Pull on your warmest winter woollies, or brave the cold in your swimmers. Icy plunges and steamy saunas await this Off Season. Brace yourself for a winter like no other with epic events, cosy stays and exclusive winter-only offers.
Where to go, what to do? Go everywhere. Do it all. Unwind in a tub under starry skies, discover the best road trip stops, and eat your way from coast to coast.
Tuesday 1 March 2022 - Tuesday 31 August 2027 (Daily) Cygnet
Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations. In their small studio tucked away just two minutes from Cygnet's main street, David will share his talent, by guiding you through the steps of making a wooden spoon from scratch. With your very own clever hands, you will use recycled vintage or green timber straight from a tree, to create your spoon.
All are welcome, from absolute beginners to those wishing to hone their craft. You will work alone in a private workshop or can work with up to 4 others- family and friends or slot into a group of singles and make new friends. Perfect for corporate team building too!
Each workshop runs from 10 am-3 pm (Private 10-4 pm) and includes tuition, timber to carve, use of all tools and a delicious morning tea. A break is taken for lunch, so bring your own or head down to one of the charming cafes in Cygnet.
Workshops are run by demand every day and can be booked online, at the studio or by phone. Upcoming workshops are also announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Warning: Spoon Carving is Addictive!
Thursday 14 May 2026 - Sunday 17 May 2026 (Annual) Stanley
The Stanley and Tarkine Forage Festival celebrates the beauty and abundance of the north west, inviting culinary adventurers to experience the best of Tassie's most delicious region.
Join the community buzz of the Stanley Street Feast, indulge in a fancy degustation menu with celebrated chefs and feed your curiosity with Meet the Producers events.
This and so much more awaits in a region known for having the cleanest air in the world!
Wednesday 20 May 2026 - Sunday 24 May 2026 (Annual) Launceston
With the autumn sunshine as a spotlight, and Launceston as the stage, Australian Musical Theatre Festival is back for 2026!
Featuring an array of emerging and established artists from around the country, we invite you to experience the magic of musical theatre over five days this May.
"It is a true joy to present the 2026 Australian Musical Theatre Festival program, which continues to celebrate, cultivate and educate around one of the world's most thrilling (and most popular!) art forms.
"Launceston again provides a truly unique stage, allowing us to align the magic of Tasmanian culture with both traditional and contemporary musical theatre, through a variety of offerings that are unexpected, thrilling and inspiring. This is musical theatre unlike you've ever seen it..." – Tyran Parke, Artistic Director.
Whether it's a brand-new presentation of your favourite musical, a chance to get to know Australia's greatest stars, or simply a reason to explore a city full of stories, we invite you to join us and share the stage.
Friday 5 June 2026 - Sunday 14 June 2026 (Annual) St Helens
A winter arts festival held over the June long weekend in the north east region of Tasmania. The premier attraction is the annual Bay of Fires Art Prize. Some 30 odd finalists are selected by world renowned judges for the Gala Opening of the Exhibition on Friday night. Have a front row seat when the winner of $20,000 is announced. The exhibition is open to the public until 14th June.
Supporting the Art Prize at this Winter Arts Festival are:
Youth Art Prize: The future of East Coast art is in good hands. Check out their talent.
New this year: Sand Sculpture Workshop & Competition. Teams are given a master class in sand sculpture by award-winning sculptor Peter Redmond. They are mentored through the creation of their own sand sculpture. Prizes awarded for the best
Secret People, Secret Places: Invites you to step into the homes and studios of local artists. Purchase a piece directly from the artist for that blank wall in your house.
Artisans On Show. A niche & eclectic display of artisans and their wares. All for sale
Dawn Dash N Splash. Binalong Bay Beach hosts brave souls for a swim and splash to greet the dawn. Bathing costumes are optional, but bathing caps are not!
And there are many other niche events happening around the area. Something for everyone.
Thursday 11 June 2026 - Monday 22 June 2026 (Annual) Hobart
Dark Mofo returns in full for 2026 with an ambitious art and music program, alongside Dark Mofo rituals Winter Feast, the Ogoh-Ogoh, Night Mass and the Nude Solstice Swim. Full program out now Tickets on sale 1 April. Subscribe for priority access.
Friday 19 June 2026 - Sunday 28 June 2026 (Annual) Strahan
The West Coast of Tasmania comes alive this winter with Light Up the West - a celebration of the winter solstice and the wild, wonderful spirit of the region. The West will glow with events, workshops, markets, lightshows and festivals.
From long table dinners and live music to markets, winter swims and immersive light installations, the West Coast brings together raw landscapes, creativity and community for a winter experience like no other.
Light Up the West celebrates the magic, grit and warmth of Tasmania's West Coast - shining bright during the darkest days of the year. Live like a West Coaster.
Solstice in the Square invites you to explore the balance between darkness and light.
In George Town's Regent Square, enjoy a whimsical evening of fireside warmth, live music, delicious food, and mulled wine. Celebrate connection and renewal, embracing the quiet magic and mystery of winter's longest night in Northern Tasmania. Bring the family!
Saturday 21 June 2025 - Saturday 20 June 2026 Saint Marys
Entry by donation at the gate
Join them in St Marys Recreation Ground (next to the St Marys Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre, Harefield Rd,St Marys)
12-4pm Lantern making workshop - come and join us to make a lantern for the parade
4 Gates Open
4- 7:30pm Event Open
Bonfire
Lantern Parade
Fire Sculpture
Live Music
Food & Mulled Wine for sale
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Noir Noir – A Night of Pinot Noir, Whisky & Stargazing
Embrace the magic of the longest night of the year at Noir Noir, an exclusive Winter Solstice celebration hosted by Tamar Ridge and Turner Stillhouse.
Held at the Tamar Ridge cellar door, this one-night-only event invites guests to sip, savour, and stargaze under the brilliance of Tasmania's winter sky.
Be among the first to taste Tamar Ridge's new release wines and Turner Stillhouse's groundbreaking new whiskies.
Gather around roaring fire pits, enjoy a curated selection of local produce, and journey through the stars with local astronomer Chris Arkless, who will guide a celestial exploration of the southern skies.
Noir Noir is a celebration of Tasmania's finest craftsmanship, natural beauty, and the cosmic wonder of the Winter Solstice — not to be missed
Saturday 27 June 2026 - Saturday 25 July 2026 (Daily) Bicheno
Switching it on in the Off-Season
Bicheno will once again play host to a free event — Bicheno Beams.
Fresh from winning Gold at the 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Awards, Bicheno Beams is a family-friendly celebration of light, offering yet another exciting reason to visit our must-stay destination.
Each evening, spectacular music accompanies powerful beams of light shining into the night sky, creating a memorable experience for all ages.
Every night at 6:30pm
Show length: approximately 15 minutes
Bicheno Beams is fast becoming an unmissable annual event, drawing locals and visitors together to celebrate the place they love.
You'll be welcomed by a friendly team of local volunteers who will guide you to the viewing area.
Come for two nights and enjoy two different, alternating shows.
Wednesday 1 July 2026 - Wednesday 15 July 2026 (Annual) Table Cape
Unlock the secrets of the North West coast of Tasmania this winter with 'Permission to Trespass', a unique event that grants exclusive access to private properties in the stunning Wynyard and Table Cape areas.
Experience the rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes that are usually off limits to the public.
Events include Moonlight Stories, a projected visual and auditory light show on the Table Cape Lighthouse, sumptuous long table dinners, twilight markets, art exhibits, local pub choirs and creative workshops...the trespass options are endless.
There is something for anyone who wants an intimate understanding of place and people.
Discover something new behind the locked gates this winter in Northwest Tasmania…Permission Granted!
Friday 3 July 2026 - Sunday 12 July 2026 (Annual) Hobart
Festival of Voices is Tasmania's ultimate winter singing celebration for all music lovers, with renowned performers, workshops, and participatory events.
Since its inception in 2005, Festival of Voices has celebrated the joy and wellbeing benefits of singing. What began as a small group of music lovers gathered around a fire in the depths of Tasmania's winter has grown to a 10-day festival featuring local, Australian, and international talent who compose, teach, perform and host our diverse event series. With choral, cabaret, classical, comedy, and contemporary, there's something for every music lover, whether you want to attend, learn, or participate!
Festival of Voices celebrates our arts industry and island home, expanding beyond its Hobart origins to offer events in many communities around the state.
Festival of Voices is also committed to delivering an inclusive, accessible, and environmentally responsible event, embedding sustainability across our operations — from waste reduction and ethical sourcing to energy-efficient practices and low-impact marketing.
Friday 3 July 2026 - Sunday 5 July 2026 (Annual) Invermay
Island Escape Winter Festival fires up Launceston's Inveresk Precinct for three unforgettable days celebrating Tasmania's music, food, art, and winter spirit.
This bold new festival brings together iconic headline acts including Birds of Tokyo, Spiderbait and Hot Dub Wine Machine, alongside local talent, celebrity chefs and creative trailblazers, delivering a program as diverse as it is exciting. Feast on Tasmania's finest winter produce, warm up beside glowing fire pits with distinctly Tasmanian tales, get up close with your favourite winemaker or distiller, or dance the night away in the igloo silent disco.
Families can dive into kids' workshops, storytelling, and games, while food lovers indulge in culinary showcases and regional feasts celebrating Northern Tasmania's flavours. As the sun sets, the precinct lights up with music, fire, and light shows, turning winter's chill into a celebration of everything hot, hearty, and homegrown.
From major acts to intimate fireside moments, Island Escape Winter Festival transforms Launceston into Tasmania's ultimate winter playground, where the State's best food, music, and creativity come out to shine.
Thursday 23 July 2026 - Sunday 26 July 2026 (Annual) Devonport
Celebrating 25 years since it all began, Devonport Jazz is ready to get back into the groove with a great festival line up in July 2026.
With warm and cozy venues across the city, don't hibernate this winter, explore what Devonport Jazz has to offer!
The 2026 program will be available May 2026
Thursday 6 August 2026 - Monday 17 August 2026 (Annual) Hobart
Imagine a place where scientists grace centre stage, microscopes live on bar tables, and late-night conversations have the potential to change the world. Welcome to Beaker Street Festival, where science brings us together.
Each August, thousands of visitors from across the country and beyond descend on Tasmania to dive into big ideas, deep discussions, and wild adventures—all set against the raw beauty of Tasmania's winter landscape.
For nearly a decade, our program has featured some of science's biggest names – from Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt and Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, to TikTok star AstroKirsten and legendary environmentalist Prof Tim Flannery, alongside legends of science communication like Dr Karl, Tegan Taylor, Robyn Williams, Adam Spencer, Wendy Zukerman, and many more.
The 2026 program will be announced in May.
Chocolate Winterfest is Latrobe's wickedly delicious festival celebrating all things chocolate.
It is no coincidence that the Latin name for cocoa, from which chocolate is made, translates as "food of the gods". Some cultures even valued chocolate more than gold, and who could blame them. Just the mere mention of chocolate turns heads and that's what Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe will do to you.
Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe will indulge, inform, astound, amuse but above all celebrate chocolate as you escape from the bleakness of winter. Be indulged by events individually or successively as you immerse in this chocolate experience.
Don't deny one of life's pleasures - join them at Latrobe on the central northern coast of Tasmania for this unique celebration.
Tuesday 1 July 2025 - Tuesday 30 June 2026 (Daily) Rowella
There's no denying that wine lovers often have a love affair with Pinot Noir. The best Pinot Noir is a true collaboration between viticulturist and winemaker.
Pinot Noir lies at the heart of Holm Oak. It's our wild child, and we're quite familiar with taming it's erratic behaviour through resourceful vineyard management and skillful winemaking practices.
Enjoy 5 different Holm Oak pinot noir wines, all made from select parcels on our estate in the pristine Tamar Valley. Taste through the collection and discover our passion for pinot noir.
Welcome to the launch of 'The Gin Station' at Alchymia Distillery. Join the distiller at his Gin station and understand the process of making Gin 'one shot' style.
Look, smell, and touch the botanicals that they use when making the range of Gins here on site. Then be guided through a tasting of three of their Gins.
Strictly over 18's only allowed on-site.
Join in at Devil's Corner Cellar Door for a unique one-of-a-kind Tower to Terroir Tour.
Your journey begins in the Devils Corner Lookout Tower, where you'll meet your host who will set the stage with captivating tales of the land. As you take in panoramic views of the vineyards, rugged Hazards mountains, and the tranquil expanse of Moulting Lagoon, you'll learn about Devil's Corner—from its humble origins to its dynamic evolution.
Discover insights into the vineyard's sustainable practices, the distinctive local geography, and the vibrant birdlife that calls this place home. (Duration: 15–20 minutes)
From the Tower, follow your guide down to the Cellar Door, pausing along the way to admire architectural details that echo the rugged beauty of the East Coast. Inside the tasting room, indulge in a guided premium tasting of the Hazards Range wines. Their expert guide will walk you through each exceptional pour, detailing the unique terroir, craft, and subtle complexities that define these exclusive wines. (Duration: 15–20 minutes)
To complete this journey, relax and savor a beautifully presented Tasmanian charcuterie board, featuring a selection of local artisan cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal accompaniments. Enjoy these delectable bites as you soak in the sweeping views of the landscape—a perfect conclusion to an experience that celebrates the essence of place, history, and the art of fine wine.
Join them each month at Prospect Country House for an evening that celebrates Tasmania's best local food, wine, and producers.
Set in the scenic Coal River Valley, their Producers Dinner brings together the community and guests to enjoy a seasonal menu crafted with sustainably sourced ingredients.
Each dinner features culinary themes, local farmers, winemakers, and artisans, who join you at the table to share the stories behind their produce. It's a relaxed, communal experience that highlights the passion, quality, and care behind Tasmania's food culture.
Enjoy a true paddock-to-plate evening, connect with the people who grow and create your food, and support small local businesses working sustainably.
Presented by World Expeditions, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports. Experience the most captivating short films from fearless explorers, trail runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers who push boundaries across the globe.
Following the legendary Banff Mountain Festival—the world's largest and most prestigious mountain celebration held annually in Canada's stunning Banff—this tour brings the very best to audiences worldwide. From over 300 exceptional films showcasing mountain sport, culture, environment, adventure and exploration, only the most outstanding award winners and crowd favourites are selected for the global journey spanning 390 communities across 35 countries.
The Australian programme presents an extraordinary collection of short films captured in Earth's wildest and most remote locations. Prepare for breathtaking cinematography that transports you to impossible places, compelling stories that challenge perspectives, and heart-pounding action sequences that will leave you breathless. This is adventure filmmaking at its absolute finest.
The original and the best mountain film festival is an Adventure Reels event.
For more details visit the website.
An eco-cabin in the forest or a boutique city pad? A beachside retreat or a secluded farm stay? Browse unique Tasmanian accommodation and plan your island stay.
Freycinet Adventures offer award winning guided sea kayak tours on the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's east coast. This is undeniably Tasmania's greatest destination for sea kayaking.
The relaxed tour is the ultimate way to experience Freycinet National Park. The contrasts are stunning - pink granite mountains, pristine sandy beaches and blue waters so clear you feel you can touch the marine life below, a true sea kayaking paradise.
No experience is necessary and tours are suitable for those over 7 years old. Tours include a morning or afternoon tea break on a secluded beach, experienced guides, a double sea kayak, and all equipment is provided.
Tours depart daily (morning and twilight) for a duration of three hours (approximately two hours kayaking).
From Sky to Sea is an uplifting journey that narrates the story of Devonport and its surrounds over the course of a day. Starting from the darkest hour of night with the Palawa story of creation, the show progresses through dawn in the mountains, the journey of the Mersey River, and fields of vibrant poppies and farmlands.
The show is designed to be explored from multiple angles, with projections in the grass, trees, and gardens, towering video elements, and searchlights on the rotunda pillars. Each perspective offers a unique experience, encouraging visitors to move around and discover the different elements.
Inspired by the journey from Cradle Mountain to Devonport naturally evolved from this drive, reflecting the landscape's beauty and contrasts.
The show is set in the new Waterfront Park, designed to enhance rather than detract from the natural views. Five unique pillars represent different story elements: First Nations artwork, snow gum trees, local topographic lines, Devonport's urban icons, and the unique rocks of Don Heads.
Over 350 custom-made "gobo" patterns projected during the show, featuring local artworks from RANT Arts. Drone-shot videos showcasing the local landscape.
Music and narration include Dave Gough's Palawa story of creation, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and local band Sumner's hit song "Stranded."
World-class video, laser, and LED projection systems. Nearly a thousand lights, including individually controllable "pixels" inside the pillars.
The West Coast Heritage Centre tells the story of the history and development of the West Coast and its rich pioneering past. All parts of the West Coast are represented in the comprehensive display of photographs, mining memorabilia and machinery.
Included in your entry is access to the historic Gaiety Theatre. Built in 1898, the Gaiety Theatre was considered one of the grandest buildings on the West Coast and one of the best theatres in Australia.
The museum's attractions include the historic collection of the original Zeehan School of Mines and Metallurgy (unique in the world), photographic galleries dedicated to all the West Coast towns, classic locomotives, mining machinery displays, a blacksmith and wheelwright shop, marine display, a world-class mineral collection, freemasons display and a pioneer women's gallery.
Your visit to the West Coast Heritage Centre and Gaiety Theatre will enhance your visitor experience of the West Coast region.
One of Tasmania's premium attractions Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary located at Mole Creek, Trowunna is recognised as a world leader in Wildlife conservation. There are three free daily tours as part of your admission price. On tour, you can interact with a Devil and a Wombat and view a Tasmanian devil social feeding.
Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Daily interactive tours are conducted at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Learn all about Trowunna's breeding programs including our work in helping save the Tasmanian Devil.
Car and coach parking is available on site
Group bookings and private tours are welcome, and Devil and/or Wombat full-day workshops are available.
Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary is set in 82 acres of native bushland at Mole Creek and is a must-see experience. The Sanctuary is within easy reach of both the world-famous Cradle Mountain and Mole Creek caves and is an essential inclusion as part of a fantastic day trip. Trowunna Wildlife Sanctaury is great for all ages
Meet the friendly staff at the Visitor Centre – this is the place to find out all you need to know to make your visit to Tahune Adventures a special day. Here you can book their adventure experiences – the Airwalk, Eagle Hang Gliding and Twin Rivers rafting.
Take a break to enjoy local specialities and taste the Huon Valley’s cool-climate wines and local cider. Pause for a snack, light meal, tea, coffee or ice cream and browse in the gift shop for a unique Huon pine souvenir.
A scenic 90-minute drive from Hobart.
The St Helens Mountain Bike Trails are some of the most scenic trails in the world- where else in the world can you ride Mountains to the Sea, ending your ride in one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Bay of Fires.
The St Helens Mountain Bike Trails are located in two unique locations; You will find a series of stacked loops just south of the St Helens Township as well as an epic 42km wilderness trail that starts at the top of the Blue Tier and winds and wends all the way to Swimcart beach found in the internationally acclaimed Bay of Fires. That makes plenty of quality built trails for you and your family to enjoy!
Whether you like to shred some serious downhill, enjoy some cross-country flow or just want a fun day on the trails with the family, the St Helens Mountain Bike Trails have an experience for everyone. Not only that, but St Helens is the largest town on Tasmania’s east coast and as such offers plenty for you to see and do while you are taking a break from the trails.
For more information visit the St Helens MTB Trails website https://www.sthelensmtbtrails.com.au/
Narryna was built by merchant, Captain Andrew Haig in 1835-40. Haig had previously built Salamanca Place's earliest warehouses.
Located at the gateway to Battery Point, Narryna's architecture, interiors, collection and heritage garden provide a rich experience of early colonial life in Tasmania.
Ask about our group booking rate and special events.
Wander the charming Federation Street and see how ordinary people lived more than 100 years ago.
Discover the lifestyles and aspirations of our forebears through rooms that are alive with personal treasures, memorabilia and tools of the trade. It is easy to get lost in the charm and detail of the general store or be relieved that, as far as kitchen and laundry appliances go, things have moved on!
And in the Early Burnie exhibition, explore Burnie's beginnings as a privately owned enterprise and follow its progress through the 19th century. Learn about early exploration and the exploits of the Van Diemen's Land Company; life in the region for early settlers; and the events which led to Burnie's first economic boom at the turn of the 20th century.
Check the website for up to date exhibition information.
Barnbougle Dunes is a links golf course with breathtaking views near Bridport, north-east Tasmania. The dramatic scenery and challenging 18-hole championship course is among the best links courses worldwide.
The layout is a mix of voluptuous dunes, sandy waste and rough typical of a links course. The same blend of fescue grass extends from tee to green, and there is dramatic movement in its bumpy fairways and rolling greens. This is best exemplified by the outward nine, which plays through a series of saddles that both shelter and direct play lines. The back nine is striking with multiple panoramas of the course, adjoining the bay and the town of Bridport in the distance.
Enjoy the par-71 design which does not require brute strength, but allows you to exert power to an advantage at certain points. No matter what your ability, this course lends itself well to strategy and plotting a suitable path. There is a driving range, putting green and chipping green with bunkers for you to hone your technique. At the end of the day enjoy the spectacular public clubhouse or stay in the Barnbougle cottages.
Barnbougle Dunes is approximately a one-hour drive north-east of Launceston (83 km).
Part of Tasmania's World Heritage Convict Sites, Brickendon Historic Farm and Convict Village is located just outside Longford, in Northern Tasmania. Built by William Archer in 1824, the Estate is still owned and farmed by his direct descendants, currently in their 7th generation.
You have a rare chance to explore the convict-built Brickendon Farm Village with buildings including the quaint little Gothic chapel, Sussex barns, poultry shed, blacksmith shop, cookhouse and shearing shed. Whilst you are wandering, QR codes will provide a modern interpretation of the early convict history of northern Tasmania. Hear the stories of the convicts Assigned to the Archer family and read about their lives. The Farm Village is also alive with many friendly farm animals with animal feeding daily at 10.15 am or purchase a bag of feed and wander at your leisure.
The four-hectare historic garden surrounding the Georgian homestead, feature beds of old fashioned roses and perennials to complement the house's historic façade. Explore the 'garden rooms', each with their own mood and ambiance and stand beside the amazing 1830s English and exotic trees including oaks, elms, cedars and pines, sourced throughout the world.
Overnight guests at Brickendon can stay at a number of historic or farm cottages and have free entry to all the attractions. Longford is about a 15-minute drive (27 km) from Launceston.
The Alley is an entertainment venue on the North-West coast of Tasmania. It offers tenpin bowling, escape rooms, karaoke rooms, live music, and amusement arcade machines.
Come along for some fun that is suitable for the whole family! Book in your child's birthday party of just come in for some delicious food and drinks!
The Alley also offers 8 leagues a week for players who like some fun competition and often hosts state-wide tournaments for those who wish to excel in the sport of tenpin bowling.
Barnbougle Lost Farm is the second of the two World Top 100 Golf Courses at the Barnbougle Golf Resort.
Designed by world renown US golf architect duo Coore and Crenshaw, Lost Farm is located on the ocean dunes adjacent to the Barnbougle Dunes Course.
Opened for play in December 2010, Barnbougle Lost Farm is currently rated #3 golf course in Australia and #23 in the world.
Don River Railway offers an unforgettable journey into Tasmania's rich rail heritage. Climb aboard a vintage train and enjoy a scenic ride along the Don River to Coles Beach, surrounded by tranquil bushland and historic rail corridors. Explore the on-site museum, home to Tasmania's largest collection of heritage steam and diesel locomotives, carriages, and rolling stock. Visitors can also see restoration workshops and original signal boxes in action.
Beyond the tracks, Don River Railway also features an award-winning wedding and function centre, offering year-round event space for celebrations, meetings, and private functions. Outdoor wedding options are nestled amongst the natural beauty of the Don Reserve and accessed by vintage train, creating a truly memorable experience.
Blue Tree Gallery is a contemporary art gallery, built from an old shipping container at Moina, with a focus on mental well-being and emotion, raising awareness for mental illness through a visual arts practice, normalising vulnerability, whilst also showcasing many artisan gifts and souvenirs all made right here in Tasmania. "Come for the Art Stay for the Coffee". Enjoy a takeaway coffee while walking through the gallery.
At Blue Tree Gallery, they believe in creating a space that celebrates local artistry and fosters an environment of serenity and mindfulness. They are dedicated to providing a platform that promotes mental well-being through artistic expression and dialogue. In essence, our gallery serves as a space where individuals can connect with the powerful emotions held within art.
The Family and Commercial Inn was built in 1863 and operated as an Inn until 1894.
In 1972 Alma Bramich donated the building and grounds to the community of Deloraine to help preserve the history of the pioneers.
Restoration of the property was carried out by the Deloraine group of the National Trust, the Rotary Club of Deloraine, Meander Valley Council and many members of the community.
Today the Inn forms part of the Deloraine & Districts Folk Museum.
It's time for outdoor adventure at Camp Clayton — where courage is discovered, friendships grow, and unforgettable memories are made!
Get ready to take on the Big Four and explore over 20 incredible activities designed to build teamwork, confidence, and resilience for all ages. From high ropes and flying fox challenges to beach games and bush adventures, there's something for everyone. And when the rain rolls in? The fun continues indoors with a full-size stadium, indoor rock wall, and plenty of creative options to keep the energy high.
Set on more than 70 acres of coastal bushland overlooking the stunning Bass Strait on Tasmania's North West Coast, Camp Clayton is the ultimate destination for outdoor fun and adventure. Whether you're joining a guided program or making the most of the free-to-use activities, this is the place to explore, connect, and grow.
As an island state, the sea is significant to all Tasmanians. This museum explores the influence of the sea on the lives of Tasmanians and the strong maritime heritage of the islands. You will find informative displays about aboriginal watercraft, early European explorers and whalers. You can learn how important sailing and steamships were for developing Tasmanian industries that exported the raw materials and products of the islands, such as apples, minerals and timber.
The historic Carnegie Building is a fitting home to the museum's collection of ship models, artefacts, paintings and images. Discover the craft and art of shipbuilding through displays of boat builders' tools and historic dinghies. Navigational instruments show how mariners found their way across the seas while archaeological discoveries from shipwrecks around the Tasmanian islands show how challenging, difficult and dangerous the seafarer's life could be.
Opening Summer 2026/2027
Completion of the Championship Golf Course at Country Club is entering its final phase, and it promises to redefine what golf in Tasmania can be.
Designed through an immersive, on the ground process with architect Robin Gibson, the course has been shaped in harmony with its natural contours, mature trees, waterways and sweeping parkland environment. Every bunker, creek line and green complex has been placed with purpose, responding to the land rather than imposing on it.
The result is Tasmania's first true parklands championship course. Lush, strategic, beautifully framed and alive with movement. Flowing creeks, stone bridges, sculpted fairways and dramatic greens create a course that rewards smart decision making and invites golfers to think their way from tee to green. It is visually stunning, walkable, and filled with moments that shift with light, wind and season, ensuring no two rounds ever feel the same.
Crafted for golfers of every level, from serious competitors to social players and travelling golf enthusiasts, this course blends elite playing conditions with an unforgettable sense of place. It is bold. It is thoughtful. It is unlike anything else in Tasmania, and it is almost ready.
Temporary closures: The golf course is temporarily closed and will be reopening in summer 2026/2027. Try the new Range and Mini Golf in the meantime.
The Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery is a purpose-built gallery showcasing works from Tasmanian and visiting artists in a wild setting. It's provides an opportunity for artists to present their work in one of Australia's most revered natural areas and plays host to artists in residence.
The Gallery is located at Cradle Mountain Hotel, a two-and-a-half-hour drive west of Launceston (144 km) and a 90-minute drive from Devonport (83 km).
The Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery exhibits a range of mediums, including sculpture, digital art, photography, drawings and paintings showcased across nine exhibit rooms.
Alongside the Gallery is a gift shop with a superb range of Tasmanian art, craft and produce available to purchase.
The Watch House is the historic old gaol site at George Town and features a range of display's conveying the regions rich history.
The present building was built in 1843 and was reopened in 2004 as part of George Town's Bicentenary of European settlement. Features include a wonderful model village which allows visitors to imagine what early nineteenth-century life was like in George Town, the acclaimed 'Departures and Arrivals' display describing the Female Factories and links to the convict experience, and a primitive cell where visitors can enter to get an idea of the tough life of prisoners awaiting trial.
Within The Watch House, you'll discover a dedicated gallery space that offers a distinct experience apart from the venue's broader historical and cultural exhibits. While The Watch House delves into local history, the gallery shines a spotlight on Tasmanian art and crafts, all within a uniquely historical setting.
Whether you are a local, former resident or a first-time visitor to George Town, you are sure to find something of interest at The Watch House.
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) is Northern Tasmania's home of art, history, and natural science.
The QVMAG collection shares stories of local Aboriginal cultures, colonial history, and modern diversity, alongside extensive history archives and natural science research.
Located across two sites, you can experience the QVMAG collection through the 1890's heritage Art Gallery at Royal Park (2 Wellington Street, Launceston) and the Museum at Inveresk (2 Invermay Road, Invermay), set within 1870s-era industrial railway workshops.
The Museum at Inveresk is home to natural sciences displays, transport and railway memorabilia, blacksmith workshops, and the iconic Launceston Planetarium. See dinosaurs, trains, animal species (including the Tasmanian thylacine), artefacts from Australia's oldest merchant shipwreck, and the Phenomena Factory; a free-entry interactive science centre providing hands-on education for kids of all ages.
Over at the Art Gallery at Royal Park, you'll explore the history and culture of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people through the long-term exhibition First Tasmanians: our story, experience history collections such as the Guan Di Temple, and uncover galleries showcasing the QVMAG art collection; which bring the histories, identities and stories of Northern Tasmania into a fresh and contemporary context.
Two sites, free entry. Open daily. Please visit the website for further information.
Old Hobart Town is situated in Richmond and is Australia's only and Tasmania's original historical model village which accurately replicates in miniature the life and history of Hobart in 1820.
Situated in the main street of Richmond (Tasmania's finest Georgian village), this attraction has been built from original plans (over three years) and set out in the streets. As visitors walk the streets of old Hobart, the informative signage tells a story of how and why Hobart was so important to the Australian colonies, it really captures interest and makes for a unique and fascinating tour.
There are photos of today's scenes in Hobart within the model making comparisons easy, and there is a game for the children to play - it keeps adults amused as well.
In all this incredible piece of art consists of over sixty replica model buildings, five to six hundred period figurines, convicts, gentlemen and even ladies of the night, over one hundred native myrtle bonsai trees and covers approximately two tennis courts. It encapsulates Sullivan's Cove, Hunter Island, the Hobart Rivulet, and main city centre.
Translations are available in Chinese, Japanese, French and German. Toilets are wheelchair friendly as this is an accessible site. There is also have a fully stocked souvenir shop with great pricing.
Design Tasmania, one of Australia's leading design organisations, is the centre for design, culture and enterprise in Tasmania. Dedicated to nurturing and championing creative practice in Tasmania since 1976, they encourage creative risk-taking, facilitate new work and collaborate to broaden the national and international audience for Tasmanian design and craft and build the audience for design.
Design Tasmania is a destination attraction for tourism in the state's north, welcoming visitors from across Australia and the World, and promoting design and craft through exhibitions and retail. Housing one of Australia's most significant contemporary timber design collections, Design Tasmania's Launceston City Park base is recognised as one of the world's best contemporary buildings.
Bridestowe Lavender Estate is one of Tasmania's premier tourist destinations, located a 50-minute drive from Launceston in Tasmania's scenic North East. Bridestowe Lavender Estate is the largest lavender farm in the Southern Hemisphere, famous for the spectacular view of the lavender in bloom in December and January.
Visitors are welcomed to the Estate all year round to see the seasons of Tasmania beautifully reflected in the ornamental gardens, manicured fields and native bushland set against the striking backdrop of Mount Arthur.
The visitor centre is stocked with unique products containing Bridestowe's famous lavender oil and dried flower. An extensive range of fragrant Australian-made gifts created for the bath, body and home and, of course, the world-famous Bobbie the Bear.
The Woodcroft Cafe offers a delicious range of lavender inspired delicacies including our signature range of lavender ice-creams and light seasonal meals. You can take home the experience with a purchase from Bridestowe's gourmet range, which includes seasonal lavender flower honey, artisan jams, gourmet loose leaf teas and culinary lavender, which is used in many of foods available in the cafe.
An entry fee of $20 per adult applies during the "Festival of Flowers" - 1st December to 31st January. Under 16s welcome free of charge. Entry to the Estate is free from February to November.
The Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site, located almost in the geographical centre of Tasmania, will step you back in time to the beginning of the industrial age of Tasmania.
Tour through the turbine hall, with its mighty Pelton wheel turbines and explore exhibits that tell the compelling stories of endeavour and determination that brought a dream of powerful reality to life.
Admission is free.
High season (1October to 30 April) - Open daily 10am to 4pm
Low season (1 May to 30 September) - Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
Closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Altered hours on ANZAC Day, open from 12.30pm until 4pm
Open 7 days a week for the Tasmanian middle of year school holidays (July)
The House of Hargrave Vineyard and Cellar Door is situated high amongst the hills of the stunning Kentish region in North West Tasmania. This charming, boutique Cellar Door is perched at 270 metres above sea level, with a stunning North facing panorama looking over the city of Devonport and the mouth of the Bass Strait.
Located only 10 minutes from Sheffield and 15 minutes from Devonport, its central location is ideal for short journeys and day trips from surrounding towns. Boasting a wide array of stunning wines, from the well-loved Pinot Noir to the exotic Schonburger variety, the House of Hargrave is sure to have a wine that you'll love, whether you're a wine beginner or an experienced vintner! Scrumptious share platters full of local produce are sure to tickle your taste buds and pairs wonderfully with an afternoon with friends.
At Fishers of Freycinet oysters and mussels freshly harvested from the farm in Great Oyster Bay are favourites, feast on these along with a premium selection of some of Tasmania's finest seafood.
Enjoy seasonal specialities and a showcase of high-quality produce, including fish and chips and daily specials. Find them at Devil's Corner Cellar Door.
Timbre is a space to eat and drink from constantly evolving menus and drinks lists, powered by a local community of diners, producers & backyard growers.
From lazy Sunday lunches to pizza parties and bespoke events & weddings. Timbre is food & wine & people & place & time.
Bangor Vineyard Shed is an award-winning vineyard, restaurant, and function venue, located 35 minutes from Hobart Airport and 45 minutes from Hobart CBD, on Tasmania's tourist route to Port Arthur.
Open 7 days a week, for wine tasting, and all-day meals showcasing local produce. Book a Bangor vineyard tour, wine and food pairing experience, or wine and chocolate pairing experience. Phone, email or online booking for a table for lunch. Large groups welcome by appointment.
Bangor Shed is a stunning building, incorporating beautiful Tasmanian timbers, architecturally designed to take in the picturesque views over Bangor vineyard and Blackman's Bay. Bangor is all about fine wine, fresh local produce, sweeping views, and a warm rural welcome that'll make you want to stay awhile.
Bangor Shed is a premium event venue that will impress for your next meeting, business event, corporate incentive group or function. They cater for everything from small meetings and private lunches, up to larger seated dinners and cocktail-style functions. They will arrange activities for your group from wine tasting in the vines, to local meet-the-maker food experiences, to guided walks. You have the whole 6,000-hectare award-winning Bangor property to create a unique experience for your group to remember.
Why not helicopter to a remote headland on Bangor, and stun your guests with dramatic coastal views and premium Tasmanian food and wine!
Pressing Matters has been producing premium Tasmanian wine since 2006. They focus on Riesling, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, which are extremely well suited to the cool climate of the Coal River Valley in Southern Tasmania.
The new cellar door is open daily from 10 am and bookings can be made via their homepage.
They also offer a wine-by-the-glass list with a small plate menu for you to enjoy right in the heart of the vineyard in Tea Tree.
They are a boutique single vineyard, winery and cellar door. They wines are created with care and passion, the vineyard is tended in a holistic and sustainable manner.
The fruit is hand-picked, crushed and fermented in traditional methods with minimal intervention. They have a large range of interesting and experimental wine that showcases the care, passion and dedication that goes into every drop.
This is served in a rustic cellar door in a laid back relaxed atmosphere. They also have onsite glamping accommodation.
Bruny Island Premium Wines, Cellar Door and Restaurant is situated on Bruny Island in Tasmania's South. Carved from bush and pasture land on the outskirts of the settlement of Lunawanna, is Australia's southernmost vineyard. Owned and operated by a direct descendent of one of Bruny Island's first settlers, Bernice Dillon.
Bruny Island Premium Wines is open for all day lunch, seven days a week all year round and Saturday nights during daylight savings, in a relaxed alfresco dining area overlooking the vineyard. An extensive menu specialising in local produce, all perfectly matched with their premium cool climate wines.
The vineyard, established in 1998, is set on a gently-sloping site with a sunny north-westerly aspect. In an ideal season, Tasmania's calm, clear autumn days are perfect for the slow fruit-ripening conditions needed to create premium cool-climate wines. Their wines are grown, made and bottled by hand on site.
The Cellar Door opened in 2005, constructed with timber from the original vineyard site, and offers tastings and sales.
Coal River Farm is Tasmania's hub of cheese, chocolate, and farm restaurant.
See handmade batches of cheese and chocolate being made daily, purchase our delicious treats in the restaurant or wander the orchard while overlooking the Coal River Valley.
Visit their website to see what is happening at the farm today.
Clyde Mill Distillery, set on the historic former Nant Estate in Bothwell, Tasmania, is a newly reimagined destination that blends heritage, craft, and hospitality.
Drawing its name from the Clyde River that flows through the property, the distillery produces premium small-batch spirits including single malt whisky (laid down to mature in select casks) and a signature Highland Gin, while also offering a restaurant, cellar door, and tours to create an inclusive visitor experience.
Owned by the Ramsay family—local farmers with deep ties to the region—the distillery champions a paddock-to-plate ethos, tying in their lamb, grain, and produce to complement the drinks. With its mix of history, farm-to-glass storytelling, and a vision to be more than just a whisky house
Clyde Mill is positioning itself as both a craft producer and a must-visit Tasmanian destination.
Turner Stillhouse is a Tasmanian craft spirits distillery based in the iconic Tamar Valley. Their flagship brands are Three Cuts Gin | Vodka and Rosevears Whisky. They handcraft high-quality bespoke spirits, using pure Tasmanian ingredients to create a smooth and well-balanced flavour.
Their multi-award winning Three Cuts Gin is Tasmania's highest award-winning gin, and one of the highest rated internationally. Carefully distilled from a premium grape base, pure Tasmanian water and a unique blend of Tasmanian grown and internationally sourced botanicals.
The Rosevears Whiskies include a range of Single Malts, as well as Tasmania's first "bourbon style" whiskey with 100% Tasmanian grains.
Experience Tasmania's finest gins and whiskies by visiting our distillery for a tasting flight, tour or cocktail. Conveniently located next door to Tamar Ridge Cellar Door, just fifteen minutes from Launceston and overlooking the Tamar River. Open daily 10 am-5 pm.
Bookings are essential for larger groups and tours; smaller group walk-ins welcome.
Derwent Estate is a family owned and operated wine business at Granton in Tasmania's south. Just 20 minutes north of Hobart, the largest city in Tasmania, the vineyard is nestled perfectly on north facing slopes which run down to the Derwent River, a perfect aspect for the production of cool climate wine grapes.
The 1820 Convict built historic cottage houses a truly unique tasting experience of 12 different varietals. Open 7 days a week.
The Shed Restaurant offers lunches made from the finest local Tasmanian produce and operates Wednesday to Sunday.
Located at 42 degrees south latitude this is genuine cool climate viticulture. Tasmania is rapidly gaining a reputation as Australia’s premier Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sparkling wine producing area.
At their home on the ridge, they've stirred a collection of makers, creators, innovators and producers – forever inspired by the soil and climate of Tasmania, and always following their noses. From wine to food and all things spirited in between, follow yours and you too will find them – in the heart of the Tamar Valley and on the banks of the Tamar River, just 20 minutes north of Launceston.
Specialising in cool-climate Pinot Noir, they like to say they're Pinot Noir makers first and wine makers second. At their cellar door, you can taste through flights of Pinots alongside their Pirie Sparkling and cool climate white varietals.
See their website for the tasting menu and opening times, bookings encouraged but not essential.
Spreyton Cider Co produces premium Tasmanian cider crafted from apples grown in their own orchards, ensuring quality from tree to glass.
Set on a working orchard in Spreyton, the cidery offers a relaxed and welcoming cellar door experience where visitors can enjoy guided tastings of their cider range, along with ginger beer and other crafted beverages. Tasting paddles are available, allowing guests to sample a selection of flavours, and each tasting includes a complimentary glass of their favourite to enjoy on site or take away.
Located just ten minutes from Devonport or Latrobe, the cellar door is open seven days a week, excluding public holidays, and showcases a full range of ciders, ginger beers, beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic options, including a selection of locally crafted products.
The on-site restaurant is open daily from 11.00 am and offers fresh, casual meals designed to complement the cider experience. With a playground and plenty of open space, it is a family-friendly destination where visitors can relax, unwind, and enjoy the orchard setting.
Craft distillery offering a tasting experience and sales in a beautiful location on Bruny Island.
These internationally awarded gins and spirits have many happy customers around the world.
Offering both quality a la carte restaurant dining, and country-style counter meals, you can be sure to get your fill at the Bridge Motel/Hotel! Dine at tables, in private booths, or even at the bar.
Enjoy the freshest air in the world near attractions such as The Nut, Stanley, Dismal Swamp and The Tarkine Wilderness.
Tall Timbers Tasmania has a variety of options for a unique dining experience. Whether it is an intimate dinner for two, a family celebration, or just for an enjoyable night out, Tall Timbers is able to provide a solution. Talk to them about your group or corporate needs as they can offer the perfect place for meetings, product and campaign launches, or special events.
The menus feature Tasmanian and local produce extensively, with dishes prepared to showcase the high-quality meat, vegetables, and seafood that the region is famous for. The property is located in Tasmania's North West at Smithton, close to the famous Stanley Nut and at the gateway to the pristine Tarkine Wilderness.
Tall Timbers Kauri Bistro was named after the Kauri Timber Company and features a menu that celebrates the outstanding fresh produce of Tasmania. Tall Timbers employs a selection of highly qualified chefs and apprentices to create award-winning dishes.
The Bistro seats 150 guests and is open to locals and visitors for breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. Full buffet and continental breakfast are available, as well as à la carte dinner menus.
Bookings are essential.
Situated on Victoria Parade on the western bank of the Mersey River in the city of Devonport, The Elimatta Hotel has the best dining room view in Devonport.
The talented kitchen team strive to offer you great meals using the freshest produce available and they can also offer a tailor-made set menu for your special function. Everything you could ask for with sensational Steaks, Seafood, Schnitzels, Pasta and so much more.
With seating for up to 260 people and with a relaxed, contemporary feel, they can cater for all of your events, birthdays, coach tours or work functions, they can do it all.
The talented kitchen team strive to offer you great meals using the freshest produce available and they can also offer a tailor-made set menu for your special function.
The V Bar lounge offers our Bar Menu from 12 noon - 8 pm daily
Step into Willie Smith's Apple Shed, located 25 minutes south of Hobart, and discover the heart of the Huon Valley.
The award-winning cellar door, bar and restaurant, housed in a rustic apple packing shed, showcases the best of Tassie's seasonal produce and handcrafted cider.
Visit for a tasting paddle with cider and apple spirit options or sip a limited-release cider while you tuck into a meal made from the freshest local ingredients.
Take your time, explore the providore filled with local goods, and enjoy a slice of Famous Apple Pie in the sunny yard with a cider.
Open year round except Christmas Day.
The place to be. The Central Bar and Lounge at The Formby Hotel in Devonport really is the place to meet. Locals and visitors enjoy a range of beers, wine, top shelf, cocktails, and entertainment from Thursday through to Sunday.
The Central attracts young and old with bands and service previously only found in much larger cities. Live Music Friday nights from 7 pm.
Eastford Creek Vineyard is located on the beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania. Just minutes off the highway they have a range of premium quality cool climate wines grown and produced on-site.
The beautiful cellar door makes use of agricultural sheds that have been on-site for 140 or so years.
Lovingly brought back to life with careful restoration, they welcome visitors for wine tasting, platters, coffee and to enjoy the landscaped gardens and view down through the valley.
Peter & Una Rockliff together with their families have spent many decades perfecting their artisan tasting products. Proudly Tasmanian, Petuna was established in 1949.
In 1983 they opened their retail shop Petuna Seafoods in East Devonport. In 2014 the retail outlet in East Devonport underwent a refurbishment.
Peter & Una Seafoods is a seafood and gourmet delight stocking fresh seafood, gourmet foods, Tasmanian wine and cheeses, delicious deli lines and ready-made meals. Seafood platters, meat, cheese & fruit platters and gourmet hampers are made to order.
In 1821 our family first settled the East Coast of Tasmania. Our family have been living and loving this land for almost 200 years. We are surrounded by 4 wild rivers and 5 private forest reserves. This pristine environment and our connection to the land allows us to consistently some of Tasmania's best cool-climate wines. We are recognised as the second oldest family business in Tasmania.
Our cellar door is a quirky old green weatherboard house which should not be missed on Great Eastern Drive, only 25 minutes from Freycinet National Park.
We produce World Class Pinot Noir "Constable Amos", Sparkling, Riesling, Pinot Gris and our Multi-Award Winning Late Harvest Riesling (sweet) for exclusive sales and tastings.
We also produce Super Fine Merino Throws and Sheep Skins from our ethically grown sheep. We offer 3 separate wine tasting flights so why not call into Gala Estate Vineyard for a truly unique Tasmanian cellar door experience. Bookings are essential to afford disappointment
Island itineraries
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