History, nature, fun and food ... Tasmania is a wellspring of environmental wonder, a treasure trove of
idyllic locations.

Did you know? Tasmania has more than 2000km of walking tracks and 18 national parks – its World Heritage Area is 1.38 million hectares.   

Tasmania offers a touring holiday that combines nature, culture, fantastic food and driving distances that are manageable.

From Hobart you can follow in the footsteps of convicts and bushrangers in the Tasman Peninsular, where Tasmania’s convict heritage is most pronounced. Continue to delve into the past at the well-preserved historic village of Richmond, home to Australia’s oldest freestone road bridge and Roman Catholic Church.

For a dose of nature, the sub-alpine Hartz Mountains and Mt Field National Park are within easy reach or, if you’re really short on time, Mt Wellington is just 22km from Hobart and a perfect place to enjoy a picnic with panoramic views.

For nature lovers, a visit to Cradle Mountain (350km from Hobart) is a must, and you don’t need to hike for days to appreciate it. The 6km Dove Lake circuit track only takes one to two hours and is one of the world’s best short walks. Freycinet National Park on the east coast is another easily accessible natural attraction, with its picture perfect Wineglass Bay, considered one of the world’s best beaches.

Great food and wine can be savoured all over Tasmania, but Launceston is a great base – foodies can feast their way around the nearby Tamar Valley. You can sample English country-style cheeses, stroll through berry gardens and sample berry desserts and jams at Christmas Hills raspberry farm, or taste the 26 sauces, mustards and preserves at the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company in Evandale, south-east of Launceston.

When it comes to Tasmania’s many attractions, these highlights scratch the surface. On a touring holiday you’ll discover much more.