlife, Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay on the East Coast, Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula, and the Tahune Airwalk in the Huon Valley. Most are within two hours of a major city.
What are the best things to do in Hobart?
In Hobart, don’t miss Salamanca Market on a Saturday, MONA, a scenic flight over the Derwent, and a distillery or wine tour through the Coal River Valley. Bruny Island and Port Arthur are both easy day trips from the city.
What are the best things to do in Launceston?
Launceston is known for Cataract Gorge, the Tamar Valley wine region and cellar doors like Josef Chromy. It’s also a great base for exploring northern Tasmania and heading toward Cradle Mountain.
What are the top attractions in Tasmania?
Top attractions include kunanyi/Mount Wellington, MONA, Salamanca Market, Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, Bruny Island and the Bay of Fires.
What are the best places to visit in Tasmania?
Hobart, Bruny Island, Launceston, Freycinet and the East Coast, and Cradle Mountain and the West Coast cover the highlights, from foodie islands to alpine wilderness.
What are the best beaches in Tasmania?
Wineglass Bay in Freycinet is the most famous, with the Bay of Fires and its orange lichen-covered boulders a close second. Both are best explored on a cruise, kayak tour or walking tour.
What are the best outdoor activities in Tasmania?
Outdoor favourites include kayaking in Freycinet National Park, bushwalking around Wineglass Bay, the Tahune Airwalk, and wilderness cruises along the southern coastline.
What are the best things to do in Tasmania with kids?
Families love the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary feeding tours, the Tahune Airwalk, and easy nature cruises. Wildlife encounters and short walks tend to be the biggest hit with younger explorers.
Not sure which one to pick? No stress. A RedBalloon Gift Voucher can be used on any experience across the state, including getaways, so the recipient chooses their own Tassie adventure.
Planning to Explore Beyond Tasmania?
If your travels take you further afield, keep the momentum going. Wander the wineries and produce of the Yarra Valley, soak up the coast on the Mornington Peninsula, or make a city of it in Melbourne. Just across Bass Strait, mainland Australia has plenty more stories waiting. Start with things to do in Victoria, the closest state to Tassie.