Victoria

Victoria is Australia's second most populous state with the nation's second biggest city, Melbourne (and a fantastic city it is). Behind this metropolis, there's a backyard of nature to explore. Get out of the city to one of Victoria's 36 national parks, or one of the state's other parks or reserves. Use hikespeak.com to find information on hiking and camping in Wilsons Promontory National Park, the southernmost point on Mainland Australia or visit Phillip Island, the well-preserved home of adorable little blue penguins and many coastal walks. ... Read more.
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Pinnacles Boardwalk and Summit Trig on Mount Wellington in Wellington Park

Australia | Tasmania | Trails
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Pinnacles Boardwalk and Summit Trig on Mount Wellington in Wellington Park
If you're traveling to Tasmania by plane, you'll probably be flying in an out of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. Hobart is a great city to explore, and every itinerary should include a visit to Mount Wellington, the 1,271-meter (4,170-foot) tall mountain that rises above the city to the wast. As daunting as this mountain might look, you can actually drive all the way to the top, easily reaching an incredible perspective over Hobart and what feels like a top-down view of Tasmania. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Hobart · Mount Wellington · Summits · Wellington Park
Distance: 0.75 kilometers / 0.45 miles · Elevation change: 20 meters / 65 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 19, 2014 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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Octopus Tree and Circle Track
in Wellington Park

Australia | Tasmania | Trails
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Octopus Tree and Circle Track in Wellington Park
Nature just seems a bit wilder in Tasmania. On the slopes of Mount Wellington in Hobart's Wellington Park, there's an Octopus Tree that takes its name from thick tentacle-like roots that wrap around a boulder below the tree. It's only a 0.3-kilometer walk to the tree from Shoobridge Bend on Pinnacles Road and the tree can be visited on a loop by incorporating Circle Track for an easy and enjoyable 1. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Hobart · Mount Wellington · Rainforests · Wellington Park
Distance: 1.1 kilometers / 0.7 miles · Elevation change: 50 meters / 165 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 17, 2014 Last updated: April 7, 2026
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Treasure Island Cabin and Caravan Park
in Hobart

Australia | Holiday Parks | Tasmania
Treasure Island Cabin and Caravan Park in Hobart
This location is closed There are many places to stay on a visit to the capital of Tasmania. Treasure Island Cabin and Campervan Park is one option that offers tent, campervan, and cabin accommodations just outside of Hobart. This holiday park is located 12 kilometers north of Hobart's central business district, along the banks of the River Derwent. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Berriedale · Campervan Camping · Hobart
By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 14, 2014 Last updated: April 13, 2026
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BIG4 Launceston Holiday Park

Australia | Holiday Parks | Tasmania
BIG4 Launceston Holiday Park
Launceston is the second biggest city in Tasmania and this significant city is located near the center of the island, making it an easy place to visit on a trip through Tasmania. While there, hikers can enjoy Cataract Gorge, an impressive river-carved trench on the city's doorstep. BIG4 Holiday Park (formerly Treasure Island Cabin and Caravan Park) is located about as close to the city center (about 2 kilometers away), and is a convenient place to stay when traveling through Launceston. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Campervan Camping · Launceston
By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 14, 2014 Last updated: April 26, 2026
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Zig-Zag Track, Cataract Walk, and Bridge Walk Loop in Cataract Gorge Reserve

Australia | Tasmania | Trails
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Zig-Zag Track, Cataract Walk, and Bridge Walk Loop in Cataract Gorge Reserve
Tasmania is a wild and rugged island with natural beauty around every turn. In fact, you don't even need to leave the major cities to see natural wonders. Hobart has Mount Wellington and Launceston has Cataract Gorge. Find Cataract Gorge Reserve just outside the city center, where the South Esk River courses down a deep, rugged trench. Trails run along both sides of the river to give hikers a variety of excellent views. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Cataract Gorge Reserve · Launceston · Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks
Distance: 3.4 kilometers / 2.1 miles · Elevation change: 80 meters / 260 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 10, 2014 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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