Cradle Mountain reflected in Dove Lake at sunset in Tasmania, Australia.

    Cradle Mountain reflected in Dove Lake at sunset, Tasmania.

    Tasmania

    Tasmania is an island wilderness system south of mainland Australia defined by rugged mountain ranges, glacial lakes, temperate rainforest, wild rivers, and an extensive coastline. The island includes the alpine landscapes of Cradle Mountain and the Central Highlands, the remote western and southwestern wilderness, and the granite coastlines of the east. The terrain transitions between glaciated mountains, forested valleys, open button-grass plains, river systems, and exposed coastal landscapes. Granite and dolerite formations create distinctive mountain and coastal scenery across much of the island. Seasonal variation and rapidly changing Southern Ocean weather influence vegetation, water levels, snow cover, cloud, and atmospheric light throughout the year.

    Structured Map of Tasmania

    A connected view of the landscape, organised by regions, areas, and key locations.

    Open in Explore
    1

    Central Plateau

    landmark

    2

    Lake St Clair

    water feature

    3

    Walls of Jerusalem National Park

    landmark

    4

    Cradle Mountain & Central Highlands

    area district

    5

    Dove Lake

    landmark

    6

    Cradle Mountain

    landmark

    7

    Nelson Falls

    water feature

    8

    Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

    area district

    9

    Donaghys Hill

    landmark

    10

    Frenchmans Cap

    landmark

    11

    Gordon River

    water feature

    12

    Gordon Dam & Lake Gordon

    water feature

    13

    Southwest Wilderness

    area district

    14

    Lake Pedder

    water feature

    15

    Tarn Shelf

    landmark

    16

    Lake Dobson

    landmark

    17

    Mount Field National Park

    area district

    18

    Horseshoe Falls

    landmark

    19

    Russell Falls

    water feature

    20

    Cape Raoul

    landmark

    21

    Remarkable Cave

    landmark

    22

    Tasman National Park

    area district

    23

    Cape Hauy

    landmark

    24

    Tasman Arch

    landmark

    25

    Tessellated Pavement

    landmark

    26

    Wineglass Bay

    beach

    27

    The Hazards

    landmark

    28

    Honeymoon Bay

    landmark

    29

    Freycinet National Park

    area district

    30

    Sleepy Bay

    beach

    31

    Cape Tourville

    landmark

    32

    Friendly Beaches

    beach

    33

    Binalong Bay

    landmark

    34

    The Gardens

    landmark

    35

    Bay of Fires & Northeast Coast

    area district

    36

    Eddystone Point

    landmark

    Areas in Tasmania

    Bay of Fires & Northeast Coast

    area district

    Cradle Mountain & Central Highlands

    area district

    Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

    area district

    Freycinet National Park

    area district

    Mount Field National Park

    area district

    Southwest Wilderness

    area district

    Tasman National Park

    area district

    Gallery

    Cradle Mountain reflected in Dove Lake at sunset in Tasmania, Australia.

    Cradle Mountain reflected in Dove Lake at sunset, Tasmania.

    Turquoise waters and white sand of Wineglass Bay viewed from Wineglass Bay Lookout in Tasmania.

    Wineglass Bay at dawn, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania.

    Orange lichen-covered granite rocks reflected in calm water at sunset in Tasmania’s Bay of Fires.

    Lichen-covered granite glowing at sunset in the Bay of Fires, Tasmania.

    Naturally fractured rectangular rock formations at Tessellated Pavement on Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula.

    Tessellated Pavement on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania.

    Ocean and rugged cliffs viewed through the rock opening of Remarkable Cave on Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula.

    View through Remarkable Cave on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania.

    Dramatic dolerite sea cliffs and narrow rock pillars rising from the ocean at Cape Hauy, Tasmania.

    Towering sea cliffs and rock pillars at Cape Hauy, Tasman National Park, Tasmani…

    Expansive aerial view of Lake Pedder surrounded by rugged mountains and wilderness in southwest Tasmania.

    Aerial view across Lake Pedder and the Southwest Tasmanian wilderness.

    Aerial view of Gordon Dam and its reservoir amid forested mountains in southwest Tasmania.

    Gordon Dam surrounded by the rugged wilderness of southwest Tasmania.

    Overview

    Tasmania is structured around a mountainous central and western interior surrounded by highly varied coastal environments. Glacial erosion has formed steep peaks, alpine plateaus, deep valleys, lakes, and tarns, while high rainfall supports extensive temperate rainforest across the west. The eastern and southern coasts provide a strong contrast, combining granite mountains, sheltered bays, beaches, rocky headlands, and monumental sea cliffs. Rivers, waterfalls, forests, and wetlands connect these environments across the island. The visual character of Tasmania is defined by the relationship between mountains, water, forest, and coast, producing layered compositions across alpine lakes, wilderness valleys, rainforest, beaches, and exposed shorelines.

    Key photography subjects

    • Alpine peaks across glacial lakes and tarns
    • Wild rivers and temperate rainforest
    • Granite mountains and sheltered coastal bays
    • Boulder-lined beaches and rocky shorelines
    • Dolerite cliffs, sea stacks, and exposed headlands
    • Waterfalls, forest valleys, and alpine vegetation
    • Seasonal weather, mist, snow, and atmospheric light

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