Discover all of Tasmania's personality – from secluded arcs of white sand to verdant vineyards, succulent seafood, artsy festivals and adventure in wild places.

Tasmania has buckets of family holiday fun in any season, on any budget, for every age. View more

The further south you go, the closer you feel to the unpolluted night sky, sparkling with glittering constellations and the glorious spilt-milk mess of the Milky Way. Tasmania is also one of the few places in the world to see the elusive natural lightshow of Aurora Australis, or the Southern Lights. Chances improve the further south you head.

Take a walk to arguably Tasmania’s most famous view at Wineglass Bay Lookout. Feeling more energetic? Continue down the slopes onto the dazzling white sands of the bay itself. Stay overnight in Coles Bay.

Any time is the best time to visit Tasmania. But we’re biased. Tasmania has four distinct seasons. And for many travellers, seasonal experiences are the main reasons to come to Tasmania. Here’s what’s happening throughout the year. Winter. Tasmania does winter well.

Plot your pathway across Tasmania with our interactive Trip Planner, helping you explore, build, save and share your itinerary before you hit the road. Build your trip now

Create your holiday using the Trip Planner: explore accommodation, attractions and events around Tasmania, all available in one handy planning tool.

Our pre-planned, multi-day regional itineraries are a great way to get around Tasmania. Follow our lead, or use these for inspiration to build your own one-of-a-kind Tasmanian adventure, which you can tailor, extend, save and share using the Trip Planner.

As part of a tourism industry that welcomes visitors to these lands, we acknowledge our responsibility to represent to our visitors Tasmania's deep and complex history, fully, respectfully and truthfully.

Tasmania’s compact size and diverse landscapes make every road trip an adventure. There are five drive journeys to follow – Great Eastern Drive, Western Wilds, Heartlands, Southern Edge and Northern Forage – and a raft of special-interest trails covering wine, whisky, produce, convict history and more.