A visit to the remote rainforest arcadia at the southern end of the Tarkine wilderness is like stepping into an ecological time machine.

As the gateway to Tasmania’s oldest national park – Freycinet National Park – Coles Bay is as much about nature as a night’s nurture. One of the state’s favourite holiday towns, it’s somehow retained a village-like atmosphere in sight of some of the east coast’s most spectacular coastal scenery.

This tiny island in the Bass Strait is a leader in green energy. Andrew Bain travels to King Island to explore its eco credentials.

Tours that give back through conservation and wildlife education provide a richer experience. Helen Hayes finds five tours making a difference.

The Freycinet Experience Walk was a pioneer in low-impact environmental tourism when it launched 30 years ago. Chris Crerar dons his hiking boots to experience the special anniversary walk.

From ’80s hobby farm to 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Winery of the Year, Pooley Wines has risen to remarkable heights.

The beautiful streetscape, convict past and some quirky culinary claims are enough to tempt drivers off the highway into the Midlands’ most beautiful town.

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.

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.

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.

Inspiration for exploring our state from October to December 2022.