Tasmania
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Tasmanian Peaks and Cliffs
Tasmania’s landscape is defined by its rugged dolerite peaks and ancient quartzite formations. This selection spans from the iconic jagged silhouette of Cradle Mountain to the white quartzite summit of Frenchmans Cap. It includes the multi-tiered cascades of Liffey Falls and the iron-stained sandstone of Maria Island's Painted Cliffs. The list also highlights specialized climbing crags across the Sand River region and high-altitude lookouts on Flinders Island, showcasing the island's diverse geological history and vertical terrain.
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Tasmania's Best Waterfalls
Tasmania's diverse topography supports a high concentration of waterfalls, from the 104-meter plunge of Montezuma Falls to the unique hexagonal basalt columns of Dip Falls. These sites span the island’s varied ecosystems, including the UNESCO World Heritage Tasmanian Wilderness, the temperate rainforests of the north, and the rugged West Coast. Many falls, such as Liffey Falls and St Columba Falls, are reached via walking tracks through ancient fern glades, providing access to the state's significant river systems and geological formations.
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Tasmanian Wineries
Tasmania’s cool-climate wine regions are celebrated for world-class sparkling, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. This selection spans the Tamar Valley, Pipers River, and the East Coast, featuring Tasmania’s first solar-powered winery at Moores Hill and the historic 1956 vines of Providence. Visitors can explore the architectural lookout tower at Devils Corner, the 1880s homestead at Josef Chromy, or the repurposed 19th-century church at Leaning Church Wines, highlighting the state's diverse viticulture and heritage.
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Tasmania's Natural Wonders
Tasmania’s landscape is defined by its diverse geological formations and extensive water systems. This collection features the dolomite chambers of Hastings Caves and the glow-worm displays within Marakoopa Cave. It includes significant man-made reservoirs like Lake Pedder and Lake Gordon, alongside glacial formations such as Lake Dobson. Unique coastal features like the Remarkable Cave sea tunnel and the granite monolith of Castle Rock highlight the island's rugged edges, while inland wetlands like Bryans Lagoon support local biodiversity.
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Tasmanian Historic Sites
Tasmania’s landscape is marked by its colonial and industrial history, featuring UNESCO World Heritage-listed convict sites like Port Arthur and the Ross Female Factory. This collection includes ruins of 19th-century infrastructure, such as the Maria Island limestone kilns and the convict-built Spiky Bridge. From abandoned copper and tin mines to maritime relics and early surveyor monuments, these sites document the island's transition from a penal colony to a thriving agricultural and mining hub.
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Climate & when to visit
Practical information
- Currency
- Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType I
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +61
Tours & Activities
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