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Sisu Wines Opens Estate-Made Winery and Cellar Door
Home » Media Releases » Sisu Wines has officially opened its architecturally designed cellar door and estate winery in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley, marking a significant milestone for the young
The Tasman to Deliver New World-Class Event Space, LUMINA
Home » Media Releases » The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Hobart, has confirmed development is underway on LUMINA, a new architecturally designed event destination set to open mid-2026
New Heritage Rail service for Hobart’s Northern Suburbs
The Tasmanian Transport Museum Society will officially launch a major extension to its heritage tourist rail service on the morning of Saturday 13 December 2025 at the Museum site in
World Champions Return for Red Bull Hardline Tasmania 2026
Red Bull Hardline’s defending champions are confirmed to return to lutruwita/Tasmania for the 2026 edition of the world’s most daring downhill event. Jackson Goldstone and Gracey Hemstreet will line up
Riddle Me Adventures Launches New Interactive Platform
Tasmania’s much-loved mystery picnic company, Riddle Me Adventures, has launched an upgraded, more interactive digital platform. The new digital platform has arrived just in time for the warmer weather and
2025 Art Farm Birchs Bay Sculpture Prize and Art Trail
Southern Tasmania’s landscape becomes a living gallery as the celebrated Art Farm Birchs Bay Annual Sculpture Prize returns for its 2025 season. Just a scenic drive south of Hobart, visitors
Stunning New Depths Unveiled at Lake St Clair
A ground-breaking project by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has officially mapped the true depth of Lake St Clair, confirming it as the deepest lake on the continent. Located in
Meadowbank Pinot Noir Triumphs at the 2025 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards
A windswept vineyard in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley has reached the pinnacle of Australian winemaking, with Meadowbank Wines taking out two of the nation’s most prestigious honours at the 2025 Melbourne
Callington Mill Distillery Crowned Australia’s Best Single Malt Whisky 2025
Callington Mill Distillery, in the historic heart of Oatlands, Southern Tasmania, has secured its place among the world’s elite whisky producers, winning top honors at two of the spirit industry’s
Mamamia names Hobart in the Top 10 Holiday Spots for 2026
Mamamia, Australia’s leading women’s media platform, has recognised Hobart as one of the world’s best “hidden gem” destinations for 2026. Ranked alongside celebrated destinations from Japan to France and the
Dark Mofo Announces 2026 Festival Dates: 11–22 June
Dark Mofo has confirmed its return to Hobart from 11–22 June 2026, with the first limited release of Night Mass tickets going on sale at 10am on Wednesday 5 November
Southern Tasmania Shines at the 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Awards
Southern Tasmania’s tourism operators have again proven their excellence on the state’s biggest stage, taking home a remarkable share of honours at the 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Awards. The annual awards,