Tasmania
Home to a gallery showing work by local artists. Hosts a resident artist program and many community events. Check the Facebook page for exhibition details.
Must-see attractions in Tasmania
St Andrews Uniting (Presbyterian) Church
Tasmania
First opened for worship in 1840, this much-admired church was designed in Greek revival style. It features sturdy Doric columns and a central bell tower.
Launceston
This building's magnificent 1888 neoclassical colonnade reflects Launceston’s 19th-century prosperity. It now houses offices; not open to the public.
Tasmania
Accessed via Coles Beach Road, located to the west of Bluff Beach, this beach is quieter than nearby Mersey Bluff Beach but it isn't patrolled.
Cradle Country & The West
Queenstown's story is told in this intriguing cemetery with more than 500 graves and some fascinating inscriptions on the crumbling headstones.
The East Coast
An accessible, safe-swimming beach within Freycinet National Park, with much-sough-after camp sites.
The East Coast
Drive to the top of Mt Tanner (331m) to see the island laid out like a treasure map below (just ignore the ugly communications tower).
Burnie Regional Fine Art Gallery
Tasmania
This art gallery stages exhibitions of contemporary Tasmanian artworks, especially those created by artists based in the region.
The East Coast
Scramble up to this lofty lookout, looking north along the coast, and scan the horizon for whales: 'Thar she blows!'
Tasmania
There is a large colony of little (or fairy) penguins at Godfreys Beach, near the cemetery at the base of the Nut.
Tasmania
This handsome four-storey mill on the main road through Carrick was built in 1846, and is now an antiques store.
The East Coast
There are many still-functioning historic buildings in Swansea, including the 1871 All Saints Anglican Church.
The East Coast
If you're feeling romantic, Cape Tourville Lighthouse, built in 1971, is a magical spot to watch the sunrise.
The East Coast
A beautiful granite-framed cove 10 minutes walk from the Cape Tourville Rd. Great snorkelling and diving.
Tasmania
Exhibits on the island lighthouses, shipwrecks, sealing, local monuments and soldier-settlement history.
The East Coast
Dating back to 1979, this little vineyard at Cranbrook produces petulant pinot noir and riesling.
The East Coast
Built in 1825, the stately Commissariat Store now houses the national park visitor centre.
St James Anglican Church & Cemetery
Launceston
This simple building on the old road to Hobart dates from 1845. Not open to the public.
The East Coast
Lookout on the Hazards Beach Track, along the western side of Freycinet National Park.
Tasmania
This modest cottage was the birthplace of Prime Minister Joseph Lyons (1879–1939).
The East Coast
Easily accessible beach at Coles Bay township. West-facing equals great sunsets!
Tasmania
As the name suggests, this place at the Bass Hwy entrance to Latrobe showcases local cherries. It's only worth visiting during the short cherry season …
Tasmania
There’s all sorts of historic clutter on display here: an early telephone exchange, old organs, military paraphernalia and the world’s first automatic…
Tasmania
Manned by volunteers, this small National Trust museum in a court house building dating from 1882 is home to a hodge-podge of local memorabilia and…
Cradle Country & The West
There’s a lookout over the town here, accessed by following Esk St, beside the Strahan Village booking office. It’s less than 1km from the Esplanade.
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