Calling Tasmanian experts

Depends what scenery you're looking for - mountains, rivers, beaches, convict ruins?

Personally, I'd suggest you take a look at the area around Lake Pedder - some spectacular views of mountains/lakes etc. around there and you'd pass some good waterfalls on the way up there too (don't remember the names of them but perhaps Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls, etc.)

The Tasman Peninsula is pretty spectacular.
Tasman Peninsula

There are a few pics in my Tasmanian Blogs (5 blogs). Most i would consider 'scenic' rather than 'dramatic'. If any are in the type of area you are looking for, you are welcome to MM me for details.

Motherhen

If you are near Lake Pedder than the hydro station and it's near vertical drop viewed from Tarraleah is a must.

The trip from there on the way to the west coast produces some of the most spectacular scenery in Tassie and the Lyell Hwy from there on to Queenstown is also a must, especially the drive into Queenstown. It was this stretch of hwy that really made me regret that I hadn't owned a camera in over 30 years. (I've since rectified that).

In the north east St Helens is beautiful but check out Liffey Falls and the area around it like Leven Canyon - a breath taking drop off. The Devil's Gullet and surrounds is also spectacular. I could go on ad nauseam but this will do for the moment.

Jacob's Ladder on the way to Ben Lomond summit is quite striking, but at that time of year you might a 4WD and/or snow chains. You need a Parks Pass to get in though. Mount Barrow is also quite good, you don't need a pass for that one.

Russell Falls in Mt Field National Park is also quite stunning.

Only a couple places of many that you can see. The only thing that you won't have enough of is time.

Cheers and enjoy your future trip.

Hi Mfewster,

I might suggest Mt Wellington (great peak, views, dramatic weather), Mt Hartz (peak, rock formations and lake), Pelverata Falls, Tessellated Pavement (amazing pan rock formations), all of these are within easy reach of Hobart. Could even consider the historic Hobart Rivulet tour, this has some interesting artefacts, infrastructure and some amazing wall art (sanctioned graffitti).

Cheers, Daryl.

A general thank you to everyone. I will work my way down your suggestions with an atlas in my hand and try to figure an itinerary. I needed some Tasmanian shots for a business I work with and the current flood of cheap airline flights came up with a deal I just couldn't refuse, but the time I could spend away at this point is limited. Weather permitting, I should get what I need for now but clearly I am going to have to do a much longer trip down the track and this will just be an orientation excursion.

Mfewster,
One place that has to be visited when in Hobart is the Ball and Chain restaurant for the best Steaks in Australia . After that everything will look good.

Regards Gary

If you're coming in August keep an eye on the weather if heading to the highlands in any direction.We can get snow here down to low levels right up till Nov. Quite a few main roads were closed yesterday (4WD only) due to good falls Tues night.

If you're in a campervan you could easily get stuck without 4wd capability.

There's plenty of good stuff down Port Arthur way to photograph. You wouldn't/shouldn't have any problems in that area with the weather,unless a SE airstream comes in like last weekend's deluge!!

The bushwalk from Nubeena to Shipstern's bluff is supposed to a be good one. If the swells are right you catch maniacs surfing one of the biggest ,nastiest,knarliest waves in the world.Haven't done the walk myself yet,waiting for the kids to get just a bit older before we do it.2.5 hrs return if I remember the sign correctly.


Safe travels.

Mfewster
Hobart to Lake Pedder and return can be done in a day, BUT due to the weather conditions that you can come across in that area you would need to be there for a couple of days to get the good photos.
We were out there a couple of months back and the scenery is breath taking if you get the right weather.
Enjoy Tassie, you don't have to go far to get a good shot.
Cheers
Baz

someone rightly mentioned Mt Wellington but just be aware that it is often covered in low clouds and fog, making photo's near impossible..also the access road is often closed in winter due to snow,
but you can get good shots up there at times that don't come in the postcard variety

also down Franklin way on the Huon River is good too,
you'll be wishing you had more than 5 days though

Thanks again everyone for your generous suggestions. What I am going to do. Plan three different routes and then pick at the last minute according to the weather. I think I will be staying in the Hobart/Port Arthur area (the tesselated pavement looks exactly like what I want) but if the weather looks likely, head to Lake Pedder.
5 days is clearly ludicrously short. I tend to be a central Oz/desert sort of person and had never seriously looked at Tasmania. Having started to look more closely at the scenery and distances and variety, that's been a big mistake. Further, longer trips will be in the pipeline.
After we have done our 5 days I'll post on whatever we actually finally do and (hopefully) include the shots.

We did 2 trips to Tassie and I found it to be a photographers paradise! My favourite spot for gorgeous photos was Freycinet National Park on the East Coast. The Hazards, Honeymoon Bay - absolutely spectacular! I have some photos of Tassie on my profile if you want some sample shots. Good Luck & safe travels!