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AfarAug 29, 2026

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.

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  • Gordon River CruisesAttractionHalf-day journey into ancient rainforests from Strahan.
  • Elsewhere
  • Pumphouse PointHotelLake St. Clair, AustraliaConverted 1940s hydroelectric pumphouse on Lake St. Clair.
  • Picnic IslandHotelFreycinet, AustraliaPrivate retreat near Freycinet National Park for up to eight guests.
  • Kittawa LodgeHotelKing Island, AustraliaOff-grid villas on King Island against the Southern Ocean.
  • On Board ExpeditionsPlaceTasmania, AustraliaLuxury floating lodge for exploring Tasmania's southwest.
  • 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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