Journeys

Steep bike runs, backcountry skiing, epic drives and laidback country towns turn the Derwent Valley into a choose-your-own-adventure destination for thrill seekers, cruisers and everyone in between.

Part pit stop, part time travel, Tasmania’s best micro museums offer history, culture and local flavour in modest doses.

Cool air, scenic routes and stunning wilderness make Tasmania a favourite for runners of all types. Lace up your sneakers for some of our best running events this autumn – from the adventurous to the more straightforward. On your marks, get set, go!

From pie warmers to pub kitchens and seaside taprooms, Tasmania’s small towns deliver outsized flavour. To help inspire your next road trip, here are four underrated regional destinations where locals prop up the bar for good reason.

The New Zealand-born chef moved to Lutruwita/Tasmania in 2009 and now heads up the kitchens at Mona, a gig that now includes five venues, plus festival events like Dark Mofo’s Winter Feast. A keen mountain bike rider, Vince has since built a life grounded equally in the state’s bush tracks and its kitchens.

In a state where community still feels personal and impact often starts with a conversation, Tasmania’s 2026 Australians of the Year reflect the quiet grit and generosity that define this island. From hospital rescue scenes and school lunchrooms to classrooms and cafe kitchens, their work reaches into everyday lives, proving that meaningful change does not need a megaphone, just commitment.

Best known for spending time both in and on the water, this Hobartian is adamant that he shows tourists the most remote and pristine parts of the state.

A slow arc through northern Tasmania, from Carrick to the Great Western Tiers, puts the Camry Hybrid somewhere between past and present.

When the day calls for views, Subaru’s new Forester Hybrid turns the Hobart to Flowerpot run into pure driving fun.

Hundreds of classic-car lovers roll into Sandy Bay each month to show off their vintage wheels, swap stories and celebrate the shared joy of motoring history.

Ford's best-selling ute gets a plug-in power boost. Same DNA, now with brains, brawn and battery.

Bushfire risk is rising and old approaches no longer cut it, writes Mel Percival, RACT GM Advocacy and Government Relations.

Parents and mentors across Tasmania are proving just how powerful their influence can be, writes Mel Percival, RACT GM Advocacy and Government Relations.

From confidence to country roads, our focus groups dig deep into the driving experience.

Mel Percival, RACT's General Manager Advocacy and Government Relations, hightlights the struggles parents and mentors face when teaching young drivers and the urgent need for better resources.

Whether road-tripping for culinary adventures or breaking up the drive, these destination diners turn a pit stop into an experience.

Make a cup of tea, get comfortable and settle in as some of Tasmania's favourite writers share their favourite books and recent recommendations with Sarah Aitken.

Three passionate Tasmanians share their love of the art and process of preserving seasonal bounty and their top tips for beginners.

North West Tasmania is home to a very special new not-for-profit postpartum food service that ensures new mums get the delicious and nutritious postpartum food they need as well as connection during a time of isolation.

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Enjoy extra savings thanks to your RACT member rewards. From groceries and fuel, to cinemas and car care, here are some of our best offers.

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