Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Southwest February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Southwest](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-Hotels.d553248634373836640.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Southwest Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southwest.d553248634373836640.Car-Hire-Guide)[Southwest Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest.d553248634373836640.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Southwest ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Southwest Types of activities [Southwest travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest.dx553248634373836640) ![Midlands which includes a bridge and a river or creek as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086824/84e55ed7-1282-4355-8b61-bde0fc1332a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Midlands which includes a bridge and a river or creek as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086824/84e55ed7-1282-4355-8b61-bde0fc1332a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Australia showing waves and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052482/3ada3f05-948c-4071-b3cc-ba4d2920f2a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tasman Peninsula which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052482/fe78fbf1-a66b-4f2e-b7e7-9809dab92494.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southeast Tasmania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052482/7f416e76-610a-42a8-a45b-08df95135629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Southwest Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Southwest has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Southwest, 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Southwest is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Southwest, and make it a breeze to explore Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest, 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 Southwest. #### Southwest attractions Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest. Looking for things to do in Southwest 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 Southwest or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southwest attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Southwest | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan](/things-to-do/morning-world-heritage-cruise-on-the-gordon-river-departing-strahan-9am.a986787.activity-details): £80 | | Top 5 things to do | [Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan](/things-to-do/morning-world-heritage-cruise-on-the-gordon-river-departing-strahan-9am.a986787.activity-details)[Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk](/things-to-do/strahan-gordon-river-cruise-with-lunch-sarah-island-walk.a48100053.activity-details)[Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan](/things-to-do/gordon-river-cruise-departing-from-strahan.a45269330.activity-details)[Strahan: The Pillinger Explorer Exclusive Cruise](/things-to-do/strahan-the-pillinger-explorer-exclusive-cruise.a47711433.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan](/things-to-do/morning-world-heritage-cruise-on-the-gordon-river-departing-strahan-9am.a986787.activity-details)[Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk](/things-to-do/strahan-gordon-river-cruise-with-lunch-sarah-island-walk.a48100053.activity-details)[Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan](/things-to-do/gordon-river-cruise-departing-from-strahan.a45269330.activity-details)[Strahan: The Pillinger Explorer Exclusive Cruise](/things-to-do/strahan-the-pillinger-explorer-exclusive-cruise.a47711433.activity-details) | ## What to do in Southwest --- ### Popular places to visit ![Nelson Falls featuring a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608410/149761b2-be16-477c-853b-8a76a151e667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park Surround yourself with Tasmania’s most famous wilderness and see untamable rivers, ancient forests and plunging gorges on foot, by boat or by raft. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Franklin-Gordon-Wild-Rivers-National-Park-Southwest.d6086824.Attraction) ![Gordon Dam, Tasmania, Australia. To believe how big is this you’ll have to see it with your eyes and most important is that the road with leads to this place is so beautiful and peaceful... must see in Tasmania #australia #tasmania #dam #outdoor #roadtrip #nature #manmade #beautifuldestination #ontheroad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635942937537/33ff1d6a-be85-4a19-9386-4468989c2e82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gordon Dam You can find out about the history of Southwest with a stop at Gordon Dam. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gordon-Dam-Southwest.d553248635942937537.Attraction) ![The walk to Pillinger](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634373836640/45b73fd2-8cb9-426d-9063-3f21cfe759ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Coast Range Regional Reserve Explore the great outdoors at West Coast Range Regional Reserve, a lovely green space in Southwest. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Coast-Range-Regional-Reserve-Southwest.d624511189255434240.Attraction) ![Australia showing waves and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052482/3ada3f05-948c-4071-b3cc-ba4d2920f2a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southwest National Park Explore the great outdoors at Southwest National Park, a lovely green space in Southwest. Wander the rainforest and waterfront while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-National-Park-Southwest.d553248635998052997.Attraction) ![Macquarie Heads featuring a beach, a lighthouse and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634373845652/264b8791-c177-435d-a212-195dbb00535e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southwest Conservation Area Explore the great outdoors at Southwest Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Southwest. Wander the rainforest and waterfront while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-Conservation-Area-Southwest.d623448047679156224.Attraction) #### Tahune Airwalk Explore the great outdoors at Tahune Airwalk, a lovely green space in Southwest. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tahune-Airwalk-Southwest.d6199111.Attraction) #### Lake Pedder Lookout Learn about the local history of Southwest when you spend time at Lake Pedder Lookout. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Pedder-Lookout-Southwest.d553248623281984341.Attraction) #### Lake Pedder Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Pedder during your travels in Southwest. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Pedder-Southwest.d553248635389768778.Attraction) #### Frenchmans Cap Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Frenchmans Cap during your travels in Southwest. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Frenchmans-Cap-Southwest.d553248621592911094.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Southwest ![Strahan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3265/8d172ab8-562d-4681-a0ec-875569b75ed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Strahan ![Queenstown featuring a gorge or canyon and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3611/14951c12-99bb-44e0-a9e8-20a2b183aa2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Queenstown ![Lake St. Clair](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190956/35bc3be4-d01a-4230-b3df-9cf90d9ac90a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake St. Clair ![Geeveston which includes forest scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6198439/de5ad3e5-d728-41af-86df-e165da8a5530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Geeveston ![Meadowbank Lake and River Derwent in Tasmania Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343698/11149d1c-f60d-498f-a92f-e0f36b6144e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Derwent Bridge ![West Coast Tasmania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634373845652/77a2b70a-3cfb-431d-bfc5-e75c5b368d30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Macquarie Heads ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Southwest worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Southwest? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Southwest? ### Is three days enough to stay in Southwest? ### What are some activities to do in Southwest with kids? > - [Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/morning-world-heritage-cruise-on-the-gordon-river-departing-strahan-9am.a986787.activity-details) > - [Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/strahan-gordon-river-cruise-with-lunch-sarah-island-walk.a48100053.activity-details) > - [Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gordon-river-cruise-departing-from-strahan.a45269330.activity-details) > - [Strahan: The Pillinger Explorer Exclusive Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/strahan-the-pillinger-explorer-exclusive-cruise.a47711433.activity-details) ### What to do in Southwest for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Southwest? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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