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Best Time of Year to Visit

Dec-Feb

Summer

Busy and crowded for a reason.

Warm days, long evenings, and full event calendars. Book accommodation early in peak periods.

Mar-May

Autumn

Calm, mild, and ideal.

Often the sweet spot: settled weather, fewer people, and excellent walking conditions.

Jun-Aug

Winter

Quiet, moody, and atmospheric.

Cooler days and big skies. Great for cosy city stays, waterfalls, and misty forests.

Sep-Nov

Spring

Fresh, changing, and rewarding.

Longer days return, landscapes feel renewed, and crowds stay lower before summer arrives.

Deep Dives and Travel Guides

How these short walks in Tasmania will make you a better tourist

Tasmania’s reputation as a walking destination is often associated with long-distance tracks and dramatic wilderness. Yet one of the _**most influential changes**_ to how visitors actually move through…

Tasmania is home to some pretty feral Australians

Tasmania is famously good at wildlife. There are few places on the mainland, or certainly few places left in the world that you can spot and experience such…

Hikes and Experiences

Bivouac Bay

I love a walk with plenty of variety, and this one made the kilometres feel like mere metres!

Duckhole Lake

An accessible adventure into Tasmania’s wild south, and a perfect introduction to its karst landscapes.

Enchanted Walk

A delightful little taste of the magnificent flora and fauna that can be found in this glorious national park.

Fluted Cape

If you only have time for one short walk on Bruny Island, make it this one.

Hartz Peak

A short but impactful hike to the summit of Hartz Peak, showcasing a dazzling array of plant diversity!

Labillardiere Peninsula

Pack plenty of snacks and your swimmers, and turn this hike into a full-day adventure