STAY & PLAY

In Tassie, cold temperatures and minimal daylight for much of the year make finding a place to get your endorphins pumping a critical consideration. With a plethora of options on offer, here’s our pick of the best movement experiences in Nipaluna/Hobart right now.

Now in its 11th year, the Great Eastern Wine Week has become just as much a part of Tasmania’s iconic east coast as its white sandy beaches, scenic walks, and friendly locals who make your stay that little bit more memorable.

On the hunt for a way to honour the father figure in your life this Father’s Day? Look no further than Tasmania’s local makers and retailers.

The girl who fell from the sky is telling her story - and inviting others to do the same - in one of Launceston’s most beautiful new spaces. 

Whether you’re in Lutruwita/Tasmania for a few days, or you call the Apple Isle home, a day trip to magical Maria Island should be at the top of your to-do list.

Far from huddling around a heater in winter, Tasmanians don’t let a single-digit temperature deter them from hunting the white stuff during peak snow season. From famous peaks to alpine fields and high-altitude plateaus, there’s plenty of opportunities  to create your own winter wonderland adventure right here at the bottom of the world.

When you’ve exhausted every chic coastal shack that Tassie has to offer, take the road less travelled and sleep in a bus for your next getaway. Permanently parked in picturesque spots across the state, you can’t get more cosy than in a converted people-mover when it comes to time out in the wilderness.

Hobart’s original winter festival - Festival of Voices - first brought the Tasmanian community together through song in 2005. This year, the country’s premier singing festival celebrates 20 years … and you’re invited to the birthday party!

Wine and books? Arcade games and cocktails? Coffee and homewares? Take a little from Column A and a little from Column B at these multi-use venues around Hobart. From storied establishments to newer hotspots, these hybrid havens are catnip for productive people.

The text messages start to flood in around April each year, and gain momentum in the lead-up to June Australian mainlander mates all asking different versions of the same question: ‘How do I Dark Mofo’? Taswegians have become accustomed to fielding and responding to the ever expanding list of queries from our big island neighbours, so - in the name of efficiency- we’ve collated all of the top-ranking FAQs into one handy list.

For nigh on two weeks every June, an extraordinary line-up of unconventional art installations, exclusive musical acts, fabulous food and a glut of fire pits lures Tasmanians and visitors alike out of their winter hibernation and into Hobart’s most mysterious spaces. It’s Dark MOFO season, baby.

The best cellar doors on Lutruwita/Tasmania’s beautiful east coast combine world-class wine with (arguably) even better views. Tour historic properties, sip award-winning drops, and pat vineyard dogs as you make your way up the Tasman Highway from Little Swanport to Apslawn on this iconically scenic wine route.

If you’re looking to shop local, head out to a Tassie market this weekend. From farmers’ markets stocked with the best produce to village fairs filled with handmade and vintage wares, you’re guaranteed to find a treasure or two at our top picks.

Beaches, wineries, quaint coastal towns, national parks and more famous landmarks than you can handle – Tasmania’s east coast is the best place to hit the road. Pick and mix your own day trip itinerary from our must-visits, or knock off the lot over a leisurely multi-day meander along the coast.

When it comes to a weekend away, the Huon Valley is ripe for the picking. With picturesque rolling peaks, the meandering Huon River, sprawling orchards, award-winning wineries and restaurants all a handy 30 minute drive south from Hobart, it’s a great spot for families, couples and mates alike.

Make like a Tasmanian, and support local next time you’re shopping for the small people in your life.

Inspired by lutruwita/Tasmania’s unique natural places and seasons, two childhood educators are bringing children’s birthday party dreams to life.

For a little-ish city at the bottom of the world, Launceston boasts more quality homewares and design stores per capita than most of its mainland counterparts. Here are the must-visit stores for your next northern shopping recce. 

While there’s plenty to keep you busy in the city proper, Launceston also provides an excellent home base from which to explore other nearby - and road trip-worthy - north Tasmanian regions.

Tasmanian Walking Company’s three-day guided walks in lutruwita/Tasmania will have you feeling revitalised, enriched and transformed, all in the space of one long weekend.

Inspired by childhood holidays in lutruwita/Tasmania, a New South Welshman finally found himself living - and mountain biking - on the island’s wild west coast.

From cafés to wineries and some local institutions, here’s our list of the best family-friendly places to eat out in greater Hobart.

No matter which region of the state you're visiting, there's a place to stay that takes it environmental responsibility as seriously as you take a good sleep. Here's our picks.

Spring weather is unpredictable in Tasmania, so every parent needs a black book of indoor activities to keep the kids busy. Here are our go-tos.

For an intimate couples’ weekender or getaway, a one-bedroom, ultra-private tiny home is the ideal destination. Dotted all around Tasmania, purpose-built cabins, studios and small revamped shacks lie nestled in bushland or on secluded waterfronts just waiting for you to check in and switch off. 

From truffle hunting to oyster shucking, here's where to get your hands dirty down in Tasmania.

A 180-year-old flour mill has been sensitively restored into a seven-room boutique hotel on the edge of Cataract Gorge.

From intimate homes to secluded shacks, plan a romantic escape for two with these lush Tasmanian retreats.

North West Tasmania’s Tasting Trail is a year-round food and drink self-drive adventure, taking you beyond the farmgate to taste, sip and discover some of the state’s most delicious produce.

An island off an island.