How could we possibly hope to improve on such an incredible start to the long weekend? We couldn’t. To be honest, we didn’t really try very hard either. Three bottles of […]
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A Return to Nature, Day 3 – Maria Island, Tasmania
After a little bit of drizzle and a hot shower ($1 per 2mins!) the sun popped its head out, giving us another postcard perfect day on the island! Feeling a […]
A Return to Nature, Day 1 – Maria Island, Tasmania
Maria Island is one of Tassie’s hidden gems. Follow along and find out how to get to Maria Island and it’s many great walks on our 4-day camping holiday!
Mt Wellington loop hike via Organ Pipes, Zig Zag and Panorama tracks | Hobart, Tasmania
Mount Wellington and its soaring organ pipes are a Tasmanian icon. This loop walk links the Organ Pipes, Zig Zag track, Mt Wellington summit, and the Panorama track – creating the best day hike only minutes from central Hobart.
Aurora Australis in Tasmania: Where to see it and how to take a GREAT photo!
So often we hear about the amazing ‘northern lights’. But what if I told you it was possible to see the same light show on the opposite side of the world? You can! Let us show you where to see the Aurora Australis in Tasmania and how to take a GREAT photo!
Huon Valley Mid-Winter Fest | Tasmania
The nights may be growing colder, but Willie Smith’s Apple Shed is heating up for this year’s Huon Valley Mid-Winter Fest. Wassail!!
Woodbridge Smokehouse, one of Tasmania’s best kept foodie secrets!
Hints of the dark arts and age-old secrets from the Vaterland. Recipes and ratios, barter and brine…sounding more like medieval alchemy than modern day cooking! This is the story of the Woodbridge Smokehouse, one of Tasmania’s best kept secrets…but for how much longer…?!
2016 Tasmanian Red Wine Weekend
It’s been far too long between drinks. Literally! Anything involving the consumption of wine is always a much anticipated event, but when it came to the 2016 Tasmanian Red Wine Weekend we were a little gun-shy considering that our last experience at the White Wine Weekend back in 2013 was marred by a combination of lukewarm wines and an unruly mob…
Cape Hauy Hike | Tasmania
The 4hr return walk to Cape Hauy will not only expose you to stunning panoramic views of the cape, but also north towards the Devil’s Arch and south towards Cape Pillar and Tasman Island. The sea cliffs of the Tasman Peninsular are the tallest in the world, and for that alone it would also be worth making the hike! Put it all together and you’ve got one very enjoyable day walk.
Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach loop hike | Freycinet National Park
It is no exaggeration to say that this loop would have to be one of the best day walks you will find anywhere in Australia, if not the world!
While the shorter return walk to Wineglass Bay is a favourite of many locals and tourists alike, if you’ve got the time then in our opinion the extension to include Hazards Beach makes for a much more immersive experience, taking you away from the masses and closer to nature!