Top Tasmania Art & Culture

See the Cape Bruny Lighthouse. Learn about the history of the lighthouse and experience the natural beauty of Southern Tasmania's rugged coast. You'll get great photo ops, and an exhilarating view from the prism room and balcony at the top of the spiral staircase.

Travel through the Australian countryside in style on this round-trip steam train journey from Queenstown to Dubbil Barril. Take in views of an old-growth rain forest and the King River Gorge as you ride along the West Coast Wilderness Railway, all while your guide brings stories of the West Coast to life.

Combine two thrilling adventures into one day on this 6-hour tour from Queenstown. First, get your adrenaline pumping as you try white water rafting and paddle past the waterfalls and rain forest of the King River Gorge. Then, jump aboard a steam train for a spectacular journey back to Queenstown along the West Coast Wilderness Railway.

Enjoy an intimate culinary experience on Bruny Island, a Tasmanian foodie hotspot with natural beauty to match. After the ferry ride to the island, take off on a gourmet adventure that includes tastings of local items like cheese, ice cream, cider, oysters, wine, berries and chocolate. Visit the Cape Bruny Lighthouse and join a lighthouse tour, see island animals at Inala Private Reserve, and admire views from the Hummock and Adventure Bay lookouts. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people to provide more upscale and personalized experience with an informative guide.

The Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum is  an exact copy of the historic huts at Cape Denison, East Antarctica, which were used as the main base for two years by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) of 1911-14 led by Australia's great Polar explorer Dr Douglas Mawson. Located on the Hobart water front just 150 metres from where Mawson's expedition departed on December 2 1911, the Musuem is rated on www.tripadvisor as the No 1 Museum in the city. It is also rated as one of the top 10 "Things To DO" in the  Tasmanian capital. Built and operated by Mawson's Huts Foundation, a not for profit charity established in 1997 expressly to conserve the fragile buildings that Mawson and his men occupied for two years, the Replica Museum helps to raise funds for the ongoing of the Cape Denison site. It is open 7 days a week

Discover more of the city and the countryside of Tasmania with the benefit of a private half-day tour from Hobart. Head up kunanyi/Mount Wellington for sweeping views, then travel south to see the apple and cherry orchards of the Huon Valley. Sample local honey, cider, and apple desserts, then return to Hobart for a look around the historic Battery Point, Salamanca, and Waterfront districts.

Enjoy Hobart from the water on Derwent River cruise. Choose your preferred time of day for your cruise, including lunch and dinner options, and then glide through the city to admire the harbor and waterfront attractions such as the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, the Tasman Bridge, Government House, Montagu Bay, and Rose Bay.

This is a premium privately-guided full day tour, led by a highly experienced local guide and nature/wildlife photographer. It is all-inclusive of all entry fees and picnic lunch. You'll also travel from Hobart to the ferry terminal in a spacious, stylish and immaculately maintained SUV. Book now for an immersive day nature and wildlife experience in Tasmania for outdoorsy travellers.

This is a premium privately-guided full day tour, led by a highly experienced local guide and nature/wildlife photographer. It is all-inclusive of all entry fees, deluxe morning tea and picnic and private transport in a spacious, stylish and immaculately maintained SUV. Book now for an immersive day nature-based touring experience in Tasmania for outdoorsy travellers.

It can be frustrating to visit a destination like Mt Field National Park, a dramatic slice of untouched rainforest in the heart of Tasmania, and take lots of pictures, only to come away unsatisfied with everything you’ve shot. Make the most of your camera and your time in Mt Field, then, with this private photography tour through some of its photogenic walks and landmarks. Shoot wildlife, towering trees and roaring waterfalls, all while receiving personalized coaching from your private guide, a professional photographer.

Grab your camera and head out to Bruny Island with this tour from Hobart, led by a wildlife photographer. You'll meet your guide in the morning and head out to Bruny Island by ferry, where you'll see everything from Little Penguins and Short-tailed Shearwaters along with a beautiful lighthouse; you may even spot an echidna or a raptor.

Spend the day at Moorilla Estate for a unique Tasmanian winery experience that includes world-class art. You’ll start with a ferry ride and admission to Mona (the Museum of Old and New Art), known as much for its underground labyrinth-like architecture as for its art collection. Then enjoy a seasonal lunch, followed by a tasting and behind-the-scenes tour at Moorilla Estate, which continues to make ‘best of’ lists since it opened in 2011.

Moorilla’s Wine Ambassador - a true expert in all things wine - will take you on a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the Moorilla vineyard. You’ll taste the wine and delve into the history of Moorilla, David Walsh and Claudio Alcorso, who planted Moorilla’s first vines. The tour includes an exclusive tasting of the best wines from Moorilla/Domaine A - decanted into fancy glassware. Includes a complimentary bottle of Muse wine to take home. Also onsite at Moorilla is Mona, Australia’s largest privately-owned gallery and museum. Mona exhibits everything from ancient Egyptian funerary objects and modernist masterpieces to a word waterfall. The Mona site - located on the banks of the River Derwent- is also home to luxury accommodation, bars, a restaurant and more.

Book a 1- or 2-day pass on a Hobart hop-on hop-off bus tour for an easy way to explore the city's top attractions at your own pace. Travel by double-decker red bus to 20 stops around the city, where you can hop off whenever you wish to visit the places that interest you. Or opt to stay onboard the bus for the full loop.

Explore Tasmania’s history and natural beauty with a small group on a full-day tour Hobart. Learn about Australia’s convict history during your visit to Port Arthur Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You also stop at scenic locales in Tasman National Park such as Remarkable Cave, Devils Kitchen, Tasman Arch and Blowhole. Travel with a group limited to 11 people, which ensures a more personalized experience.

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The Cradle Mountain National Park is part of Tasmania’s UNESCO World Heritage listed Wilderness and home to the famous Overland Track. This day tour is ideal for those who want to explore the natural landscapes without committing to a long-distance hike. Admire views of Cradle Mountain, enjoy guided walks at Dove Lake and Weindorfers forest, and see the Sheffield Murals.

Take in the highlights of central Hobart on a 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide. Stroll along Hunter Street and the Hobart waterfront, view Salamanca Place, and walk through a city park as you hear about the colonial roots of the capital of Tasmania, and see heritage buildings with Victorian and Georgian architecture. Enjoy a more intimate perspective on the city during this small-group tour that has a maximum group size of eight people.

Brave an after-hours visit to one of Australia’s most haunted locations on this spine-chilling 1.5-hour walking tour. Enjoy a lantern-lit tour of the Port Arthur Historic Site and uncover the harrowing history of the UNESCO-listed convict site. Hear terrifying tales of ghosts and paranormal activity that date back to the 19th-century and listen out for ghostly footsteps as you tiptoe around the former penal colony. For those that dare to finish the tour, you’ll even be presented with a ‘Certificate of Bravery and Courage’!

With a 2-day pass for Tasmania’s Port Arthur Historic Site, you can explore this former convict colony, located on the Tasman Peninsula and part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Australian Convict Sites, with the flexibility and time to make the most of your visit. Included are a guided walking tour, access to the 30-plus ruins and historical buildings, a cruise on the harbor, and a visitor guide with a map. Follow the Convict Water Supply Trail, learn what life was like as a prisoner and see where officers lived.

Experience the Tasman Peninsula by both land and sea on this day trip from Hobart that includes a 3-hour cruise along the coast of Tasman National Park. Gaze up at towering sea cliffs, look for wildlife like falcons and seals, and learn about the peninsula’s ecosystem. Then visit the World Heritage–listed Port Arthur Historic Site for an in-depth look at Australia’s penal history at this former convict colony. Lunch is included.

See the best of the UNESCO-listed Maria Island and its surrounding scenic isles on an all-inclusive tour complete with a sightseeing cruise, a tour of the Darlington Convict Settlement, and more. This tour also includes a gourmet buffet lunch onboard with alcoholic drinks to purchase, as well as live commentary to make the most of your sightseeing experience.

Tasmania has a thriving craft beer scene with a “beer trail,” microbrew festival, and dozens of celebrated microbreweries. This tour, which takes you to four local breweries, makes exploring the beer scene easy. A driver/guide picks you up from your hotel and drives you to the breweries, which include one of Australia’s oldest and one of its smallest.

Get more out of your time in Strahan by going on a West Coast Wilderness Railway adventure. This Queenstown Explorer will take you past quaint historic stations such as Lower Landing. You won’t have to worry about being rushed, as you’ll have time to get off at the stations and explore. A highlight is going on a walking trail through the rainforest near Dubbil Barril and seeing Huon pine trees. If you work up an appetite, you’ll have roughly 90 minutes to explore Queenstown and find somewhere to eat.