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.

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.

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.

Entrepreneur Sarah Slatter created She & I Skin Co. with a vision to make skincare as clean as the north-west Tasmanian air in which it was dreamt up.

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.

“I moved to Tassie for the warm weather.” - nobody, ever.

Brain too cold to make a sartorial decision every morning for the foreseeable future? We’ve got you. Herein, the only Tasmanian winter wardrobe guide you’ll need to stay toasty and stylish all season long.

“I moved to Tassie for the warm weather.” - nobody, ever.

Brain too cold to make a sartorial decision every morning for the foreseeable future? We’ve got you. Herein, the only Tasmanian winter wardrobe guide you’ll need to stay toasty and stylish all season long.

Whether you’re a sugar fiend or a lover of loaves, you’ll find your people down in Lutruwita/Tasmania. With too many bakeries to list, we’ve attempted to round up the best baked goods in the state - from cult-fave pastries in Hobart’s CBD to experimental doughnuts in a small northern midlands town.

At three o’clock in the morning, Ron Francis’ eyes might be trained on a large canvas, his hand holding a brush loaded with oil paint. Painting in the early hours is a perfect situation for the Cygnet-based artist: he could be the only painter on the island, free from the day’s distracting energies.

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.

Tasmania produces some of the best wine in the world, with its silky Pinot Noir, crisp Riesling, and vibrant sparkling. If you’re after a spot to enjoy a glass (or - let’s be real - a bottle), pull up a stool at one of southern and northern Tassie’s best wine bars.

Vintage clothes shopping is a sport for lovers of nostalgia, sustainability and a bargain – and Tasmania has plenty of stacked second-hand stores to tackle. From op shops to retro havens to pre-loved designer fashion, here’s where to go digging for a throwback treasure.

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.

Harnessing natural materials from her surroundings, a Tasmanian ceramicist reimagines history, industry and the environment through beautiful objects.

After leaving his childhood home in Mackay to travel the world for a professional basketball career, Clint Steindl found himself in lutruwita/Tasmania as the inaugural Captain of the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Want to make a cheese board that’s almost too impressive to eat? Stock it up with the island state’s finest.

Inspired by lutruwita/Tasmania’s unique natural places and seasons, two childhood educators are bringing children’s birthday party dreams to life.

Inspired by childhood holidays in lutruwita/Tasmania, a New South Welshman finally found himself living - and mountain biking - on the island’s wild west coast.

From cafés to wineries and some local institutions, here’s our list of the best family-friendly places to eat out in greater Hobart.

A whisper on the community grapevine inspired an opportunistic approach to acquiring a dream property for this north-west Tasmanian family.