NORTH WEST

Take a deep breath. Inhale. The air here is some of the purest on the planet. Exhale. It’s time to experience a feast for the senses in Tasmania’s natural North West.

The North West is home to some of Tasmania’s most famous natural attractions. Stroll around picturesque Dove Lake to befriend local wildlife including Tasmania’s charismatic snuffling wombats. Embrace your sense of adventure with an exhilarating climb up craggy Cradle Mountain. Or step back in time and discover an imposing ancient volcanic plug known as “the Nut” towering over the historic seaside village of Stanley.

Get wild: explore rugged coastlines, ancient rainforests, tranquil rivers, and mysterious caves. Stand on a clifftop and feel the force of the Roaring Forties. These strong prevailing winds have propelled sailors across the ocean for centuries. Breathe deeply. The air that blows across Tasmania’s north-west tip is scientifically regarded as the cleanest in the world, sustaining rainforests, mountains and farms that yield produce as fresh as that air.

Follow your food from paddock to plate on a Tasting Trail featuring the finest local fare. Unearth fascinating stories while meeting the farmers, makers, distillers and beekeepers along the way. The artisanal offerings are diverse and decadent, with flavours to delight the most discerning diner. Stroll through peaceful orchards and harvest your own hazelnuts. Their sweet, buttery flavour and crunchy texture pairs perfectly with locally hand-crafted chocolates, mouth-watering fudges or sweet summer berries picked fresh from the patch. Listen for the lowing of contented cows grazing in green pastures and indulge in specialty cheeses and the creamiest ice-cream.

Sip and sample your way through the countryside. Enjoy a paddle of craft beer at a local brewery, or settle in for wine-tasting in sun-drenched vineyards. Hunt for fungi with specially trained (and utterly adorable) dogs at Australia’s first truffle farm. Enjoy the sweet, salty flavours of seafood delights such as southern rock lobster straight off the boats. Tuck into a succulent steak, and delight in the sticky sweetness of honey from the hives in Australia’s largest expanse of cool temperate rainforest at takayna (also known as the Tarkine).

Fresh, fun and flavoursome – the natural North West is sure to impress!