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Sail with Huon River Cruises at the 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Experience the magic of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in 2025 aboard Huon River Cruises, as you set sail in the iconic Parade of Sail. This adults-only cruise offers an

Explore the 2024 Huon Valley Studio Art Trail
The Huon Valley Studio Art Trail returns for its fifth year this October, providing an opportunity to delve into the creative world of local artists and makers. Running from October

DST Welcomes New and Returning Board Members at 2024 Annual General Meeting
Destination Southern Tasmania (DST) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 25th September 2024, at Iron Creek Bay. The event highlighted DST’s ongoing commitment to supporting the region’s tourism

Election commitment delivery welcomed but no room for complacency
The 2024-25 State Budget released on Thursday the 12th of September delivers on the election commitments made to the tourism industry by the Tasmanian Government, however the TICT has warned

LARK Distillery Dominates International Awards for Third Consecutive Year
LARK Distillery, based in Tasmania, has continued its winning streak on the global stage, securing top honors at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards. Their Symphony Nº1 has been crowned Australia’s

Experience the Best of Tasmania at the 2024 Tourism Showcase
All Tasmanians and visitors are invited to the 2024 Tasmanian Tourism Showcase on Saturday, August 3rd, at Princes Wharf 1 in Hobart. Open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., this

Experience The Long View at Iron Creek Bay Estate
Iron Creek Bay Estate invites visitors to escape their busy routines and embrace the art of unwinding. As a family-owned business rooted in a family farm, Iron Creek Bay Estate

Tasmanian Whisky Week Celebrates Distillers and Regionality
Monday 5th – Sunday 11th August 2024 Tasmanian Whisky Week is a significant tourism event celebrating Tasmanian whisky, distillers and regionality. The first Tasmanian Whisky Week was held in 2016.

Telegraph Hotel’s Winter Igloos – Orchard Edition
This winter the iconic Telegraph Hotel has turned its rooftop into an orchard oasis, with cosy igloos, themed menu items, drink specials and epic views. Suitable for two to eight

MACQ 01 Rewards Exhausted Aussies for Sleeping Longer
Luxury Hobart Hotel MACq 01 unveils new Pay By Sleep ‘Slumber Suite’ giving the 98% of Australians who experience tiredness during the day the chance to catch up on quality

All things Oysters at Hobart’s Belvedere Restaurant
With over 40 years’ experience producing premium Pacific Oysters, Tassie’s premium Tasmanian Oyster Company will be shucking, serving and talking all things Oysters at Hobart’s Belvedere restaurant on Saturday, 27

City of Hobart launches new Winter Campaign – Warm Hearts and Cool Adventures
The City of Hobart will launch its first ever dedicated winter campaign, ” Warm Hearts and Cool Adventures,” designed to highlight the diverse range of events and activities while also