Things to Do in Tasmania
9 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Culture
Visit Port Arthur Historic Site
Visit Port Arthur Historic Site — Australia's most intact convict settlement ($44 AUD)
Food & Drink
Explore Salamanca Market every Saturday in Hobart
Explore Salamanca Market every Saturday in Hobart — local produce, crafts, street food (free)
Nature
Day hike at Cradle Mountain
Day hike at Cradle Mountain — Dove Lake circuit (2 hours, free with park pass)
Walk the Overland Track
Walk the Overland Track — Tasmania's premier 6-day hike through Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair (booking required in peak season, $200 AUD)
Nightlife
Taste fresh oysters at Freycinet Marine Farm or Barilla Bay
Taste fresh oysters at Freycinet Marine Farm or Barilla Bay
Tours
Explore the Tarkine rainforest
Explore the Tarkine rainforest — Australia's largest temperate rainforest
See Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuaryor Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary
See Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary ($34 AUD) or Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary
Water Sports
Hike to Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park
Hike to Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park — one of the world's most beautiful beaches (park entry $16 AUD per vehicle)
Visit MONA in Hobart
Visit MONA in Hobart — controversial, immersive, unforgettable (ferry from Hobart waterfront, entry $35 AUD)