Tasmania Family Activities and Kids Guide 2026, Best Things to Do with Kids in Tasmania

Tasmania Family Activities 2026, Overview

Tasmania is an extraordinary family destination, manageable in size, safe, spectacularly beautiful and full of world-class wildlife encounters that are hard to find elsewhere. The island has wild quolls, Tasmanian devils, wombats you can walk past at dusk and platypuses in clean streams. Here's a guide to the best family activities in Tasmania.

Wildlife and Nature for Families

• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, 593 Briggs Road, Brighton (25 minutes north of Hobart). Tasmania's most hands-on native wildlife experience. Hand-feed kangaroos, see wombats and echidnas, and meet Tasmanian devils at feeding time. Bonorong is also a wildlife rescue centre. Excellent for children. bonorong.com.au
• Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, 5990 Arthur Highway, Taranna (Tasman Peninsula). Free-range Tasmanian devils in large open exhibits. Also wombats, quolls, pademelons and birds of prey shows. unzoo.com.au
• Penguin Night Tours, Multiple locations (Bruny Island, Bicheno, Low Head near Launceston). Little penguins returning to shore after dark are a magical experience for children of all ages. Small tour groups and guided commentary make this memorable.

Family Attractions

• MONA, Museum of Old and New Art, 655 Main Road, Berriedale, Hobart. While primarily an adult art museum (some content inappropriate for young children), MONA has become a family destination with its ferry journey (Roma) from Hobart Waterfront, extraordinary building and outdoor spaces. Older children (12+) appreciate the conceptual art. mona.net.au
• Hobart Waterfront, Salamanca and Constitution Dock, Free. The working fishing wharf and yacht marina, Salamanca Place heritage precinct and fresh fish and chips from the dockside kiosks. Very child-friendly, especially on Salamanca Market Saturdays.

Wilderness Experiences for Families

• Dove Lake Circuit, Cradle Mountain, 6km easy loop with extraordinary Cradle Mountain views. Good for children aged 6+. Wildlife encounters (wombats at dawn/dusk) make this a memorable family hike.

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