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!

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.

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.

An island off an island.