At the southern tip of Australia, Tasmania pairs some of the planet’s cleanest air and most dramatic wilderness with a world-class food, wine, and art scene. This is an island where remote coastline and rugged alpine peaks lead to five-star lodges and paddock-to-plate dining.

Begin in Hobart, where the waterfront Salamanca Market, historic sandstone warehouses, and the provocative Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) make for one of Australia’s most compelling small cities. Continue up the east coast to Freycinet National Park, where pink granite peaks frame the crescent sweep of Wineglass Bay and guests settle into a secluded coastal lodge like Saffire Freycinet. Inland, Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair offer guided walks through ancient rainforest and glacier-carved valleys, with an evening stay at the atmospheric Pumphouse Point, a restored hydro-electric station set out over the water. Along the way, tastings at cool-climate vineyards, oyster shucking straight from the sea, and private seafood-focused cruises around Bruny Island showcase the island’s remarkable larder.