Promoter
This competition is run by Destination Southern Tasmania (DST), the regional tourism organisation for Southern Tasmania. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.
Competition Period
The competition opens on Wednesday 1 April 2026 and closes at 11:59 PM (AEST) on Thursday 30 April 2026. Entries posted after this time will not be considered.
Eligibility
The competition is open to Australian residents aged 18 years or older.
Photos must be taken within Southern Tasmania during the competition period and include location details.
Entrants must have a public Instagram profile to ensure their entries are visible.
Employees of DST, competition judges, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.
How to Enter
To be eligible to win, entrants must:
Register to participate (a one-time registration to ensure we can contact winners).
Capture an autumn-themed photo in Southern Tasmania between Wednesday 1 April 2026 and Thursday 30 April 2026.
Post their photo(s) on Instagram using the hashtag #AutumnTasmania26 and @hobartandbeyond, and include the location of the photograph within the post.
Ensure their Instagram profile remains public for the duration of the competition.
Multiple entries are allowed. Entrants can submit as many photos as they like during the competition dates.
Judging & Winner Selection
Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, and how well they showcase autumn in Southern Tasmania.
A judging panel appointed by DST will shortlist entries and select the winner(s).
The winner(s) will be announced via the Hobart and Beyond website and social media channels.
DST recommends that all participants register to ensure they can be contacted if their images are shortlisted or shared.
Prize Details
Prizes for the 2026 competition are yet to be confirmed and will be announced on the Hobart and Beyond website once finalised.
The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
If DST cannot contact the winner or runner-up entries, or if they do not respond within 3 days of being contacted, a new winner or runner-up may be selected.
Individual prize providers may have additional time limits or restrictions associated with prizes, which will be communicated to winners.
Images used to promote prizes are for illustration purposes only; actual prizes may vary.
Usage of Entries
By entering, participants grant Destination Southern Tasmania non-exclusive rights to use submitted images for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, and marketing materials.
Credit will be given where possible. Copyright remains with the photographer.
General Conditions
DST reserves the right to disqualify any entries that do not meet eligibility criteria.
Entrants must ensure they have full rights to the images submitted (i.e. no copyrighted material or photos taken by others).
DST is not responsible for any technical issues (e.g. lost, delayed, or misdirected posts).
