Walls of Jerusalem, Tasmania.
With plenty of human company, and a stone’s throw from Launceston, The Walls is perfect for the novice walker. Biblical in both name and scale, and for the more experienced, a lifetime of off-track deviations await.
Best Hiking Trails in Tasmania
Tasmania is home to some of the country’s most spectacular and rewarding hiking trails. Ranging from 2-kilometre short and accessible hikes to 85-kilometre coastal journeys, Tasmania walks offer an opportunity for a hiker of any level to explore its famous wilderness. Set along the south-western coastline, the South Coast Track is a challenging 6- to 8-day walk in Tasmania which meanders between untouched mountainous terrain and the beach, with the opportunity to camp by the ocean. As a counterpoint to this hike, the Hogarth Falls walk is one of the best day walks in Tasmania. Situated towards the back of Strahan’s historic People’s Park, this 40-minute return walk through a remnant patch of temperate rainforest offers a glimpse of Tasmania’s pristine landscape, rich with native plant species and home to the two-tiered waterfalls. The best walks in Tasmania vary dramatically across the state, presenting the chance to explore diverse and unabated splendour, whether it be near a town or isolated within a national park.
Mount Rufus and Little Hugel Loop, Tasmania.
This easily accessible circuit begins from the visitors centre at Cynthia Bay and can be tackled in either direction. The…
Western Arthurs Traverse, Tasmania.
Bring your gear, resilience
and best understanding of the weather and you’ll join a storied 50-year tradition of traversing The Arthurs through one of Tasmania’s seven UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Apsley Gorge, Tasmania.
A summer-only rock-hop across pristine waterholes in Tasmania’s youngest national park.
Frenchmans Cap, Tasmania.
This hike is a wild, wet and perhaps snowy journey through a mythic Australian setting to an unlikely named destination.
Nelson Falls, Tasmania.
This picturesque and well-kept short walk to Nelsons Falls begins not far from Lyell Highway, with both parking and wheelchair…
Cataract Gorge, Tasmania.
A short walk from downtown Launceston, and with ample help from the locals at hand, Cataract Gorge is an opportunity to immerse
yourself in Northern Tasmanian Culture.
Freycinet Walk, Tasmania.
One of the world’s most famous stretches of sand, lutruwita’s Freycinet National Park envelopes a legendary and luxurious lodge in its midst. You’ll still need your walking shoes, though.
Savage & Whyte River Walk, Tasmania.
To journey into this astonishing fragment of one of the most primitive and untouched rainforests on earth is to catch a glimpse of Gondwanaland.
South Coast Track, Tasmania.
Fly in, no roads, no towns, big sky, sweeping views and sleeping by the ocean for a week in this World Heritage area is peak Tasmanian wilderness.
Cradle Mountain Circuit, Tasmania.
Experience the ‘turning of the fagus’, when a tree from the time of Gondwanaland turns Tasmania’s Cradle Valley gold and scarlet.
Mt Killiecrankie to the Dock, Tasmania
A day walk revealing the variety of coastal and mountain topography on this jewel in Bass Strait.
Maria Island, Tasmania.
A four-day journey on Maria Island will fill walkers with wonder and excitement.
Pipe Clay Lagoon, Tasmania.
The Spit Track passes some classic Tassie shacks and is part of the Clarence Coastal Trail. The path loops around…
Hogarth Falls, Tasmania.
Towards the back of Strahan’s historic People’s Park is a little slice of Arcadia right in the middle of the West Coast port town.