Craft Distilleries – Go Behind the Scenes at Shene Estate
By Grant Digital at March 29, 2018 | 1:58 pm | 0 Comment
Credit: Rob Burnett The taste of Southern Wild Gin is drawn from wild rivers and perfected with botanicals handpicked in Paradise. Craft distilleries are gaining traction around the country as fantastic destinations – providing curious tasters with a range of esoteric flavours to choose from and usually a glimpse into the process itself. One such
Coastal Tasmania
By Grant Digital at January 12, 2018 | 2:50 pm | 0 Comment
Credit: Tourism Tasmania and Sean Scott From soaring sea cliffs, white sand beaches, storm-touched coastlines and world-class fresh food and wine. Welcome to Tasmania’s best feature – its world renowned coastal regions. Unique experiences can be found on any coast, from kayaking the ocean waves, to sitting on the pure white sand of a tranquil bay beach,
Tasmanian Taste Fesvital coming up
By Grant Digital at December 1, 2017 | 4:48 pm | 0 Comment
Credit Tourism Tasmania and Mitch Osborne For seven days and nights between 28 December and 3 January, Hobart’s waterfront is transformed into a display of colour and life as The Taste of Tasmania ignites the spectacular waterfront precinct: showcasing the uniqueness and diversity of Tasmania’s produce and gourmet food and wine. Held on Hobart’s
Dark Mofo captures hearts and minds
By Grant Digital at June 21, 2017 | 4:08 pm | 0 Comment
Dark Mofo winter festival that has people come from all around the country brought the night to life last weekend in Hobart. It’s the Festival’s fifth year and the celebration of ancient and contemporary mythologies of death, birth, fear, light and fire on the darkest days of the year. This year the festival has expanded to include seven nights
Dove Lake Circuit
By Grant Digital at April 18, 2017 | 9:25 am | 0 Comment
Tourism Tasmania and Chris Crerar You’ve heard of Cradle Mountain but have you heard of the Dove Lake Circuit? This 6km track is one of Tasmania’s most beloved walks. With brilliant views and and a gentle boardwalked circuit track – the walk has become a very popular natural getaway spot. Cradle Mountain forms the northern end of the wild Cradle Mt – Lake
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
By Grant Digital at March 2, 2017 | 2:19 pm | 0 Comment
Thinking outside the box about things to do in Tasmania may lead you to discover the wonder that is Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs. Explore the fascinating caves, the largest tourist cave in Australia, and take a dip in the nearby thermal springs, it’s really two attractions in one. Formed millions of years ago, the dolomite cave, actually called Newdegate
Tahune Airwalk
By Grant Digital at January 30, 2017 | 12:41 pm | 0 Comment
On the edge of the South West Wilderness, 1.6 million hectares of World Heritage Listed forest, lies one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tasmania. The Airwalk offers incredible views of the canopy, thrilling river crossings aboard swinging bridges and you can soar above the trees on the Cable Eagle hang Glider. Whether you’re looking for a quiet yet
Burnie’s Maker’s Workshop
By Grant Digital at January 16, 2017 | 9:31 am | 0 Comment
Burnie’s Maker’s Workshop is part contemporary museum, part arts centre and this fabulous attraction is situated right at the end of Burnie’s main beach. It’s a highlight of the city’s creative heart and a place that honours Burnie’s history, makers, innovators and artists. The building itself won the Tasmanian Architectural Award in May 2010 and the
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
By Grant Digital at December 15, 2016 | 2:48 pm | 0 Comment
The yearly tradition of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race is set to be as exciting as ever this year. Truly a classic, one of the world’s great blue water races. For those not versed in the race, it begins as the great yachts charge through Sydney Heads and turn south, casting their fate to the might of the great Southern Ocean and the winds of the Roaring
Visit Switzerland for a day – Grindlewald
By Grant Digital at December 1, 2016 | 11:09 am | 0 Comment
In Tasmania’s Tamar Valley lies the odd yet fascinating Swiss style village of Grindlewald, no it’s not Johnny Depp playing the dark wizard from ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, but it is a tourist attraction, just 15 minutes drive North of Launceston Established in 1980 as a unique residential development, the houses have been constructed in
A Trip to Maria Island
By Grant Digital at November 15, 2016 | 10:12 am | 0 Comment
Along the East Coast of Tasmania lies a perfect destination for a road trip, a boat tour or a camping trip. When staying in Hobart a day trip up the East Coast to Triabunna or tranquil Orford then across to Maria island is well worth it. Rugged cliffs, sweeping bays, historic ruins and remarkable wildlife, Maria will work her spell on you. A National
Seahorse World at Beauty Point
By Grant Digital at October 28, 2016 | 3:53 pm | 0 Comment
This Tasmanian attraction has become an immensely popular local experience. There’s always been something mystical about the seahorse and Seahorse World located at Beauty Point gives you the opportunity to see these delicate yet beautiful and rare marine animals. The centre is dedicated to seahorse conservation efforts and there’s much to learn, the Wonders of
Wild luxury – Satellite Island
By Grant Digital at October 14, 2016 | 12:10 pm | 0 Comment
Description: In the heart of the magnificent D’Entrecasteaux Channel, in the south of Tasmania, lies a small island of immense beauty. Satellite Island is exclusively yours when you come to stay. It is your own private island to explore and enjoy as you please. Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Mark Chew Tasmania harbours a private, secret island of immense beauty.
Table Cape Tulip Fields and the Bloomin’ Tulip Festival in Wynyard
By Grant Digital at September 26, 2016 | 3:21 pm | 0 Comment
You’re just in time, the Table Cape Tulip Farms have burst into bloom, and you have roughly a month to go and frolic in them! Located in the truly iconic North West coast of Tasmania, the Table Cape is an extinct volcanic plateau dominating the coastline near Wynyard. Dramatic 180m cliffs drop away into the Bass Strait and Table Cape Tulip Farm perches on
Melaleuca and the great South West Wilderness
By Grant Digital at September 13, 2016 | 1:54 pm | 0 Comment
Credit: Tourism Australia & Graham Freeman For some, such a wilderness may bring solace and solitude, for others, the challenge of braving the elements and exploring one of the last frontiers where humans rarely tread may offer true succour. Remote, ancient and epic – the South West National Park and experiences of Melaleuca are not to be missed for
Gordon River Cruises
By Grant Digital at August 29, 2016 | 2:50 pm | 0 Comment
Cruising on the Gordon River. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Ron Brown Photographics The Gordon River hosts some of Tasmania’s best experiences, and a cruise along this natural highway is one of the best ways to see the natural beauty of the state from the luxury of a catamaran cruise ship. You’ll pass by incredible natural landmarks like the Hell’s
Hobart Zombie March
By Grant Digital at August 11, 2016 | 3:20 pm | 0 Comment
The end is nigh, but it’s a good thing! Hundreds of zombies are set to take to the streets of Hobart this Saturday to participate in the annual Zombie March. Some zombie enthusiasts have spent time all year crafting the perfect costumes. From concocting the best fake-blood recipe to crafting their own latex prosthetics and learning advanced make-up techniques,
Highest Abseiling in the world at Strathgordon
By Grant Digital at July 28, 2016 | 2:46 pm | 0 Comment
Just 2 hours drive from Hobart, Strathgordon offers brilliant natural experiences in the Tasmanian wilderness on the banks of Lake Pedder, Australia’s largest freshwater laake and offers adventure experiences such as the world’s highest abseiling experience! Spectacular landscapes of the area are packed full of adventure activities. It’s where
Chocolate Winterfest August 14th
By Grant Digital at July 15, 2016 | 3:27 pm | 0 Comment
The Chocolate Winterfest is coming up and it’s going to be delicious! Situated in Latrobe, just a 10 minute drive from Devonport the premise is delightfully simple, it’s about celebrating all things chocolate. Warm up with a creamy hot chocolate, winter is here and the perfect way to escape the cold is with a warming cup of beautiful. Indulge in events and
Stanley, Circular Head and The Nut
By Grant Digital at June 30, 2016 | 4:30 pm | 0 Comment
Stanley is a small town nested on a peninsula on the North-West Coast of Tasmania. There is always plenty to do in Stanley, no matter what time of year you visit. A visit to the township itself is a fantastic experience, located at the base of ‘The Nut’, the town is full of life. Stanley is the main fishing port on the north coast of Tasmania and as such the seafood
The West Coast Wilderness Railway
By Grant Digital at June 22, 2016 | 4:33 pm | 0 Comment
The West Coast Wilderness Railway is an incredible experience in Tasmania. Explore astoundingly stunning wilderness and step back through history aboard one of the majestic steam trains departing from Queenstown Station. Journey deep into the forests and mountains of the wild West Coast. Discover the history of the people – how the Feud of the Irishmen
Tasmania’s top Ghost Towns and Tours
By Grant Digital at June 8, 2016 | 4:48 pm | 0 Comment
It’s ok to be afraid… When in Tasmania why not check out some of the state’s eeriest and most exhilarating locations and tours. From the lost towns of the boom and bust mining era to mysterious ruins and professional ghost tours at popular tourist destinations, Tasmania has much to offer the intrepid adventurer. Pillinger Pictured above, the Bird
Port Arthur Historic Site
By Grant Digital at May 25, 2016 | 9:55 am | 0 Comment
Port Arthur Historic Site is a fantastic place to visit on the Tasman Peninsula. It’s World Heritage listed and is Australia’s most intact and moving convict site. The ruins and restored period homes are set in 40 hectares of landscaped grounds. With over 30 buildings to explore and plenty of things to do, you’ll want to allow most of a day to explore everything
The 2016 National Heritage Festival and TasTalks at Home Hill
By Grant Digital at May 5, 2016 | 12:34 pm | 0 Comment
It’s nearly upon us, the 2016 National Heritage Festival has come around again. This year the theme is Discoveries and Rediscoveries. Once again the festival is going to focus on a range of fantastic experiences around Tasmania, but notably, the history and and stories behind iconic Devonport location Home Hill. Home Hill was the family home of Prime Minister
The Oldest Rainforest in the World
By Grant Digital at April 27, 2016 | 3:27 pm | 0 Comment
There are places where trails fade away through cool misty rainforest. They lead through lush undergrowth and soaring canopies. Glimpses of wildlife and all manner of birds can be seen and heard through the trees, echoing loudly over the faint but constant buzz of life. Hidden waterfalls and dramatic lookouts await those who tread these paths. Tasmania
