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2024 welcomes the 30th year of ArtRage; Tasmania’s premier state-wide student art exhibition. Developed by QVMAG, ArtRage delivers an annual curated showcase of eclectic and diverse works by students in years 11 and 12 from across our island. Since its launch in 1994, this exhibition continues to provide an important platform for students studying art as part of their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE), while supporting and celebrating the creativity and talent of budding artists state-wide. QVMAG is proud to have developed a statewide reputation for fostering student artistic growth and enabling many perspectives, stories, and experiences to be shared with communities across Tasmania through ArtRage each year.

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The Burnie Print Prize presents the best works from established, emerging and cross-disciplinary artists. Offering a prize pool of $23,000 the winner will take home $17,000 cash. A short list will be selected for inclusion in the Burnie Print Prize exhibition. The Burnie Print Prize 2025 exhibition will open on Friday 14 March at 6pm, when all winners will be announced, and will be on display until 18 May 2025.

Whitmore's Wild operates wildlife based educational tours, including an immersive night walk in the Ocean Beach Conservation Area less than ten minutes from the centre of Strahan. The Night Walk Adventure tour operates in the evenings from late December to March. Highlights: 1.5 - 2 hour guided walk through the wilderness at twilight, learning the unique behaviour and characteristics of native Tasmanian wildlife. Look for the sights and sounds of Strahan’s wildlife - discover tracks, burrows, poo, calls and footprints. Learn how to spot and identify different creatures, and use your new skills as you continue your travels through the state and back at home. Leave with an understanding of the conservation of Australia’s wildlife, and what we can do to protect them, including using wildlife detection cameras.

Experience the ultimate short escape photographic adventure with the Leal family based near Launceston through their World Photo Adventures business. Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of breathtaking shoots, including a visit to a picturesque lighthouse, unspoiled wild beaches, and iconic landscapes. This exceptional photo adventure is designed to offer you a fun 3 day escape to Tasmania. The goal is to cover topics that interest you and field shoots that help you to understand and improve your photography. Please contact us if you would like to specify your own dates.

Ten Days on the Island is Tasmania's statewide arts festival, held every second year in March, as a celebration of our unique island culture and creative spirit. From coast to coast across two weeks, the festival showcases the extraordinary talent of Tasmanian artists alongside national and international peers, reflecting our rich cultural landscape and wildly beautiful home. In the lead up to the 2025 festival, we are pleased to introduce some of our key artists as the foundation of the upcoming festival program through Ten Artists Ten Days, bringing together a diverse group of creatives, makers and storytellers from different disciplines, generations, and places, and to open space for creativity, community, and connection across our island and across the region. The first of these artists are Caleb Nichols-Mansell, Hannah Moloney, Julie Fredersdorff, Ghenoa Gela (QLD) and the Dream Girls Collective (NZ), with more to be announced over the coming months.

Kunanyi Mountain Run is an epic trail running festival, celebrating Hobart’s iconic mountain that is rich in culture, history and incredibly diverse landscapes. With seven run events (ranging from the Foothills 9km to the Ultra Solo 66km), there are options for all running (and walking) abilities. The Palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal community) generously welcome and share Kunanyi with trail runners, who are invited to "run with Kunanyi". Whether moving through wet ferny gullies, dolerite boulder fields, eucalypt forests, or under the famous Organ Pipes, participants are invited to explore and create their own connection with the sacred mountain, and hear the stories of it too, across the 3-day festival with activities at the runHub.

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Six Extinctions delves into 'The Big Five' events which drastically reshaped life on Earth: the Ordovician, Devonian, Permian, Triassic and Cretaceous extinctions. Each historical event was driven by geological and environmental factors like volcanic activity, meteor impacts and climate shifts. These extinction events devastated ecosystems but also paved the way for new evolutionary adaptations. The exhibition, developed by Gondwana Studios, also examines the ongoing Holocene extinction event—the Sixth Extinction in which we now live—driven largely by human activities such as habitat destruction, climate change and pollution. Yet, Six Extinctions also offers hope. Through highlighting conservation success stories, the exhibition demonstrates that concerted human effort can still make a difference in preserving biodiversity and restoring Earth's ecosystems. In the exhibition, you'll explore these extinction events over 485 million years of Earth's history through an incredible collection of replica fossils. Come face-to-face with some of the most formidable predators of each era, including Dunkleosteus, the giant armoured fish that ruled the seas, Inostrancevia, a sabre-toothed predator as fierce as any tiger, Postosuchus, a towering crocodile-like hunter, and a life-sized replica of the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex ever found. This is a journey through deep time you won't want to miss.

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After debuting at the Adelaide Fringe in 2013, LIMBO has toured around the world and been seen by hundreds of thousands of people. (Including Madonna, twice!) Internationally touring sensation LIMBO rebooted in 2024 after a five-year hiatus and is coming in HOT, fresh from residencies in Sydney and Brisbane. From Strut & Fret, creators of Blanc de Blanc and countless other headline shows, LIMBO is a genre defying spectacle that combines a fresh and intoxicating mix of cabaret, circus and acrobatics to the beat of New York composer Sxip Shirey's ecstatic heart-pounding live music. Whether it’s your first time seeing LIMBO or your tenth, you will leave with the sounds of the live band and the sights of the world’s best acrobats playing in your head for weeks to come. ★★★★★ Upside Adelaide

Taking place in Tasmania's Top Small Tourism Town, once again we will be celebrating the bountiful harvest of the Coal River Valley at the second annual CRAVE Harvest Festival. As a nominated wine region, there is, of course, a focus on the award-winning wineries, but also distillers, brewers, food producers, growers, entertainers, artists and makers of the Coal River Valley. To take advantage of the last days of daylight savings, we will start the festivities on Friday evening, with fun and entertainment for the whole family from 4pm-9pm, including Makebelieve's Mrs Bee, the Coal River Ukelele Mob and other local offerings, including The Rusticators. Yesterday's Gentlemen will be bringing us home on Friday night with their pumpin' jazz and blues. The second day of the festival will start at midday on Saturday and run through until 9pm. You can stay for lunch and dinner and be entertained the whole day by fabulous local musicians including Isaac Westwood, Cameron Tapp, Ange Boxall and Pete Cornelius Band. Yep - anyone would think this was a music festival! To fire up the brain cells, we have free masterclasses and cooking demonstrations, and you can also get some retail therapy at our Pantry and Market marquees. And there will be plenty to keep the kids entertained. Faeries, face-painting, Sands Family Circus playtime, and much more!

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).

Are you ready for an epic adventure? Our Meander Wilderness adventure is the ultimate river sledding experience that will unleash your inner thrill seeker and leave you buzzing with excitement. We’re passionate about our region and excited to share our wilderness playground with you. You will get up close and personal with our beautiful part of the world, taking on the bumps and turns of the pristine Meander River. Experience a rush like no other- a unique, immersive and wild adventure. So go on, let your inner adventurer loose on the Meander with us!

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.

Wilderness Saunas aims to provide health/wellness and cultural sauna experience set against the backdrop of Tasmania's natural beauty. Their business is reflective of the Tasmanian brand the 'quiet pursuit of the extraordinary'. Wilderness Saunas have created Australia's largest barrel sauna, one that is entirely mobile. With customer experience as the core focus of the business, they aim to become both a jewel of the state's tourism industry as well as health and wellness sectors. The traditional wooden sauna has a large viewing window to sit back, relax, and enjoy a fire-heated sauna. While you use hot cold theropy with the ocean just a a short walk for a dip. Designed and made from salvaged timber in Tasmania, it offers an experience for your health and wellness while enjoying nature and social interaction. We look to plant one tree for each sauna session run for a regenerative approach to business. We are overlooking Sunset beach over Dunalley in collaboration with Dunalley bay Distillery on your way to and from the Tasman peninsula walks like 3 Capes Walk, ship-sterns bluff walk and Port Arthur

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.

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/

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.

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.

The paranaple arts centre opened in November 2018 and is home to the Devonport Regional Gallery, Town Hall Theatre and the Devonport Visitor Information Centre. Inside you will discover a centralised information desk to assist visitors with tickets, tourism bookings and enquiries. The customer service counter will also provide visitors with information on current and upcoming Gallery exhibitions and programs. The centre boasts a creative learning space with activities for children and adults. The heritage building evolved from the original 1899 Devonport Town Hall and 1902 Courthouse. The paranaple arts centre is wheelchair accessible including lift access.

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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 our 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 our website for up to date exhibition information.

The Mawson's Huts Replica Museum stands on the waterfront in Hobart, near the wharf from which the SY Aurora sailed south to Antarctica with Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911-14 on board. This world-class small museum gives visitors an historic insight into the daily lives of the AAE expeditioners who spent two winters living and working in the windiest place on Earth - the true home of the blizzard. For two years, through two dark winters, the huts were home - a haven of warmth, light and companionship. The Mawson's Huts Foundation's mission: the ongoing conservation of the unique historic buildings that were built as the base for Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911-14 at Cape Denison on Commonwealth Bay in January 1912. Assisted by enthusiastic volunteers and staff, profits from the Museum go towards the Foundation's efforts to conserve of the original huts in Antarctica. We welcome special interest and school groups. Please call us for a special group rate.

Clarendon is one of Australia’s most imposing and romantic pastoral homesteads. The house, attributed to convict architect, James Blackburn, features a double storey portico reminiscent of the mansions of the American South. Clarendon was built in 1838 by James Cox, wool grower and merchant, and son of William Cox, who had built the road over the Blue Mountains in NSW in 1815. Set in seven hectares of riverside parklands, the house retains its service wing, walled garden, impressive rural outbuildings and rare elm avenue. Furnished to the 1838-1850 period, the house also features changing exhibitions of historic fashion from the 1830’s to 1960. Visitors can access a range of AR digital content via their smartphones that adds a contemporary edge to this attraction. This has been created as part of the ReAssign project that links historic Tasmanian Northern Midlands properties - Clarendon, Woolmers and Brickendon World Heritage Sites, Glover Country (colonial artist, John Glover’s house open on occasion) and the Clarendon Arms hotel / restaurant in Evandale. Clarendon is located on the banks of the South Esk River. Also on site, the Australian Fly Fishing Museum celebrates the history of this recreational sport with displays of fishing equipment, art and artefacts. Clarendon is a location for photographers and filmmakers. It is an ideal wedding venue and the perfect spot for a leisurely family picnic.

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 garden provide a rich experience of early colonial life in Tasmania. Ask about our group booking rate and joint ticket with Markree House and Garden, located 200 metres from Narryna and offering insights into Hobart life of the 1920s.

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Unshackled – Hobart Penitentiary is the full site experience in one ticket: * Tour the historic site: a guided tour of one of Australia’s richest convict sites, wrought by convict labour for convicts, moving through underground tunnels, solitary cells, the prison exercise yard, courtrooms, and the Gallows. * Explore the Convict Memorial: a digital history experience allowing visitors to trace the lives of each of the 75,000 convicts transported to Tasmania between 1803 and 1853. The Hobart Penitentiary began in 1821 as the Hobart Prison Barracks, built as accommodation for convicts employed in Government public works. In 1834 the surviving Penitentiary Chapel was completed. 75,000 convicts were transported to Van Diemen’s Land between 1803 and 1853. Of these 62,500 were male convicts. After 1821 all male convicts were processed here before being given labour assignments across the island. In 1857 convicts still under sentence were employed in converting two wings of the former Penitentiary Chapel as courtrooms. One wing remained as the prison chapel for the Penitentiary, then known as the Hobart Gaol. The Hobart Town gallows were relocated to the site with thirty-two people executed at the site 1857 – 1946. Some 300 to 400 men had been executed at the gallows on their original site in central Hobart. The Gaol was demolished in 1963 while the courts remained at the site until 1983.

The Maydena Bike Park is a mountain bike park, located in Tasmania's Derwent Valley. The bike park operates two uplift services, providing access to 90+ individual trails including beginner and family-friendly rides, wilderness trails, epic advanced trails and everything in between. All trails capitalise on the park’s unique rainforest environment and massive 820m vertical elevation, offering trails of all types, for all abilities. The Park also offers; bike hire, a retail bike shop, a café, great food, a pump track, a bike school and new Wilderness ATV Tours.

Country Club Tasmania Golf Course is a championship 18 hole golf course in Launceston. Designed by Mike Wolveridge and British Open champion Peter Thompson, the scenic outlooks, challenging fairways and expansive greens are of international standard. For the perfect leisure activity or corporate pursuit, this 72 par course is open seven days a week. The covered driving range with distance markers is ideal to brush up on your swing or book a lesson with the resident coaching professional. A fully stocked golf pro shop is available, providing everything from equipment hire and purchase to motorised golf carts. Take your time on the picturesque course, meticulously maintained by a team of greenkeepers.

The Tasmanian Transport Museum is located just 8 km from the Hobart CBD and can be reached easily by car (via the Brooker Hwy) or the Metro Tasmania bus services that go to or pass through Glenorchy. The Museum is open every Sunday between 11am and 3pm. On selected Sundays the museum operates train or heritage bus rides. The Museum houses many examples of road and rail transport including Tram 141, which was the first item to be saved in 1960 for a future Museum. Two of Hobart's electric Trolley Buses and the only double-decker tram to survive from the late 1940s also form part of the museum collection. Amongst the railway collection is the oldest carriage to operate in Tasmania (AB1 - built in the UK in 1869). The first Main Line diesel-electric locomotive (X1) to operate in Australia and the last built English Electric locomotive ZA6. A number of Steam locomotives are also on display. A large model railway is on display in the Road Transport Building and on train running days the Tasmanian Fire Museum opens their display to museum visitors. Visit the website for our ride schedule.

The award-winning Pooseum is a one-of-a-kind science museum dedicated to the fascinating world of animal droppings. As the only museum of its kind, the Pooseum takes a serious, educational approach to the topic. With over 50 informational panels, 40 touch-screen videos, and various interactive displays, it provides an in-depth exploration of the science of faeces. Visitors can compare the droppings of a wide range of animals from Australia and around the world. In the Digestion Room, they can learn how carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores process food differently. Unique artworks by local and international artists, crafted from animal dung or parts of animals' digestive tracts, add a creative element to the experience. The museum's Pootrid Shop offers an array of educational books, gifts, and other poo-related products. The minimum age for entry is eight years old. In 2023, the Pooseum was voted "MOST INNOVATIVE MUSEUM" in the annual global Travel & Tourism Awards, held by LUXlife Magazine in the UK.

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 our 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 us at Devil’s Corner Cellar Door.

Wicked Cheese are boutique cheesemakers based in Richmond, Southern Tasmania. Wicked Cheese has emerged, in a few short years, to gain recognition as one of the most impressive, high-quality, hand-made cheese ranges in Australia. Wicked cheese has won numerous awards including best Brie in Australia, best exhibit at Hobart Show, champion goats cheese at Hobart two years in a row and Supreme Champion cheese at Royal Melbourne Show. You can sample the Wicked Cheese and Richmond Cheese ranges at the factory outlet. We use only the purest hormone-free and chemical-free milk from grass-fed cows. The factory also has a huge range of locally made products and an inviting café where lunch is served daily. Richmond is a 26-minute drive (26 km) north of Hobart.

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.

Mayfield Estate is a recently built cellar door on the East Coast of Tasmania, just 10 minutes south of Swansea, overlooking the Great Easter Bay. Producing premium cool climate wines.

Visit one of Australia's most productive and innovative hazelnut farms. Set amid the 5000 tree orchard, under the magnificent Great Western Tiers, the farm gate shop offers everything hazelnutty with great products from roasted hazelnuts to oil, rocky road and locally made liqueurs. The children will love the farm themed playground or explore the orchard with Hazelbrae's self guided tour and learn about the history and production of the farm and hazelnuts from the information boards and video. During harvest season (March/April), collect your own hazelnuts directly from the orchard. Come and explore Hazelbrae and experience the passion, knowledge, skills and flavour, direct from the source.

Welcome to Dunalley Bay Distillery, the perfect spot to relax and enjoy delicious food and drinks with breathtaking views of Dunalley Bay! Try our award-winning gin and whisky for a unique tasting experience. Don’t miss our famous fresh local fish and chips—a must-try! Our menu also includes a variety of fresh seafood and daily specials to satisfy every palate. Feeling thirsty? Enjoy our signature cocktails or choose from an excellent selection of Tasmanian wines, beers, and ciders to complement your meal. Whether you're gathering with friends or soaking in the stunning waterfront scenery, Dunalley Bay Distillery is the ideal place to unwind and create lasting memories. Come and enjoy a delightful bites with us

Spreyton Cider Co. produces premium Tasmanian ciders made from our own apples. Our Cidery located on our working orchards in Spreyton offers tastings, allowing visitors to try a selection of ciders and ginger beer and receive a complimentary glass of their favourite to have at the Cidery or grab a take-away for home. We are serious about real cider made from real apples and have recently picked up Gold, Silver and Bronze awards at the 2021 Australian Cider Awards and also an internatioanl Silver Medal , for their single varietal of Kingston Black Cider at the Japan Cider Cup. The cellar door is open 7 days except for public holidays, is conveniently located 10 minutes from Devonport all our ciders, ginger beers and non-alcoholic beverages are available, as well as other locally crafted beers and spirits. There is a restaurant on site offering café style meals, open seven days a week from 10.00 am and with kids playground and plenty of space to stretch your legs.

This is the dairy farm owned and operated by Bruny Island Cheese Co. and the milk produced here makes some of the best and most interesting cheeses in the country. The farm is a showcase of sustainable, small-scale, organic dairy farming that is all about maximising animal welfare and milk quality. The dairy herd is made up of three breeds, all of which are no longer considered commercially viable: Brown Swiss, Australian Dairy Shorthorn and Normande - all excellent dual-purpose breeds for both cheesemaking and beef production. Our farm is unlike almost every other dairy farm in Australia. Not being part of the industrial dairy system means that we are able to make choices about how we farm which commercial dairy farms do not have the privilege to make. That makes our farm something we are incredibly proud of.

Great single malt whisky has a strong sense of place, and Hellyers Road Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky has the deepest of roots. Based in North West Tasmania, enjoy a tour of the distillery to discover how some of Australia's finest single malt whiskies are crafted. You'll also have the unique opportunity to bottle your own whisky straight from the cask and take home a taste of North West Tasmania. The Cellar Door, open daily from 10 am to 4.30 pm offers breath-taking views of Emu Valley, tastings of award-winning whiskies, and the World's best cream liqueur. The Cellar Door has received international recognition, being inducted as an Icon of Whisky into the Whisky Hall of Fame and attracts 35,000 visitors a year, it is an easy 30-minute drive from Devonport. Australia's most awarded distillery at World Whiskies Awards 2024 & 2025. Accessibility: Accessible walkways and parking.

Mewstone Wines is located 35 minutes south of Hobart on the stunning D"Entrecasteaux Channel. We are a winery/cellar door. The Tasting Room is open 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Friday – Sunday. Flights are $25 each and include tastes of eight pre-selected wines. All booked tastings will be seated and your group will be hosted by one of our friendly cellar door staff. Locally sourced seasonal platters are also available, as is wine for take-home orders or for delivery. You are welcome to join our Wine Club – members receive a complimentary tasting, member pricing and more.

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A great little shed in the Huon Valley that pumps! An old apple packing shed, built in 1942, The Apple Shed is the home of Willie Smith’s award-winning cider - just 25 minutes south of Hobart, in the Huon Valley. Willie Smith's Tasmanian Spirits is also part of the family, distilling fine apple brandy on-site. Have a wander in the museum, see the heritage apples on display, enjoy a cider tasting and feast on the seriously good food and check out their Saturday morning produce market. Open year round except Christmas Day.

The Farm Shed East Coast Wine Centre showcases the magnificent wines of the region, incorporating guided wine, gin and whisky tasting flights and sales, as well as a retail space for Tasmanian artists and craftspeople. The Farm Shed offers tastings and sales of wines from all 24 producers on Tasmania's East Coast, including more than half of these that do not have their own cellar door. We also provide tastings and sales of artisan, small-batch, boutique local whiskies and gins, as well as housing a retail space for curated wines from other regions in the state. In addition to the Farm Shed's own offering, we also offer SweetBrew Coffee from 8am-12 seven days a week. Furthermore, our building is home to Bicheno Brewing (Bich); a small-batch craft beer establishment with tasty brews being crafted right here in Bicheno by Head Brewer Chris Zygmunt. Additionally, visitors to the Farm Shed, plus those from all corners of the country, are invited to sign up to our exclusive Wine Club; a carefully curated box of six premium East Coast wines (three white, three red) each quarter of the year, reflective of the season and delivered anywhere within Australia. The Farm Shed is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for tastings, drinks and sales.

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 us about your group or corporate needs as we can offer the perfect place for meetings, product and campaign launches, or special events. Our menus feature Tasmanian and local produce extensively, with dishes prepared to showcase the high-quality meat, vegetables, and seafood that our region is famous for. Our 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 our award-winning dishes. Our Bistro seats 150 guests and is open to locals and visitors for breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. Full buffet and continental breakfast is available, as well as a la carte dinner menus. Bookings are essential.

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The Jansz Tasmania vineyard is located in the Tamar Valley, in Northern Tasmania. The vineyard lies in the heart of the Pipers River region, an area known as 'Sparkling Tasmania.' Jansz was the first sparkling wine to be made according to the traditional Methode Champenoise. The ultra-cool growing conditions of the Pipers River region allow the grapes to ripen slowly, developing intense, delicate and refined flavours - the very essence of top quality sparkling wine. Jansz has since redefined the Australian sparkling wine genre. Visit the Jansz wine room where you can find out what makes Jansz sparkling wine among the best in the world, and enjoy a Tasmanian cheese platter with your glass of Jansz overlooking the picturesque lake. Jansz Tasmania combines a strong appreciation of the past and the traditional Methode Champenoise, with a contemporary approach, to craft a new sparkling future. Jansz Tasmania produces Jansz Premium NV Cuvee, Jansz Premium NV Rose, Vintage Cuvee, Vintage Rose and Late Disgorged Cuvee. Jansz Tasmania vineyard is about a one-hour drive (55 km) from Launceston.

Located in Queenstown, the home of the West Coast Wilderness Railway, Tracks is open seven days. It offers what many tell us is the West Coast's best coffee and is fully licensed, boasting an extensive all-Tasmanian wine list and a selection of craft beers. Relax in comfy couches by the open fire on cool days, or dine alfresco in warmer weather, Tracks is an inviting option in all seasons. The menu features a delicious range of seasonal dishes and daily specials.

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House of Arras is located along lush woodlands along Pipers River. Enjoy luxurious and informative wine-tasting experiences celebrating Australia's most awarded Sparkling Wine Label. Offering premium, private and bespoke tasting experiences available to be booked. Currently, open Thursday – Monday with a range of Tasting Experiences and appointments available ranging from 40 minutes to two hours. Tasting experiences and masterclasses are carried out in a safe and informative manner, and private tastings are available if preferred. There are a range of signature experiences such as the Twilight Wine and & Wildlife Tour, and bespoke special VIP visits can be arranged. Tasting options and visits can be viewed and booked directly on the - website www.houseofarras.com.au. Sample the superb award winning-wines in elegant and tranquil surroundings. The House of Arras is located at 40 Baxters Road, Pipers River, about a 45-minutes drive (44 kilometres/27 miles) from central Launceston.

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Finding a balance between the pursuit of patience and an appreciation of the unique, Brady’s Lookout Cider is Australia’s only cider maker committed to the time-honoured Methode Traditionelle (also known as sparkling method) techniques. A small boutique cider mill in the Tamar Valley our limited release ciders are truly worth waiting for. Reflecting fruit from the farm we are emulating the ‘Royal Ciders’ of the 17th Century and the sparkling that Tasmania is globally renowned for. Learn about the importance of maintaining a heritage orchard with 83 different varieties of apples. The farm operates to organic principles and has a conservation program for rare wildlife. In 2021 a Finalist in Tasmania's Sustainable Business of the Year, hear about zero waste and how we innovate to make Tasmania's first commercially produced apple flour.

Bream Creek Vineyard is a pioneer of the modern Tasmanian wine industry, producing elegant and complex wines. Located at our Bream Creek vineyard, our cellar door overlooks our vineyard and features views out to Marion Bay, Maria Island and Hellfire Bluff. Sit down and enjoy a tasting from our wide range of wines, while grazing on a platter of premium ingredients or perhaps a dozen Tassie Gold oysters from our friends at Blue Lagoon Oysters (located just down the road). Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.

The Honey Pot, located in the picturesque Huon Valley, and now on Bruny Island, offers the complete Tasmanian Honey experience. The Honey Pot is owned and run by local beekeepers and has a wonderful range of delicious Tasmanian Honey. In store, you will find premium honey varieties such as the famous Tasmanian Leatherwood honey, and also Manuka honey from Bruny Island. Indulge in a honey ice cream, and other gourmet honey treats including honeycomb, honey with ginger, honey mustard, creamed honey and honey mead. The Honey Pot has a great range of honey and bee inspired gifts as well as skin care products, beeswax candles, and healthy honey sweets. At The Honey Pot you can enjoy free tastings, and also watch the queen bee and all her workers, busy making honey in the observation hive. The Honey Pot is just a 25 minute drive south of Hobart, on the Huon Highway, and is open seven days a week. Our Bruny Island shop also open 7 days and is located at 2184 Bruny Island Main Road, Bruny Island, directly opposite the Cape Queen Elizabeth Walk.