Nature
Nature is arguably Tasmania’s best quality and everyone visiting Tasmania has the chance to press pause on life to reconnect with what the environment offers. Feel the exhilaration of hiking a mountain peak, marvel at ancient rain forests whilst gliding atop a quiet river or simply connect with a rescue animal at one of our wildlife parks, there are just so many ways to experience nature in Tasmania.
Over 40% of our state is protected by national parks and reserves and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area is recognized globally by the United Nations Educational and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Well known Tasmanian natural wonders include Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fires on the East Coast, and Cradle Mountain in the state’s Northwest. These are natural attractions in their own right and do get quite busy in high season. Plan to arrive early in the morning, or later in the afternoon to get the most out of the experience.
Wherever you are in Tasmania, native wildlife is never far away. If you’re out and about in nature, you’re likely to stumble over a wombat (hopefully not literally), startle a wallaby or find yourself admiring a White-bellied sea eagle gliding high above. Enjoy the moment!
Finally, there are many parks and gardens to explore, so many of which have been lovingly cared for, or passionately fought for throughout our history. We can guarantee that you will take home more than simple holiday memories when you scratch the surface of our natural environment.
