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Em Carey’s Story Of Resilience, Courage & Hope Comes To Launceston
The girl who fell from the sky is telling her story - and inviting others to do the same - in one of Launceston’s most beautiful new spaces.
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.
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.
The Best Spots To See Snow In Tasmania This Winter
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.
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.
Celebrate 20 Years Of Song At This Year’s Festival of Voices
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!
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.
Skincare As Clean As The Tasmanian Air
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.
At Home With Vonda & Glenn Mason
A photographer and an interior designer walk into a house. The punchline? It’s their forever (for now) home.
Be Gin-Spired At These Tasmanian Gin Distilleries
Whether you’re a G&T tragic or a slave to a gin martini, these Tassie gin distilleries will keep your bar cart well and truly stocked.
How To Dark Mofo
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.
The Ultimate Dark Mofo Itinerary
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.
Get Your Caffeine Hit On Hobart’s Eastern Shore
Not to be outdone by its over-the-bridge counterpart, Hobart’s Eastern Shore is becoming quite the foodie destination. When it comes to an AM caffeine hit, east-siders have plenty of options, with new specialty coffee spots popping up all over. From Rosny to Seven Mile Beach, here are the best places to grab a cup of the good stuff on the east side of the Derwent.
The Winter 25 Men’s Fashion Edit
“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 Winter 25 Women’s Fashion Edit
“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.
Where To Get Your Hands On The Best Baked Goods In Tassie
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.
Tuck Into Battery Point’s Best Breakfasts
With early 1800s beginnings as an enclave for both working-class dock workers and merchant sailors, the remarkably well-preserved Battery Point is now a Hobart must-visit. From caffeine lovers’ havens and bakeries, to all-day brunch and gourmet toasties, you’ll start your day off right in the capital city’s most historic suburb.
To Market, To Market - Tasmania’s Best Markets Shopping
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.
A Waking Dream: Tasmania-Based Artist Ron Francis
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.
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.