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Beaker Street Festival: Entering Its Second Act In 2026
Dr Margo Adler’s journey into science revealed something unexpected: scientists weren’t the inaccessible experts many people imagine - they were curious, passionate storytellers with ideas worth sharing. That shift in perspective became the seed for Tasmania’s annual Beaker Street Festival, now celebrating 10 years of conversation, creativity and connection.
Chasing The Aurora Australis
Every so often in Winter, half of Tasmania either gets in the car or steps into their backyard way past curfew on a weeknight. The happy culprit? The Aurora Australis - a Winter-favouring phenomenon that turns the night sky into one of nature’s most spectacular shows.
The Aurora doesn't book ahead and doesn't hang around. Here's how to join the chase.
Our Top Five Short Walks Near Hobart
When you don’t have it in you to pack your lunch, fill the tank, and drive for over an hour to get started, here are our top five sub-three hour walks near Hobart. For the days you need some Tassie great outdoors time, but still have stuff to do.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Road Trip Tassie’s Iconic East Coast
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.
How To Spend a Weekend In Southern Tasmania’s Huon Valley
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.
The Perfect Kids Birthday Party in Tasmania
Inspired by Lutruwita/Tasmania’s unique natural places and seasons, two childhood educators are bringing children’s birthday party dreams to life.
Cosy Up At The Best Tiny Home Stays In Tasmania
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.
Tasmania’s Best Farm Visits
From truffle hunting to oyster shucking, here's where to get your hands dirty down in Tasmania.
Tasmania’s Most Romantic Stays
From intimate homes to secluded shacks, plan a romantic escape for two with these lush Tasmanian retreats.
History, Mystery & Romance: Hobart’s Lumière Lodge
A Victorian-era home has been lovingly restored to its 1890s glory, seamlessly integrating contemporary touches to create a luxury stay that feels like home.
One Weekend On Bruny
An island off an island.