10 TOP Things to Do in Northern Tasmania August 2026

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Northern Tasmania Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Northern Tasmania has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Northern Tasmania, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Northern Tasmania with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Northern Tasmania

Northern Tasmania is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Northern Tasmania, and make it a breeze to explore Northern Tasmania and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Northern Tasmania to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Northern Tasmania, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Northern Tasmania.

Northern Tasmania attractions

Northern Tasmania has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Northern Tasmania to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Northern Tasmania.

Looking for things to do in Northern Tasmania can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Northern Tasmania or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Northern Tasmania attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!

Things to do

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

£24

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks

£37

per adult

Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm

£24

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Launceston: Hollybank Forest Treetop Zip Lining with Guide

£76

per adult

BIG 3 Tasmania - Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain

£300

per adult

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Launceston: Wineglass Bay Adventure guided day trip

£92

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Top places to visit

1. Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain is the stunning sentinel of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park and an emblem of Tasmania’s wild interior. Internationally renowned for its natural grandeur, this mountain peak is a magnificent sight to see on a bushwalk around its rainforest-covered foothills, summit scarps and valley lakes, as well as from the comfort of a wilderness lodge. Grab your camera and your hiking boots and discover the glacially carved landscape that makes up some of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

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2. Cataract Gorge

Cataract Gorge is a pocket of wilderness and a heritage oasis in Launceston city. The reserve is a local favourite for relaxing and recreation, with its stunning natural scenery and excellent facilities. Take in the views of pristine mountain waters tumbling into the First Basin against the gorge’s backdrop of dolerite crags and she-oak trees while you explore the vast grounds or swim in the pool. See a heritage suspension bridge and learn about the 19th-century hydroelectric power station.

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3. Brisbane Street Mall

Brisbane Street Mall is Launceston’s premier shopping destination with a range of exclusive boutiques, busy department stores, great local dining and unique Tasmanian crafts. Established in 1975, this pedestrianised strip was one of the country’s first designated malls. Come here today to shop, rendezvous with friends and family or do some people-watching. Relax at a café, refresh your wardrobe or pick up souvenirs and quality Tasmanian-made items to remember your stay in Launceston.

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4. City Park

City Park has provided a sanctuary in the heart of Launceston’s historic downtown since the early 1800s. It was initially established as a botanical garden and was known as the “People’s Park”. Come here today to visit the Japanese macaques in their enclosure, check out memorial statues, explore the leafy conservatory and relax on the grass.

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5. Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park

Australia’s smallest state is home to some of the nation’s most vast and impenetrable wilderness, including the beautiful Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. The national park forms a large part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area that dominates the west of the state. Visit the national park to embark on the famous 5-to-6-day Overland Track or to stay in luxury eco-lodges throughout the park.

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Cradle Mountain

9.8/10 (846 reviews)

See the dramatic contours of this rugged peak from the shores of Dove Lake or clamber to its summit for unbeatable views of Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness.

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