Hobart Wharf
No need to specifically look for it, just at the bustling Hobart Wharf, you have the chance to encounter wild animals. Next to the MAKO Seafood restaurant at Hobart Wharf, adult seals often appear. Perhaps it is also waiting for its seafood feast! [Location] Waters next to MAKO Seafood restaurant (within walking distance) [Animals] Wild seals, seagulls [Best time] Sunny afternoons [Appearance probability] 80%
Cradle Mountain Nature Park
You may have heard of 'tropical rainforests', but the rainforest within Cradle Mountain Nature Park is known as 'temperate rainforest' or 'cool temperate rainforest'. It formed 60 million years ago, making it much older than other forests on the Australian continent. [Animals spotted] Australian echidna, wombat [Best time to visit] Visible all day, best when it is not raining [Probability of appearance] 85%
Bruny Island
According to statistics, there are about 150 white wallabies living on Bruny Island. The best place to see them is in the bushes near Adventure Bay Caravan Park. You have a chance to see these white little creatures all day, but the probability is higher at dusk. 【Location】Adventure Bay Caravan Park 【Animals】Wild White Wallaby 【Best Time】Around sunset 【Probability】50%
At Wineglass Bay, you have almost a 100% chance of seeing the resident pademelons. Whether in the parking lot or on the trail to the Wineglass Bay lookout, you can encounter them. The Tasmanian pademelon, also known as the 'red-bellied pademelon,' is a species unique to Tasmania. 【Animal Appearance】Pademelon 【Best Time】Visible all day 【Appearance Probability】100%
Bicheno Beach
After sunset, little blue penguins leap out from the crest of the waves and embark on their journey home. At this time, you have the chance to see their waddling figures both on Bicheno Beach and in the grass. [Animal Appearance] Little Blue Penguins [Best Time] 30 minutes after sunset [Appearance Probability] 95%
Maria Island
The entire island and surrounding waters are part of a marine protected area, and can only be reached by a designated ferry. No vehicles are allowed on the island, and walking is the only way to explore. Put on a pair of comfortable sneakers and follow a hiking guide to visit the homes of the animals. [Animals you might see] Dolphins, wombats, albatrosses, other rare birds [Best time to visit] All day [Chance of appearance] 100%
