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Best Outdoor Activities in Tasmania
Overland Track, Freycinet, and the world's finest wilderness walking, all from Hobart.
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Tasmania has an outdoor recreation offering of world standing. The density of UNESCO World Heritage wilderness, the quality and variety of multi-day walks, the accessible sea kayaking coastline, and the island's extraordinary marine environment combine to create an outdoor destination that draws international visitors specifically for the walking, fishing, and nature experiences. For Hobart residents, extraordinary nature begins within minutes of the city.
Mount Wellington (kunanyi), Hobart's defining geographical feature and most accessible outdoor destination, the 1,271m summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington is visible from most of the city and accessible by road or walking tracks from the inner suburbs. The Organ Pipes formation, the Summit Road walk, and the descent via the Springs provide a range of fitness levels and time commitments. Snow falls on the summit several times each winter.
Freycinet National Park, three hours from Hobart, Freycinet's Wineglass Bay is arguably Australia's most photographed beach scene. The Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach circuit (11km, 4-5 hours) is the iconic walk, combining the Saddle lookout (with the bay view) and the Hazards Beach coastal section. Freycinet also provides sea kayaking through the pink granite hazards and the calm Coles Bay waters.
Overland Track, the 65km Overland Track from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair is one of the world's great multi-day alpine walks, passing through the UNESCO World Heritage Tasmanian Wilderness Area over 6-8 days. Pre-booking (including the park pass fee) is required and should be arranged well in advance.
South Coast Track, the demanding 85km South Coast Track from Cockle Creek to Melaleuca is one of Australia's most challenging and remote walks, traversing the Tasmanian wilderness south coast with no road access and requiring either charter aircraft or the full 10-14 day commitment.
Tasman Peninsula sea caves, the Tasman National Park sea kayaking route past Tasman Arch, Cathedral Cave, and the Blowhole sea cliffs provides one of Australia's finest coastal paddling experiences, accessible on guided day or overnight kayak tours.
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