Tasmania Australia Adventure Spotlight

Say "Tasmania" and immediately images of that cute Looney Toon crosses your mind. While it's true that Tasmanian devils do hail from Tasmania, that's certainly not the most exciting thing you'll find on your trip to this Australian state. With a diverse landscape and over 80 golf courses, Tasmania delivers a bowlful of delight for nature-lovers and daredevils alike.

West Coast

Tasmania's west coast is still largely rugged and undeveloped. That makes for the perfect setting for those with a love for the outdoors. Included in a one-million-acre World Heritage Area, you'll discover exceptional rapids just begging to be navigated. In addition to the sheer adventure of this truly untamed whitewater, you'll also take in amazing rock formations as well as overhanging cliffs and an abundance of wildlife.

Prefer a more civilized way to see the area? Perhaps a catamaran cruise is more to your liking. As you sail the Gordon River, you'll view sections of rainforest that boast distinctive animal and plant life native to this area. Kayaking, canoeing and surfing are also popular pastimes.

Hastings Caves

For landlubbers, professionally guided tours of Hastings Caves are an excellent way to view the area. Bring your camera as you'll want to snap plenty of photos of the gorgeous flowstone, stalactites, columns, shawls, straws, stalagmites and the unusual helictites. Never seen until 1917 - when the cave was discovered by miners - Hastings Caves have been outfitted to suit visitors. Stairs and lighting are in place to allow you to get up close and personal with this astonishing geological sight.
Once your tour is complete, take a nice, long soak in the nearby thermal pool. Perfectly moderated by Mother Nature, this pool maintains a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius (82.5 degrees Fahrenheit) year round.