This World Heritage Area is one of Tasmania’s best-known natural attractions. Don a beanie and gloves and set off on an adventure through ancient rainforests, snow-covered alpine grasslands, icy streams and glacial lakes. You may even spot a few wallabies, quolls, echidnas and several bird species.

The remains of an ancient volcanic plug, The Nut is a spectacular windswept bluff that juts out into the waters of the Bass Strait. Take in panoramic views of the northern coastline, then visit one of Tasmania’s prettiest coastal towns.

Spanning 447,000 hectares, this north-pocket is home to globally significant rainforests, wild river landscapes and dramatic coastlines as well as a vast number of bird and mammalian species cohabiting among the forest.

Nestled under farmland just outside the small town of Heka, these caves were formed in limestone deposited about 450 million years ago. Take a tour through impressive clusters of stalactites and stalagmites.

An hour north-west of Launceston, Pepper Bush offers wildlife adventure tours that get you up close and personal with Tasmanian wildlife in its natural habitat, including a day-long Quoll Patrol tour.

Black truffles thrive in a clean and cold environment, and wintertime in Tasmania provides ideal conditions.

On this historic railway line, the original steam engines are still used. You can travel in comfort with food, drinks service and historical commentary along the way. “Rug up and chill out,” is the winter motto.

These huge natural features are the largest sand dunes in Tasmania, with some stretching up to 30 metres high. Hire a toboggan and ride it down the dunes as the wind tears through your hair.

Head into this historic tunnel, keeping your eye out for glow-worms (and spiders). The white light at the end is rimmed with ferns providing a fetching archway as you pass through the keyhole and into the disused mine.