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Best Time of Year to Visit
Summer
Warm days, long evenings, and full event calendars. Book accommodation early in peak periods.
Autumn
Often the sweet spot: settled weather, fewer people, and excellent walking conditions.
Winter
Cooler days and big skies. Great for cosy city stays, waterfalls, and misty forests.
Spring
Longer days return, landscapes feel renewed, and crowds stay lower before summer arrives.
Deep Dives and Travel Guides
How these short walks in Tasmania will make you a better tourist
Tasmania’s reputation as a walking destination is often associated with long-distance tracks and dramatic wilderness. Yet one of the _**most influential changes**_ to how visitors actually move through…
Tasmania is home to some pretty feral Australians
Tasmania is famously good at wildlife. There are few places on the mainland, or certainly few places left in the world that you can spot and experience such…
Hikes and Experiences
Bivouac Bay
I love a walk with plenty of variety, and this one made the kilometres feel like mere metres!
Duckhole Lake
An accessible adventure into Tasmania’s wild south, and a perfect introduction to its karst landscapes.
Lake Esperance
A walk through waratahs and a lush Tasmanian alpine landscape
South Cape Bay
A beautifully varied walk to the very end of the road, and the edge of the continent.
Hartz Peak
A short but impactful hike to the summit of Hartz Peak, showcasing a dazzling array of plant diversity!
Tahune Airwalk
A spectacular elevated walkway through the forest canopy, high above the rivers of Tasmania's wild southwest.