Launceston
Built in 1936, this building is a fine example of interwar architecture. Four levels of art deco detailing surround sundry private offices. The future…
Must-see attractions in Tasmania
Launceston
This 1830 warehouse is one of the city's oldest buildings. Plans have been approved by Launceston city council to restore it and house an innovation hub…
Midlands & Central Highlands
A prominent hilltop beacon on an eponymous street, the Uniting Church is one of Ross' notable historic buildings. Formerly the Methodist Church, it opened…
Tasmania
Two huge vaulted sheds are filled with (allegedly) the world’s largest collection of antique steam engines and relics. If your timing's good, you will see…
Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur
Historic building within the Port Arthur Historic Site, built in 1836 and burned down in 1884. The decorative carvings were done by boys from the Point…
Hobart
This long-running community arts co-op stages everything from indigenous arts exhibitions and concerts to workshops and special events. Buses departing…
Hobart & Around
For camera-conducive views over New Norfolk and a sweeping Derwent River bend, take the road along the northern side of the river eastward for 1km, then…
Tasmania
Sometimes referred to as 'the other St Andrews' (there are two churches of this name in Evandale), this building with its soaring spire dates from 1872…
Hobart & Around
Built in 1823, St Matthew’s is Tasmania’s oldest church. It’s been extensively modified since it first rose from the ground – its best features today are…
The East Coast
The final resting place of Waubedebar, the local Aboriginal woman who fished a couple of hapless sailors from the surf in the early 1800s. Waubs Beach, in…
Launceston
Built 1844 in unusual Egyptian revival style, Launceston's synagogue is the second-oldest in Australia (…though Ramses II would be unimpressed by its…
Tasmania
This historic cottage (c 1850) near the river was built by a remarkable pioneer couple, ex-convict Thomas Johnson and his wife, Dolly Dalrymple Briggs,…
Launceston
Erected in 1864 and featuring soaring neoclassical columns. 'Progress with Prudence' says the coat of arms – duck inside to the council offices on…
The East Coast
A multi-storey bluestone-and-brick special, the 1838 Morris’ General Store is the biggest object in Swansea. And it's still selling stuff – these days it…
Cradle Country & The West
A pleasant 50-minute return walk through the rainforest to these falls follows platypus-inhabited Botanical Creek. The track starts at People’s Park, off…
Bruny Island
Pick a punnet of strawberries, blackberries or boysenberries (among many other berry species), or enjoy the farm’s juicy output with some ice cream,…
Tasmania
The popular undercover Penguin Market takes place every Sunday. Stalls sell fresh local produce, art and crafts, vintage clothing, gifts and homewares…
The East Coast
Swansea's central town beach (the smaller of two beaches here) is a fairly demure affair – shallow, with lots of seaweed. But hey, a beach is a beach if…
Tasmania
The original parts of this bluestone-and-sandstone church are older than its 1901 clock tower. The garden setting is lovely, and the Gothic arch at the…
The East Coast
In between the craggy rockscape of little Governor Island and the Bicheno shoreline is this deep ocean ravine, where the town's fishing fleet shelters…
Tasmania
From Currie, head south to the Seal Rocks Reserve (off South Rd). A 30-minute return stroll takes you to a viewing platform to survey the fossilised…
Cradle Country & The West
The beach next to the caravan park has a gently shelving sandy bottom that provides safe swimming. Don't be discouraged by the water colour – it's tinted…
Midlands & Central Highlands
The Scotch Thistle Inn was built in the early 1830s but is a pub no more (it's now an accommodation business). It's still worth a look as you wander along…
Hobart
A landmark (and very atmospheric) set of historic steps, knocked together from sandstone in 1840 to link Salamanca Pl with Battery Point, high on the…
Midlands & Central Highlands
The 1830 barracks near the bridge – recently restored by the National Trust and now a private residence – is one of the many notable historic edifices…
Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur
The shell of the Broad Arrow Café at the Port Arthur Historic Site, where 20 people were killed in the 1996 shootings, has been preserved as a memorial…
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.
Tasmania
One of three lighthouses on the island, this structure with its 20m-high spiral staircase can be visited on twice-weekly tours. Advance bookings essential.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Hobart & Around
St Luke's Church of England (1834), down a side street off the main drag, has an impressively castellated tower (and excellent organ).
Midlands & Central Highlands
The squat-topped St Luke’s Church of England dates from 1835. Consult the website for an exhaustive history of the organ here.
Burnie Regional Fine Art Gallery
Tasmania
This art gallery stages exhibitions of contemporary Tasmanian artworks, especially those created by artists based in the region.
Midlands & Central Highlands
The still-scholarly-looking 1878 old school sits in the grounds of Campbell Town's current school. Not open for visits.
The East Coast
Scramble up to this lofty lookout, looking north along the coast, and scan the horizon for whales: 'Thar she blows!'
Hobart & Around
Richmond's 1825 courthouse, on the main street, functioned more recently (until 1993) as the local council chambers.
