A Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's Wild West Coast

A Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's Wild West Coast

As rugged as its reputation suggests, Tassie's West Coast lives up to its persevering motto:

"We find a way, or we make a way."
Set adrift at the bottom of Australia, Tasmanians lean into their difference from those on the mainland.

For some, that means wearing shorts on the coldest of cold days. For others, being little more than one degree of separation from everyone else on the island is a source of pride. But within this thriving microcosm is an even smaller one — Tasmania’s West Coast.

In recent years, Hobart has become an increasingly sought-after destination, with local and international travellers captivated by its innovative dining and provocative arts scene. Of course, the region’s abundant natural attractions also draw a crowd.

Yet the former industrial heartland to the west remains an outsider. More remote and wild in nature, it wasn’t so long ago that only hikers and thrillseekers viewed its rawness as an upside. But this perception is quickly changing.

Author's summary: Explore Tasmania's wild West Coast.

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