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Explore Tasmania's Iconic Cradle Mountain Cradle Mountain is one of Tasmania's premier natural & scenic destinations, located inside the UNESCO World Heritage area. The mountain is a photographers paradise due to its striking shape and beautiful appearance. Standing proudly above the majestic Dove Lake it is 1545m above sea level and on a clear, still day the summit can sometimes perfectly reflect off the surface of Dove Lake providing a stunning photo opportunity. There are many scenic walks of varying degrees of difficulty in Cradle Mountain area. At Fun Tassie Tours we like to choose a selection of the most...

Saving Tasmania's Red Handfish I know, I know.... What?? Very few have heard of them and even fewer have seen them in their natural habitat. Occupying just 2 small areas in the calm waters of Fredrick Henry Bay near Hobart, live the Red Handfish. They are one of the rarest and most endangered fish in the world. It is estimated that the wild population across these 2 areas is no more than 100. In the past, sightings of the fish have been made around Port Arthur (where they were first sighted in the 1800’s) and up the east coast, but none...

Tasmania's Tulip Sensation Spring time in Tasmania! What better time to come and see what this magnificent island has to offer. During the height of “Tulip Mania” in the 17th century a single bulb became worth more than a year’s salary and the 10 Day Spring & Tulips tour we have arranged will create priceless memories for those choosing to experience the Northwest of Tasmania at this special time of year.   Come and immerse yourself in the unique and awe inspiring Northwest of Tasmania - a region often neglected by visitors to our island. Featuring sojourns to the world famous Table...

Tasmania's Bay of Fires Walking out onto the viewing deck at Binalong Bay, it is easy to see why the region known as the Bay of Fires is one of the premier places to visit in all of Tasmania. On the platform you are treated to spectacular views of the bay and the northeast coastline stretching away into the distance.  Moving 50 metres up the hill you find yourself standing upon a great granite boulder staring out to the vastness of the Tasman Sea. From this spot you may be lucky enough to see the majestic Humpback and Southern right...