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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:
Tasmanian Trout Expo
The 2025 Tasmanian Trout Expo will be held on Sunday, October 19th at Brumby’s Creek, Cressy, inviting anglers, families, and visitors for a full day
Featured Photographer: Joy Kachina
Southern Tasmania Featured Photographer Hobart and Beyond appreciate the incredible imagery supplied by the talented photographers of southern lutruwita / Tasmania. Throughout this series, we aim to highlight
Ultimate Guide to Spring in Hobart and Southern Tasmania
Discover Southern Tasmania’s spectacular spring season. From cherry blossoms in Hobart to apple orchards in Huon Valley, your complete guide to Tasmania’s best spring experiences
Southern Tasmania’s Top Spring Activities Revealed
Discover spring activities in Southern Tasmania. From apple blossoms to whale watching, wildflowers to cider tastings, ultimate spring guide.
16 Unique Places to Stay in Southern Tasmania
There are some pretty special accommodation options in Hobart and surrounds. Discover quirky delights, boutique hotels, grand heritage homes and luxurious hideaways — charming places brimming with character,
Fitzroy Gardens: South Hobart’s Charming Green Sanctuary
Hidden away in South Hobart lies one of the city’s most delightful yet underrated green spaces, Fitzroy Gardens.
St David’s Park, Hobart Tasmania
Right in the heart of Hobart, where Salamanca Place meets Sandy Bay Road, sits one of the city’s most intriguing spaces, St David’s Park.
Gifts from Tasmania
Home » Blog » Searching for the perfect gift that screams “Tasmania” without the tourist trap vibes? You’ve struck gold, mate. Whether you’re after something special for Christmas,
2025 Southern Midlands Open House
This November, the Southern Midlands Open House invites you to step beyond the sandstone walls and into the stories of Tasmania’s heartland. Over the weekend of Saturday 1
HOT LIST – 2025 Spring Events in Hobart & Southern Tasmania
Looking for the best spring events in Hobart and beyond? Our 2025 Spring HOT LIST rounds up the season’s must-do festivals, markets, and cultural celebrations.
Huon Valley Wine and Cider Trail
The Huon Valley has a long (and delicious) history with all things apple growing, and this heritage really shines through in the amazing varieties of fresh local cider.
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
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
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
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