TASMANIA

Hobart & South Tasmania Outdoor Activities & Adventures

From the stunning summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, which provides breathtaking views of the city, to the rugged coastline of the Tasman Peninsula.

Hobart and the South of Tasmania is a playground for adventure seekers, with opportunities for bushwalking, kayaking, and surfing.

Meanwhile, the historic Port Arthur site offers a fascinating glimpse into Tasmania’s convict past. Whether you’re seeking scenic serenity or thrilling adventure, Hobart and southern Tasmania have something for everyone.

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FEATURED ARTICLES
A Bushwalking and Brews Tour of Tasmania
Exploring Bruny Island in South Bruny National Park
Base Camp Tasmania – Glenfern TAS
Winter Days At Shipstern Bluff (TAS)
ADVENTURES
Science is Proving The Healthy Influences of Nature (Now Go Hug That Tree)
Satellite Island – The Little-Known Private Island South Of Hobart
How To Walk Among Some of the World’s Tallest Trees in Tassie
Hobart’s Disappearing Mountain Lake Reappears After Heavy Rain
Nature & Parks
Hartz Peak in Hartz Mountains National Park
Outdoor Activities,  Camping
Base Camp Tasmania – Glenfern TAS
Nature & Parks
Exploring Bruny Island in South Bruny National Park
Our Favourite Hobart Hikes
Hiking Cape Raoul on the Tasman Peninsula
The Tarn Shelf – Tasmania’s Best Day Hike You’ve Never Heard Of
Sunrise to Sunset on Tassie’s Maria Island
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Our Favourite Multi Day Trips
Base Camp Tasmania – Glenfern TAS
Hiking Cape Raoul on the Tasman Peninsula
The Tarn Shelf – Tasmania’s Best Day Hike You’ve Never Heard Of

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge that this land on which we tread, whilst beautiful and revered by us, has even deeper layers of significance for its Traditional Owners; we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

We Are Explorers is aware that the land is never truly being explored anew, given the ancient cultures that came before us who still call this land their home.

LATEST Hobart & South ADVENTURES
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Base Camp Tasmania – Glenfern TAS
An Ode to Australia’s Weird and Wacky Tourist Attractions
Bruny Island's Cape Queen Elizabeth Track
A Bushwalking and Brews Tour of Tasmania
How To Walk Among Some of the World’s Tallest Trees in Tassie
The Tarn Shelf – Tasmania's Best Day Hike You've Never Heard Of
Bikepacking on Maria Island in Tasmania
Sunrise to Sunset on Tassie's Maria Island