Day trips in Tasmania

Fluted Cape Walk - South Bruny National Park

Fluted Cape - 2 1/2 hours return. (Listed under day walks as it takes some time to get to Bruny Island.) Follow the Grass Point track until you reach the open grassland at Penguin Island. The circular route can be taken by following the Fluted Cape circuit sign. The track climbs steeply, staying close to the coastal cliffs providing spectacular views of Fluted Cape and the more distant Tasman Peninsula. Sea eagles may be seen along the cape soaring in the thermals. After about 50 minutes you will reach a sign that says 'Fluted Cape return via circuit' where you begin a gradual descent returning to Adventure Bay. This walk should not be attempted by young unescorted children.

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Hartz Mountains National Park

Hartz Mountains National Park is a window into the south-west wilderness, offering views of remote mountain ranges as far as the southern coast. As well as spectacular views of a landscape which has been shaped by glaciers during past ice ages, the park offers a variety of unique features. Waterfalls tumble off the dolerite range that runs through the centre of the park and small glacial lakes dot the plateau. The park contains a wide variety of vegetation from wet eucalypt forest and rainforest through to alpine heath on the exposed mountain tops. The park was included in Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area in 1989, in recognition of its spectacular natural and cultural values.

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mount field national park

Mt Field National Park is one of Tasmania's most loved national parks. The park has a wide variety of scenic features and wildlife and offers a great range of facilities for day visitors. Few other national parks in Australia offer such a diversity in vegetation, ranging from tall swamp gum forests and massive tree ferns at the base of the mountain, through rainforest along the Lake Dobson Road, to alpine vegetation at the higher elevations. The park essentially has two visitor sections. The first includes picnic facilities and famous Russell Falls. Stunning walks through enormous fern forests and some of the tallest trees in the world are available in this area.The second visitor section is centred at Lake Dobson and includes the long day walks and skiing areas.

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mount wellington

Welcome to Wellington Park, featuring Mount Wellington, locally known as ‘The Mountain’ or Kunanyi. The Park stretches over 20 kilometres west of the mountain’s pinnacle, and encompasses 18,250 hectares. Easily accessible from Hobart, Glenorchy and other regional areas, this reserve connects the city to the bush, and the mountains to the waterways. Your best bet is to visit the Wellington Park website below, which covers everything from bushwalking, horse riding, bike riding, rock climbing, four wheel driving, road access, and so much more! Enjoy the wild just minutes out of Hobart.

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Shipstern's Bluff Walk

If you have time for a 4-5 hour return walk, Shipstern's is one of the most spectacular you'll find. Located in the Tasman National Park, Shipstern's Bluff is known in the surfing community as one of the most famous breaks in the world. Kelly Slater, among other famous wave riders, has tackled these wild parts. The walk is spectacular, with plenty of cliff top views along a coastline that boasts some of the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere. The track eventually leads down to Shipstern's Bluff - where you must be careful not to get too daring or close to Mother Nature's wild waves! If the tide is out, walk around the point and you'll see large fallen boulders, perhaps find a pleasant wading pool on a summer's day and grand ocean views where the next stop is Antarctica.

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Tahune Airwalk

Walk among the giants of the forest...Experience the power of nature at the AirWalk. With breathtaking views of the forest canopy, spine-tingling swinging bridges across the Huon and Picton Rivers and Tasmanian food and wine in the café, there’s a full day of fun for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful forest ramble or are up for a more challenging hike, one of Tahune’s trails is sure to fit the bill. It all adds up to an action-packed day in the great outdoors for everyone. Please note, the path to the Airwalk is uphill and includes around 90 steps. Open daily: 9am-5pm November to March, 10am-4pm April to October (closed Christmas Day).

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