Experiences
The pit stop: Kingston
A laidback coastal town that’s an easy 15-minute drive south-west from Hobart, Kingston is the gateway to the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Stroll along the beachfront, check the op shops for hidden treasures and embrace the casual charm.
Let's get away: Tasmanian weekend retreats
Pack your adventure gear for these curated weekend retreats that go big on experience.
Flavour beyond the city
This is regional dining, the Tassie way: thoughtful, rooted in community and full of flavour. Riley Wilson rounds up some of the best spots worth a visit.
Travel news: spring 2025
Explore our state with the best things to do, see and taste this spring.
Tassie on two wheels
Tasmania's windy roads are a favourite for many domestic and international motorcyclists, and for good reason.
Stop and snip the roses
If there's one thing better than a big bunch of beautiful blooms in your home in spring, it's the experience of spending time on a stunning flower farm picking the arrangement yourself. Sarah Aitken meets the talented artists behind Tasmania's first pick-your-own flower farm.
Stay in the moment: Tasmania’s unplugged holidays
Across Tasmania – from Southport’s sea-glass beaches to Corinna’s wild rivers and Binalong Bay’s rock pools – you’ll find places where phones don’t work but life does. Look up, slow down and be truly present.
What's on: spring 2025
Your guide to the latest and greatest things to do in Tasmania during October and beyond.
From waste to worth
Whether it’s rescuing perfectly good items from the tip face or repairing sentimental things and bringing owners to (happy) tears, Tasmania’s tip shops and repair cafes are doing wonderful things to avoid sending more to landfill. Sarah Aitken celebrates some of our best.
Tasmania’s cosiest winter experiences
As the temperature drops, Tasmania transforms into a haven of crackling fires, lively festivals and soul-warming feasts. Let’s explore how to stay cosy on the island this winter.
Tasmania’s winter hot chocolate trail
There’s no better way to fight off the chill of a Tasmanian winter than with a steaming mug of hot chocolate. We hit the road to discover some of the best.