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Let the east coast's briny spray invigorate your Off Season spirit.


Make a break for Tasmania’s east coast and embrace winter’s grip along stretches of salty shore. Savour new pleasures during the colder months with an abundance of Off Season offerings to uncover.   

 

Eat

Freshly shucked oysters by the sea, cool climate wines by the vines and warming drams by the fire. Winter on Tasmania’s east coast is a feast for the senses.

Taste the salt air on your lips as you dive into a seafood feast fresh from the icy depths of the Gulch. While away the afternoon at a French provincial degustation or wake early for breakfast shared with the first golden light of the day peeking over the horizon.

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Craigie Knowe Vineyard
Tourism Australia

From seaside fish shacks to award-winning cellar doors, Tasmania’s east coast is filled with flavours to remember.

Warm up from within with just-caught seafood in a simmering pot of chowder, then regale stories old and new over a slowly savoured glass of wine.  

Offers: Eat

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Stay

Visit in winter to escape the crowds and enjoy the east coast in all its glory. Australia’s best beaches are yours to explore undisturbed during the cooler months.

Step out of your accommodation for a blustery beach walk or, if you’re feeling brave, an invigorating dip in the sea. Then heat things back up with a steamy sauna session.

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Twamley Farm
Stu Gibson

Wake to the sound of waves lapping against the shore or find yourself feasting over fire at a cosy farm stay. 

Warm up, reconnect and recharge this winter on Tasmania’s east coast.

Offers: Stay

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Play

This season is all about embracing the elements and trying something new.

Brisk beach swims, hands-on workshops and curious animal encounters are all on offer. Ever wanted to walk a wombat? Now’s your chance.

Offers: Play

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What's on in the East

Celebrate the season in coastal style with fireside feasts, immersive art experiences and lilting live music drifting through the crisp winter air.

Be sure to catch the spectacular annual light show in Bicheno, beaming into the night sky every July.

Off Season events

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Can't get enough of the Off Season?

There’s plenty more to discover on Tasmania’s iridescent east coast. Find out what else is in-store this Off Season.

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Against a dark black sky, bright light is blazing from the windows of a three-storey castle-like building perched among huge boulders.
The Keep
Stu Gibson

Set your compass to Tasmania's regions

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Launceston and north

Snow sports, retro grandeur and gourmet innovation collide.
Two people in beanies and gloves are walking along a wintry, choppy beach. In the background, a large, flat-topped hill stands starkly in the horizon.

West and north west

See wildlife in breathtaking places, feast from fertile soils.
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Hobart and south

Dive into sizzling festivities, indulgent tipples and intriguing art.
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East coast

Snooze by the sea, hop between vineyards and explore salty places.

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