LITTLE ISLAND,
BIG LIFE
Welcome to Bottom of the World, your guide to what makes life on this little island feel so big.
Showcasing life in Lutruwita/Tasmania, Bottom of the World publishes regular features about the island state’s unique array of experiences - what to eat and drink, where to stay and play, what to buy and wear, and how the locals live.
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ARTICLES
From leading challenges up mountains and across south-west Tassie’s waters to raise funds for people living with type 1 diabetes, to navigating life after a traumatic brain injury - this Ulverstone-born adventurer has found new purpose in simple rituals, the great outdoors … and making milkshakes for local blood donors.
There’s nothing quite so humbling as publishing a summer fashion edit in late November when the weather forecast says tops of 13°C, but here we are. Mark our words - the warm weather will be here before we know it, so now’s the time to prepare for those limbs to see the light of day. After all, haven’t you heard? Summer wardrobes are made in winter.
There’s nothing quite so humbling as publishing a summer fashion edit in late November when the weather forecast says tops of 13°C, but here we are. Mark our words - the warm weather will be here before we know it, so now’s the time to prepare for those limbs to see the light of day. After all, haven’t you heard? Summer wardrobes are made in winter.
A Geeveston-based portrait artist’s latest exhibition of tiny - and painstakingly detailed - paintings puts the everyday dramas of a quiet Tasmanian life into perspective.
The truism “If it ain’t broke it, don’t fix it” holds special significance to a stalwart dish as Hobart’s Aløft Restaurant celebrates 10 years in 2025.
From backyard bike trails to a career on two wheels, success is only as good as the fun you’re having for this Tasmanian mountain biking pro.
A pedigreed chef, a passionate local service team, and 200 guests: it’s a recipe for a night of exceptional dining replicated in hundreds of restaurants around Tasmania every night of the week. But one uncommon factor sets this dinner apart from the rest.
Sixty kilometres northeast of his tiny island home, the opportunity to make some of the southern hemisphere’s most delicious spirits on a tinier island still was an opportunity too good to pass up for this Tasmanian repatriate.
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.
When Christian Ryan left Hobart to pursue a cooking career, his hometown had little to show for itself on the national culinary map. By the time he returned, Tassie’s capital was more than ready for the immersive dining experience that Christian had dreamt of bringing to its waterfront.
Despite a career that takes him to some of the most exotic destinations on earth, there’s no place like home for this born-and-bred Tasmanian photographer.
Meet Hobart-based lawyers Amy Smith and Daphne Yeoh, who recently launched Mita - a new clothing label profoundly shaped by Amy’s late grandmother’s experience living with dementia.
In a matchmaking story for the ages, one of Tasmania’s most beloved independent breweries has taken on the lease at Australia’s oldest pub (or so it says).
Two days in Launceston are all it takes to see why Tasmania’s northern hub is a worthy recipient of UNESCO’s City of Gastronomy recognition.
A North Hobart specialty coffee venue is laying out the welcome mat to people and pooches alike, and making a real difference in the lives of Tasmanians to boot.
Sandwiched between rolling green paddocks 20 minutes south of Hobart, Hopfields Brewery is bringing fresh vibes and very good brews to Margate.
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.
Long ridiculed by its mainland counterparts for a (perceived, at least) lack of fashion sense, Lutruwita/Tasmania is showing the world that it’s good for much more than the Tassie Tuxedo when it comes to looking the part.
Pulled home - twice - from the mainland, a long-held love of fashion has evolved into a career as a personal stylist for this Tasmanian creative.
Tassie Winter, consider this - our Spring round-up of shorter sleeves, lighter fabrics, and breezy layers - your notice to get packing.
Tassie Winter, consider this - our Spring round-up of shorter sleeves, lighter fabrics, and sweet layers - your notice to get packing.
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