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South Tasmania: Heritage, Art and Wild Beauty

Southern Tasmania is where Tasmania’s heart beats strongest where every corner tells a story, from ancient Aboriginal heritage to convict tales and creative modernism. It’s a region that offers depth, adventure, and inspiration.

The region’s capital, Hobart, is a vibrant waterfront city rich in history and creativity. Nestled beneath the imposing kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Hobart combines old-world charm with modern culture, offering world-class dining, art, and a gateway to some of the state’s most unforgettable adventures. The city’s cobbled streets, host 19th-century warehouses now artisan shops, craft breweries, and buzzing restaurants. World renowned Salamanca Market every Saturday, offers everything from gourmet treats to handmade jewellery.

Beyond the capital city, Southern Tasmania is steeped in history. Visit UNESCO-listed former penal settlement Port Arthur provides insight into Australia’s convict past. It’s a hauntingly beautiful place surrounded by rugged cliffs and wild ocean views. Adventure seekers can explore the Tasman Peninsula, with its dramatic coastal hikes and wildlife cruises that reveal towering sea cliffs and marine life including seals, dolphins, and migrating whales. Further south lies the Huon Valley, a serene world of apple orchards, forests, and rivers. Taste ciders fresh from the farm, walk above the treetops at the Tahune Airwalk, or take a boat into the pristine wilderness of Southwest National Park, one of the most remote and untouched places in Australia.