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The Hobart and Beyond blog will take you on a journey through southern Tasmania, showcasing the best of Hobart and its surrounding regions.
Our team of local experts share their knowledge and insights, providing tips on the best places to eat, stay, and visit. Whether you are a nature lover, a history buff, or a foodie, Hobart and Beyond has something to offer everyone.
Discover a range of topics, from exploring our rugged coastlines and beaches to indulging in the local culinary delights. We will also take you on tours, provide tips on hiking in stunning national parks, and share information on the best spots to catch a glimpse of the elusive Southern Lights.
Latest Southern Tasmania Articles:
Choose the Scenic Route – Northern Midlands Photo Competition!
Got a camera roll full of country charm, curious wallabies, old sandstone, or those magic skies you only seem to catch on a quiet back
Serving up a Southern Tasmania Winter Culinary Feast
Is it just us, or does food taste better when it’s cold outside? Winter in Southern Tasmania isn’t just about misty mountains and crackling fires—it’s a time when
2025 Paint The Town Red Winning Images Revealed
2025 Paint The Town Red Winners We lit up Hobart this winter — and wow, did you capture it! After a massive 650+ entries from across Southern Tasmania,
Lightwave Festival 2025: Winter Magic on the Tasman Peninsula
When the days are short and the Tassie nights long, the Tasman Peninsula knows how to turn on the charm — and the lights.
Unshackled and Unmissable: 2-for-1 Winter Tours at Hobart Penitentiary for Locals
Tasmanians get 2-for-1 tickets to Hobart’s Unshackled tour this winter. Explore tunnels, gallows, convict history & Pandemonium. Book before August ends!
Perth Tasmania
The historic town of Perth, in the Northern Midlands, was settled in 1821. Perth boasts a whole lot of charm, as well as scenic views towards the Great
Bacchanalian Banquet: Dark Mofo announces 2025 Winter Feast Stallholders
The Winter Feast, Dark Mofo’s solstice banquet, returns to the Nipaluna/Hobart waterfront for eight nights of bacchanalian feasting throughout the festival fortnight. Presenting over 70 stallholders, the Feast
Discover Bothwell, Tasmania – A Visitor’s Guide
Home » Blog » Just over an hour’s drive from Hobart and a cruisy two hours from Launceston, Bothwell is the kind of place that rewards those who
Ultimate Guide to Car Hire in Hobart and Southern Tasmania
Home » Blog » There’s something magical about exploring Southern Tasmania with the windows down, a playlist on, and no timetable. Whether you’re winding your way up kunanyi/Mt
Paint The Town Red 2026
Home » Blog » 8th – 22nd June 2026 Paint the Town Red 2026 + Dark Mofo As the winter months set in, nipaluna / Hobart and Tasmania
Tarraleah Falls – Chasing Waterfalls in the Central Highlands
Home » Blog » Tucked away in Tasmania’s Central Highlands, Tarraleah Falls offers more than just a beautiful cascade — it’s the journey in that truly captures the
Richmond Bridge Tasmania | Australia’s Oldest Stone Bridge (1825)
Home » Blog » Coal River Valley The Richmond Bridge in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley isn’t just Australia’s oldest stone bridge still carrying traffic, it’s a 200-year-old testament
Ross Bridge: A Historic Gem in Tasmania
Ross Bridge, spanning the Macquarie River in Tasmania, is one of Australia’s most significant colonial-era structures, built in 1836 by convicts.
Things to do in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley
The Coal River Valley is a region known for its rich history, exceptional wines, and the charming town of Richmond.
Autumn in Hobart and Southern Tasmania
Planning an autumn escape to Hobart and Southern Tasmania? Discover colourful road trips, cosy food experiences, markets, walks and events
The John Glover Art Prize: Celebrating Tasmania’s Landscape Through Art
Home: Heritage Highway > The John Glover Art Prize: Celebrating Tasmania’s Landscape Through Art Each year, Tasmania plays host to one of Australia’s most prestigious landscape art awards—the
Where to stay in Hobart for Dark Mofo
Home » Blog » Accommodation If you’re planning to attend Dark Mofo this year, you’ll want to find the perfect place to stay that will let you make
HOT LIST – 2025 Winter Events in Hobart and Southern Tasmania
Welcome to Southern Tasmania, where our winter events come alive with fire, food, art, nude swims and music. You might think winter is a time to huddle up