If you want to go hiking in Tasmania, with over 100 walks from short to long and overnight hikes you will have to make hard choices. It all depends on the time you have and the itinerary you plan. I have visited Tasmania a couple of times over the past ten years, and I’d like to go back again. While Tasmania is well known for some of the most popular overnight and multi-day hiking trails in the world like the Overland trail, Australia’s heart’s shaped island boasts some fantastic day walks that makes it the perfect gateway from Melbourne or any Australian cities on the mainland.

7 Best Walks in Tasmania for nature lovers

If you like walking, you love Tasmania. It offers 60 great short walks to cover each region. From the southern Tasman Peninsula to the most famous national parks in the north-west to the beautiful coastal walks on the Eastern part of the island.

Here are my picks for easy day walks in Tasmania that everyone can enjoy, either on self-guided trips or Tasmania walking tours.

1. Mt. Wellington Walk in Hobart

If you travel from Melbourne to Tasmania, Hobart is where you’re likely to start your Tasmania trip, and although the city isn’t that exciting, its surroundings are worth exploring. Hobart has some of my favourite walking trails of Australia. Apart from the Organ Pipe Walk and the Mount Wellington Summit walk which are the most known walks in Hobart, there are many more easy walks that you can do in town. Use the bus from the city and stop at Fern Tree. At the Fern Tree Car Park is where you start all your walking trails. I’ve done the Fern Glade Track and the Radfords Track to the Springs.

Here is the first stop where you can have a coffee and also enjoy a spectacular view of Hobart. With good weather and a clear sky, you should not miss out and continue walking up to the Mt. Wellington Summit, really worthwhile. The landscape changes from deep fern tree forests to steep climbing paths and rock formations. I couldn’t do the whole circuit last year in December and had to descend through the Middle Track and Silver Falls track back to the bus station stop.

The Spring Walk: 1.6 km through the Fern Glade Track
The Mount Wellington Summit: 4.7 km

2. The Fluted Cape Walk on Bruny Island

If you want to see the most southerly point of Tasmania a must-do road trip is to Bruny Island. The island offers many walking trails. The one to Grass Point is only a 4km return and 1.5-hour walk. On a sunny day, I would do the whole length of the Fluted Cape to see the spectacular cliffs, but this is, however, a steeper walk for fit walkers only. A car is necessary to explore Bruny Island, and you will use the Ferry at Kettering. There are also tours for a round-trip it's convenient if you don't want to hire a car. You may want to drive to the Adventure Bay if you are going on a jet boat tour and also visit the Bruny Island lighthouse from where you can do a circular walk with a stunning 360° view.

3. The Painted Cliffs Walk on Maria Island (southeast coast)

This small island off the South Eastern Coast of Tasmania is not probably on your list. You will need to take the ferry from the mainland from Triabunna and do this walk at low tide to safely access the rocks platforms which are near the fossil cliffs. It’s a 2-hour walk return. If you are fit you can do this as part of a longer walk, the Bishop and Clerk walk, with up and downhill through long stretches of boulders. You can do this walk as hiking day tour to Maria Island.

4. Wineglass Bay + Hazards Beach Circuit in Freycinet National Park

The Tasmania East Coast is one of my favourite places for scenic drives, but it also has some of the most beautiful Tasmanian walks. The Freycinet National Park and the iconic Wineglass Bay is something that must be on your trip itinerary. However, there are many walks that you can do there, but one that should be on your list is the circuit if you are a fit walker. The track is well-kept but there are some steep sections, and the trail is quite long +11 km, so allows 5 hours to complete the entire length. You will stop at the Wineglass Bay lookout for taking photos of this top celebrated Tasmania Beach.

Here is my solo road trip on the East Coast Tasmania, from Hobart to Launceston through the North East Drive.

5. Duck Reach Walk in the Cataract Gorge Launceston

The Duck Reach Trail is one of the top things to do in Launceston and such a beautiful one you cannot miss out on this. Start your walk from the Kings Bridge and first stop at the first Lookout to then proceed through the narrow and steep path to the suspension bridge of the Duck Reach Power Station. It’s a short walk suitable for kids and families. With 190 steps and some short uphill sections, in general, is a safe and secure walk.

6. Dove Lake Circuit in Cradle Mountain National Park

Cradle Mountain is, among the Tasmania national parks, is on your bucket list, this is a must-do walk to take in the beauty of the pristine environment. The Dove lake lies at the base of the towering spires of Mt. Cradle. It’s an easy walk suitable for everyone with picnic and toilet facilities along the way. A superb place for taking photos, especially on a bright day you will enjoy the Cradle Mountain reflections in the water. It's also a pleasant walk to warm up for the longer track up to the Mt. Cradle summit.

7. Lady Barron Falls Circuit in Mount Field National Park

Lady Barron Falls Circuit is a circular walk that encompasses various falls at a lower altitude. You can choose to do them separately, but this easy walk is 2-hour walk and 6km return that takes through amazing forests and beautiful gorgeous. It includes the Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Tall Trees and Lady Barron.

If you are planning to go hiking in Tasmania, this is just a short introduction to some of the best walks that you can do daily. For longer hiking trails check out this site here.

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More hiking destinations in Australia

I love walking and hiking. In my solo travel adventures around Australia, I have been walking for hundreds of kilometres over 14 years, in the most diverse environments. Here are a few more suggestions close to Tasmania, to inspire you and help you plan your Australia trip.

In Melbourne, the 1000 Steps Walk

Near Melbourne, the best Wilsons Prom Walks

Do you have any more walks in Tasmania that you love? Feel free to add it to the list.

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