19 Famous Landmarks in Tasmania, Australia
Located 200km from the mainland, Tasmania is the 6th state of Australia. But there, there is no desert, no red sand, no outback, no endless distances to travel by car, much less dangerous animals too. Tasmania is really apart; it’s a land at the end of the world, a small wild paradise with many hidden gems.
Do you know what are the most famous landmarks in Tasmania?
Here is the list of the 19 best natural and man made landmarks in Tasmania!
The Full List of the 19 Most Famous Tasmania Landmarks
Tasmania attractions are divided into 2 categories: Tasmania natural attractions and the man made ones.
Tasmania Natural Landmarks:
- Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
- Mount Wellington
- Southwest National Park
- Freycinet National Park
- Wineglass Bay Lookout
- Mount Field National Park
- Russell Falls
- Tasman National Park
- Bay of Fires
- Cataract Gorge Reserve
- The Nut
Tasmania Man made Landmarks:
- MONA
- Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
- Port Arthur Historic Site
- Richmond Bridge
- Mount Nelson Lookout
- Cascades Female Factory
- Coal Mines Historic Site
- Gordon Dam
Tasmania Natural Landmarks
There are so much natural landmarks in Tasmania over a third of the island is listed as natural reserves, national parks and Unesco World Heritage sites.
Below, find out 11 natural Tasmania tourist attractions that will take your breath away.
1. Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
As a UNESCO World Heritage, this national park offers the most beautiful landscapes of Tasmania: huge mountains, rivers, mirror lakes and ancient forests. Few places in the world are so isolated and unspoiled.
Cradle Mountain is a paradise for hikers as it is the starting point for incredible hiking trails of all levels.
Located in the Central Highlands area of Tasmania, the national park is home to Tasmania’s most iconic places such as Dove Lake, Crater Lake Glacier, or Lake St Clair.
Definitely one of the best Tasmania points of interest!
Fun fact: Cradle Mountain is 1,545 meters above the sea level and is the 6th highest Tasmania mountain.
Book your visit: Cradle Mountain: Day Trip from Launceston
2. Mount Wellington
The Mount Wellington is Tasmania’s capital most characteristic landmark and defines the city’s landscape as it rises at 1200 meters.
From Hobart city center, you can take a 20km hike to reach the top of the mountain and have views over the bay and the river. You can also drive to the top if you don’t have the time for a long walk.
On top of the Mount Wellington, you can enjoy an incredible 360° view of the mountains, the sea and Hobart. On a clear day, you can also see the Freycinet National Park.
Fun fact: People use to think Mount Wellington is a dormant volcano, but it’s not! This belief is due to the fact that there was a small active volcanic vent million years ago.
Book your visit: Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington and Bonorong Tour from Hobart
3. Southwest National Park
Southwest National Park is the largest national park in Tasmania as it stretches over more than 6000 km. Because of its untouched wilderness and remoteness, Southwest National Park is listed as a World Heritage site since 1982.
In the park, you can visit some of the best attractions in Tasmania such as Port Davey, Gordon River and its famous bridge, or Scotts Peak.
The park’s main entry is only 2 hours drive South from Hobart at Cockle Creek. Inside the park, there are absolutely no roads, but you can explore it on foot of course, by boat or by plane!
Fun fact: The park was first named Lake Pedder National Park in 1955, when it was created.
Book your visit: Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience
4. Freycinet National Park
Freycinet National Park is the first national park and the most popular national park of Tasmania. This gem really stands out because of its crystal clear waters and dreamy beaches like Honeymoon Bay.
Beyond these breathtaking landscapes, the Freycinet is home to countless unique animal and plant species from around the globe. Indeed, you can find wombats, quolls, but also dolphins, whales and many others.
Located in the west of Tasmania, you can reach the Freycinet in 2,5 hours drive from Launceston or Hobart.
There, you can make so much activities you could stay a month: fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, paddling, hiking…
Fun fact: The park is named after Louis de Freycinet, a French explorer who traveled through the area in the 1800s.
Book your visit: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Day Trip from Hobart
5. Wineglass Bay Lookout
If you dream of white sand and turquoise water, look no further and head to Wineglass Bay, ranked as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world.
Located on the eastern side of the Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay is definitely one of Tasmania top attractions that is absolutely not to be missed!
To see the bay’s wineglass shape, you have to hike a 1.5 hour trail up to the lookout. No worries, the hike is really easy.
Fun fact: The name of the bay comes from the whaling activity in the 1800s that used to turn the water red because of the whales blood. From the point of view, it looked like a wineglass filled with red wine.
Book your visit: From Hobart: Wineglass Bay and Freycinet
6. Mount Field National Park
In Mount Field National Park, you can find all kind of landscape, from glacier to giant eucalyptus rainforest, which makes this park one of the most diverse and popular in Tasmania.
In the park, you can find places that are among the most famous such as Lady Barron, Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls etc.
Located 1 hour-drive from Hobart, Mount Field National Park of the world’s tallest trees, but also to some endangered animal species such as the quoll and the barred bandicoot.
This park is for sure one of the best Tasmania places of interest.
Fun fact: The last wild Tasmanian tiger was captured in Mount Field National Park in 1933.
Book your visit: Mt Wellington, Mt Field, Bonorong & Richmond Day Trip
7. Russell Falls
Russell Falls is definitely Tasmania’s most famous and beautiful waterfall. The waterfall is so well integrated that it becomes one with the surrounding dense tropical vegetation and offers a wonderful picture.
Located inside the Mount Field National Park, the falls are easily accessible through a 20min walk. Definitely a nice weekend trip if you’re in Hobart as it takes only 1 hour drive to get there.
Fun fact: Russell Falls have 2 main drops and is 34-58 meters tall.
Book your visit: Mt Wellington, Mt Field, Bonorong & Richmond Day Trip
8. Tasman National Park
Tasman National Park is well known for its rock formations and incredible animals including whales, dolphins, fur seas and penguins. Make sure to bring your binoculars to get a close look!
Rock formations create a breathtaking costal landscape with arches, caves and the tall forest growing on the edges of the cliffs.
Located in the South East, it only takes 1.5 hour drive to join Tasman National Park from Hobart.
If you want to visit the park, you shouldn’t miss some of the park’s top attractions such as Cape Hauy, Cape Pillar, Cape Raoul, Pirates Bay, Fortescue Bay…
Fun fact: Tasman National Park cliffs are made of dolerite and stands at more than 300 meters.
Book your visit: From Hobart: Cape Raoul Hiking Tour in Tasman National Park
9. Bay of Fires
Bay of Fires in Tasmania is a magnificent bay of white sand dunes with beautiful orange-red rocks. The color of the rocks is produced by a lichen.
In addition to these colorful geological curiosities, the place is sublimated by crystal clear turquoise waters.
Located on the North East coast of Tasmania, the Bay of Fires stretches from Binalong Bay to Eddystone Point on more than 50 kilometers. The Northern section of the bay is part of Mount William National Park.
Fun fact: Lonely Planet has listed the Bay of Fires as the world’s hottest travel destination in 2009.
Book your visit: Tasmania West & East Coast Tour in 5 Days (Bay of Fire included)
10. Cataract Gorge Reserve
The Cataract Gorge Reserve is a natural reserve with a river gorge that became a recreation hub for many activities: you can find a free swimming pool, a chairlift and many lookouts with beautiful views.
People used to relax and do picnics in the Gorge around the peacocks that are in the reserve.
Located in the city of Launceston, the reserve is the perfect spot to rest and escape from the city crowd. Definitely one of the best family attractions Tasmania has to offer.
Fun fact: The single-span chairlift is the longest in the world with 457 meters span.
Book your visit: Launceston: 50-Minute Cataract Gorge Cruise
11. The Nut
Located in Stanley, a coastal city in North West Tasmania, The Nut is a volcanic remnant with a flat summit that rises over 140 meters. Stanley became a very popular city because of The Nut which is the most famous North Tasmania attractions.
To get to the top, you can either walk a 15-20min steep track if you’re in shape, or take the chairlift that only takes 5min to get you there. There, you’ll be able to enjoy a wonderful 360 views over Stanley and the surroundings.
If you prefer admiring panoramas of The Nut and its beaches, you can go to Highfield.
Fun fact: The rock was found in 1798 by the explorers Flinders and Bass. At this time, they named it Circular Head.
Book your visit: Cruise Ship Special from Burnie to Stanley and The Nut
Man Made Landmarks in Tasmania
Even if Tasmania is much more renown in the world because of its fauna and flora, the island also offers incredible man made landmarks that are worth the detour.
Here are 8 man made attractions in Tasmania you might have heard about.
12. MONA
Founded in 2011 by David Walsh in Hobart, the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is the best representative of contemporary art in Australia. It’s one of the only museums in the world that has it all: ancient, modern and contemporary art.
Every year, more than 400,000 people visits the museum accessible by ferry and dug out of the cliffs.
The MONA is a huge cave composed of three underground levels, connected by spiral staircases. Visiting the MONA is a very unique experience because of its architecture that has been praised internationally.
Fun fact: The MONA houses 2,000 works from the David Walsh collection that is estimated at 92 million dollars.
Book your visit: Hobart City Sightseeing Tour including MONA Ticket
13. Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
The Tasmanian Devil Unzoo is a natural botanic garden that houses unique animals that you can’t see anywhere else in the world: tasmanian devils, kangaroos, wallabies, pandemelons, over 100 bird species…
Wondering what is an “unzoo”? Well, it’s the contrary of a zoo: instead of caging and exhibiting animals, an unzoo invites humans into the animals’ natural habitat so they can be free in their own environment.
Located 2-hours drive South East from Hobart, the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo is definitely a must-do wildlife experience when in Tasmania. It’s also a great Tasmania attractions for kids.
Fun fact: Founded in 1978 by the Hamilton family, the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo is the first unzoo in the world.
Book your visit: From Hobart: Port Arthur and Tasmanian Devil Unzoo Day Tour
14. Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur Historic Site is the most visited attraction of Tasmania. The site has been ravaged by fires so there’s not much to visit, but the story of the site is fascinating as it is the Australian Alcatraz.
Established in 1830 as a lumberyard, Port Arthur became a penal colony in 1833 for recidivist prisoners with heavy sentences from Australia. The prison is closed in 1877.
Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, Port Arthur is located 60km South East from Hobart on the Tasman Peninsula and is one of the best Tasmania East Coast attractions.
Fun facts: Although the prison was considered an untouchable fortress, 8 prisoners managed to escape one day, but they were caught up later in New South Wales.
Book your visit: Port Arthur: Day Tour from Hobart
15. Richmond Bridge
Built in 1823, Richmond Bridge is the oldest Australia stone span bridge still in use. It’s the result of forced labor as it was built by convicts.
Today, the bridge is a great spot for picnic and photography as it offers a very beautiful scenery.
Richmond is located 25km North of Hobart and is one of the best places of interest in Tasmania Australia.
Fun fact: The bridge got famous in 1932 when a goaler of the Richmond Goal was murdered pushed off the edge of the bridge.
Book your visit: Richmond Historical Village Sightseeing tour from Hobart
16. Mount Nelson Lookout
Located 10min-drive from Hobart in the suburb, Mount Nelson Lookout is a signal station that offers a stunning panoramic view over the city, Storm Bay and Bruny Island. The place has became a cool picnic and barbecue spot for Hobart people and tourists.
Nearby, you can find Truganini Reserve that protects a native bushland. There’s also a memorial dedicated to the Aboriginal people and their descendants.
Fun fact: The signal station was founded in 1811 and was the first of a chain that used to link Hobart and Port Arthur.
17. Cascades Female Factory
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010, Cascades Female Factory offers another look at Australia’s history. Indeed, it used to be a workhouse where over 25,000 women convicts has been taken to between 1828 and 1853.
Located in South Hobart, the site offers costumed guided tours to tell the story of these women. The site is among Tasmania main attractions.
Book your visit: 3-Hour Hobart City Sightseeing Tour including Female Factory
18. Coal Mines Historic Site
Another landmark that reminds us about Australia’s convict history. Coal Mines Historic Site was Tasmania’s first mine and served as a punishment for prisoners from Port Arthur for 40 years.
Located at 25min-drive from Port Arthur, the place is now listed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage and offers visitors an interesting journey to the past.
Fun fact: The Coal Mines are part of the 11 Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.
19. Gordon Dam
Gordon Dam is the most impressive landmark in Tasmania. Located in the Gordon River in Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, it’s the tallest dam in Tasmania.
The huge dam create an extraordinary scenery that makes the spot a must-do for photography lovers.
Built in 1974, Gordon Dam is not easy to reach as it takes about 2,5 hours drive from Hobart and 4 hours drive from Launceston. But the place is definitely worth the trip!
Fun fact: Gordon Dam is Australia’s 5th tallest dam in Australia as it measures 198 meters long and 140 meters tall.
Book your visit: Strahan: World Heritage Cruise on Gordon River with Lunch
So there you have them all, the 19 best Tasmania landmarks and attractions.
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