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Mures Tasmania & Pooley Wines partner for a uniquely Tasmanian dining experience
Established Tasmanian family businesses Mures Tasmania & Pooley Wines, have collaborated to deliver the Southern Bluefin Carving Ceremony, a new dining experience running as part of Tourism Tasmania’s winter campaign,

New Agritourism Experience Launches on the Tasman Peninsula
A bold and boutique new agritourism experience has officially launched on Tasmania’s spectacular Tasman Peninsula, offering visitors a rare behind-the-scenes taste of one of the island’s most productive and picturesque

Celebrate Autumn at Rathmore During the Tasmanian Autumn Festival
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

Tasmanian Autumn Festival Returns in 2025
Now in its second year, the Tasmanian Autumn Festival is a vibrant celebration of the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands—regions renowned for their natural beauty, deep-rooted heritage and rich cultural

Leatherwood Bar & Kitchen Introduces Express Lunch Menu
Southern Tasmania’s vibrant dining scene welcomes an exciting new addition with the launch of the Express Lunch Menu at Leatherwood Bar & Kitchen, located in DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart. This

10-year anniversary of the Geeveston Art Show
Geeveston, Tasmania – 2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Geeveston Art Show, and in celebration, all of Geeveston is participating in a festival to showcase the very best of

Callington Mill Distillery to take over Macq01 venue from Frogmore Creek
Callington Mill Distillery is excited to announce it will take over the lease of the waterfront venue located at the ground level of the Macq01 hotel in Hobart, effective May

Crave Harvest Festival Returns to Celebrate the Best of the Coal River Valley
Southern Tasmania’s vibrant food and wine scene will take centre stage once again as the Crave Harvest Festival returns for its second year, promising a spectacular celebration of the region’s

Tasmania wins at the World Whiskies Awards 2025
“The most prestigious whisky competition in the world based in the United Kingdom has put the global spotlight on Tasmania”, said Kristy Lark-Booth, President of the Tasmanian Whisky and Spirits

Clarence Jazz Festival returns for its 29th year
The 29th annual Clarence Jazz Festival, proudly presented by Clarence City Council, is set to dazzle Nipaluna/Hobart’s Eastern Shore once again in 2025 with four unforgettable days of music, art,

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