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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,
Hobart named among Expedia’s top global Destinations of the Year
Hobart has been recognised as one of the world’s leading travel destinations, earning a place in Expedia’s Top 10 Global Destinations of the Year for 2026. The announcement forms part
Mud, Sweat and Cheers: The Rugged Race Returns to Nugent in 2025
Tasmania’s only obstacle course mud run, The Rugged Race, returns on Saturday, 29 November 2025, bringing a day of high-energy fun and muddy challenges to Redbanks at Nugent, just 50
Frogmore Creek Wins Tasmania Trophy at 2025 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge
Frogmore Creek has reaffirmed its place among Tasmania’s most distinguished wineries, with its 2024 42 Degrees South Pinot Noir awarded the prestigious Tasmania Trophy at the 2025 Australian Pinot Noir
Hobart Airport to welcome first direct flights from Newcastle
Destination Southern Tasmania welcomes Jetstar’s announcement of the first-ever direct flights between Hobart and Newcastle. Launching 2 December 2025, the seasonal service will operate three times weekly until April 2026,
Open House Hobart 2025: Celebrating Architecture, Community and Design
Tasmania’s much-anticipated architecture and design festival, Open House Hobart, has returned for 2025 with an expanded vision and a renewed commitment to community and place. A Festival Across Two Weekends