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Held from 21st to 23rd February 2025 across Northern Tasmania, the 2025 event will introduce exciting new routes, a new localised event hub in Devonport and more community events and engagement in and around the tour itself. Over 3 days and 4 stages, TOT will feature elite cycling for national and international quality women and men, amateur races, community ride activations and a range of VIP events. Kicking off with the Devonport Criterium on day 1, we’re going to be closing the roads early so you can come be part of the action, then put your feet up, grab a beer and watch the best in Australia battle it out on the opening stage. This high-speed, 1.7km circuit around the panoramic Devonport Bluff will challenge the PSL Men and Women sprinters. Participation's Start: 5:00PM | Finish: 5:45PM Women's Start: 6:00PM | Finish: 6:50PM Men's Start: 7.00PM | Finish: 7.50PM* ProVelo Super League (PSL) is an annual road cycling league hosted across Australia with teams and athletes competing in a points format. The PSL will feature an elite women’s and men’s division with a target of 30 teams.

Dive into the 29th annual Clarence Jazz Festival, proudly presented by Clarence City Council. For four unforgettable days from Thursday 20–Sunday 23 February, the Clarence Jazz Festival is serving up an intoxicating mix of music, art, and culinary experiences. As well as a hefty lineup of local legends, this year’s program features more interstate and international acts than ever before, playing everything from trad-jazz to experimental fusion and everything in between. In addition to world-class performances, you can expect the very best local food and drink offerings and activities for all ages – making the festival perfect for the whole family. All this and more is yours to discover at the Festival Hub, which will be buzzing night and day with a perfect mix of free and ticketed gigs. So if you love music, art, food, wine, or are simply stuck for something to do with the kids, the Clarence Jazz Festival 2025 is for you! Full program and tickets drop early Jan. Head to clarenceartsandevents.net for more details and follow us on socials to stay up to date!

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.

The Koonya Garlic Festival is Australia's longest-running garlic festival, and it has become one of Tasmania's most widely anticipated annual harvest festival events, attracting a sizeable crowd of passionate gardeners, garlic growers and foodies from Tassie and Interstate. The festival is held in the picturesque valley of Koonya on the beautiful Tasman Peninsula just over an hour southeast of Hobart. At the heart of the festival is the Koonya Garlic Festival Garlic Grower's Competition open to both amateur and professional growers of all ages. Some of the most popular elements of the festival are the free cooking masterclasses, expert talks and Gardening Q&A featuring some of Tasmania's top chefs, cooks and gardening experts. Each year the festival also showcases a fantastic lineup of local/regional musicians, the best of the best of Tasmania's artisan and gourmet produce plus a smorgasbord of delicious garlic-inspired dishes to enjoy on the day. Festival revellers will also be able to browse some of the region's best craft beers, gins, whisky, cider and other beverages. Kids will not be disappointed with a fantastic array of activities throughout the day to keep them entertained so that parents can help engage and have some fun! For more information and to book please visit our website.

Enjoy the magic of sunflowers at a picturesque Tasmanian farm. You can visit the sunflower patch and then come back and enjoy some great live music on our lawns. This year we have planted out 8 different colours and varieties. There will be face painting, piglet patting and a craft table for children. The bar will be open showcasing cider from the orchard and there will be paddock to plate food. A stellar line up of music will go from 3:00 pm through to sunset, featuring Tasmanian Jazz vocalist Susannah Coleman-Brown who will be performing with Jazz trio Blossom. They will be followed by Tessa Lee and the jazz police who will take us through to sunset. Bring some friends a picnic rug, dress up in summer attire and take some great pictures in our sunflowers. Book tickets online for your chance to win a night in one of our luxury domes.

Popular TSO conductor and ABC broadcaster Guy Noble returns to Launceston for a brand-new solo show. From the grand piano Guy will guide you through the many fascinating personalities of classical music. Featuring piano favourites, original songs and stories of the great composers and the modern stars Guy has worked with over a long career - including Bach, Mozart, Wagner, Erik Satie, Gough Whitlam, Harry Connick Jr and Michael Bolton. As if this was not enough, the evening also includes a special appearance by the fiery Sicilian mezzosoprano Ophelia Ciabatta. Guaranteed to be the most entertaining classical concert you’ve ever been to!

SPOKE MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL (SPOKE) is a unique event that celebrates the love of motorbikes and the joy of racing and riding in Tasmania. The festival features a combination of motorcycle races, demonstrations and the best of Tasmania’s locally produced food, beer, wine and spirits, local artists and musical entertainment, workshops, sales and merchandise, family-friendly activities, and glamping options for campers who want extra bit of Tasmanian luxury. Held on a privately owned beach on Tasmania’s East Coast, SPOKE celebrates Tasmania’s distinct and pristine natural environment and is one of the very few motorcycle festivals with stunning ocean views.

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.

Over forty vineyards across Tasmania’s key southern wine regions, Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley and Huon Valley / D'Entrecasteaux Channel, will throw open their doors to guests in March 2025. Wine lovers from around Australia come together to meet the masterminds behind some of Tasmania’s most loved wine labels, some of whom don’t usually operate a cellar door. Southern Open Vineyards Weekend is a chance for winemakers to proudly showcase their work, but more than that, it gives our hardworking winemakers the opportunity to meet and get to know the people who enjoy their wine. Winemakers are a jovial bunch so you can count on them to pull out all stops when it comes to hosting, with many vineyards offering live music and food options created especially for the weekend.

Enjoy a summers' day out in the Garden with music, food, Gin and lots of garden inspo. Join Hannah Maloney from Gardening Australia as she cuts the ribbon on our brand new composting centre. If you're thinking picnic packs, summer frocks, summer garden-themed hats, kids activities, and Devonshire teas all in the gorgeous summer setting of the Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens- then you would be thinking correctly!

Returning in 2025, the Hobart Festival of Comedy will once again take over Nipaluna/Hobart's In The Hanging Garden precinct for five nights of stand up comedy, music, food and late-night antics. We'll be announcing our full program in November.

A walk to support Pancreatic Cancer, Pankind hosts annual walks each year. These walks are an opportunity to unite as a community, dress passionately in purple and walk in memory or celebration of loved ones while coming together for support and helping raise the profile of the disease. The upcoming Eleventh annual 'Put Your Foot Down Walk' campaign, which will kick off in Hobart on 9 March 2025, as a prelude to the walks strolling out in other states across the nation, and keeping Pankind events in the spotlight until November- World Pancreatic Cancer month. Date: Sunday 9 March Event opens at 8.30 am Walk commences at approximately 9.30 am Early Bird registrations (until 24 February) $25 Adults / $10 Children 5 - 17 / Under 5 free Registration fee after 24 February- $35 Adults / $15 Children Participants can register on the day On the day PanKind merchandise (caps, t-shirts, pins, water bottles, dog leads, and bandanas) can be purchased BBQ breakfast / Coffee van / Face painting available All walkers are encouraged to dress in purple (prizes awarded for the best-dressed adult, child, group, and dog) The money raised from the walks goes to ground-breaking research and much-needed patient support programs PanKind has invested over $14m in medical research since inception For more info on how to register, please visit the website. https://www.putyourfootdown.org.au/hobart

A Taste of the Huon’, now in its 32nd year, is a celebration of fine food, wine, beverages, entertainment, arts and crafts from the Huon Valley and Channel region. The event is held at Ranelagh which is only 30 minutes scenic drive south of Hobart. This region produces an abundance of apples and although Tasmania is still recognised as the ‘Apple Isle’, cherries, mushrooms, salmon, vineyards, berries and truffles are also farmed in the area and along with much more, all promoted at the Festival. Entertainment is always at its very best, with each year bringing a new programme to enjoy. And most importantly there will be loads of free attractions and activities to keep the children occupied. This Festival is one of the most popular regional events in Tasmania and draws over 20,000 local, intrastate and interstate visitors through its 2 day programme. This event is run by a voluntary committee with proceeds being injected back into the community via funding of groups who volunteer on the day.

Tasmanian Garlic & Tomato Festival is back for 2025 at a new venue! Established in 2014, the Tomato & Garlic Festival celebrates local and seasonal produce, primarily tomatoes and garlic, and the culture of food, bringing together families and communities from the local region and beyond. Held at Quamby Estate, Hagley, the festival includes cooking demonstrations, workshops, stalls, food, a children's area, competitions, and more!

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.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Devonport Triathlon, one of Australia’s oldest and most respected triathlon events! Since its inception in 1985, this iconic race has drawn athletes from around the world to the scenic coastal town of Devonport, Tasmania, to compete in an environment that combines breathtaking views with high-level competition. The Devonport Triathlon caters to elite athletes, para-triathletes, age groupers, and beginners alike. This milestone year promises to be an unforgettable experience with a line-up of exciting events across multiple categories.

The Off Season

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.

Dive into the Flavourful World of Dover Seafest! Get ready for a seaside adventure like no other at Dover Seafest – the ultimate celebration of the sea's bounty and community spirit. Dover Seafest is designed for the entire family. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast, a music lover, a parent seeking a fun day out, or simply looking to soak up the local culture, this festival has something for everyone. Local Delights: Relish the best of Southern Tasmania's culinary scene with a variety of local food and drink options. From freshly shucked oysters to homemade specialties, your taste buds will thank you for this culinary adventure. Sip on craft beverages and sample mouth-watering snacks. Musical Magic: Our local artists and bands will keep you entertained throughout the day, adding a melodic backdrop to your festival experience. Family Fun: Enjoy a wide range of FREE activities for the kids, ensuring smiles and laughter all around. Games, and interactive experiences make this a day that children will cherish. Makers & Growers: Explore a treasure trove of unique, handcrafted creations and locally sourced products. Scenic Beauty: Set against the stunning backdrop of Port Esperance Bay, Dover Seafest immerses you in the breathtaking coastal environment. Enjoy the tranquil waves, sandy shores, and the sense of escape from the everyday. Discover Dover Seafest - Where the Sea Meets the Community!

The Lions Club of Scottsdale Spud Fest is a festival celebrating all things potato and local produce, craft and industry. Stalls include food, drinks, crafts, produce, information and local history.

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.

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/

The Galley Museum in Queenstown houses unique collections telling stories of West Coast survival, endurance and sacrifice. Hosed within the heritage-listed Imperial Hotel (constructed in 1897), the collections hold (in some cases) the last vestiges of the former mines and communities of the West Coast, providing a very personal record of the people themselves and their daily lives. The museum is managed by dedicated volunteers and features 30 rooms of historical items including personal effects, documents, cameras, theatre projectors, household items, gems and minerals, military, emergency services, and mining artifacts depicting the varied aspects of West Coast heritage. Open seven days a week, with affordable entry fees including concession and family rates, the Galley is also a white i-visitor information centre, a Children's University Learning Destination, and a bike-friendly accredited business. Children receive a free activity pack. The Galley Museum stocks a range of products that make the perfect gift or souvenir to remember a visit to Queenstown, with a range designed by West Coasters, created by West Coasters, or made from West Coast materials.

Blue Tree Gallery is a contemporary art gallery, built from an old shipping container at Moina, with a focus on mental well-being and emotion, raising awareness for mental illness through a visual arts practice, normalising vulnerability, whilst also showcasing many artisan gifts and souvenirs all made right here in Tasmania. "Come for the Art Stay for the Coffee". Enjoy a takeaway coffee while walking through the gallery. At Blue Tree Gallery, we believe in creating a space that celebrates local artistry and fosters an environment of serenity and mindfulness. We are dedicated to providing a platform that promotes mental well-being through artistic expression and dialogue. In essence, our gallery serves as a space where individuals can connect with the powerful emotions held within art.

Winner of the GOLD medal at the 2021 AUSTRALIAN Tourism Awards and SILVER medalists in 2019, the Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Visitor Information Centre is a must-see destination on your Tassie travels. Home to the world-class Ransley Veteran Car Collection, with over 14 vehicles including the equal oldest Ford in the world - the 1903 Model A. The collection has been lovingly restored and is an outstanding showcase of Australian motoring history. Visitors can also immerse themselves in local heritage, including stories detailing the fascinating history and unique geological landmarks of the region. The Wonders of Wynyard's art gallery exhibits local creative works, and our gift shop is also packed full of locally made products - the perfect place to purchase a special memento of your holiday. We all know the best way to get to know a place is by asking a local, and visitors to the Wonders of Wynyard can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. Conveniently located in the centre of town, with free Wi-Fi, book swap, clean toilets (with fresh flowers), and long-bay parking, the Wonders of Wynyard is the perfect place to discover the stories behind the scenery.

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.

The Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin is the only school in Australia that teaches traditional wooden boat construction. It is situated on the banks of the Huon River, Franklin, which is a maritime heritage township in the Huon Valley, and 45-kilometre drive south of Hobart. On the guided tour through both the discovery centre and the workshop you get to see students and boatbuilders in action and the smell of Tasmania's unique boat building timbers including Huon Pine, King Billy Pine and Celery Top Pine will welcome you. You can also browse in the gift shop, where you can choose from a range of locally made craftwork and Wooden Boat Centre merchandise. The Wooden Boat Centre offers boat-building courses where you can construct a boat. The courses focus on the construction of timber vessels through all stages from lofting to launch. We also do restoration of your own boat.

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Sculptured Gallery has created a gallery housing Tasmanian timber free-form sculptures, furniture, serving platters and boards, plus craft timber pieces and timber slabs for visitors to create their own artworks at home. Specialising in Huon Pine, Myrtle, Sassafras and Tasmanian Oak, but also have lesser well-known varieties available. The property also has a large park-like garden area adjacent to the gallery, for visitors to wander through. Well behaved dogs, on leads, welcome.

Barnbougle Dunes is a links golf course with breathtaking views near Bridport, north-east Tasmania. The dramatic scenery and challenging 18-hole championship course is among the best links courses worldwide. The layout is a mix of voluptuous dunes, sandy waste and rough typical of a links course. The same blend of fescue grass extends from tee to green, and there is dramatic movement in its bumpy fairways and rolling greens. This is best exemplified by the outward nine, which plays through a series of saddles that both shelter and direct play lines. The back nine is striking with multiple panoramas of the course, adjoining the bay and the town of Bridport in the distance. Enjoy the par-71 design which does not require brute strength, but allows you to exert power to an advantage at certain points. No matter what your ability, this course lends itself well to strategy and plotting a suitable path. There is a driving range, putting green and chipping green with bunkers for you to hone your technique. At the end of the day enjoy the spectacular public clubhouse or stay in the Barnbougle cottages. Barnbougle Dunes is approximately a one-hour drive north-east of Launceston (83 km).

As an island state, the sea is significant to all Tasmanians. Our museum explores the influence of the sea on the lives of Tasmanians and the strong maritime heritage of the islands. You will find informative displays about aboriginal watercraft, early European explorers and whalers. You can learn how important sailing and steamships were for developing Tasmanian industries that exported the raw materials and products of the islands, such as apples, minerals and timber. The historic Carnegie Building is a fitting home to the museum’s collection of ship models, artefacts, paintings and images. Discover the craft and art of shipbuilding through displays of boat builders’ tools and historic dinghies. Navigational instruments show how mariners found their way across the seas while archaeological discoveries from shipwrecks around the Tasmanian islands show how challenging, difficult and dangerous the seafarer’s life could be. We are open from 9am until 5pm, seven days a week, except for Christmas Day.

The Howard Hadley Gallery is a dynamic exhibition and event space. It features temporary exhibitions for guests to explore. Art is interwoven into the history of Hadley’s Orient Hotel, most notably landscape paintings. This gallery is named after Howard Hadley, one of the early landlords who was himself an artist and art collector. Howard and his father were passionate about art and their collection was shown throughout the hotel, including works by prominent landscape artists such as Haughton Forrest. With the introduction of Hadley's Gallery in 2016 and Hadley's Art Prize in 2017, Hadley's Orient Hotel's colourful artistic past has had a fresh coat of paint and creativity.

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 now relocated National Automobile Museum of Tasmania in Launceston features one of Australia's most significant motoring collections. Spanning over 100 years of style and technical achievement this impressive collection of traditional and contemporary automobiles is a must-see for all those who appreciate history, design, engineering and style. The museum comes alive with varied theme displays each year as well as constantly changing cars and motorcycles in the main hall. A feature of the new location is the establishment of "The Hall of Muscle" a celebration of the Australian Muscle Car. Along with over one hundred exhibits, the museum features a unique gift shop with a magnificent range of merchandise that will delight people of all ages. Situated across the road from the Silo Hotel and Tasmania's largest children's playground, Riverbend Park, a visit to The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania is an ideal way to spend a leisurely afternoon. Car and motor home parking is available on site. The museum features disability access throughout. Open every day (except Christmas day) 9 am to 5 pm. Opening times during Winter are 10 am to 4 pm.

Highfield Historic Site offers a historically accurate vision of a gentleman's home and farm of the 1830s. It sits on a hillside overlooking the lands the manager would have once controlled, with views across to Stanley, The Nut and the Bass Strait beyond. The house is being restored over time and its elegant Regency design, convict barracks, barns, stables, and a chapel are surrounded by a large ornamental garden. Edward Curr, the chief agent of the Van Diemen's Land Company, started construction in 1832, and later additions were made by John Lee Archer. The VDL settlement began in 1826 on 350,000 acres granted under Royal Charter by George IV. Today, the original farm has reduced and covers around nine acres, which is open to visitors daily from 0930 - 1630, only closing on Christmas Day. The site is also available as a venue for weddings, meetings and artists in residence. School groups and coach groups are also welcome. Highfield is the story of success or tragedy - you decide.

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.

Seventeen floors above the River Derwent, the revolving restaurant at Wrest Point radiates special occasion. When the doors open and the view unfolds, you’ll understand why The Point has been a backdrop of memorable dining for over 40 years. This recently refurbished Hobart restaurant is committed to people, produce and place. The menu weaves some of Tasmania’s finest ingredients into a dining experience punctuated with theatre and flair. Your dining experience, now with its fresh new look, will go beyond your expectations. All this whilst taking in the views of the Tasman Bridge, Mount Wellington and the majestic River Derwent via the revolving mechanism unique to The Point. Whether you’re a regular valued guest or visiting for the first time to celebrate, spoil those close and mark a new memory, let them set you a table at the top. See their website for restaurant opening hours. Opening Wednesday evenings from 16th June 2021.

The Anvers Chocolate Factory at Latrobe in Tasmania's North-West is a chocolate lovers' heaven. Hand-made chocolate truffles, chocolate oranges, fudge and pralines, using fresh Tasmanian cream and butter, single-origin chocolate, fruits, nuts and liqueurs. Igor Van Gerwen, the owner and head chocolatier, acquired his know-how from his birthplace, Belgium. A selection of tasters are available to tempt you in the Tasting centre and shop. The Anvers Chocolate Factory is a real chocolate taste sensation and is located in the property known as Wyndarra Lodge, a stylish house (c.1931) set in 2.5 hectares of mature tree gardens. Anvers has viewing windows so you can see the factory in action; confectionery staff tempering, moulding and enrobing fine chocolates, truffles, pralines, fudge and more. There is a small museum on the history of chocolate, and our cafe/restaurant (open fireplace, stained glass windows) specialises in chocolates, hot chocolate in many flavours, chocolate desserts and...more chocolate. Belgian-style breakfast and Tasmanian fare lunches are served, and a range of teas and espresso coffees for the morning and afternoon break.

Pressing Matters has been producing premium Tasmanian wine since 2006. We focus on Riesling, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, which are extremely well suited to the cool climate of the Coal River Valley in Southern Tasmania. Our new cellar door is open daily from 10 am and bookings can be made via our homepage. We also offer a wine-by-the-glass list with a small plate menu for you to enjoy right in the heart of our vineyard in Tea Tree.

Nestled along the waterfront on the former site of the Risby Bros. Huon Pine Sawmill, Risby Cove is a Boutique Hotel and Restaurant celebrating Tasmania’s rich foodie culture. Fresh local seafood and seasonal produce are at the heart of every dish. Tasmanians are fortunate when it comes to food, because we know that our local produce really is the best! On an island famed for its food culture, Risby Cove serves only Tasmania's finest and freshest foods . Our ever-changing seasonal menu features meats ethically raised on lush, green pastures; organically grown fruits, vegetables and herbs, and a sensational array of fresh-caught seafood, from pristine local waters – all transformed into to-die-for dishes by our award-winning culinary team. To complement your meal, our specially curated cellar offers an array of Tasmania’s finest wines, beers, spirits and liqueurs. Our expert staff can recommend the perfect pairing. We are open every day for dinner from 5:30 pm to 9 pm.

All food at Hotel Bruny is ridiculously fresh and as local as can be. Dave, their local fisherman fishes exclusively off the south coast of Bruny Island, his regular hauls of stripey trumpeter, trevally and calamari squid are delivered literally to their door, when they say 'catch of the day’ they mean it! Their Bruny Island oysters are grown for an average of 18 months in some of the cleanest waters on the planet. Jason, of Cloudy Bay Lamb, produces some of the finest product in the country, their sausages are hand-made by Darren and the crew at Snug Butchery and their monstrous chicken parmas are made from Nichols Tasmanian free-range chickens and topped with Bruny Island cheese. Here at Hotel Bruny, we believe in real food, locally sourced and produced here in their kitchen and yes, everything on their menu goes through a rigorous taste-testing process!

Historic hotel located only 15 minutes from Launceston, providing cold beer, TAB and great pub meals. We are the home to a vast range of motor racing memorabilia - including photos and stories about Longford's 2 Australian Grand Prix in the '60s. We also house a Triumph sports car in our front window which was driving in Targa Tasmania. Serving a great pub lunch from Thursday to Sunday. Wednesday night is Steak and Pizza night. Thursday Night is Parmy night (around 10 selections including a vegetarian and Gluten-free option) Then Friday and Saturday night our we feature our full menu which includes grass-fed Tasmanian steaks, crispy-skinned pork belly or house beer-battered flathead and much more.

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We know a thing or two about hospitality as we have been welcoming guests since 1847 - trust in our experience to provide you with a warm welcome. This is Stanley's local' - an ideal place for a drink and to chat with the locals. Lounge in the comfortable armchairs in the Bar by the blazing wood fire, and browse the amazing collection of old black and white photos of Stanley dating back to the 1830s. Enjoy a great selection of Tasmanian wines, ciders, spirits and beers. You might see the muddy boots left outside the door where our local farmers have popped in for a drink after dropping off their freshly dug potatoes or have a yarn to Stanley’s fisherman who provides us with our seafood just back from their daily catch. We provide the usual pub fare with a stylish twist plus on-trend restaurant dishes influenced by what we see out our windows – seafood, great steaks and farmed abalone. Our suppliers are our friends and are just as likely to be sitting at the table next to you. Friendly, open and knowledgeable staff will make you feel very welcome. The Bistro is warm and spacious with views of the amazing sunsets. The original stone cellars under the Hotel house our fine selection of wine including a great Tasmanian selection.

Overlooking the rocky outcrop of Hellfire Bluff on Tasmania’s rugged south east coast, you’ll find Daly Farm and the home of Hellfire Bluff Distillery. The Daly’s planted their first potato crop here by hand over 30 years ago and now supply potatoes to retailers throughout Tasmania – not your usual distillery origin story. But when the family followed their dream to produce unique spirits and chased their passion to value-add to the potatoes grown on their farm, Hellfire Bluff Distillery began; launching with their premium Potato Vodka. This traditional style spirit remains one of the few vodka’s in Australia to be made from potato and it was awarded Best Australian Varietal Vodka at the World Vodka Awards in 2022. As their passion for producing premium spirits grew, so did the Hellfire range - expanding to include small batch Tasmanian Gin’s , sought after Liqueur’s, RTD's and cool climate Tasmanian Rum. All products are made with a focus on quality ingredients and using pristine local Tasmanian rainwater that is collected on the farm. Along the journey, Hellfire has received recognition at prestigious competitions on the national and world stage with over 40 medals to date across the range, 17 of these gold, including the title of Australia’s Best Contemporary Gin at the 2021 World Gin Awards for Summer Floral Gin.

Barilla Bay Oysters is located at Cambridge, 20 minutes drive from Hobart city and five minutes from the Airport. The cold, clean pristine water of South East Tasmania is the perfect growing environment for oysters and they take full advantage of that for their lease in Barilla Bay, with the delicate taste and texture of Barilla Bay oysters reflecting the natural quality of the water. Offering land-based Oyster Farm, Gillespies Ginger Beer and Candy Abalone tours, visit the website for times and bookings. Capturing the essence of Tasmania, their restaurant focuses on fresh, local produce allowing the chef to create an uncomplicated and approachable menu. Try one (or all!) of the toppings on their fresh oysters. The shop is open seven days all year round, they invite you to come and visit their farm gate and restaurant. Please see their website for restaurant trading hours. You can ask for a specially packed oyster box that you carry on flights.

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.

At Spring Bay Distillery you will find a craft distillery on Tasmania's East Coast specialising in award winning Single Malt Whisky, Gin and Vodka. We use the location of the distillery to maximum advantage to blend our spirits with some of the sweetest waters available. We collect our rainwater from the roof of the distillery and filter out any impurities except the salt influence from Spring Bay that lands on the distillery daily. Being by the sea, the influence of this sea salt makes the water sweet and round in the mouth and combining this with the maturation of our barrels in the salt air we hope that our coastal style will be captured in our bottles. We offer tastings at our most picturesque location, in the company of maturing whisky barrels and our gin still, 'Beauty'. Walk-ins welcomed. VIP tasting experiences available by appointment.

Cafe by day, Restaurant by night. Cafe, Restaurant, Bar and Accommodation. In 1917 AJ Fowler ran a bicycle factory in the corner of the Empire Hotel. Fowler bicycles became well regarded in the district and were exported to Melbourne. At Cycles we aim to reflect this spirit in a casual and friendly setting, bringing you quality seasonal food built on the natural cycles of northern Tasmania.

Derwent Estate is a family owned and operated wine business at Granton in Tasmania's south. Just 20 minutes north of Hobart, the largest city in Tasmania, the vineyard is nestled perfectly on north facing slopes which run down to the Derwent River, a perfect aspect for the production of cool climate wine grapes. The 1820 Convict built historic cottage houses a truly unique tasting experience of 12 different varietals. Open 7 days a week. The Shed Restaurant offers lunches made from the finest local Tasmanian produce and operates Wednesday to Sunday. Located at 42 degrees south latitude this is genuine cool climate viticulture. Tasmania is rapidly gaining a reputation as Australia’s premier Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sparkling wine producing area.

The Van Diemens Land Creamery is located in Elizabeth Town, 30 minutes drive from Devonport and approximately 45 minutes from the gateway city of Launceston. All products are handmade with the finest ingredients to produce a quality, great tasting ice cream. There are 24 to choose from! The philosophy is simple; create delicious flavours that bring a smile to your face. Handcrafted happiness! At the VDLC cafe, they offer visitors so much more than the amazing range of delicious ice cream and gelato flavours for purchase. Catch up with friends over a coffee, pick from our range of freshly cooked pizzas and lunch menu or simply relax with friends whilst enjoying an ice cream. You can let the kids play with games on the grass area while you enjoy some 'me' time. If you're lucky, you could even catch a glimpse of the ice cream being made through the production room window.

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.

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!"