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Meadowbank Lake: The Ultimate Picnic Day Trip
Meadowbank Lake offers the perfect backdrop for the timeless ritual of a picnic: sparkling waters, rolling hills, shady nooks, and easy access to some of the state’s most delicious produce. Here’s our suggested itinerary for your next lakeside picnic lunch day, just over an hour’s drive from Hobart.
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.
Q&A: Aleks Crossan
From theatre stages to towering sculptures, Tasmania-based artist Aleks Crossan is navigating a bold creative journey - and she’s not afraid to break some rules along the way.
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.
Q&A: Zoë Fitzherbert
One glimpse of Hobart’s Kunanyi/Mount Wellington was all it took to convince award-winning landscape painter Zoë Fitzherbert that Tasmania was the place where her creative practice could take its most authentic shape.
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.
Recipe: Aløft’s Mushroom Dumplings
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.
Q&A: Dan Booker
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.
Hobart’s Best Places To Move, Stretch, Build & Sweat
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.
Ten Years At The Top: Aløft Turns 10
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.
Q&A: Adam Gibson
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.
Clothes That Care: How Tasmanian Label Mita Is Making Lives More Comfortable
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.
Same Oldest Licence, New Licensee
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).
Double Shots & Doggos: Abercrombie Coffee Does Both
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.
Good Things Are Brewing South Of Hobart
Sandwiched between rolling green paddocks 20 minutes south of Hobart, Hopfields Brewery is bringing fresh vibes and very good brews to Margate.
Q&A: Lara Christie
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.
The Beer Down Here
Here’s the rundown of the city’s best breweries and taprooms to visit on a beer-drinking walkabout in Hobart.
Q&A: Jason Minty
Born and raised in Hobart, a long-time Sydney-based business owner still calls Tasmania home.
The Tasmanian Inn: A Pub For The People
On North Hobart’s industrial strip, The Tasmanian Inn offers up classic pub fare and an atmosphere to match.
Q&A: Jorja Threlfall
Tasmania’s first dedicated laser tattoo removal technician spent 10 years travelling the world, before putting down roots - and a one-of-a-kind business venture - back where it all began.