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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.
Celebrate 20 Years Of Song At This Year’s Festival of Voices
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!
Multitask Your Leisure Time At These Hobart Hybrid venues
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.
How To Dark Mofo
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.
The Ultimate Dark Mofo Itinerary
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.
Take The East Coast Tasmanian Wine Trail
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.
To Market, To Market - Tasmania’s Best Markets Shopping
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.