Hobart and South

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...

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...

Spotting Tasmanian wildlife in the wilderness requires patience. While in Tasmania, there's a list of critters you need to see, such as the Tasmanian devil. If you don't have the time to explore the vast wilderness, put Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on your itinerary.   Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Tasmania operates a...

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...

Tasmania's reputation as the Apple Isle makes it a great place to try apple cider. On a Tasmania holiday weekend, one of the fun things to do in Hobart is to hit the cider trail. On this trip, I'm on a mission to taste as much Tasmanian cider as...

The Three Capes Track in Tasmania is a multi-day walk on the Tasman Peninsula. It has 46 kilometres of world-class coastal hiking and three public huts. The four-day walk starts with a boat trip from Port Arthur to Denmans Cove in Tasman National Park and will take you via Cape...