History & Culture
Climb every mountain
Inspired by the Scottish Munros, peak baggers in Australia can now add the 158 Tasmanian Abels to their list of must-climb mountains.
Tag: Tasmania
Destinations
A complete guide to Bothwell, TAS
This gorgeous Georgian-era town offers much of historical significance.
Wildlife
Why rewilding Tasmania with emus would benefit the state’s ecosystems
The emu is iconically Australian, appearing on cans, coins, cricket bats and our national coat of arms, as well as that of the Tasmanian capital, Hobart. However, most people don’t realise emus once also roamed Tasmania but are now extinct there.
Adventure
Ultimate bucket-list treks: Five of the world’s best
From remote Tassie and Victoria, to the heights of Peru, Africa and the Himalaya, here are some cracking treks for your walking wish-list.
Adventure
Ultimate Aussie adventures: Rafting the Franklin River
Rafting the Franklin is considered one of the world’s greatest river journeys. Even if you’re not a paddler, we reckon it’s one of the best adventures in Oz. Here’s why.
Australian Geographic Adventure
Capital city outdoor escapes: Hobart
Tassie is renowned as an adventure wonderland. And that description extends to Hobart, its vibrant capital. Here are the reasons why.
News
Is Tasmania’s ecotourism boom compromising the natural state?
Increasing development in Tasmania’s national parks is driving an ecotourism boom, but not everyone is happy about it.
Science & Environment
Unprecedented access: inside Tasmania’s orange-bellied parrot captive breeding program
On the outskirts of Hobart stands a collection of grey steel buildings, surrounded by a tall electrified chain link fence. It almost looks like a small prison. But you won’t find criminals behind these walls. Here, one of Australia’s rarest bird species is being brought back from the brink of extinction.
Travel
Planting the seed – conservation tours take root
Whether it’s finding prehistoric flora in the Wet Tropics National Park in Queensland or seeking threatened orchid species in Tasmania, Australian Wildlife Journeys’ expert-led tours will help educate about the unique flora and fauna in these regions.
Travel
Wild awaits
Wild, wide and wonderful: head off on an Australia and New Zealand adventure with AAT Kings.