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.

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!

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.

“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.

The transition from Tasmanian Winter to Tasmanian Spring is subtle, but gratefully embraced by locals emerging from the cooler days.

The transition from Tasmanian Winter to Tasmanian Spring is subtle, but gratefully embraced by locals emerging from the cooler days.

Winter in Tasmania is cold. Really cold. Here’s how to dress for it.

Winter in Tasmania is cold. Really cold. Here’s how to dress for it.