What’s On: Orientation

Southern Campus

City Student Walking Tour: HOBART

Tue 17, Wed 18 & Fri 20 February – 42 Melville Street Alleyway, Hobart
Thu 19 February – Centenary Courtyard, Sandy Bay

Discover the best of Hobart on this student-focused walking tour — from historic landmarks to cheap eats, campus shortcuts, late-night chemists, student bars, and everything you need to know to thrive in Tassie! Look for the TUSA umbrella for your tour guide on the day.

Find the details for these tours via the links below! When signing up for Orientation, register for your preferred time on the ‘Explore the Extra-Curricular Side of Orientation!’ page.

Northern Campus

City Student Walking Tour: LAUNCESTON

Wed 18 & Fri 20 February – Railway Cottage, Inveresk

Discover the best of Launceston on this student-focused walking tour — from historic landmarks to cheap eats, campus shortcuts, late-night chemists, student bars, and everything you need to know to thrive in Tassie! Look for the TUSA umbrella for your tour guide on the day.

Find the details for these tours via the links below! When signing up for Orientation, register for your preferred session on the ‘Explore the Extra-Curricular Side of Orientation!’ page.

Cradle Coast Campus

City Student Walking Tour: BURNIE

Tue 17 February – West Park campus cafe

Discover the best of Burnie on this student-focused walking tour — from local secrets to cheap eats, campus shortcuts, late-night chemists, the best bars, and everything you need to know to thrive in Tassie! Look for the TUSA umbrella for your tour guide on the day.

Find the details for this tour via the link below! When signing up for Orientation, register for the tour on the ‘Explore the Extra-Curricular Side of Orientation!’ page.

Southern Campus

UTE Orientation SOUTH: Bruny Island

Fri 20 and Sat 21 February – Bruny Island

Join us for arguably Tasmania’s best day trip! Bruny Island has a little bit of everything mainland Tasmania has – world class beaches, national parks, rugged coastline and native wildlife matched with the finest local produce from the ocean and the land. 

Northern Campus

UTE Orientation NORTH: Hollybank Tree Ropes Course

Fri 20 February – Hollybank

Join us for an amazing experience at Hollybank Treetops Adventures! Looking for something more challenging? Navigate through a thrilling array of aerial challenges, from traversing wobbly bridges to balancing on tight ropes and soaring through the air on ziplines! Brace yourself for an experience that’s both fun and physically challenging!

Cradle Coast Campus

UTE Orientation CRADLE: Stanley & Dip Falls

Fri 20 February – Stanley & Dip Falls

Explore one of Tasmania’s most iconic natural landmarks, The Nut at Stanley! Join us for a day trip to the charming coastal town of Stanley on Tasmania’s north-west coast. This ancient volcanic plug rises dramatically from the sea, offering breathtaking views of Bass Strait and the surrounding countryside.

Rozelle Campus

URE Orientation ROZELLE: Surf’s Up!

Fri 20 February – Manly Beach

We are going surfing and it’s the perfect trip for those more experienced and those that are complete beginners!

This experience gives you the option of meeting at Manly Beach Surf School, or meeting at Circular Quay and catching the Ferry with the group (bring your Opal card). Your ticket provides you with a 1.5hr beginners surfing class, all the equipment is provided with both wetsuits and surfboards.

Hobart Clubs & Societies Day

Wed 25 February, 1pm – 6pm – UTAS Rugby Ground, Sandy Bay

This is an 18+ event and photo ID will be required for entry.

Launceston Clubs & Societies Market Day

Fri 27 February, 11am – 2pm – University Square, Inveresk Campus

Cradle Coast Clubs & Societies Market Day

Wed 4 March, 11am – 2pm – West Park Campus, Burnie.