Nestled on the banks of the Huon River in southern Tasmania is Tahune Forest Reserve. View the forest either by following the trails on the ground or by using the Airwalk, a bridge suspended over the forest. Pick up your map and purchase tickets for the AirWalk at the visitor center. Follow the trails for a close-up look at the Eucalyptus tree, the world's tallest flowering plant or 500-year-old pine trees. Continue your hike by using the AirWalk and enjoy spectacular views of the forest while suspended 65 feet above the ground.
Anyone visiting Tasmania should visit this wildlife conservation facility within the Cradle Mountain range. Observe the famous Tasmanian devil here, a carnivorous marsupial in its natural habitat. The 25-acre property is also home to the eastern and spotted-tail quoll, nocturnal animals belonging to the same tribe of the Tasmania devil. These animals, like kangaroos, nurture their young in their pouches. The undeveloped bush land consists of forests and grasslands, creating a haven for several plants, bird and animal life and you might also spot the wallaby, wombat and possum as you make your way through the Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary.
Travel by car along the convict trail route, which begins in Hobart, Tasmania's capital. Drive past seascapes, vineyards and sweeping bays to the town of Port Arthur, a well-preserved convict colony. Port Arthur is a place of significance for many Australians whose ancestors came here from England as convicts, before being released into the free world. Tour the penitentiary, gardens, chapel and hospital -- all originally built by and for the convicts. Plan your visit for later in the day and take the evening historic ghost tour and see if you hear the haunting screams that past visitors claimed to have heard coming from the cells at Port Arthur.
Mole Creek Karst National Park is located in central Tasmania and is where the Marakoopa and King Solomon's caves can be found. In the Marakoopa Cave, view the glow worm display, the largest of its kinds in Australia, as well as the sparkling crystals and reflective pools of stalactites that hang from the ceiling of the cave. King Solomon's caves are a bit smaller and have calcite deposits that sparkle and look like diamonds when you shine a light on them. If you look closely, you can see an image formed by the calcite of King Solomon keeping watch over his diamonds. Observe the many animals that call the caves home and have adjusted to an environment without light.
