Experiences
What's on spring 2024
Your new to-do list from September to November 2024.
Top five fresh produce markets
While Tassie’s fruit and veg game is strong year-round, there’s nothing like meandering around a farmers market in spring, with fresh blooms and new-season produce aplenty. Nola James has five to try.
The best family-friendly activities in Tasmania this winter
Discover the best family activities in Tasmania this winter: festivals, food and fun.
Top five dining rooms with a view
From Hobart’s waterfront to Launceston’s Tamar – not to mention the delightful array of seaside towns – Tassie is not short on scenic vistas. Nola James rounds up top spots to wine and dine while you soak in the view.
What's up, winter?
For some Tasmanians, winter is a time for hibernation or holidays to warmer parts of the world. For those of us who brave the winter, there are a surprising number of reasons to rug up, go out, and soak in Tasmania’s brightest season.
The pit stop: Campbell Town
The natural stop on a drive through the Midlands between Hobart and Launceston, Campbell Town offers reasons beyond its firm place in history to linger on those north-south migrations.
A beginners guide to electric vehicles in Tasmania
If you’re thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) or just curious about the technology, this guide is designed to help Tasmanians navigate topics including purchasing an EV, available incentives, charging infrastructure, popular EV models and more.
Taking the green leap
Tasmanian tourism operators are gearing up for a new type of traveller: the climate-conscious tourist. Amanda Ducker explores how local businesses are using digital tools to ride this eco-tourism wave.
The future is food
Nola James meets three local innovators leading the way in sustainability, from farm to fork.
The best eco-friendly activities in Tasmania
Eco-friendly activities abound in Tasmania, from paddock-to-plate dining and multi-day hikes, to carbon-offset marine jaunts and up-close encounters with native wildlife. Tasmanian travel writer Amanda Ducker highlights some of the best.
Top five pubs (and bars) with fireplaces
Whether you’re looking for a quick pit stop on a long road trip or an afternoon of frivolity, these pubs will keep you warm and watered well into winter, Nola James writes.