Birdwatching in Tasmania (TAS)
Close to the city
Wellington Park
Fifteen minutes drive from the centre of Hobart is this vast 18,000 hectare reserve. There is much to explore - lookouts, boulder fields, waterfalls, fern glades and rock formations. It’s a great place to see birds endemic to Tasmania such as the Green Rosella, Forest Raven and Tasmanian Native Hen.
Road trip
Freycinet National Park
Two hour’s drive from Launceston is this stunning national park, overlooking the world-famous Wineglass Bay. You can witness the comical antics of Little Penguins as they return to their nests at night. During the day, keep your eyes peeled for the elegant flight of the White-bellied Sea-Eagle, a majestic raptor patrolling the skies.
eBird hot spots
eBird Hotspots are publicly accessible locations where birdwatchers frequently submit their sightings. There are often great locations for birdwatching. Read about TAS eBird Hotspots.
Guest recommendations
Over 100 birdwatching locations are now on the Weekend Birder Google Map.