If you’ve never been to Hobart Tasmania in Australia, you’ve been seriously missing out. Tasmania’s natural beauty is breath taking. Also, the cultural experiences of Tasmania are diverse and its drink and food offering is to die for.
See all the topmost attractions on what to do in Tasmania to make the most of your trip to Australia and not miss out on any tour or tourist attraction.
We will list the coolest and must-see places and things to do in Tasmania.
Visit the Salamanca Market:
Undoubtedly, the Salamanca market is a symbol of Tasmania. The building that houses the market is one of the oldest in the city, located in the capital Hobart.
The attraction is well known throughout the city and attracts thousands of residents and tourists every Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
The coolest thing is that you will have the opportunity to meet and talk to those who make or plant what is there, right in front of you.
The market is huge, with over 300 producers of articles ranging from ceramics to delicious fruits. In addition to the points of sale, the place has artists and musicians who make the Saturdays of market visitors happy.
Discover the Museum of Ancient and Modern – MONA:
What to expect from a museum that is described by the owner himself as “The Adult Disneyland”? The Museum of Ancient and Modern Art, better known as MONA, houses a gigantic collection of more than 300 works.
Among them are themes that range from Egyptian mummies to super contemporary arts. The attraction has 3 floors full of works that will impress you!
O’Gradys Falls
A short and very comfortable walk along the Bracken Lane Fire Trail which is located in Fern Tree will take you past a spectacular view of the Organ Pipes on Mt Wellington, before witnessing the beauty of O’Gradys Falls. The walk in is great during winter as the sun lights up the entire 2.4km return track. It is also possible to access O’Gradys Falls from further up Mt Wellington and also from other lesser known tracks around the area. O’Gradys Falls cascades down to feed the Hobart Rivulet which has several waterfalls on it’s path down Mt Wellington.
Visit Mount Wellington:
A visit to Mount Wellington, better known as Kunanyi, will guarantee you an experience in the Tasmanian desert. Located 20 minutes from the capital, Hobart, the place is very popular with everyone who lives or visits the city.
The journey to the top of the hill is 21 km long and can be done smoothly by car. The landscape is already beautiful all the way, where you will pass through a tropical forest, see flowers and incredible rock formations, ending your tour with a surreal view of Tasmania.
The place also has a fantastic structure for picnics and several possibilities of trails that include abseiling to bike rides. Be sure to include this visit on your list of things to do in Tasmania.
Cradle Mountain Tour:
Cradle Mountain, a World Wildlife Heritage area, is one of the most visited places in Tasmania. The place is full of glacial lakes and forests of beautiful and unusual vegetation.
The coolest thing is that there are several excursions to Enchanted, which is just 20 minutes from Cradle, a complex composed of tropical forest and many waterfalls.
Many visitors arrive at Cradle Mountain to begin the famous Overland Track, a 6-day trail through the most incredible mountains in the world. You will be delighted with the number of tours offered on-site, ranging from helicopter flights to horseback riding!
Visit Blow Hole:
The Blow Hole and Tasman Arch are the most curious points in all of Tasmania. Two gigantic geological formations, located in the National Park, of surreal beauty.
The coolest part of the attraction of Tasmania is the tour of the entire park, going through all chasms, beaches, cliffs, and waterfalls. We assure you that the view from afar of these monuments is even more incredible. You will be enchanted with so much beauty in one place!