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Perched on the wave-lashed rim of Tasman National Park, Tasman’s Arch and Devil’s Kitchen are two of the most impressive and photogenic Tasmania rock formations you can roll up to in a campervan. These formations originated as sea caves, created by erosion from continual wave action. One is now a soaring natural bridge left behind when a sea-cave roof collapsed; the other is a gaping chasm where the Southern Ocean still thunders in like a jet engine. Together they make up a Tassie attraction not to be missed; serving up cliff-top lookouts, short coastal walks and a taste of the wild edge of the Tasman Peninsula natural wonders. Best of all, they’re free, open all year and only a quick detour off the Arthur Highway, within a short distance, so nearly every traveller doing a nine-day Tasmania self-drive road trip swings by. 

Tucked deep in the heart of the west-coast Tasmanian wilderness, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park is best known for its mist-draped rainforest, quartzite peaks and tannin-stained rivers. Today, Wild Rivers National Park, Tasmania, lures adventurers for white-water rafting on the Franklin River, Tasmania, serene cruises along the glass-calm Gordon River, Tasmania, and some of the most photogenic short walks in the state. 

Perched on the ocean-bitten fringe of Tasman National Park, Cape Hauy, Tasmania, serves up a mix of rocky spires, iridescent water and heart-pumping staircases. Starting at the boat ramp at Fortescue Bay, the out-and-back Cape Hauy walk (about 9–10 km) lets you pocket the finale of the Three Capes Track in a single afternoon, ticking off one of the absolute best walks in Tasmania while still making it back to the van for a sunset dinner. With a car park that backs straight onto the forest and cliffs that spring 180 m out of the Tasman Sea, it’s no wonder every “top things to do on the Tasman Peninsula" list starts with this cape. 

Ringed by jagged granite peaks and the mirrored outline of Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake, Tasmania, is the postcard-perfect heart of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. A one-hour hop from Devonport (or a cruisy detour on a Tasmania 9-day road trip), the lake dishes up glacier-carved drama, wombat-spotting boardwalks and one of the best walks in Tasmania. Whether you’re chasing dawn reflections for the ’Gram, ticking off iconic Cradle Mountain hikes, or just looking for a spot to stretch your van-legs on a Sunday stroll, the 3-hour circuit 6km around the lake offers a scenic and accessible path showcasing Tasmania's natural beauty. 

Mount Wellington, Tasmania—also known by the palawa kani name Kunanyi, Mount Wellington—is practically synonymous with Hobart’s skyline. Rising dramatically behind the city, it offers epic panoramas from the summit, lush forests, hiking trails, and a chance to experience that quintessential Tassie wilderness without straying too far from the city lights. People flock here to soak in jaw-dropping views from the Mount Wellington lookout, hike Mount Wellington for a dose of Tassie’s natural serenity and relish the crisp mountain air. Nearby, Trestle Mountain, aka Sleeping Beauty, offers additional hiking routes accessible from Collinsvale, providing even more opportunities for adventure. 

You may have seen pictures—you know, the ones with dazzling turquoise seas, powdery white beaches, and giant boulders splashed in burnt-orange lichen? Well, as unfathomable as it is, that really does pretty much sum up the Bay of Fires in Tasmania. Whether you’re scouting for Bay of Fires camping spots, looking for the best Bay of Fires walks, or just planning a laid-back Bay of Fires road trip, there is plenty to explore in this little seaside paradise. Snorkelling, kayaking, fishing—you name it. Plus, with plenty of low-key free bush campsites and cosy beach hideaways, it's the perfect little spot to park up in a campervan in Tasmania—be that for a few days or a few weeks!