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Tasmanian Wine Festival Returns with More Wine, Food & Entertainment
The Tasmanian Wine Festival is back, bringing a vibrant mix of premium wines, gourmet food, and live music to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens on February 8 & 9, 2025.
What did it take to become a Strumpet of the Worst Kind?
Exclusive Opportunity to meet Associate Professor and Author Lynne Hume at the Cascades Female Factory. Step into the fascinating world of convict women in early colonial Tasmania as we welcome author
bruny NORTH: A Celebration of Creativity and Slow Tourism on Bruny Island
Found at 18 Bruny Island Main Road in Dennes Point, bruny NORTH is a newly launched curated space by visionary creative director Virginia Dowzer. Designed by renowned architect John Wardle,
Where Tasmanian Stories Connect: MACq 01 Hotel’s New Campaign Unveiled
Luxury Hobart hotel, MACq 01, has this week launched a new marketing campaign ‘Where One Tasmanian Story Leads to Another” that celebrates their deep connection to place. MACq 01 is
Gin Tales: MACq 01 Hotel’s New Summer Storytelling Experience
This summer, MACq 01 Hotel, Hobart’s renowned storytelling hotel, will unveil a new MACq 01 gin range created in partnership with Tasmania’s award-winning McHenry Distillery. The five new gins will
Introducing Lana: Tasvanlife’s First Locally Built Campervan
Tasvanlife is thrilled to announce the launch of Lana, the newest addition to their campervan fleet and a landmark achievement as their first campervan to be 100% built in Tasmania.
1830 Restaurant & Bar: Reopening with a New Menu, Local Flavours, and Views
Sitting with in the Port Arthur Historic Site Visitor Centre, with sweeping views of the penitentiary, 1830 Restaurant & Bar has reopened with a new concept combined with, stunning surroundings,
Cape Raoul Cruises – A New Attraction for Port Arthur Region
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys is adding a new experience to its multi award winning tourism portfolio, Cape Raoul Cruises. To be launched on 9 December 2024, the wilderness cruise will operate from the UNESCO
Exclusive Paddling Adventures Announced for Tasmania in 2025
SSV (formerly Southern Sea Ventures), a leader in sea kayaking adventures for over 30 years, has unveiled two unique paddling experiences for 2025, highlighting Tasmania’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and
Tasmanian Wine Festival returns to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Tasmania’s favourite Summer Garden Party announces a huge 2025 line-up… The popular Tasmanian Wine Festival returns to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens this summer, offering wine lovers a chance to
Tasvanlife Launches New tukana Van for Off-Grid Adventures
Destination Southern Tasmania is thrilled to announce that Tasvanlife, a premier provider of adventure-ready campervans, has introduced a new van, tukana, to their impressive range. Named after a historic Palawa word
Cygnet Cycling Festival Celebrates Third Year
The much-anticipated Cygnet Cycling Festival returns, offering an exhilarating mix of elite races and family-friendly rides in one of Tasmania’s most scenic regions, the Huon Valley. Set to kick off