Hobart and South

As those in the know will tell you, Tasmania punches well above its weight on the food and wine front. In fact, there are so many incredible eateries dotted around the main island that it would be impossible to list a definitive top 10 Tasmania restaurants without getting into...

Every road trip has a recipe: a list of ingredients, a map of the territory to explore, an intention. The recipe for ours was simple: two people, Tasmania’s pristine east coast (which we’d travel from Hobart to Devonport, saving the best for last) and one environmentally friendly campervan, which...

Tasmania might not be front of mind for those thinking about learning how to surf, but it should be. Tasmanian beaches are some of the best in Australia; it has a robust local surf scene and is home to numerous breaks with plenty of space for all levels of...

Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, is Australia's second oldest capital and the largest city in Tasmania, yet it often feels more like a big village, reflecting the overall compact nature of the Apple Isle. Hobart’s centre and nearby surrounds are endlessly walkable and are reassuringly familiar after just a...

Hobart is the hip destination that everyone is heading to in Tasmania. But just half an hour’s drive away from Hobart, following the course of the meandering Derwent River, the Derwent Valley Tasmania is a valley that’s little explored by visitors. Historic towns, amazing 150-year-old oast houses for drying hops,...

Of all the things to do in Hobart, you probably haven't thought of sailing to Antarctica. Antarctica and Tasmania have had a long and intimate association. It was from Hobart that Roald Amudsen and Douglas Mawson’s expeditions launched from. Hobart is also home to the Aurora Australis, the icebreaker...