Australia
Tasmania
Australia's southern island where ancient rainforests meet rugged coastlines and wild rivers carve through untamed wilderness.
Tasmania rises from the Southern Ocean as a land of temperate rainforests, jagged mountain peaks, and coastlines that shift between gentle bays and dramatic sea cliffs. The island feels removed from continental rhythms, shaped by clean air, frequent weather changes, and landscapes that remain largely untouched. Here, eucalyptus forests give way to cool-climate valleys where rivers run clear and wildlife moves freely through protected wilderness.
What draws people here
- —ancient temperate rainforests with towering tree ferns and moss-covered walkways
- —rugged mountain wilderness crisscrossed by alpine walking tracks
- —dramatic coastlines where granite peaks meet the Southern Ocean
- —cool-climate valleys producing distinctive wines and artisan foods
Island character
nature•mountains•wildlife
Island rhythm
morning
Mist lifts from river valleys as wombats retreat to the forest and early hikers set out on mountain trails.
afternoon
Cool winds blow across the highlands while visitors explore coastal tracks or sample local produce in sheltered valleys.
night
Temperatures drop quickly as Tasmanian devils emerge to forage and aurora australis occasionally lights the southern sky.
Best ways to experience Tasmania
- 01drive the winding roads through mountain passes and river valleys to reach remote wilderness areas
- 02walk the coastal tracks along clifftops and through coastal heathlands
- 03paddle the pristine rivers and protected bays surrounded by undisturbed forest
- 04hike the alpine trails across mountain ridges and through buttongrass moorlands