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Spring in the Vines 2025: Celebrate Southern Tasmania’s Wine Regions
Southern Tasmania’s leading wine festival returns from 31 October to 2 November 2025, with Spring in the Vines bringing together the region’s premium cool-climate wine producers for a weekend of

Huon River Cruises Earns Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025
Southern Tasmania tourism operator recognised among the world’s top 10% Destination Southern Tasmania congratulates Huon River Cruises, based in the Huon Valley, on being awarded a 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice

Tasmania’s Joy Kachina Wins 2025 Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Destination Southern Tasmania congratulates Tasmanian photographer Joy Kachina, who has been awarded Photographer of the Year in the 2025 Natural Landscape Photography Awards (NLPA), a globally recognised celebration of landscape

Red Bull Hardline Tasmania Returns in 2026
Australia’s toughest mountain biking event is set to return to Southern Tasmania, with Red Bull Hardline locking in dates for 7–8 February 2026 at Maydena Bike Park. The 2026 event

Clarence Prize Elevates Southern Tasmania’s Place on the Design Stage
Melbourne Designer Ash Allen Wins 2025 Clarence Prize The City of Clarence is proud to announce Melbourne-based designer Ash Allen as the winner of the prestigious 2025 Clarence Prize for

Tolpuddle Vineyard Elevates Southern Tasmania on the World Stage
Southern Tasmania’s Tolpuddle Vineyard has again proven its global credentials, with its 2023 Chardonnay named Champion White Wine at the 2025 International Wine Challenge in London. This is the second

Cat Davidson Named Australia’s Top Tour Guide 2025
Southern Tasmania is celebrating a remarkable achievement, with Bruny Island-based naturalist and guide Cat Davidson of Inala Nature Tours named Australia’s Top Tour Guide 2025. Cat, who previously won the

Escaping the Ordinary at Luna Lodge
Luna Lodge: Where Escape Rooms Meet Accommodation in a Quirky Tasmanian First Luna Lodge in Southern Tasmania has unveiled a quirky new experience, blending immersive escape room storytelling with eco-tourism

2025 Caledon Crawl
The Caledon Crawl is back on Saturday 1 November 2025, inviting runners, walkers and even the determined crawlers to take on Caledon Estate Vineyard’s famous uphill challenge. The course is

A Taste of the Huon Returns with Fresh New Flavour in 2026
One of Southern Tasmania’s most cherished festivals is set to return in 2026, with A Taste of the Huon celebrating its 35th year. Since 1992, the festival has grown from

New eBook Shines a Light on Camping and Caravanning in Tasmania
Travellers planning a camping or caravanning adventure around Tasmania now have a fresh resource at their fingertips, thanks to the release of a brand-new eBook from Lap of Tasmania. A

Crowne Plaza Hobart Launches Centurion Sky, Its Newest Event Space
Crowne Plaza Hobart has officially launched Centurion Sky, a striking new event space featuring a glass ceiling, panoramic views, and retractable bi-fold doors. The addition expands the hotel’s collection to