Lonely Planet named Tasmania one of the world’s top regions to visit in 2015 – the only destination in Australia or New Zealand to make the list. Discover everything you've heard about Tasmania's food and wine is true. To a gastronome, it's heaven. To everyone else, it's mouth-wateringly irresistible. The island’s diverse and ancient landscapes offer accessible wilderness experiences that are unsurpassed and world renowned. Easily accessible from Sydney and Melbourne, the temperate climate, beautiful scenery and an abundance of experiences make Tasmania an ideal touring destination.

Compact in size and diverse in its landscape and the range of experiences on offer, Tasmania is well known for its wilderness, fine food and wine, walking, rich convict heritage and its wildlife, including the highly endangered Tasmanian devil. Tasmania also has a rapidly growing arts and cultural scene.

Top 10 Things to See and Do:

1. Hobart: MONA Museum of Old and New Art, Salamanca Market


2. Tasmanian Devils


3. Port Arthur Historic Sites and the Tasman National Park


4. Cradle Mountain National Park


5. Freycinet National Park and Saffire Freycinet


6. Launceston and the Tamar Valley Wine Region


7. Strahan and the Gordon River


8. Bruny Island


9. Walking and Hiking


10. Golf and Fishing

Travel Tips:

Remote yet accessible locations and stunning wilderness make Tasmania a remarkable touring destination to explore on an escorted tour or self-drive vacation. The island is compact, the roads uncrowded and the scenery varied.