Tasmania offers some of Australia’s most impressive natural sights all year round, but its landscapes reach stunning new heights in spring. Get ready to feast your senses on the island state’s abounding treasures of the season. LAVENDER FIELDS, TASMANIA As spring sweeps across Tasmania’s impossibly picturesque lavender fields, delicate buds greet the warmer weather. The … Continued
If you have less than a week to explore the quiet beauty of Australia’s southernmost state, it’s still possible to cover quite a bit of ground. Just as its name suggests, Tasmania’s Heritage Highway is the ultimate way to see its central historic sights, while still having the potential to dip in and out of … Continued
When it comes to gourmet delights, Tasmania is a foodie’s paradise: clean, crisp air; rich, fertile soil; and pure waterways nurture Tasmania’s magnificent selection of fresh food, wine and spirits. Hop aboard a ferry or plane and get yourself down to the island state this autumn. Tasmania has a bounty of gourmet food experiences on … Continued
During summer, the temperate climate of Australia’s island state brings flavours that you just can’t find anywhere else. Tasmania’s local produce is among the freshest and finest in our country – and the foods of Tassie’s east coast are no exception. First on the map is Swansea, a town that fills with holiday-makers over the … Continued
On Maria Island in Tasmania’s south-east, are two of nature’s most memorable destinations. The Painted Cliffs and the Fossil Cliffs offer visitors a rare glimpse into Tasmania’s natural history. A trip between Maria Island and Swansea will bring you right up close to these natural wonders. Right near Orford is Triabunna, from where you can … Continued
When the rest of Australia starts to heat up, Tasmania’s Great Eastern Drive will bring you the best of the sunny season in a temperate paradise. Filled with natural attractions that grace top-10 world tourism lists, this trip is for taking sooner rather than later. Here is the first leg of the journey that’s teeming … Continued
Burnie, in Tasmania’s north-west is a tranquil town with a rich industrial past located just 46 kilometres west of Devonport. Visit the Makers’ Workshop to see the ancient craft of papermaking taking place right before your eyes, or settle down and warm up with a stop at a local winery. The region is also famous … Continued
After huddling up indoors during the cold winter months, there’s nothing quite as invigorating as a springtime road trip out in the crisp mountain air. A tour of Tasmania’s North West during spring will not only bring all five senses sharply back into focus and help you to shake the nine-to-five grind out of your … Continued
Maria Island The Maria Island National Park is a must-see if you’re travelling in the east; it’s home to an exceptional variety of natural features. The Triassic sandstones of the Painted Cliffs are some of the park’s most impressive features. These layers of brightly coloured stone catalogue millions of years of natural development. There are … Continued
No account of Australia’s natural history is complete without at least a small mention of one of the country’s most monumental events: the separation of Tasmania. About 30,000 years ago – 10,000 years after the first humans arrived in Australia – sea levels began to drop during an ice age. The land that now lies … Continued