Hotels in Tasmania, Australia

Tasmania is an island state off Australia's southeast coast, famous for its untamed wilderness and colonial history. The climate is temperate, with mild summers (average 68°F/20°C) perfect for hiking Cradle Mountain's alpine trails, and cool winters (average 50°F/10°C) when you can explore Port Arthur's 19th-century penal settlement or spot the Southern Lights near Hobart. In summer, you can kayak along the Bay of Fires' orange-hued granite boulders, while winter offers cheaper flights and fewer crowds for wildlife spotting in Freycinet National Park.