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.
The powerful Australians will be tested by historic rival England in the third and final match of the CommBank Women’s Ashes One Day International at Hobart’s Blundstone Arena. Book your tickets now!
Friday 17 January 2025 - Sunday 19 January 2025 (Annual) George Town
Join us for a celebration of music, song, dance and poetry over three magical days.
Tamar Valley Folk Festival is held in and around the centre of George Town in the beautiful Tamar Valley.
You will enjoy concerts, themed concerts, workshops, children’s events, poet’s breakfast, writers circle, and more! Featuring artists from all over Australia and beyond, gathering to celebrate this great event - and you are invited!
Weekend Tickets or individual tickets available.
Saturday 18 January 2025 - Sunday 19 January 2025 (Annual) Battery Point
Gin-uary Hobart Gin Festival was created to celebrate Tasmania’s amazing gin industry. Tassie is known for its high quality and locally made produce – and gin is no different. Tasmania is the birthplace of modern day distilling and, now in its fourth year, Gin-uary has become an important annual event for the Tasmanian spirits industry.
Shining a light on Tasmanian distilling, Gin-uary gives distillers, regardless of their size, the opportunity for visibility on a national scale. Ginuary is a vehicle for awareness of the abundance of Tasmanian distillers doing amazing things across the industry.
Gin-uary is also all about having fun! Learning about what makes each gin unique, sampling the wares and enjoying the experience with mates. There will be a delicious variety of food vendors at the event as well as the Gin-uary bar slinging cocktails and Gin-uary G&T’s.
For those who are tagging along and may not like gin (shhhh, they won’t tell anyone) they’ve got you covered too.
Tuesday 17 December 2024 - Sunday 2 March 2025 (Daily) Hobart
Join us at TMAG this summer to celebrate contemporary Tasmanian art and culture! Our summer program includes four new exhibitions, artist talks, school holiday programs and more.
Rex Greeno: Memories through Sea Stories is filled with the life works of Tasmanian Aboriginal Elder Rex Greeno - artist, fisherman, and maker of tuylini, ninga and pyerre (Tasmanian Aboriginal bark and reed canoes). Through his art, Greeno shares a deeply personal story of connection to culture, family, and the sea. The exhibition continues to 27 April 2025.
Come and experience the sculptural works in Written in Wood, inspired by the acclaimed Tasmanian writer Richard Flanagan. Kevin Perkins is a Tasmanian artist, master furniture maker and wood craftsman. The exhibition continues to 30 March 2025.
On Island explores connections between artists and the archipelago of 334 islands that make up Lutruwita/Tasmania. All artworks are from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery collection. The exhibition continues to 21 September 2025.
From 3 – 12 January 2025, the exhibition On the Edge, will commemorate 50 years since the Tasman Bridge disaster. Two cars that were teetering on the edge of the bridge will be on display for the first time since 1975, providing a powerful reminder of the event that split Hobart in two.
Join us this summer and experience captivating exhibitions that define Tasmanian art, culture, and history.
Sunday 19 January 2025 - Friday 24 January 2025 (Annual) Winnaleah
About the Winnaleah Arts Fest 2025
The Winnaleah Arts Fest is a group art event delivered by Artable held over 5 days in January 2025.
Join a 5 day art workshop in Acrylics, Clay, Printmaking, Watercolour, Pastel & more. You can be a complete beginner keen to get creative or an experienced artist ready to extend your skills!
The event aims to bring 100 artists to the region and to establish an annual art event in the township of Winnaleah in Tasmania’s remote North-East where Artable has built it's new home of Art retreats Enclave. The event is held at the Winnaleah School along with use of the Winnaleah Memorial Hall and Recreation Grounds.
At night we gather for dinners and events held at the nearby Winnaleah Memorial Hall. Artist demos, talks, a group paint around and more will be on each evening. You can even walk down the road and enjoy a beer in Artable owner Gillian's country hotel and meet the locals.
Included in your workshop fee is your 5 day workshop, lunches, dinners and morning and afternoon teas as well as all evening events including a farewell dinner (dress up theme) with band.
Saturday 25 January 2025 - Monday 27 January 2025 (Annual) Murdunna
Each year we promote artists in our area of the south-east of Tasmania by inviting the public to visit our studios. This year the event will be held on the Australia Day long weekend in January.
Visitors are invited to follow the yellow flags that indicate where each artist is located. A group page has been formed on Facebook with updates and an interactive map.
Sunday 26 January 2025 - Monday 26 January 2026 (Annual) Strahan
The Mount Lyell Strahan Picnic is a cherished annual community event on Tasmania's West Coast, dating back to 1897. Originally established by the Mount Lyell Mining & Railway Company as a reprieve from harsh mining conditions for its workers and families, it evolved into a community-wide celebration. The Picnic, held on Australia Day, now draws locals and visitors to West Strahan Beach, offering a blend of tradition and festivity.
Participants enjoy a variety of traditional games, including sack races, gumboot tossing, and horseshoe throwing, alongside modern attractions like bicycle stunt shows and children’s treasure hunts. Free fruit, sweets, and refreshments for children maintain the inclusive, family-friendly spirit of the event. Each year, the Picnic also features a citizenship ceremony and the West Coast Spirit awards, reinforcing community bonds.
Organised entirely by volunteers, the event highlights the resilience and camaraderie of the West Coast community. It serves as a living link to the region’s heritage, reflecting over a century of adaptation and celebration. Despite changes in transportation and local industries, the Picnic remains a unifying tradition, celebrating the spirit of togetherness through fun, games, and shared history.
Wednesday 14 August 2024 - Monday 30 June 2025 (Daily) Rowella
Discover our connection to world class tennis
We’re thrilled to serve up a new tennis-inspired tasting at our Cellar Door. Enjoy a serve of our finest wines and hear the fascinating stories of local and grand slam tennis that inspired the name of our wines.
Alongside the tasting, we invite you to enjoy our collection of tennis memorabilia including Tasmanian designed and crafted tennis racquets – Tim has quite the collection! Explore our grounds and you will see the trees planted for the Alexander Racquet Company back in the 1930s.
At $40 per person, enjoy a selection of our Wizard and Hot Shot wines – discover why they are the perfect match. Please note we have a maximum group size of 6.
Friday 31 January 2025 - Sunday 2 February 2025 (Annual) Launceston
Festivale is Tasmania’s premium summer event, a three day celebration designed to showcase Tasmanian food, beverages and entertainment. Staged in Launceston’s iconic City Park, the ambiance of this outdoor event is unique.
Held annually, Festivale attracts around 30,000 patrons and takes place on the first weekend of February. Originally established in 1988 as a multi-cultural street party, it has evolved into an iconic Tasmanian event, drawing people together to celebrate what Tasmania has to offer the world.
Festivale presents the best of Tasmania’s produce, cool climate wines, beers, spirits and exceptional entertainment in a historically and culturally significant outdoor location on the fringe of the city and is considered one of the best food and wine festivals in Australia. Under historic elm trees, family and friends can relax in the wide open space of City Park.
Listen and watch Fresh Comedy (Friday) get ready to rock and be entertained by local artists plus headline acts live on stage including: Sample and learn at masterclasses which are held over the weekend. Watch Celebrity Guest Chef, plus amazing Tasmanian chefs in action, as they showcase some of the finest Tasmanian produce in the park.
Festivale provides an opportunity to ‘taste’ and experience the best of what Tasmania has to offer.
As the sun dips, The Green Mist, a band of consummate musicians, rolls into Southport Community Centre for a night of rock folk music, stories, and good cheer. The Green Mist and the pirate choir will be belting out songs from The Barbarian Ship-the story of the 1829 convict mutiny which took place not far south of the Centre. It's a local story told in music by the son of a local historian who returned from roving. Think rowdy singalongs and tales of
piracy. Drinks will flow at the paid bar, and the community is invited to dive into the fun – bring your best singing voice and a hunger for history (and a burger from the BBQ).
Saturday 1 February 2025 - Saturday 15 March 2025 (Annual) Cressy
THESE EVENTS ARE SOLD OUT - NO GATE SALES!
Pick Your Own is simple! We provide you with a gorgeous glass mason jar and you fill it up whilst you enjoy the stunning countryside at Little Forest Gardens - 10km south of Cressy.
Bring nothing - we will provide you with a glass jar to fill and take home and lend you some cutting snips. We will fill your container with water to ensure your dahlias stay fresh and beautiful for as long as nature will allow.
Take your time. This is the fun part! Walk the patch and see all the varieties of dahlias available before you begin cutting.
Other Little Forest filler flowers will be available to add to your dahlias to finish your jars off beautifully.
$50 per filled mason jar.
Appropriate footwear and clothing is essential!
All weather event - if it is raining bring your umbrella & coat!!
Delicious Little Forest Gardens honey will be available to taste & purchase on the day (EFTPOS available)
Book fast - spots are strictly limited.
Thursday 6 February 2025 - Sunday 9 February 2025 (Annual) Carrick
Party in the Paddock (PITP) is an all-ages, annual independent camping music and arts festival, set to return to the scenic, rural location of Quercus Park, in Carrick, lutruwita/Tasmania from February 6th to 9th, 2025.
PITP offers a unique blend of musical performances, art installations, community engagement activities, wellness activities, comedy, and yoga, providing a memorable experience for its audience.
Friday 7 February 2025 - Saturday 8 February 2025 (Annual) Maydena
Widely recognised as the toughest downhill mountain bike event in the world, Red Bull Hardline is coming down under.
Globally renowned Maydena Bike Park in Tasmania with its massively diverse trail network will host the 2025 Red Bull Hardline edition.
The Bike Park is known for its steep and rugged terrain, used to develop some of the world’s most challenging mountain bike trails.
Red Bull Hardline will take place as the headline event of a 2-day mountain biking festival in Maydena, which includes several events and festivities for the community to be involved in.
Celebrating 10 years from conception in the Welsh hills in 2014, the formidable track has been built by the founder of Red Bull Hardline and MTB Legend Dan Atherton.
Friday 7 February 2025 - Monday 10 February 2025 (Every 2 years) Hobart
Held across Hobart’s vibrant and bustling waterfront, the four-day festival brings together the largest and most beautiful collection of wooden boats in the southern hemisphere.
From its humble beginnings in 1994, it has grown to become the most significant event of its kind in Australia.
Saturday 8 February 2025 - Sunday 9 February 2025 (Annual) Queens Domain
Indulge your senses at the Tasmanian Wine Festival, a two-day celebration of the finest in Tasmanian wine, food, and live music, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
Over 35 Tasmanian vineyards and winemakers
Curated feasting selection from local producers
Live entertainment with Melbourne Ska Orchestra and more
Set in the stunning backdrop of the Botanical Gardens Summer cocktails, craft beer, cider, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages for anyone's taste
Featuring over 35 Tasmanian vineyards and wine from all around Tasmania, including Frogmore Creek, Clover Hill, Derwent Estate, Lake Barrington, Boomer Creek, Small Island and many more. Some of the best Tassie foodies will compliment your drop of choice with delicious food. Why not pair Tasmanian Gourmet Seafood or perhaps some cheese from La Cantara to enjoy with your sparkling, a burger or pizza with your red or some freshly shucked Bruny Island Oysters with your white…
Dance the afternoon away or make yourself comfortable on the grass with our fantastic lineup of live music from the Melbourne Ska Orchestra and BoilUp, or join in with the roaming entertainers.
The Coles Bay Triathlon is held within the natural reserves of beautiful Coles Bay, on the east coast of Tasmania. Situated at the northern edge of the Freycinet National Park, the Coles Bay Triathlon is one of the most iconic destination events in Australia and is not to be missed.
Join us in 2025 for Australia's most pristine Triathlon.
A 1.9 km swim, 90 km ride and 21.1 km run (Half), and 750/20/5 (Sprint), with the most spectacular natural backdrop you will ever experience. Coles Bay is situated at the northern edge of the Freycinet National Park. Located 218 km northeast of Hobart and 202 km southeast of Launceston. It is justifiably one of the famous wilderness beauty spots on Tasmania’s east coast.
Friday 14 February 2025 - Sunday 16 February 2025 Don
Don River Railway's 50-year Celebrations will be held between February 14th and 16th 2025.
The event focuses on showcasing as much of Tasmania’s Railway and transport history as possible, both past and present.
The event promises to be one of the railways largest in history and will feature the biggest collaboration of Visiting Railway Locomotives in Tasmanian History.
Make the most of this one-of-a-kind opportunity to see everything we have available running, with features from all around Tasmania & great access around the site & workshops.
On Saturday 15 February Evandale plays host to the 42nd National Penny Farthing Championships. A full program of Penny Farthing bicycle racing from slow to slalom to sprints attracts local, mainland and international riders - so come to Evandale and be entertained as the cyclists race around the streets of historic Evandale. Food and drink from the businesses of Evandale and food trucks are available surrounding the race circuit, together with entertainment and general merchandise.
Come and be exhilarated!
Please note the village fair in Pioneer Park is not being held this year.
Friday 14 March 2025 - Sunday 16 March 2025 (Annual) Swansea
The East Coast Harvest Odyssey, known as ECHO Festival, has become known for weaving together immersive sensory experiences around the traditions of harvest, old and new. This boutique festival guides guests on a journey of exploration that encompasses all senses – taste, smell, sight, sound and touch.
ECHO Festival is back in 2025 for another year. Hosted in the picturesque wine country on the fringes of the seaside township of Swansea, the 2025 program brings together chefs, winemakers and producers along with artists, musicians, storytellers, scientists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders.
Where to stay
From cosy hotels to wholesome farm stays for families, find accommodation for every inclination.
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/
It's time for outdoor adventure. Find your courage, stretch yourself and take on the BIG FOUR at Camp Clayton!
Camp Clayton offers over 20 activities to build relationships, teams and resilience for all ages. Rainy day just use our indoor rock wall or stadium. We will have you covered, we can facilitate or you can do the free to use activities!
Located on over 70 acres right on Bass Strait on the North West Coast of Tasmania.
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.
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.
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 Channel Museum tells the stories, yarns and legends of the history and heritage of D'Entrecasteaux Channel area of Southern Tasmania. Just 20 kilometres south of Hobart, at Margate, the Channel Museum is an award winning must see stop on your travels around Southern Tasmania's region and has excellent visitor ratings on Trip Advisor and Google.
The Channel Museum caters for locals, individual tourists and tour groups, cruise ship groups, school groups and special interest groups. There are ample on-site parking spaces and easy access for elderly and disabled visitors.
The centre comprises a modern, purpose-built museum and library that explores all aspects of the history and heritage of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel area. There is also an outstanding collection of cameras and photographic equipment.
The gallery showcases the work of local artists and organisations, in-house special occasion displays and travelling exhibitions. The gallery display changes monthly and the displayed artwork is often for sale.
The cafe serves delicious snacks, meals, and drinks made on-site from local ingredients where possible. It serves great coffee. The shop also sells art and craft made by locals.
The Deloraine and District Folk Museum was opened as the Family and Commercial Inn in 1864.
Today it reflects the life of the country publican and his family. Housed in an extensive garden is a Pioneer Walk where you can view reproduction and reclaimed heritage buildings showcasing the lives, tools and farming equipment of early settlers.
Currently, there is an exhibition, Past the Post, about the horse racing history of Meander Valley with many loaned trophies and items of interest.
There is also an engaging exhibit of vintage sewing machines which talks about how the sewing machine is returning in this world of reuse and recycling. many young people are learning to sew and repairing their clothing items rather than dumping them.
The museum is located at the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre, 98-100 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine.
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is Tasmania’s leading natural and cultural heritage organisation which serves as a custodian of our island’s rich heritage.
Explore an extensive collection of art, artefacts and natural history specimens and discover some of the most significant heritage buildings in Australia which are located on the TMAG site, just a short walk from the Nipaluna/Hobart waterfront.
Join a free guided tour or browse the galleries to experience TMAG's rich blend of permanent collections, touring and temporary exhibitions and special displays.
Admission is free but donations are always welcome. TMAG is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm from 1 April until 24 December, then daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm from 26 December to 31 March, and on public holiday Mondays year-round. Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day.
Looking at art used to be boring. It still is, maybe, but at least here at Mona, the Museum of Old and New Art, you can get drunk and/or rage against the machine. Located just up the river from Hobart (Tasmania's southern capital), Mona's subterranean architecture showcases the highlights (and lowlights) of David Walsh’s $110m private collection of art and antiquities, as well as hosting a busy exhibitions program.
Mona is also home to the Moorilla winery, two restaurants, several bars, accommodation pavilions and more (plus Moo Brew, an off site brewery). We also host a winter festival.
Each June, our Dark Mofo winter festival delves into centuries-old winter solstice rituals and celebrates the dark through art, music, food, film, light and noise.
Mona is located at 655 Main Road, Berriedale; a 15-minute drive from Hobart's centre, or a 25-minute ride on our MR-I and MR-II fast ferries from Hobart's Brooke Street Pier in Salamanca.
Woolmers Estate is a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in Tasmanian convict history. Wander around heritage buildings & beautiful gardens set against stunning landscapes. Self-guided tours of the estate with guided tours available of the gardens, homestead and convict story. We have beautifully restored heritage cottages which offer unique accommodation in breathtaking rural landscapes. Enjoy Tasmania’s Rose Garden in bloom from November through February. Café and gift shop onsite. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am- 3pm with extended summer hours. Events, weddings, art exhibitions and versatile galleries and restaurant.
Woolmers Estate stands as a living testament to Tasmania’s convict history, offering a deeply immersive experience into the world of the 19th-century Convict Assignment System. Once a thriving estate, and one of Australia's finest examples of a pioneer farm, it was built by Thomas Archer and maintained by the hands of assigned convicts who worked alongside free settlers. Many of these convicts chose to stay on at Woolmers even after gaining their freedom. The collection of original buildings at Woolmers Estate includes family accommodation, workers' cottages, a former chapel, blacksmith's shop, stables, bakehouse, pump house and gardener's cottage. But Woolmers Estate isn’t just about historic buildings and stunning landscapes; it’s about the human stories behind the history. Woolmers is a place where Tasmania’s farming and convict heritage comes to life.
The St Helens History Room, on the East Coast of Tasmania, is a small, regional museum. At the St Helens History Room, there are over 1000 artefacts on display. These are presented thematically to represent the various stages of settlement of St Helens.
The collections are very accessible as the museum is open seven days a week 9 am - 4 pm Mon - Fri and 9 am - 3 pm on Sat/Sun. The St Helens History Room is situated at the St Helens History and Visitor Information Centre behind the St Helens Library building, opposite the Post Office.
Look for the Tin Dragon sculpture outside, he will point you in the right direction. Visit 'The Chinese Experience' and learn first-hand about this interesting area before you set off to explore the beautiful beaches or the marvellous mountainous hinterland.
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 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 adjacent to 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 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.
Holm Oak is a labour of love for Bec and Tim Duffy. Since 2006 they have followed their dream of crafting delicious expressions of cool-climate Tasmanian wines, with many accolades along the way, including a revered James Halliday Five Star Winery rating. With Bec as the winemaker and Tim the viticulturist, their complementary skills provide a vision to produce delicious wines that reflect their home - Tasmania’s pristine Tamar Valley; and their own personalities – honest, down to earth, genuine and authentic.
Holm Oak offers two wine flight tasting experiences at their cellar door: The ‘Winemakers Selection’ for winter is a selection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines, while the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure Wine Flight’ invites visitors to choose four wines from a selection of nine to create their own wine tasting experience. There is also the option to choose a bottle of wine and select from a range of tasty local cheeses and small goods available for ‘a create your own’ platter or picnic which can be enjoyed overlooking the vineyards. Of course, no visit to Holm Oak is complete without checking in with (self-appointed) General Manager Pinot Junior and his side kick, Mayonnaise.
Don’t forget about the winery dogs though – Nyah and Bella will be happy to greet you at cellar door!
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.
Open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. Visit our website to see what is happening at the farm today.
The Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company is a production and tasting centre near Evandale, 17 km south of Launceston. Surrounding the centre is the renowned open garden and topiary nursery. Enjoy a picnic while relaxing in the garden gazing at the views of the Eastern Highlands.
In the Tasting Room, you'll be guided through the delicious range of products, such as a variety of berry fruit sauces, chocolate sauce and savour the award winning chutneys, mustards, pasta sauces and jams. Our products are made using the finest premium Tasmanian fruit.
Beneath a leafy canopy, we provide Devonshire teas, gourmet barbecue lunches and cooking demonstrations for groups of ten or more, all prepared with local ingredients. Salads all come from the organic Potager Garden, just a few metres away. Our jam making workshops are held on weekends and all participants leave with their very own jar of jam!
You can purchase all products including a range of gift packs and hampers from the centre. Interstate and overseas postage can be arranged. The Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company is about a 15-minute drive (17 km) from central Launceston.
One comment from a guest "we arrived with excitement and left with amazement!"
Through its design, Old Wharf Restaurant tells the story of industry in Tasmania, capturing the tough life of the early industrial pioneers in mining, whaling, fishing, boat building and farming. The hardy environment of those early days is reflected in the restaurant’s raw and robust design elements, incorporating iodised steel and recycled wharf timbers.
Led by Saffire Freycinet’s former Head Chef Simon Pockran, Old Wharf Restaurant’s seafood focus perfectly complements the backdrop of passing cray boats. From the restaurant’s dockside deck, you’ll be in thanking distance of our hardy fishermen.
Locally sourced ingredients are delivered in a menu that hinges on Tasmania’s pure produce and latest catch. Opt for the Chef’s Table experience for five courses from the open-style kitchen served with stories of produce origin and some ripping Tassie yarns.
Welcome to Western Tiers Distillery, a testament to Tasmania's spirit crafted with unwavering dedication.
Our Cellar Door showcases exquisite Tasmanian craftsmanship, offering panoramic views of our distillery. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding wilderness, our Gin and Vodka are proudly named after landmarks on the Great Western Tiers. Our Triple Distilled Single Malt Whisky, named after the pristine lakes in the region, is more than a spirit; it's an invitation to savour life's finer moments.
Whether enjoying a delectable lunch, sipping cocktails, or exploring our Tasmanian spirits, your experience at Western Tiers Distillery promises comfort and delight.
Steeped in history, Lake Leake Inn is a charming country pub that’s family and budget-friendly. Offering good old-fashioned counter meals, it also happens to be home to what many have claimed to be the best steaks in Tassie!
Sit back, relax and enjoy your meal while the three wood fires keep you warm on the chilly nights or entertain yourself in the fully equipped games room.
If you fancy an overnight stay, there are six standard rooms (each with shared bathroom facilitates), or free onsite pet-friendly camping for self-contained RVs spreading across 10 acres.
Located just 100 metres from one of Tasmania's premier trout fishing lakes, Lake Leake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout making it the perfect destination for fishing enthusiasts.
If land-based activities are more your thing, take in the views of the lake while you enjoy the convenience of nearby amenities including undercover picnic tables, BBQ, large fire pit, hot showers and toilets.
For those looking for adventure, Lake Leake Inn is the perfect spot to explore Meetus and Lost Falls. The Inn is also centrally and conveniently located just 30 minutes from the east coast which offers several beautiful wineries.
Rest assured, Lake Leake Inn is worth a stop.
Moores Hill Estate is a family-owned vineyard in the Tamar Valley, Northern Tasmania.
The wines are made on-site at Tasmania's first 100% solar powered winery. We produce a range of wines from Sparkling, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Take in the sweeping views over the vineyard from the cellar door and relax with a tasting plate of Tasmanian produce and a glass of wine. Coffee and souvenirs are also available.
Open daily, all year round for tastings, sales and most importantly, a chat about cool-climate wines.
The cellar door is half an hour's drive from Launceston (40 kilometres/25 miles).
Craigie Knowe is the oldest vineyard on the Freycinet Coast of Tasmania and is just 40 minutes from the beautiful Freycinet National Park.
A family-owned and operated vineyard and cellar door, where you are guaranteed a warm welcome and will be looked after like family.
Sit back and relax while you enjoy a glass of wine, just metres from the vines while enjoying a delicious platter of Tasmanian produce. Spoil yourself with a decadent wine and chocolate experience.
Learn how the wines are grown and made while enjoying a relaxed tasting.
Go beyond the cellar door for an intimate tour of the vineyard with one of the family. Bookings essential.
Slow down and explore the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania where there is something for everyone. Magnificent scenery, seafood and wine, walks, galleries and of course passionate locals.
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.
Port Arthur Lavender is situated on the waterfront at Long Bay, just a five-minute drive from the iconic Port Arthur Historic Site. Set on 18 acres or lavender fields, rainforest and lakes, it provides the perfect stop on your travels.
You can roam amongst the lavender, interactively learn about the manufacturing and distilling process in our distillery, enjoy delightful lavender-cuisine and buy unique Tasmanian gifts created from our lavender. Enjoy a delicious meal at our café.
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.
Our talented kitchen team strive to offer you great meals using the freshest produce available and we 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, we can cater for all of your events, birthdays, coach tours or work functions, we can do it all.
Our talented kitchen team strive to offer you great meals using the freshest produce available and we 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
At our home on the ridge, we’ve stirred a collection of makers, creators, innovators and producers – forever inspired by the soil and climate of Tasmania, and always following our noses. From wine to food and all things spirited in between, follow yours and you too will find us – 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, we like to say we're Pinot Noir makers first and wine makers second. At our cellar door, you can taste through our flight of Pinots alongside our Pirie Sparkling and cool climate white varietals.
See our website for our tasting menu and opening times, bookings essential!
The ultimate Tasmanian seafood experience - Premium waterfront seafood cafe, showcasing Tasmanian seafood, in particular, Southern Rock Lobster.
Owners Sara and Marcus have seafood in their blood. Marcus launches his boat metres from their business that sits perched above the orange lichen-covered rocks of Bicheno's fishing boat harbour bringing home fresh seafood to be processed in their export facility while Sara runs "The Lobster Shack ".
The vibe is casual and they keep the food simple at "The Shack"; lemon garlic butter lets the sweet meat of the lobster shine through, crispy-skinned char-grilled salmon tops a dressed leafy salad, fresh oysters with lemon and of course really good fish and chips with the best house-made tartare.
Knockout views over the pristine waters of the boat harbour from the wrap-around deck and there's also a fisherman’s lookout on the floor above with photos from the early days of the commercial fishing industry around Tasmania. You can purchase a range of fresh seafood from the display cabinet including cooked whole lobster and if you want a live lobster there's plenty in the tanks out the back!
Open 7 days for lunch and dinner, dine in or take away
While in Stanley why not indulge in a High Tea with all the trimmings.
The beautiful high teas are served on three-tier stands alongside the Royal Albert crockery and polished silver cutlery. High teas are served in our guest dining room on tables decorated with embroidered tablecloths, napkins and freshly picked flowers.
The in-house High Teas include three ribbon sandwiches, two mini savories, two mini scones with Tasmanian raspberry jam and cream, three mini sweets, seasonal fruit and unlimited loose-leaf tea.
Bookings are essential. Two days notice is required. Restrictions apply.
No walk-ins as this is also a B&B.
A mobile high tea service is also available to guests staying in local Stanley Accommodations at no extra charge.
Waverley Distillery is located on Alma Road in Orford on the picturesque East Coast of Tasmania overlooking the amazing Maria Island, Mercury Passage and the Tasman Sea.
Come and visit the cellar door and try the amazing range of gins. Waverley Distillery produces the highest quality handcrafted gin from the cleanest Tasmanian products, including our Rhubarb and Cherry gins.
Our love for the finest and best gin available drives us to produce our small batch Assyrian Rhubarb Gin. Mr C.S. Agnew started a horse stud as part of the Waverley property operations. The horse stud was very successful with a particular horse The Assyrian, purchased after winning the Melbourne Cup in 1882.
The Assyrian is buried today on the property in the paddock where the Rhubarb for the Waverley Gin is grown. The gravestone is erected in the paddock and reflects the rich history of the Agnew family, now instilled into the robust flavours of our Rhubarb Gin. The black with white dots are the distinctive racing colours of Waverley.
Waverley Distillery brand originates from the property “Waverley” Near Oatlands, which was purchased in 1878 by the impending Premier of Tasmania Sir J.W. Agnew for his son Mr C.S. Agnew. C.S Agnew’s Great, Great Grandson Michael Agnew and his Wife Fiona are the founders of the Waverley Distillery.
Spring Bay Distillery is an award winning East Coast Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky, Gin and Vodka producer.
Here at our Cambridge facility, we produce whisky from grain to glass using our 2500L copper pot still and brewhouse.
See the behind the scenes, learn about the production and history of whisky, and taste all our spirits, including award-winning whisky, vodka, and gins.
Conveniently located near Hobart Airport at the start of the Coal Valley route, we offer tours and tastings of all our products including special Limited Releases and rare whiskies between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
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