Near Saltwater River on the Tasman Peninsula, in the south-east of Tasmania, lies the Coal Mines Historic Site. It is only a 1-hour 40-minute drive from Hobart or 30 minutes from the infamous Port Arthur Historic Site, but its existence and history is much less well-known.

We get a lot of visitors here in Hobart who ask if they can visit Launceston in a day from Hobart. While it is definitely doable in a day from Hobart there are so many things to see and do in and around Launceston that it deserves a few days.

Despite the unparalleled beauty of the Three Capes Track, with the highest dolerite cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, their dramatic yet breathtaking views over a great variety of landscapes and striking sections of coastlines, my personal favourite day walk on the Tasman Peninsula is the track to Crescent Bay Beach.

In Tasmania I’m what they call a blow-in. Unless you are indigenous or have a Tasmanian family heritage stretching back to the convicts or early settlers then you too are a blow-in!

One of my favourite places to visit in lutruwita/Tasmania is the Douglas Apsley National Park. Located on the East Coast, this national park is a real gem! Just a short ten-minute walk from the car park, you will find the very popular Apsley River Waterhole. This spot is extremely picturesque and ideal for a quick yet refreshing swim. On a sunny day, pack a picnic and spend your time lounging around on the warm stone pebbles in the tranquility of this beautiful park.

Bruny Island is one of Tasmania’s southernmost accessible islands. Particularly during winter, the long stretches of rocky coastlines and beaches look amazing. You may have driven to Bruny Island before by yourself, however, today I would like to share with you how I enjoyed a full-day tour with Bruny Island Safaris.