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Tasman Region Welcomes A Natural Escape
The Tasman Region is set to welcome an exciting new addition to Tasmania’s events calendar with the launch of A Natural Escape – a three-week celebration of nature, culture, and

Hobart Penitentiary Crowned No. 1 ‘Top Attraction’ by Tripadvisor
The National Trust Tasmania is proud to announce that the award-winning Hobart Convict Penitentiary has been named the No. 1 ‘Top Attraction’ for both the South Pacific and Australia in Tripadvisor’s

Bruny Island Guide Wins Inaugural State Honour for Tour Guiding Excellence
Cat Davidson named Tasmania’s First Tour Guide of the Year Destination Southern Tasmania congratulates Bruny Island-based guide Cat Davidson on being named the inaugural Tasmanian Tour Guide of the Year

Beaker Street Festival Announces 2025 Program
Death, Pleasure and Humanity Take Centre Stage in Tasmania. This 12–19 August, Beaker Street Festival returns to transform Lutruwita/Tasmania into a stage for wild ideas, boundary-pushing conversations, and deeply human

Connection to Country – A Groundbreaking First Nations Art Exhibition Comes to the Huon Valley
For the first time in the Huon Valley, the voices of First Nations artists will rise together in a landmark exhibition that brings culture, story, and deep-rooted connection to the

Sail into the Off Season Aboard Hobart’s Oldest Working Vessel
Step aboard living history this Off Season with a unique sailing experience on the SV Rhona H. Operated by Heritage Sailing Tasmania, the Rhona H offers a warm and welcoming

Redding the Sails Returns
As the chill of winter deepens and Hobart begins to glow with the fiery spirit of Dark Mofo, one of Tasmania’s most iconic vessels is preparing to bring a unique

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