A Trek Through Tasmania

Tasmania is often overlooked as a travel destination when compared to others in Oceania. But during a recent group trip to the island, I can confidently say that Tasmania is truly a hidden gem for all who truly love untamed nature. From beautiful landscapes to unique wildlife, Tasmania has it all.

A serene waterfall cascades down a moss-covered rock face into a rocky pool, surrounded by lush green foliage and forest trees.

On our first day of the trip, we visited numerous waterfalls in the northern part of the island. One of the most spectacular was Liffey Falls, located in the middle of a dense yet tranquil forest.

A Tasmanian devil walks across a dirt path with some green foliage in the background.

A trip to Tasmania wouldn’t be complete without sighting one of these famous little creatures. We visited the Devils At Cradle conservation facility and saw dozens of Tasmanian Devils in all stages of life, from energetic juveniles to lazy elders.

One of the most truly breathtaking landscapes we saw during our trip was in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. During our hike to Marion’s lookout, we witnessed some of the best views Tasmania has to offer, with steep rock faces, beautiful lakes, and untamed forests visible everywhere we looked.

A vibrant landscape featuring the calm waters of a lake reflecting rugged mountains and a single green tree under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Two black and white oystercatchers with orange beaks and red legs on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

We visited multiple beaches during our trip, and saw numerous of these unique-looking birds along the shorelines. These birds can be commonly seen on the Australian mainland as well, but the absence of people on many of the beaches we visited resulted in these birds gathering in much larger numbers.

A vibrant turquoise lake surrounded by dense green forest and rocky cliffs, with a misty, tree-covered mountain in the background under an overcast sky.

The lake truly lives up to its name, being both little and spectacularly blue. In addition, the lake was surrounded by untouched wilderness, which was made even more enigmatic by the low-lying clouds and impending rainfall.

A full day of our trip was dedicated to exploring Maria Island, just off of Tasmania’s east coast. While on the island, we sighted plenty of Wallabies, Wombats, and Cape Barren Geese freely roaming about the island.

A small brown wallaby grazing on dry grass near a bush.

A common wombat walks across a dry, grassy field.

Two grey and white geese with red legs and black feet are pecking at green grass in a field with brown and green grass and a blurred background of trees.

A scenic view of a rugged coastline with a large, tree-covered mountain, calm blue ocean, and a grassy cliff.

These high sea cliffs on the north end of Maria Island provided remarkable ocean views and an excellent opportunity to sit and enjoy the uninterrupted sounds of the waves and the breeze. Few places I’ve ever visited have matched the level of tranquility I felt here.

A brown kangaroo is captured mid-jump in a dry, grassy field with sparse green bushes under a clear sky.

As we prepared to leave Maria Island via ferry, a family of Eastern Gray Kangaroos crossed our path. Watching these creatures effortlessly bound through the bush was a truly magical and unforgettable experience.

An elevated view of Hobart, Tasmania, featuring brick houses, commercial buildings, and Mount Wellington (kunanyi) crowned with distinctive lenticular clouds under a bright blue sky.

This photo was taken from the balcony of our hostel in Hobart. The mountain was not visible until the very last day of our trip due to heavy rainfall and low clouds, but finally getting an uninterrupted view of the mountain towering over the town was very rewarding.

An aerial view of a city next to a large body of water, with mountains in the background and foreground.

Due to improvements in the weather, we decided to spend half a day hiking around Mt. Wellington. From the top, we had stunning 360-degree views of the city of Hobart, the River Derwent, and the surrounding mountainous landscape. It was a perfect way to wrap up an absolutely incredible trip through the landscapes of Tasmania!