Picnic Island, Freycinet

AfarAug 29

7 Ways to Experience Tasmania by Water

It’s easy to plan a Tasmania trip around the places you can reach by land. But some of the best experiences, from private islands to wildlife cruises, start where the road ends.

Private retreat near Freycinet National Park for up to eight guests.

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Picnic IslandHotelPrivate retreat near Freycinet National Park for up to eight guests.
Elsewhere
Pumphouse PointHotelLake St. Clair, AustraliaConverted 1940s hydroelectric pumphouse on Lake St. Clair.
Kittawa LodgeHotelKing Island, AustraliaOff-grid villas on King Island against the Southern Ocean.
On Board ExpeditionsPlaceTasmania, AustraliaLuxury floating lodge for exploring Tasmania's southwest.
Gordon River CruisesAttractionStrahan, AustraliaHalf-day journey into ancient rainforests from Strahan.
Bruny IslandNeighborhoodHobart, AustraliaEasy day trip from Hobart with wildlife and local food.
Islander Adventure CoPlaceBruny Island, AustraliaPrivate boat tours around Bruny Island and D’Entrecasteaux Channel.
Pennicott Wilderness JourneysPlaceTasman Peninsula, AustraliaCruises along the peninsula beneath towering sea cliffs.
Cape PillarSightTasman Peninsula, AustraliaNearly 1,000-foot sea cliffs on the Tasman Peninsula.
Tasman IslandSightTasman Peninsula, AustraliaIsland with a historic lighthouse on the Tasman Peninsula.
Totem PoleSightTasman Peninsula, Australia
The BladeSightTasman Peninsula, Australia

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7 Ways to Experience Tasmania by Water