Tasmania Outdoor Adventures in 2026: Hikes, Kayaks and Wild Coastlines

Tasmania's wild landscape — largely unchanged by development and protected in World Heritage areas — makes it one of Australia's most compelling outdoor adventure destinations. From the Overland Track to sea kayaking in Bathurst Harbour, the experiences available are genuinely world-class.

The Overland Track

The Overland Track in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is one of Australia's iconic multi-day hikes. The 65-kilometre track typically takes 6-8 days and traverses alpine landscapes, ancient rainforest and the dramatic dolerite peaks of the Central Plateau. Permits are required and numbers are capped during the peak summer season. The experience is exceptional for experienced walkers.

Freycinet and the East Coast

The Freycinet Peninsula on the east coast is the location of Wineglass Bay, consistently rated among the world's most beautiful beaches. The climb to the Wineglass Bay lookout is a moderate day walk; the descent to the beach and the continuation around the peninsula is a more demanding multi-day experience. The east coast road from Hobart to Bicheno and St Helens passes through some of Tasmania's most scenic pastoral and coastal scenery.

Southwest wilderness

The Southwest Wilderness area is one of the most remote and intact wild places in the southern hemisphere. Bathurst Harbour sea kayaking, walking in the Arthur Range and trips to Melaleuca — the remote bird conservation reserve of the late Dick Smith — are experiences for those with serious outdoor skills and equipment.

Mt Wellington / kunanyi

The 1,271-metre kunanyi/Mount Wellington overlooking Hobart provides day hikes, mountain biking and mountain bike descent experiences accessible from the city. The summit is snowcapped in winter and provides extraordinary views over the Derwent estuary and the city below.

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