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.

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.

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.

Discover three innovative eco-escapes by local creatives that will redefine your idea of the perfect Tasmanian winter getaway.

Slow travel offers a deeper connection to Tasmania’s landscapes, communities and culture. Ruth Dawkins explores how taking the time to linger can lead to a richer experience.

Now bypassed by Tasman Peninsula motorists, a quiet calm has settled on Sorell, one of Tasmania’s oldest towns. Graze and shop along the main street and find heritage-listed churches and a lagoon walk beyond, writes Andrew Bain.

Nola James gives us the low down on the latest travel adventures around Tasmania.

Lutruwita/Tasmania’s cool climate wines are world-class, but some go beyond great vintages. From biodynamic vines to off-grid estates, here are five exceptional cellar doors that champion eco-conscious practices, writes Nola James.

Your new to-do list from June to August 2025.

As shorter days bring dappled light and falling leaves in fiery reds and golden yellows, Tasmania transforms into a photographer’s dream. Nola James speaks to four local snappers about their top tips for capturing the season’s beauty and their favourite locations to frame the perfect autumn shot.

Some days are diamonds, but all days are gold in many Tasmanian towns in autumn. It’s the season when exotic trees – and one showy native species – turn up the contrast, radiating red, russet and yellow to give the towns in which they grow a spark of extra vibrancy.