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Monday 15 June 2026 - Sunday 10 January 2027 Launceston
QVMAG's latest collection exhibition provides a unique opportunity to bring unexpected objects, hidden favourites, and overlooked curiosities back into public view.
Selected by members of the QVMAG team, Out of the Vault is designed for audiences to encounter the remarkable breadth of the QVMAG collection as a world shaped by innumerable people, perspectives, and personalities over time.
The chosen objects and artworks move between the historical, humorous, beautiful and the bizarre. Out of the Vault reminds us that museums are living collections – constantly changing, growing, and revealing new stories depending on who is looking, and why.
A family friendly event, the Geeveston Twilight Feast features an array of local food and beverages. Held on the first Thursday of every month, the feast is a free event with local food trucks and stalls located in the historic Geeveston Town Hall.
There's also a bar stocked with local wine, beer and cider to accompany your delicious meal. You will find ample parking and amenities at the Hall for your convenience.
Step back into the 1860s for an evening of intrigue, elegance, and suspense. The Sapphire Secret combines a refined multi-course menu with an immersive "whodunnit" mystery set within the historic walls of Prospect Country House.
An intimate, heritage-filled evening where every guest is part of the story.
A high-stakes crime has been committed. Clues are hidden in plain sight, and everyone is a suspect.
A bespoke multi-course menu crafted by their culinary team, featuring the finest local seasonal produce.
They encourage guests to dress in their best 1860s-inspired period finery or elegant evening wear to enhance the atmosphere. Some props, like hats, furs, and fake jewellery is available.
This is a fun, hosted 3-course, themed dinner experience.
Designed for a group of 8-10 people.
Trivia People Tasmania brings a new product to Tasmania, swapping the old boring pen-and-paper trivia quizzes to a fun new interactive entertainment trivia night!
The entire game is played on a TV or projector screen, they have interactive buzzers and play music, video and picture questions.
Everybody welcome - visitors and locals alike! For all ages, Inclusive Event, LGBTQI friendly and Cosplay welcome.
Teams from 1 person to 10 people.
Call to book.
Whether you're looking for a fast-paced adrenaline-filled experience, a different way to get/stay fit or a casual active social gathering to meet some new people, welcome to your new source of enjoyment.
Hobart Dodgeball is hosting drop-in dodgeball at Hobart PCYC on Tuesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 pm for ages 16+ (players under the age of 18 will need to have their parent/guardian fill out a waiver).
If you've seen the movie or perhaps you remember the game from primary school then you know exactly what sort of fun you are in for. If you've never heard of dodgeball you are in for a treat. Whether you're the fastest thrower, a nimble mover or a keen strategist, dodgeball has something for everyone.
Visit their website for further information, to register and rules.
Come and have a go and be prepared to be hooked!
Saturday 15 August 2026 - Saturday 3 October 2026 (Annual) Devonport
All in is an open community exhibition celebrating the creative work of people from across the North West Coast. Residents of all ages and abilities are invited to share what they make and what they love.
Whether you're a professional artist or a weekend hobbyist, All in is an opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate creativity, self-expression, and belonging.
Held annually, the exhibition showcases a diverse range of works, including painting, drawing, photography, textiles, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and digital art.
As part of Permission to Trespass (PTT) Event this Off Season, Alchymia Distillery invite you to experience Premium Whisky Tastings in the distillery hosted by Head Distiller Matt.
You will learn about how they make their Single Malt Whisky on site while tasting 3 Single Malt Single Cask Whiskies which will be carefully paired with an amuse bouche of local produce.
Only two weekends in September - They welcome you to the family business, a small-batch Boutique Distillery at Table Cape on the rugged NW coast of Tasmania, making whisky, gin, vodka and liqueurs on-site from scratch with passion and love.
Bookings Essential
Strictly over 18's only on site.
The Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society offer a heritage rail experience through the regular operation of a century-old Krauss locomotive. The train leaves each half-hour from the restored Sheffield railway station from 11 am to 4 pm on the first full weekend of each month. The Railway Coffee Shop is open while the train is running, with a nice coffee and hot chocolate. Come on in and try them!
The Railway began as a community building enterprise in 1993 and is well regarded for the restoration and preservation of steam-era machinery and local history. The steam museum onsite houses a comprehensive member's collection of working steam engines which can be viewed on running days.
The Railton-Roland line opened in 1914, offering daily passenger and twice-weekly goods services until 1957. The Sheffield Steam and Heritage Centre Railway retains this heritage in an authentic environment.
A Miniature train and a number of different model gauge trains are also open on these running weekends.
Thursday 27 August 2026 - Saturday 5 September 2026 (Annual) Hobart
A mythic tale about staying connected at the edge of the world.
On a remote Scottish island, Eilidh, its youngest resident, feels torn between two worlds. The mainland holds the promise of opportunity, yet she knows the island traditions that shaped her life are at risk of disappearing. When a mysterious stranger washes ashore, the boundaries of Eilidh's island life expand in ways she never could have imagined.
Islander sees two performers playing multiple roles, using live vocal looping and layered recording technology to bring the island's community to life. Every voice and harmony is created live and in the moment, supported by a folk-inspired score.
As island and rural communities are shrinking, humans are drifting further from each other and their environments. Islander offers a modern fable about finding the strength to face the oncoming tide through connection, resilience and belonging.
Conceived by Amy Draper
Book by Stewart Melton
Music & Lyrics by Finn Anderson
Directed by Finn Carter and Jack Lark
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 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!
FermentHQ offers a range of hands on workshops, masterclasses and demonstrations around the making and enjoying of fermented food and beverages.
Located in this new state of the art incubator for new fermented products in the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy region renown for it's food culture and at the gateway to the Tamar Valley Wine Route.
St Marys Market is held the first Saturday of each month. Featuring local artisan products, fibre and leather work, local fresh produce, jams and pickles and a great range of bric-a-brac and collectibles.
Tee off across the ocean on two of Australia’s greatest golf courses. Dine heartily in a restaurant with no food. Ponder the ocean’s power above the site of a shipwreck. Favoured by nature and flavoured by some of the nation’s best farmland, this is truly the king of islands.
Abundant produce, clever makers and epic wilderness – a journey in the north west is a feast for the senses. Follow your food from paddock to plate (or glass). Explore rugged coastlines and mysterious caves. And breathe deep. This is the cleanest air in the world.
This is a region of World Heritage-listed wilderness, of wild rivers and deep lakes, glacial valleys and windswept coasts. Plot a road trip through the Western Wilds, a drive journey full of detours and stories of convict courage and boom-and-bust mining fortunes. Remote. Raw. Untamed. Like nowhere else.
Old meets new in the island’s capital. Get caught up in history, lost in an underground gallery and dazzled by nature. This is a place of sea cliffs and big waves, tranquil rivers and alpine mountains, cosy bars and provocative art. This is the edge of the world.
Slow down. There’s a view around every corner and a long white-sand beach in between. This is the place to embrace simple luxuries – take time to pull over and follow a beach track, eat seafood at a fish shack, fall asleep with an ocean soundtrack.
Imagine a vibrant food scene, plenty of cool-climate wine, and adventure in bucketloads. Follow a tasting trail or a wine trail. Take a hike in a city gorge or a ride in a rainforest. From farm gates to cellar doors, meet the makers of northern Tasmania.
Settle into island time. There are more than 120 beaches, and finding an empty one is easy. Snorkel in water as clear as air. Scale a mountain that rises direct from the sea. Find "diamonds" on a beach. This is a place where every driver waves, and time slows to the turn of the tides.
The best time to visit Tasmania is during the summer months from December to February when the weather is warm and ideal for outdoor experiences. Spring (September to November) offers mild temperatures and blooming wildflowers. Autumn (March to May) features colourful fall foliage, calm days and fewer crowds. Winter (June to August) can be cold but is often clear, and ideal for cosy experiences and snowy mountain adventures.
Getting around Tasmania is convenient by car, which is the best way to explore the island’s diverse regions at your own pace. There are also coach tours and regional flights linking major towns. Public transport options like buses are available but can be limited outside urban areas. Renting a car or campervan is a popular choice to experience Tasmania’s scenic routes, country roads and national parks.
Tasmania offers a diverse range of distinctive accommodation options to suit your budget and taste, including luxury resorts, boutique hotels, charming bed and breakfasts, holiday cabins, and budget hostels. For nature lovers, there are also eco lodges and wilderness retreats. Popular regions often have holiday parks and self-contained apartments, providing choices for families, couples and solo travellers.
Tasmania has four distinct seasons. Enjoy Tasmania’s warmest weather in summer, with average temperatures of 17–23°C. Spring weather is changeable with a higher chance of sun showers and rainbows. Autumn has calmer days and moist conditions ideal for fungi, while winter offers bluebird days, heavier rainfall feeding dramatic waterfalls and cooler average temperatures of 3–11°C. Expect drier weather on Tasmania’s east coast and wetter conditions on Tasmania’s west coast.
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