Tasmania

Home to just 500,000 people, Australia’s island state is the ideal superyacht destination for absolute peace and tranquillity. Weigh anchor in one of the world’s deepest harbours and indulge in world-class cheeses, oysters, wine, and apple cider, relax on pure white sandy beaches, or explore the vast, untouched wilderness: the choice is yours!

Enjoy fresh seafood alfresco along the cobblestone roads of Salamanca Place on Hobart’s waterfront. In this commercial centre of old Hobart, art galleries, cafes, restaurants, and antique shops reside in restored Georgian sandstone buildings. Be sure to check out the Salamanca Market, held every Saturday – one of Australia’s most vibrant and loved outdoor markets. After lunch, take the Kelly Steps to Battery Point and explore the convict-built architecture on the Sculpture Trail. Then, take a peek at the controversial Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Australia’s largest privately funded museum.
Originally built by David Walsh to house his personal collection of art, Mona is located on the banks of the Derwent, a short scenic cruise along the river from Hobart. Marvel at incredible architecture and provocative exhibitions and installations. Also home to two wineries and a brewery, several bars and restaurants, luxury accommodation pavilions, a library, cemetery & even a tennis court, Mona is certainly not to be missed!

The historic site of Port Arthur offers compelling insight into Tasmania’s convict history. Explore the remains of the settlement’s guard tower, church, prison, and hospital and examine fascinating relics. Then, take the Escape from Port Arthur Tour to meet the convicts willing to brave the island’s rugged landscape and roiling seas for a chance at freedom. For a truly heart-pounding adventure, pick up a lantern and join the evening ‘ghost tour’ of the ruins.

From Port Arthur, travel down the coast to experience some of Australia’s most spectacular coastline in the Tasman National Park. Awe-inspiring dolerite cliffs rise 300m from the sea at the park’s eastern and southern boundaries, ending in the magnificent capes of Pillar, Huay, and Raoul. Throughout the park, millions of years of wind and water have sculpted extraordinary sandstone and

mudstone features, including the Tasman Arch, The Blowhole, and Remarkable Cave.
Over a third of Tasmania’s plant species can be found in this area, including more than 60 threatened species. The diverse coastline is home to a fantastic array of marine life, including Australian fur seals, little penguins, whales, dolphins, and a wide variety of fish.

One of Australia’s oldest nature reserves, Freycinet National Park features the stunningly beautiful Wineglass Bay. Stroll along pristine sands to the southern end of the Bay to admire spectacular views of the Hazards: three pink granite crags jutting proudly from the sea. Explore the park along winding trails through untouched bushland brimming with wallabies, pademelons, echidnas, black cockatoos, and kookaburras.

For hiking enthusiasts, Cradle Mountain offers an unforgettable experience. Lush, ancient rainforests and deep gorges sit alongside alpine moorlands and glacial lakes, creating diverse and breath-taking landscapes. Ancient plants, fish, and insects bear witness to the region’s Gondwanan origins, including the King Billy pine, velvet worms, and pencil pine moth. Cradle Mountain is also home to some of the world’s largest carnivorous marsupials, including the Tasmanian devil, spotted-tail quoll, and eastern quoll. Take the Lake Dove Walk for magnificent views of Cradle Mountain or explore dense forests on the Weindorfer Walk.

Adrenaline junkies won’t want to miss an exhilarating adventure on Tasmania’s Huon River. Traverse the swinging bridges over the Huon and Picton Rivers for a breath-taking birds-eye view of the forest canopy or fly across the Huon on the Cable Eagle Hang Glider. When you’re safely back on earth, head to the Home Hill Winery Restaurant for exceptional local salmon.

Whilst in the area, be sure to also check out The Fat Pig Farm for a leisurely afternoon in the beautiful Huon Valley. You’ll be served multiple dishes straight from the gardens and paddocks of the family run 70-acre farm, all seasonal, all grown by hand and cooked in their open kitchen. Meals are celebrated with specially matched beer, wine, cider and spirits from around Tasmania. Top it off with a guided tour of the farm between courses.

Located just off the coast, Bruny Island has some of Tasmania’s most beautifully preserved natural environments with abundant wildlife and stunning cliff top views.
Separated from the Tasmanian mainland by the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Bruny Island at around 50km long is in fact two islands with North and South Bruny joined by a narrow isthmus known as ‘The Neck’, which is also an important habitat for native wildlife.
Popular as a weekend destination for beach goers and foodies, it is also home to a rugged, relatively untouched landscape that is both dramatic and beautiful. Explore it all with great walking tracks and pristine swimming, surfing and fishing beaches, and be sure to take advantage of the island’s flourishing fine food and wine industry.

South Bruny with its towering cliffs overlooking long sandy beaches, coastal heathlands and dense underwater gardens of kelp seaweed is an absolute dream to cruise, with crystal clear waters and sheltered bays to anchor in.
Spot an Australian Fur Seal, migrating Whale, pod of Dolphins or a ginormous Southern Elephant Seal, don a thick wetsuit and free dive for Abalone for lunch, or step ashore to explore one of the many secluded pristine beaches without another human being in sight. You’ll feel like you have the whole of Tasmania to yourself!

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