HOBART AND SOUTH

Welcome to the edge of the world! Here you stand amidst a magnificent, ancient wilderness landscape, shaded by turbulent tales of human history. This is a place where beauty and heartache collide, beckoning you to delve deeper.

From city life to wildlife, a tour of Tasmania’s south spans the compact capital of Hobart, evocative convict sites such as Port Arthur, the ecologically diverse Bruny Island, the productive orchards and farm gates of the Huon Valley, and vast tracts of World Heritage wilderness.

Contemporary cool meets colonial heritage in Hobart – a vibrant city set between kunanyi (or Mount Wellington) and the River Derwent. Here you’ll discover a sizzling arts and foodie scene that’s sure to ignite your senses. Discover cosy bars along cobbled laneways and modern cafes in convict-built sandstone warehouses. Book a “feed me” experience at a restaurant that takes seasonality seriously – think world-class cherries in summer, plump oysters and scallops in winter, wild brown trout in spring and juicy blackberries, blueberries and raspberries in autumn.

Step back in time. Visit the grand Georgian sandstone warehouses that convicts built in Salamanca and learn about the debauchery that once went on there. Stretch your knowledge even further back in time and discover rich palawa history on a Tasmanian Aboriginal walking tour.

The region’s packed festival and events calendar is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, serving up a smorgasbord of entertainment, celebrating everything from music and arts to spinnakers and sporrans.

Head less than half an hour from the city in any direction to find yourself on a mountain, at a beach, by a waterfall or in the countryside. Southern Tasmania is diverse and wild with big ocean, tranquil rivers, glacial tarns, and alpine mountains. Meandering trails invite you to explore this wilderness wonderland.

Drop into cider houses and roadside stalls to sample the wholesome flavours of the fertile Huon Valley. Walk atop towering sea cliffs and hear the monster waves crashing. Or just sit and savour the peace and quiet. This is the freedom found in Tasmania’s deep south.