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
No Car Required: Tips for Exploring Hobart on Foot
Hobart is a wonderful city to explore on foot. The city is a very manageable size to walk around in and public transport is readily available to key attractions that are a bit further out. We’ve put together some tips to help you explore Hobart without a car.
Southern Tasmania Touring Maps
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first-time visitor, our downloadable touring maps are your key to unlocking the secrets of Southern Tasmania. From the
Explore Battery Point: Tasmania’s Historic Gem
Battery Point, in nipaluna/Hobart, offers an enchanting blend of history and modern allure. Initially established in the early 1800s as a coastal defence, this area
25 things to do with teens and tweens in Hobart and Beyond
Tasmania is a great place to enjoy a family vacation with plenty of activities for kids to enjoy, even the hard-to-please teenagers in the family.
Take a tour of the Callington Mill in Oatlands
If you’ve ever driven along the Midland Highway throughout the Hobart & Beyond region of Tasmania, you would have seen the striking presence of the
Launceston to Hobart: The Heritage Highway Road Trip
Tasmania’s Heritage Highway between Hobart and Launceston makes a great road trip—especially in our modern cars, rather than a horse and cart! We’ve put together some tips on places to stop and things to do in Tasmania’s Midlands.
Guide to Visiting the Port Arthur Historic Site
The Port Arthur Historic Site is located on the Tasman Peninsula, just a 90 minute drive from Hobart. Escape was near impossible from this 19th century prison, but today you might not want to leave—exploring this World Heritage-listed Convict Site is one of the best things to do in Tasmania!
A gourmet guide to Bruny Island
Get Shucked Bruny Island. Image Credit: Tourism Australia & Samuel Shelley Bruny Island is not just a place of natural beauty, it is also a
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Discover the latest events, deals and attractions in Southern Tasmania. The Hobart and Beyond Email Newsletter is a monthly update on the latest exciting things
Ultimate Guide to Exploring kunanyi / Mount Wellington
Visiting kunanyi/Mt Wellington is one of the best things to do in Hobart, especially in winter. We’ve put together some tips on exploring Wellington Park, including how to get to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington in the snow.
Top 10 things to do on Bruny Island
Discover popular things to do on Bruny Island, southern Tasmania. lunawuni / Bruny Island is a treasure trove of natural beauty, abundant wildlife, talented local
8 Places to Dine along the Heritage Highway
Stop and dine at any of these 8 spots along the Heritage Highway to tame your hunger cravings and you’ll be sure to want to
5 Day Heartlands Roadtrip
Tasmania is renowned for its incredible scenery and multi-day drive journeys and now there is a new experience to enjoy. The Heartlands Drive Journey is
Discover Foodie Paradise South of Hobart
Southern Tasmania is a real foodie paradise. Choose from a range of guided food experiences or plot out your own plan of attack for a