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Explore our latest guides, ideas and stories from Hobart and southern Tasmania.

Browse the articles below for local recommendations, places to visit, things to do and practical information to help you discover more of southern Tasmania.

Kempton, Tasmania. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

Things to Do in Kempton, Tasmania: 9 Reasons to Turn Off the Highway

Just 40 minutes north of Hobart, Kempton is worth leaving the highway for. Explore historic streets, whisky distilleries, old churches and stories from Tasmania’s...
palawa kipli. Image Credit: Samuel Shelley

Southern Tasmania Article

Tasmanian Aboriginal Culture in Southern Tasmania

Tasmanian Aboriginal culture is living culture. Discover Aboriginal-led experiences, language, food, art and significant places around nipaluna / Hobart and Southern Tasmania, and learn...
Oatlands Heritage & Bullock Festival

Southern Tasmania Article

Guide to the 2026 Oatlands Heritage & Bullock Festival

Plan a day at the free Oatlands Heritage & Bullock Festival, with working bullocks, traditional trades, vintage machinery, street parades and family activities across...
Kangaroo Bluff Battery, Bellerive. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

Visit Kangaroo Bluff Battery on Hobart’s Eastern Shore

Home » Blog » nipaluna / Greater Hobart Just a 10 minute drive from Hobart’s city centre, Kangaroo Bluff Battery is one of those...

Richmond, Tasmania. Image Credit: Darren Wright.

Southern Tasmania Article

Richmond, Tasmania – History, Food & Things to Do

Home » Blog » Coal River Valley Just 25 to 30 minutes from Hobart, Richmond is the sort of village where you can cross...

Ross Tasmania. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

Things To Do in Ross Tasmania — Heritage Village Guide

A visit to the convict-built village of Ross offers a captivating glimpse into another time. Ross was originally established as a garrison in 1812,...
Salamanca. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

A Guide to Salamanca Place, Hobart: Markets, Food, Arts & More

Salamanca Place stands as Hobart's most iconic waterfront precinct, where historic Georgian sandstone warehouses meet contemporary culture....
Perth, Tasmania

Southern Tasmania Article

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...
Bothwell, Tasmania. Image Credit: Nicole Sanders and Central Highlands Council

Southern Tasmania Article

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...

Richmond Bridge Tasmania - Australia's oldest stone arch bridge spanning Coal River with six sandstone arches. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

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,...

Ross Bridge, Tasmania. Image Credit: Darren Wright.

Southern Tasmania Article

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....
Richmond Tasmania. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

Best Things to Do in the Coal River Valley, Tasmania

Just beyond Hobart, the Coal River Valley brings together some of Tasmania’s best cool-climate wine, generous local produce and the historic village of Richmond....
Tunbridge Tasmania. Image Credit: mychairaffair

Southern Tasmania Article

Discover Tunbridge in Tasmania’s Southern Midlands

Discover Tunbridge, a small Southern Midlands village shaped by coaching history, convict-built landmarks and Georgian architecture. Explore its historic streets, distinctive bridge, native grasslands...
nipaluna / Hobart. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

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...
Fossil Cove. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

A Walk to Fossil Cove: Tasmania’s Hidden Geological Gem

Home » Blog » D’Entrecasteaux Channel Fossil Cove, located near Blackmans Bay in Southern Tasmania, is a hidden treasure renowned for its rich geology...

The Wall in the Wilderness

Southern Tasmania Article

The Wall in the Wilderness: A Masterpiece of Timber and History

The Wall in the Wilderness is an awe-inspiring work of art, one of the most ambitious artistic undertakings in Australia in recent years....
Oatlands Court House. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

Unlocking History: Discover Oatlands Military Precinct with the Oatlands Key

The Southern Midlands Council, with the assistance of the Tasmanian Community Fund, have recently implemented the Oatlands Key. This exciting new initiative opens the...
The Shot Tower Taroona. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

The Shot Tower Taroona: A Must-Visit Historic Landmark in Tasmania

Home » Blog » D’Entrecasteaux Channel Perched high above the waterside suburb of Taroona, the Shot Tower stands as one of Tasmania’s most distinctive...

Brickendon Estate

Southern Tasmania Article

The Best Heritage Accommodation in Tasmania’s Midlands

Home » Blog » Heritage Highway Discover the rich history of Tasmania’s Midlands through its stunning heritage accommodation. Sitting between Hobart and Launceston, the...

Mount Nelson Hobart 📷 Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

Mount Nelson: Hobart’s Best Kept Scenic Secret

Perched in the hills above Hobart, Mount Nelson offers one of the most stunning lookout points in Southern Tasmania. From its elevated position, visitors...

Red Bridge, Campbell Town. Image Credit: regor2013

Southern Tasmania Article

Campbell Town: Convict Bricks, Chainsaw Sculptures & Colonial Charm

Campbell Town was one of the early coaching stops between Hobart and Launceston, and is still popular as a driver reviver some two centuries...
Old Kempton Distillery. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

10 Things to Do Along Tasmania’s Heritage Highway

Charming colonial towns dot the road between Hobart and our old frenemy, Launceston. The days of convicts and bushrangers are long gone, but echoes...
Callington Mill, Oatlands Tasmania 📷 Darren Wright

Southern Tasmania Article

7 things to do in Oatlands Tasmania

Plan a visit to Oatlands, one of Tasmania's best-preserved Georgian towns. Explore Callington Mill, historic sandstone buildings, Lake Dulverton, local shops, galleries and places...
Battery Point. Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages. Image Credit: Tanya Challice Photography

Southern Tasmania Article

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...

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