Bruny Island, Tasmania.
Foraging for seeds – successfully or not – is a surefire way to bring island life into sharp relief.
The Best Walks around Hobart & Southern Tasmania
Cradled between kunanyi/Mount Wellington and the meandering course of the River Derwent, Hobart has been sculpted by the forces of nature, and, with untamed wilderness bounding its perimeters, there are a network of walks near Hobart to be tackled. The Salamanca to Kunanyi hike is a perfect walking track in Hobart for combining parts of the city and bush into one day, or, the Battery Point circuit is an idyllic way to get acquainted with the city’s history and food and arts scene. Just over an hour’s drive south east of Hobart, the Tasman Peninsula offers walks such as the four-day Three Capes trek, an exploration across one of Australia’s most impressive coastlines. From easy walks for the whole family, to overnight trips for the hiking devotees, there are walks around Hobart suited to everyone.
Cape Hauy Walk, Tasmania.
This out and back hike through the Tasman National Park commences at the Fortescue Bay Campground and follows a section…
Salamanca to Kunanyi, Tasmania.
Combining city and bush, a wander from Hobart to kunanyi/Mount Wellington is an unmissable chance to immerse oneself in the scenery and be rewarded with a spectacular view.
Cape Queen Elizabeth Track, Tasmania.
Bruny Island offers great camping with heaps of adventures. This walk combines beach, bush, amazing geology and spectacular vistas. Trek…
Battery Point, Tasmania.
Hobart’s Battery Point is a trip through the city’s history that celebrates its modern-day food and arts scene.
Three Capes, Tasmania.
Historically and geologically, the Tasman Peninsula is a dramatic and fascinating place.This four-day trek adds another dimension to Tasmania’s world-class…
Crescent Bay, Tasmania.
This is a magnificent beach and well worth the trek in from Remarkable Cave via Mt Brown with jaw dropping…
Waterfall Bluff, Tasmania.
From the waterfall lookout stroll through stringybark forest and cross the stream at Camp Falls to Waterfall Bluff for a…