Explore
Get up close and personal with nature in our national parks; take time to view the wonderful collections at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery; relax in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden; revisit the past at the award-winning Port Arthur Historic Site. There is so much to see and do.
The Parks and Wildlife Service
More than 40 per cent of Tasmania is protected in reserves that boast lofty alpine areas, temperate rainforests, stunning seascapes, towering waterfalls and pristine beaches. These parks and reserves are a living museum, with ancient marsupials surviving in splendid isolation. In Tasmania, you can walk for days through wilderness and not meet another person – or stroll at dusk and encounter an abundance of wildlife. So whether you’re planning a picnic or an adventure, Tasmania’s national parks are sure to delight.
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
The collections at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery are the most diverse of any single Australian institution. Explore the crystal desert of the Antarctic, celebrate past and present generations of Aboriginal Tasmanians, and view one of Australia’s finest collections of early settler art. TMAG is an opportunity to enjoy Tasmanian history and culture, as well as see the many globally significant collections within its care. Open daily, you can lose yourself in a gallery – and discover your own heritage.
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
What’s on at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens? For starters, a colourful program of activities, guided tours and events that change with the seasons. There are also year-round delights, including landscaped grounds, the world’s only Sub Antarctic plant house, and a tranquil Japanese garden. Guided tours showcase the all-time favourite locations, while the Botanical Gardens Restaurant boasts one of the loveliest locations in Tasmania. Whether you fancy a sheltered stroll, or you want to explore a range of botanical subjects, then there’s no better setting than the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur is one of Australia’s most evocative and well-preserved convict sites, as well as an outstanding tourism experience. With more than 30 buildings and ruins, set on 40 hectares of landscaped grounds, Port Arthur offers visitors a mix of natural beauty and chilling penal history. Sail to the Isle of the Dead…confront the solitary confines of the Separate Prison…or brave a ghost tour. Port Arthur is truly unique and not to be missed.