Tasmania has earned a spot among the top 52 Best Places to Visit in 2024, as ranked by The New York Times.
The list, curated by NYT Travel Editors and Travel Experts, places Tasmania as the 29th most appealing destination, following locations including New Zealand by Train and Craters of the Moon in Idaho.
Tasmania is one of only two Australian locations featured on the list, with Brisbane securing the 39th spot.
“Venture outside and help protect vulnerable species in Tasmania, Australia’s southernmost state, with several new guided walks,” the listing reads.
“Tasmanian Walking Company, in partnership with the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, offers a three-day trek across rugged Bruny Island to map flora and collect seeds for the garden’s seed bank.”
“To get a taste of the island’s Indigenous culture, join members of the local Palawa community on multiday treks through the powder white sands of Wukalina (Mount William National Park) and orange-lichen-covered rocks of Larapuna (Bay of Fires).”
“Or to get an actual taste of the island, forage for ingredients like wattle seeds and pepperberries with guides from Palawa Kipli, a company that is Indigenous-owned and operated — the experience ends with a tasting menu that includes smoked payathanima (wallaby).”
The list is expected to inspire many global travellers to visit Tasmania to soak up the state’s produce and beverages, regions, festivals, world heritage sites, events and rugged walks.
In the year ending September 2023, Tasmania welcomed 1.26 million visitors, a 31% increase from the previous year.
This is the second time Tasmania has made the Times’ list, previously appearing in 2018 at number 33.
