Couple hiking on Maria Island, TAS © Tourism Australia

Maria Island, Tasmania © Tourism Australia

7 eco-friendly day trip ideas

When to go

The winter months (June to August) bring peak stargazing conditions, with less humidity and clear night skies.

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Did you know?

Lady Elliot was the first island on the reef to ban plastic water bottles, and its solar panel to person ratio is almost 4:1.