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Tourism Tasmania/Stu Gibson Tourism Tasmania/Adam Gibson
Maria Island Dark Mofo, Hobart
TASSIE'S GREAT WALKS FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Tasmania is home to some of the most spectacular walks Australia has to Tasmania loves a celebration – winter, chocolate, whisky, you name it.
offer, with trails and hikes to suit all fitness levels and interests. The most Highlights include Hobart’s Dark Mofo during the winter solstice with its
popular walks include Wineglass Bay, Dove Lake Circuit, Cradle Mountain signature event, the Nude Solstice Swim. Other favourites: Huon Valley
Huts, Bay of Fires and Maria Island. Many tracks have been outfitted with Mid-Winter Festival, Devonport Jazz Festival, Festival of Voices, and
boardwalks for part or the entire way. Chocolate Winterfest for the sweet-toothed. Festivals abound year-round!
Supplied Courtesy of RACT Destinations Tourism Tasmania/Rob Burnett
Gordon River, West Coast
CRUISE THE GORDON RIVER YOU LITTLE DEVIL
Cruise along the majestic Gordon River and delve into the Tasmanian No trip to Tasmania would be complete without getting up close – but not
Wilderness World Heritage Area, often shrouded in fog and mist, the too close – to a Tassie Devil. Devils @ Cradle sanctuary, located on the
shoreline casts a perfect reflection on the river. Explore Heritage Landing edge of the Cradle Mountain National Park, has a walk-through enclosure
with elevated boardwalks that weave through the temperate rainforest. providing the opportunity for 360-degree viewing of the feeding activity.
Discover Sarah Island and the stories of the convicts who called it home. For a peek behind the scenes, there is also a guided Sunset Experience.
Tourism Tasmania/Alastair Brett
Port Arthur Historic Site Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)
PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE MONA
This UNESCO Heritage Listed Site is one of the most popular attractions The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart hosts Australia’s
in Tasmania and was once home to one of the most brutal penal colonies largest private art collection, including a range of ancient, Egyptian
in Australia. Set on 146 hectares of spectacular landscape with over 30 mummies. It’s well known for its controversial and thought-provoking
historic buildings, the immaculately maintained site is best visited with a artwork. After browsing the museum, enjoy lunch or a glass of wine at
guide who will explain its fascinating history. one of the several dining options or enjoy a drink at the Void bar.
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