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Logging Off and Casting On: Hobart’s Most Wholesome Monday Night Gathering
Every second Monday night, something wholesome is happening at a North Hobart pub. Between the pints and the chatter, a group of people aged anywhere from 17 to 70(-ish) sit together, working with their hands. This is PubKnit, a fortnightly knitting club, and it’s every bit as feel-good as it sounds.
Your Guide To Dark Mofo Recovery
Whether you’re here for a night or for the full two weeks, one Dark Mofo truth remains universal: you will require a recovery plan.
From physical fatigue to something more existential, here’s where to restore your body, replenish your nutrient reserves, and prepare yourself to re-enter the Dark Mofo vortex while you’re in Hobart this festival season.
How To Dark Mofo
We know what you Australian mainlanders are thinking, so - in the name of efficiency- we’ve collated all of the top-ranking How-To-Dark-Mofo FAQs into one handy list. You’re welcome.
The 9 Stages Of A Tasmanian Winter
A strategic survival guide to Tassie’s coldest season.
10 Reasons To Visit Bicheno
Tucked away on Tasmania's east coast, the quiet seaside enclave of Bicheno just found itself named #1 on Australian Traveller’s list of Best Aussie Towns to visit in 2026 - and rightly so. From an ancient wilderness at its back to cold-water oysters and handmade perfume on its doorstep, here’s just 10 reasons (there’s plenty more) this former whaling port might just be the most extraordinary town you haven't been to yet.
The 9 Best Day Trips You Can Take From Hobart Right Now
As a small city in a small state, Tasmania's capital punches well above its weight, but there’s plenty more to see, do and eat with the help of four wheels and a day. Within two hours in any direction, you’ll find ancient forests, world-class wine, beautiful coastline, and towns that feel completely untouched. Here's where to point the car.
Seven Tasmanian Experiences To Gift This Mother’s Day
We all love a beautiful bunch of flowers, but why not give the mum, mother figure or other special woman in your life something a little out of the box this year? We’ve put together seven of our favourite Tasmanian experiences to make mum feel extra pampered this Mother’s Day.
Tasmania’s Best Camping Spots For Water Lovers
Across the state, Hydro Tasmania manages an intricate network of lakes and waterways that double as some of the most spectacular camping holiday destinations for lovers of water-based recreation and adventure. Here’s our round-up of just some of Tasmania’s best outdoor escapes for those who feel most offline when they’re on the water’s edge.
Choose Your Own Adventure At Bradys Lake
Just over two hours out of Hobart or Launceston, discover a destination where you don’t all have to agree on how you spend the day. Here’s our guide to making the most of a lakeside camping trip to this Central Highlands treasure.
Your Guide To Hiking Tasmania’s Walls of Jerusalem With Kids
Bottom of the World contributor Kate Bown shares how her extended family - including eight school-aged children and a baby - explored Walls of Jerusalem National Park. Nestled in the rugged central highlands of Lutruwita/Tasmania, it’s the perfect place to introduce kids to a multi-day hiking adventure.
Mount Field: Southern Tasmania’s Most Enchanting National Park
With dazzling waterfalls, towering trees and glittering alpine lakes, Mount Field National Park is a wilderness wonderland. Just one hour north-west of Nipaluna/Hobart, discover an impressive range of family-friendly nature experiences.
Eat, Drink & Shop Cygnet Like A Local
In southern Tasmania’s verdant Huon Valley, the little township of Cygnet makes for a day trip that’s charming and eclectic in equal measure.
Hobart’s Best Family-Friendly Walks
From magical mountain trails to cool coastal tracks, here’s our pick of the best family-friendly walks in Hobart.
Hobart’s Best Places To Move, Stretch, Build & Sweat (Copy)
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.
Your Guide To The Great Eastern Wine Week Festival
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.
The Father’s Day Gift Guide: Tassie-Style
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.
Em Carey’s Story Of Resilience, Courage & Hope Comes To Launceston
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.
Maria Island: Tasmania’s Ultimate Day Trip?
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.
The Best Spots To See Snow In Tasmania This Winter
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.
Climb Aboard These Cosy Bus Stays Around Tasmania
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.