20 Amazing Things to Do in Tasmania with Kids – Part 1

Tasmania is a dream destination for families—wild and beautiful, yet easily accessible and packed with kid-friendly adventures. Whether you're traveling with toddlers or curious pre-teens, this island paradise offers the perfect mix of nature, wildlife, culture, and fun.

From holding a seahorse to hand-feeding farm animals and spotting wombats in the wild, our own family road trip around Tasmania was filled with unforgettable experiences. In this two-part series, we’re sharing our top 20 amazing things to do in Tasmania with kids—all personally tried and tested by our little explorers!

Here’s Part 1, featuring the first 10 must-do experiences for families exploring Tasmania.

1. Explore the Magical Cataract Gorge – Launceston

Walk across the suspension bridge, take a ride on the world’s longest single-span chairlift, or enjoy a picnic while peacocks roam freely. There’s also a swimming pool, playground, café, and short bushwalks that are perfect for little legs. Located less than 10 minutes from the city of Launceston, it makes a convenient first stop on your Tasmania road trip. Note that parking here is paid. The kids were thrilled to spot their first wild wallabies!

2.Get Up Close to Aussie Wildlife at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places in Tasmania to see native Australian animals up close. Located just 30 minutes from Hobart, it’s a must-visit for families. Kids can hand-feed free-roaming kangaroos, watch wombats nap in their enclosures, and learn all about the efforts to save the endangered Tasmanian devil.

We loved the hands-on wildlife experiences, easy layout perfect for strollers, and the friendly keepers who were amazing at engaging with children. It’s an unforgettable stop on any Tasmania road trip with kids.

3.Walk with Wombats at Cradle Mountain – Tasmania's Iconic Wilderness

Cradle Mountain is one of the top places in Tasmania to see wombats in the wild—and it’s especially magical with kids. Two of the best family-friendly walks are the Enchanted Walk and the Ronny Creek boardwalk.

The Enchanted Walk is a short loop through rainforest, perfect for young children. At Ronny Creek, you’ll walk along open grasslands where wombats often graze freely—an unforgettable sight for little nature lovers!

Start your visit at the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre, where you’ll find maps, helpful staff, and educational displays to enhance your experience.

Pack snacks, carry enough water and dress in layers—Cradle Mountain can get chilly, even in summer.

4. Play at Kingston Park Adventure Playground

Just a short drive from Hobart, Kingston Park Adventure Playground is a fantastic all-abilities play space that’s designed for hours of fun. Kids can zip along flying foxes, climb across imaginative frames, splash in the water play zone, or swing to their heart’s content—while parents relax on the grassy picnic areas nearby. There are toilets, shaded seating, and coffee close by, making it a perfect family-friendly stop on your Tasmania road trip with kids.

5.Hold a Seahorse & Spot a Platypus – Beauty Point, Northern Tasmania

For a truly unique wildlife experience, head to Seahorse World in Beauty Point, where kids can see baby seahorses up close and even hold one in a supervised, hands-on encounter. Right next door, Platypus House offers the rare chance to watch Tasmanian platypuses and echidnas in a kid-friendly, indoor environment. Both attractions are located side by side, making it easy to combine them into one half-day visit—perfect for curious little animal lovers.

6.Enjoy the Chairlift Ride at The Nut – Stanley, North West Tasmania

Rising above the charming coastal town of Stanley, The Nut is an extinct volcanic plug—a striking flat-topped landform that’s over 13 million years old. Families can ride the scenic chairlift to the top (a highlight for kids!) or take the short but steep walking track. Once at the summit, enjoy the easy 2 km loop track with 360-degree views of the Bass Strait and surrounding countryside. Watch for seabirds nesting along the cliffs and soak in the unique geology of this ancient site.

7 . Discover Glow Worms Underground at Marakoopa Cave – Mole Creek

Step into a magical underground world at Marakoopa Cave, part of the stunning Mole Creek Karst National Park in northern Tasmania. This family-friendly cave offers the Underground Rivers and Glow Worms Tour, where you’ll walk past sparkling crystal formations, hear the flow of hidden rivers, and finish under a ceiling glowing with thousands of tiny glow worms. It’s a gentle, guided walk suitable for kids .

8.Visit Willie Smith’s Apple Shed – Huon Valley

Set in the scenic Huon Valley, Willie Smith’s Apple Shed is a charming, family-friendly stop that blends farm life, history, and fresh local flavours. Kids will love exploring the apple museum, watching cider being made (non-alcoholic tastings available too!), and enjoying space to run around outdoors. Parents can relax with a farm-fresh meal or locally brewed cider, while the whole family soaks in the orchard views and laid-back country vibes.

9.Visit the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery – Hobart

Located in the heart of Hobart, the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (TMAG) is a brilliant indoor option for families—especially on a rainy day. Kids can explore interactive exhibits, learn about Tasmania’s Aboriginal heritage, and discover natural history displays featuring fossils, wildlife, and Antarctica.

10.Look for Treasure in Rockpools – Bay of Fires

Tasmania’s coastline is dotted with stunning beaches that are perfect for families, and rockpooling is a fun, free way to keep kids entertained outdoors. At the Bay of Fires, kids can explore tide pools between the striking orange lichen-covered boulders for sotting tiny sea creatures.

These first 10 family-friendly experiences in Tasmania gave us the perfect mix of nature, wildlife, and hands-on fun. Whether it was spotting wombats on a boardwalk or feeding kangaroos by hand, each stop added a special memory to our road trip.

But the adventure doesn’t stop here! Check out Part 2 of our 20 Amazing things to do in Tasmania with kids , where we share 10 more must-do experiences—including dolphin spotting, a walk through the rainforest and a tea part at a lavender farm!