Make the most of our longer days

Another scrumptious weekend of the East Coast's finest feeds and decadent bevs - plus surf, sounds and frivolity - returns to Bicheno, Saturday 16 November. Put Saturday the 16th of November in your culinary diaries - Bicheno Food & Wine Festival returns to launch Summer on the East Coast. Tickets are on sale at 9 am on the 1st of September.

Held annually since 2003, Mural Fest is a truly unique, annual event comprising of a mural painting competition and other arts-related activities, attracting mural artists from Australia and around the world. Conducted in Mural Park, Sheffield’s very own ‘Outdoor Art Gallery’ in the heart of Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain touring region, Mural Fest tests an artist’s skills, endurance, and tenacity while subjecting them to public scrutiny, time constraints and sometimes unpredictable Tasmanian weather! Mural Fest 2023 'Celebrating 20 Years of Mural Fest', will take place between Monday 6th November and Saturday 11th November and will be open to the public free of charge. This year nine artists have been selected to paint a mural over a six-day period based on the theme ‘The Spirit of Adventure’. Three prizes will be awarded, The People’s Choice Award (AUD$15,000), The People's Choice Runner-Up Award (AUD $5,000), and the Volunteers Award (AUD$1,000). These murals will remain on display in Mural Park for eleven months, just prior to Mural Fest 2024. Mural Fest is committed to creating an annual event that contributes to the unique interest of the ‘Town of Murals’ by providing emerging and established artists with an opportunity to showcase their talents in a public forum, assisting in their artistic growth and development, and promoting mural art as a valued art form.

The streets and laneways of Hobart will come alive this Spring as a line-up of the best venues transforms into an Urban Cellar Door for you to visit on a self-guided trail. How does it work you ask? Simply decide which venue you'd like to start from and you're off. Choose your own adventure as you and your friends move from venue to venue tasting delicious wines thanks to the incredible line-up of Australian winemakers. Guaranteed to sell out, the Urban Wine Walk promises a fun and unique self-guided wine-tasting experience that you and your friends won't want to miss.

The "Effervescence Tasmania" Sparkling Festival serves as a celebration of the world-class sparkling wines emanating from the island state of Tasmania. Described as one of the best sparkling wine festivals in the world, Effervescence Tasmania will celebrate some of the world’s finest sparkling wine in Launceston from 8-10 November 2024. From the opening black tie Gala Dinner, to the casual picnic of the Grand Tasting to masterclasses, dinners and lunches, this year's festival includes 10 events and experiences hosted by Josef Chromy Wines, Jansz Tasmania, Small Wonder, House of Arras, Bellebonne and Timbre Kitchen.

The West Coast Heritage & Minerals Fair is one of the premier events on the West Coast social calendar! Colloquially known as the 'Gem Fair' the first Fair was held in 2004 and featured 24 traders. That year approximately 400 people attended. Since then, the Gem Fair has continued to grow and now attracts up to 80 traders from all over Australia and up to 3,000 attendees. The West Coast Heritage & Minerals Fair was started to provide an opportunity for local collectors and prospectors to display and trade their gems and minerals alongside likeminded people from all over Australia and the world. It was also a way of providing entertainment for the children of the West Coast and instilling in them an interest in the vast amount of gems and minerals that our wonderful region produces. Previously operated by a dedicated local voluntary committee, chaired by Ms Kim Dunstan, the Gem Fair has been under the management of West Coast Heritage Ltd since 2019. From 2021, the Gem Fair has been held in its new home at the West Coast Heritage Centre and incorporated the Heritage Centre open day, blacksmith demonstrations, children’s entertainment, live music, a variety of food vendors, with our gem & mineral traders hosted in the historic Gaiety Theatre.

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Highlands Bushfest outdoor festival, set to ignite excitement in the heart of the Central Highlands – Bothwell, the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Join us on November 23rd and 24th for a thrilling weekend packed with family-friendly activities and a showcase of the industry's finest experts, guest speakers, and live demonstrations. Experience the pinnacle of outdoor excellence as exhibitors reveal all the local tips. There's something for everyone, from sustainable harvesting to small businesses offering hunting and fishing tips, tanners, meat smoking, whip cracking, commando runs, live entertainment, hunting dogs, salami making and delectable food vendors. But that's not all – your attendance at the Highlands Bushfest is not just about fun, it's about supporting our community. With a simple gold coin donation, you can contribute to the success of this event. And as a token of our appreciation, there are lucky gate and raffle prizes from the Central Highlands Council up for grabs. Don't miss out – fire up your enthusiasm and join us for the Highlands Bushfest outdoor festival!

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. 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. In collaboration with a small boutique vineyard, we are overlooking Impression Bay on the Tasman Peninsula. Close to the 3 Capes 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 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.

Vineyard restaurant in the Tamar Valley situated among the Velo Wines vines. Ultra local produce via our backyard trading , drives our vision and menu. Shared dining encouraged, ever evolving menu based around the wood fired oven. A la carte dining and we host events and weddings.

Nestled along the waterfront on the former site of the Risby Bros. Huon Pine Sawmill lies Risby Cove, a restaurant offering an elegant and peaceful setting in the heart of Strahan. The restaurant has amazing views of the water and its location is perfect for enjoying the west coast sunsets. On an island famed for its food culture, Risby Cove serves the finest and freshest foods that Tasmania has to offer. The restaurant is open every day for dinner from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. The restaurant is also open for breakfast every day from 7:30 am to 10am.

Boomer Creek is a boutique family-owned and operated farm and vineyard; featuring an architecturally designed and family built cellar door. Taste award-winning cool climate wines made 100% from grapes produced on site of our property. With Tasmanian cheese platters available to accompany our wines and all whilst looking over the beautiful country landscape and ocean view of part of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's central east coast.

Our Cidery is open 11 am to 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Family owned and run, our Cidery is situated 15 minutes past new Norfolk, directly opposite the popular Salmon Ponds. We warmly invite you to visit us for a tasting, Sunday session, or family outing so we can share with you our passion for cider-making and our beautiful home, the land of Plenty. We have food vans on site or our cheese platters available. To learn more, visit the events section of our Facebook page. If you would like to enquire about a large group booking, or visiting us outside the days/hours listed above, please contact grace@plentycider.com.au

Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe, at Elizabeth Town, is a 30-minute drive from Devonport and a 45-minute drive from Launceston. The cafe is just off the Bass Highway on the road to Cradle Mountain and is a member of the Tasting Trail. Whether it's a three-course meal, a glass of wine, a hot breakfast or a takeaway raspberry ice cream, the talented team at the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe use the freshest local ingredients to produce mouth-watering seasonal fare. In winter, sit by the fire overlooking the beautiful lakeside setting, or enjoy the space of the Garden Room which features an open roof during the warmer months. The cafe offers complimentary tastings and a sample of their hand-dipped chocolate-coated raspberries, their signature product! Fresh berries are sold when in-season and frozen berries are available in the off-season, along with many other berry-inspired products year-round. After your meal, take a stroll along the lakeside boardwalk for a glimpse of the native wildlife and the raspberry farm itself. There is also a play area and children's activities to keep the young ones entertained for hours. Group bookings are welcome, visit their website for more information.