Begin your discovery of Tasmania here

Discover Tasmania, the official tourism website for Tasmania, offers everything you need to plan your holiday. Explore the state’s five unique regions, find out what's on, uncover local secrets and book your accommodation or activities online. The ideal self-drive destination, Tasmania is compact, brimming with convict heritage and home to the iconic Tasmanian devil.

Discover an island rich in World Heritage Wilderness, five of Australia's World Heritage Convict sites, quality food and world-class wine; a place where adventure, culture, heritage and luxury converge. Hobart is now home to Australia's largest private museum, MONA . Book your holiday online today, or call or visit your local travel agent.

Ideal Self-Drive Destination

Tasmania is easy to explore by car- it is compact, the roads uncrowded and scenery varied. The benefit of its size means you can stand atop a mountain and feel sand between your toes on the same afternoon drive.

Our History

Tasmanian stories live and breathe in our historic sites, arts and culture. Now boasting five of Australia’s 11 World Heritage Convict sites it is the ideal destination to uncover the secrets of Australia’s convict past.

Wildlife

You don’t have to venture far off the beaten track to see Tasmania’s wombats, wallabies, pademelons, endemic birds and more. It’s also the one place on earth you’ll find a Tasmanian devil in the wild.

Outdoor Adventure

World class fly fishing, golf courses and hiking are all on offer on Tasmania. You also cruise our coasts and waterways in luxury or if you prefer, by kayak.

FEATURED EVENTS

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Yearly: 26 December - 01 January

One of the world's great blue water classics. From the starting line on Boxing Day in Sydney - 600 nm of ocean racing.

Mona FOMA

Yearly: mid January

MONA Festival of Music and Art .. MOFO for short, an incredible array of amazing music, dance, theatre, performance, and new media from around the World.

Festival of Voices

Yearly: July

An inclusive, non-competitive, vibrant celebration of the voice, with 10,000 people in workshops and performances. The largest choral event in Australia.

Ten Days on the Island

Biennial: March/April

An extraordinary program exploring the cultural uniqueness of islands, featuring artists and events from worldwide island locations alongside our own finest talent.