Discover Tasmania - Australia's Natural State. Explore Hobart, the state’s capital, scenically situated on a stunning harbor against a backdrop of mountains. The city boasts a busy arts scene, bustling markets and excellent restaurants. Visit the historic Salamanca Place where the Georgian sandstone warehouses have been converted to cafes, restaurants and galleries and hosts a market every Saturday. Stroll through historic Battery Point, Hobart’s oldest district and be sure to visit the signal station at Mount Nelson for breathtaking views of the city & surrounds.

Across the Tasman Peninsula, 90 minutes southeast of Hobart, lie the sandstone ruins of Port Arthur. The historic site tells the story of Australia’s most notorious penal settlement and Australia’s brutal early beginnings.

Hit the road and explore the outstanding national park system and discover spectacular landscapes. National Parks account for approximately one third of the Tasmanian landmass offering pristine wilderness and plenty of spectacular locations to explore. The jagged contours of Cradle Mountain epitomize the feel of a wild landscape, while ancient rainforest and alpine heath lands and stands of colorful deciduous beech provide a range of environments to explore. Icy streams cascading out of rugged mountains, stands of ancient pines mirrored in the still waters of glacial lakes and a wealth of wildlife ensure there is always something to captivate you.

Conclude your Tasmanian road trip at the northern gateway of Launceston, a city of parks, gardens and elegant Victorian streetscapes.