If you're a little unsure about how to entertain the kids this holiday season, we've got the perfect list for you. See below for a list of free and paid activities and events to keep them and yourself occupied.
Keep in mind that the school holidays are also a time when there are increases in traffic congestion due to families travelling around or getting out and about. Be careful when you're out on the roads, stay up to date with traffic incidents at the TAS Road Closures and Delay website, and remember to factor in potential traffic delays if you're travelling.
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Activities with free admission
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
General admission is free however additional tickets may be required for special exhibitions and events.
Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Extinction Studies exhibition
taypani milaythina-tu: Return to Country exhibition
Susan Lester: Birds of Tasmania exhibition
ningina tunapri exhibition
Tasmania: Earth and Life exhibition
Dispossessions and possessions exhibit on Colonial and arts and craft collections
Mapiya Lumi - Tasmania as a ‘little big home’ exhibit (ages 0-7)
General admission is free however the Museum requires a deposit which is refundable or can be donated.
Open Friday - Monday - 10am - 5pm
Spectra - Ryoji Ikeda
Oceans of Air - Tomá Saraceno
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
General admission is free however additional fees apply for tours or special events.
Open Daily 8am - 5pm
Explore the many living Garden collections:
Community Food Garden
Tasmanian Collection
Sub Antarctic
Japanese Garden
Cactus/Succulents
Herb Garden
Palm Collection
Activities with paid admission
Dates available on website.
Bruny Island Cruises
Bruny Island Traveller
Fluted Cape Walk
Port Arthur Bus Service
Iron Pot Cruises
Tasman Island Cruises
Tasmanian Seafood Seduction tour
Wineglass bay cruises
General admission tickets are required for entry, additional tickets may be required for some activities.
Open daily - 9am - 5pm
Daily tours include:
Meeting the Wombats, devils and koalas
Short animal encounters:
Tawny Frogmouth
Wombat
Ringtail possum
Echidna
2.5 hour feeding frenzy
Feeding the Eastern quolls, tawny frogmouths, ringtail possum and Tasmanian devils.
General admission tickets are required for entry, additional tickets may be required for some activities.
Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 3pm
Visit and explore the stories of crime and punishment in Van Diemen's Land
General admission tickets are required for entry, additional tickets may be required for some activities.
Open Wednesday - Sunday - 10am - 4pm
Explore the unusual yet serious and scientific side of poo.
Learning about the digestive systems of carnivore, herbivores and omnivores.
General admission tickets are required for entry, additional tickets may be required for some activities.
Open Daily - 9am - 5pm
Devil Tracker tours
Meet the tasmanian devils and the projects behind preservation
General admission tickets are required for entry, additional tickets may be required for some activities.
Open 24 hours
Fishing
Walking trails Walks | Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania
Mole Creek Karst - Cave tours
Marakoopa Cave tour
King Solomons Cave tour
General admission tickets are required for entry, additional tickets may be required for some activities.
Open Daily 10 am - 4 pm
Animal encounters - Animal Encounters | Tasmania Zoo - Riverside
Tasmanian Devil
Wombat
Snake
Giraffe
Meerkats
Capybaras
Daily keeper talks and feeding shows
Jurassic Swamp - Dinosaur experience
General admission tickets are required for entry, additional tickets may be required for some activities.
Open Wednesday - Sunday - 9:30am - 4pm
Cliff Walks
Rock Climbing
Zip-lining
Boat Rides
Panning for gold tours
Ghost tours
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