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My personal list of the top ten things to see or do in Tasmania (in no particular order) are:

1. Platypus House Beauty Point
   Platypus are abundant in Tasmania, but our unique sub-species are also theatened by an exotic disease which is decimating their ranks. The Platypus House at Beauty Point offers a unique opportunity to get up close to, and to learn more about, that most mysterious, and most Australian of animals, and one of the strangest creatures known to man, the duck-billed platypus.
   
   
2. Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery
   Houses a superb collection of colonial artworks, including landscapes by John Glover, Houghton Forrest, Henry Gritten and Russel Drysdale, plus significant 20th Century works. Discover Tasmania’s unique fauna as well as Australia’s contribution to Antarctic exploration and conservation, and much, much more. Admission is free.
   
   
3. Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls
   Simply stunning, and not to be missed. An easy detour 70 minutes from Hobart, on your way to or from the West Coast.
   
   
4. Mt Wellington Summit
   One of Australia’s great drives is only 25 minutes from the heart of Hobart’s CBD, and features breathtaking views over much of Tasmania.
   
   
5. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
   The second-oldest gardens in Australia. Is it also the best? Have a look and decide for yourself!
   
   
6. Tahune Airwalk
   Get a wedge-tailed eagle’s perspective of Tasmania’s forests!
   
   
7. Port Arthur
   Without a doubt, Australia’s most significant historic convict site, Port Arthur is an unforgettable and world-class experience.
   
   
8. Salamanca Market
   A friendly and relaxed street market, with a great range of produce, plus goods, old and new, Salamanca Market is set against the wonderful backdrop of heritage listed terraces lining historic Salamanca Place, near Hobart's famous waterfront. No trip to Hobart is complete without a visit. Open every Saturday till 3pm.
   
   
9. Take a Gordon River cruise & explore Strahan
   The world famous cruises showcase some of the very best of Tasmania’s World Heritage Area and feature majestic Huon Pines hundreds of years old.
   
   
10. Cataract Gorge
    Launceston’s playground on the edge of the city, is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets, but you’d be mad to miss it during your stay. The peacocks are glorious, too and often like to show off for your camera.
    

Photographic opportunites abound in Tasmania. There is another shot waiting around nearly every bend in the road. As well as your cameras, we suggest you bring an ample supply of batteries, memory cards, or film on your visit, as you will probably end up needing more than you anticipate. If landscape photography interests you, a quality tripod will expand your photo opportunities substantially during your walks through some of Tasmania's forest reserves, which are heavily-wooded and may be subject to low light levels, even on sunny days.