This April, Rathmore—an elegant c1828 heritage-listed property just an hour from Hobart—will host a series of rustic Easter lunches as part of the Tasmanian Autumn Festival 2025.
Set against the vibrant colours of the Central Highlands, and Derwent Valley, these events offer an immersive regional experience celebrating local flavours, sustainability, and rural charm.
Easter Feasts with Heart and History
Held on Good Friday (18 April), Easter Sunday (20 April), and Wednesday (23 April), Rathmore’s long-table lunches invite guests to savour home-cooked paella, mulled wine, and Simnel cake, with live music in a setting rich in story and character. Visitors are also invited to stay on-site with a special Tasmanian Autumn Festival offer—stay two nights and pay for just one when attending any ticketed TAF event. Each stay includes a gourmet breakfast basket and the chance to spot resident platypuses in the Dew Rivulet.
A Month of Autumn Adventures
Beyond Rathmore, the wider Tasmanian Autumn Festival features hands-on experiences across the region, including:
Blacksmithing with 28 Gates
Paint and Sip sessions at Curringa Farm
Pottery workshops
Perfume making
Together, these experiences showcase the creativity and community spirit of Southern Tasmania’s inland heartlands.
Bookings and Enquiries
Cally Lyons
📍 Rathmore, 2158 Hollow Tree Road, Hollow Tree, TAS 7140
📧 info@rathmore.com.au | 📞 +61 418 72 8888
Sustainable Tourism in Action
Owner Cally Lyons, a DST board member and active advocate for regional tourism, has transformed Rathmore from a historic sheep station into a welcoming rural retreat. Powered by solar, built with upcycled materials, and home to homegrown produce, Rathmore is a model for sustainable, story-rich tourism.
With beautifully restored venues like The Wool Shed, The Stables, and The Big Shed, Rathmore offers a distinctive backdrop for events and getaways alike.
