Things to Do in Tasmania 2026, Best Activities, Attractions and Experiences in Tasmania

Things to Do in Tasmania 2026

Tasmania has reinvented itself as one of the world's most compelling travel destinations, MONA has transformed Hobart's cultural standing, the wilderness is extraordinary, the food and wine scene is world-class and the island's compact size means you can explore it all within a week. discovertasmania.com.au

Iconic Tasmanian Experiences

• MONA, Museum of Old and New Art, 655 Main Road, Berriedale. David Walsh's extraordinary private art museum is one of Australia's most significant cultural attractions. Travel by ferry from Hobart's Brooke Street Pier. mona.net.au
• Salamanca Market, Salamanca Place, Hobart. Every Saturday morning. Tasmania's most famous market, local produce, arts and crafts, buskers and the heritage sandstone warehouse precinct. salamanca.com.au
• Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake Circuit, 6km, 2-3hrs. The most iconic walk in Tasmania, around the glacial Dove Lake with Cradle Mountain reflected in the water. Check conditions before going, snow possible year-round. parks.tas.gov.au
• Port Arthur Historic Site, 100km south of Hobart. Australia's best-preserved convict heritage site, guided tours, ghost tours (excellent) and the harbour foreshore setting. portarthur.org.au

Free Things to Do in Tasmania

• Battery Point heritage walk, Hobart's oldest residential suburb. Free.
• Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), Dunn Place, Hobart. Free entry. tmag.tas.gov.au
• Salamanca Place, free to explore the heritage sandstone buildings and waterfront any day.

Things to Do This Weekend in Tasmania

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