The same size as Ireland, and subject to the same foul weather, Tasmania was (and still is) the closest thing to Britain on the south side of the equator. Its capital city, Hobart, is almost as old as Sydney and the landscape is dotted with buildings and ruins dating back to colonial times. The rugged coastlines are dark and stormy in winter and pristine in summer, while the heart of the Island is World Heritage listed rainforest of epic proportions » Read more about Tasmania at Postcardz.com.au
Naturally, (that being the operative word), the best things to do in Tasmania are the ones involving the many national parks and historical attractions which rise up from every corner of the state. Cradle Mountain it perhaps the jewel in the crown and should be on anyone's to-do list, while Hobart's historic Constitution Dock is also a must see. History buffs will love Port Arthur's melancholic charm and nature-lovers shouldn't miss the Freycinet Peninsula. Browse the complete list of things to do in Tasmania below.