THE TEN BEST HIDDEN GEMS IN TASMANIA

10 Huon Valley

Full of orchards, rolling farmland and roadside produce stalls, the Huon Valley offers some of Tasmania’s most beautiful scenery.

7 Become a distiller for the day

Bespoke Tasmania run day visits to Mchenry’s craft distillery at Port Arthur. Leave with a 500ml bottle of your own creation.

4 Gordon Dam

The dam has the world’s highest commercial abseil of 140 metres. It’s an all-day experience in the beautiful surroundings of Tasmania’s south west wilderness.

9 Maria Island

Maria Island has no vehicles, no shops, and no stress. It can be reached by ferry from Triabunna. Enjoy walking, cycling, snorkelling and wildlife spotting.

6 Aurora chasing

Tasmania’s clean air and location mean that it has a reputation as one of the best places in the world to see the aurora australis, or southern lights.

3 Rektango

Rektango is a free live music event every Friday night off Salamanca Art Centre courtyard. Under the cliff face to Battery Point, locals drink, dance, listen to music and socialise.

8 King Island

Green pastures make the island a source of excellent dairy products, which you can sample at the King Island Dairy, and the surrounding waters provide great seafood.

5 Boat Harbour Beach

One of the best little beaches in Tasmania is ten minutes’ drive from Wynyard. There are pristine white sands and sparkling clear water.

2 Amarna

You need to visit MONA outside of normal museum opening hours to see the sunrise or sunset sequence of James Turrell’s light installation ‘Amarna’.