With the River Derwent at its heart and Mount Wellington rising above it Hobart has a natural tranquillity as well as the modern surroundings of a cosmopolitan city.

Visit the hop growing area of New Norfolk, the pretty town of Hamilton, or for a taste of the high country, Bothwell.

Explore sandstone buildings in Oatlands and continue to the historic village of Kempton.

Discover Richmond situated on the banks of the Coal River, or make a pit stop at Sorell before heading to Dunalley where the Tasman Peninsula begins.

Take a cruise to Eaglehawk Neck and visit Pirates Bay, or stop in at the village of Doo Town.

Visit the home of the Tasmanian Devil Park in Taranna, see the colonial penal settlement at Port Arthur, and sail across Storm Bay to Bruny Island.

Explore Kettering or for the perfect seaside stop visit Woodbridge.

Huon Valley, Channel and Far South district are known for its diverse landscape and Cygnet and Huonville for their fruit growing industries.

Dover features the Hartz Mountains National Park, Cockle Creek leads to the South Coast Track, and Geeveston is home to the Forest Heritage Centre and Tahune Airwalk.

Make your last stop the Derwent Bridge area, gateway to the Western Wilderness.

Discover the buzzing capital city as well as its coastal backdrop at Hobart and Surrounds.

See the trip planner to plan your trip in this region.

Pictured top; Oatlands. Credit: Tourism Tasmania and Nick Osborne

Pictured below; Salamanca Market. Credit: Tourism Tasmania and Garry Moore