Tasmania walking tours

The best Tasmanian adventures begin with a single step – all you have to do is decide where to start

From million-year-old landscapes that feel like they’ve come straight from the pages of an otherworldly storybook to incredible animals unknown to the mainland, Australia’s Island state promises spectacular sights everywhere you step. Fill up your lungs and satisfy your soul on our Tasmania walking trips as you traverse the trails in Cradle Mountain National Park, sink your feet into the sand at Freycinet, and stumble over the ancient, red-rimmed rocks at the Bay of Fires. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned walker, your feet – and your heart – will feel right at home in Tasmania.

Our Tasmania walking trips

Map of Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South West including Australia

Tasmania walking highlights

Travellers hiking along the painted cliffs in Tasmania

Hike your way across Maria Island

Nature enthusiasts and history lovers will feel right at home on Maria Island with its fascinating Painted Cliffs and convict past. Hiking this scenic and significantly historical destination will not only allow you to rest your feet in the sand of some truly spectacular beaches but you’ll also get the chance to wander convict ruins and learn about the working life of the prisoners.

Group walking on the red rocks of the Bay of Fires, Tasmania

Walk the beautiful Bay of Fires coast

No matter where you go in Tasmania, you’re bound to step on extraordinary landscapes, but the breathtaking Bay of Fires coastline might just be the best of them all. Perfectly secluded on the state’s east coast, this sweeping stretch of sand will enchant you from the moment you lay eyes on its orange-hued granite and look out at the beautiful blues of its bay waters.

Walk Tasmania's Bay of Fires

Tour guide and traveler on a hike at the top of Cradle Mountain of a cloudy day, Tasmania, Australia

Explore Cradle Mountain National Park

Cradle Mountain may resemble a gold mining cradle (hence the name) but once you breathe in the freshest air in the world from within its rugged rainforests and from the banks of its glacial lakes, you’ll feel as though you’ve struck it rich. With plenty of trails to suit every fitness level and fascinating wildlife to spot behind every tree branch, you’ll never want to leave this natural wonderland.

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The Lighthouse at Bruny Island, Tasmania

Breathe in the fresh air at Bruny Island

If Tasmania is already an incredibly rich state when it comes to natural landscapes, then Bruny Island is the exclamation point. From the heavenly white sand of Cloudy Bay Beach to the rugged terrain leading to the heritage-listed Cape Bruny Lighthouse, this scenic spot boasts a myriad of trails your feet will undoubtedly love and a million views your camera won’t stop taking pictures of.

Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South West

Travellers by the water in Wineglass Bay, Tasmania

Adventure through Freycinet National Park

A Tasmanian walking tour isn’t complete without a trip to Freycinet National Park and the moment you breathe in the pure air while scanning its jaw-dropping horizon, you’ll know why it’s a must-visit. Remote in location and renowned for its natural beauty – think iconic beaches, lighthouse landscapes, and rugged mountains - this place boasts one of Tasmania’s most celebrated views, the lovely Wineglass Bay.

Walk Tasmania’s Capes, Freycinet & Maria Island

Wines on display at a vineyard in Tasmania

Sample some of Tasmania’s tastiest wines

Just because you’re on a walking tour doesn’t mean all the fun has to be had on two feet. Put down the backpack, kick up your heels, and rehydrate at one of Tasmania’s premier wineries scattered throughout the state. Whether you prefer a dry, cool climate chardonnay, a full-bodied red, or a bubbly sparkling, there are approximately 200 vineyards you can drop into for a drop of your favourite grape-y beverage.

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