Experiences
From the ground up
From ’80s hobby farm to 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Winery of the Year, Pooley Wines has risen to remarkable heights.
The pit stop: Ross
The beautiful streetscape, convict past and some quirky culinary claims are enough to tempt drivers off the highway into the Midlands’ most beautiful town.
Five tow-tally awesome caravan trips in Tassie
Tasmania is blessed with a remarkable concentration of natural wonders accessible by caravan, many within easy reach of Hobart and Launceston. Here, caravanning expert and author Catherine Best rounds up five of the best caravanning destinations.
Ride the rail trails
Tasmania’s cycling reputation is forged in mountain-bike trails, but off-road riding here doesn’t have to be all about berms, boulders and blacks.
The pit stop: Bothwell
In 1822, Scottish settlers founded the town of Bothwell. As the town celebrates its bicentenary this October, that early history remains reflected in tartan street signs, a wealth of National Trust-listed buildings and Australia’s oldest golf course.
Travel news: Oct/Nov 2022
Inspiration for exploring our state from October to December 2022.
Tassie unique stays
The best breaks aren’t necessarily the longest ones. What really makes a holiday unforgettable is the sense of escaping the everyday in a place that has a charm all of its own. These one-of-a-kind stays, perfect for couples, are guaranteed to linger longer in your memories.
The pit stop: Oatlands
Peek behind the facades of Australia’s largest collection of Georgian sandstone buildings, and you’ll find that what’s old is new in Oatlands, with the Midlands town now home to a large distillery, a cosy wine bar and one of Tassie’s most curious stores, writes Andrew Bain.
The great outdoors
A day in the office can look very different depending on who you are and what you do. Here in lutruwita/Tasmania, some people make a living from adventurous nature-based occupations. Three such fortunate Tassie residents talk about what they do for fun after clocking off.
Is this Tasmania's best walking destination?
Andrew Bain takes on Flinders Island by foot to answer this question.
The perfect pitch
With so much natural beauty to experience in the island state, there’s no better place to plan a down-to-earth camping holiday, with or without frills.