The East Coast
Milton is 13km north of Swansea, with tastings in an elegant, white weatherboard pavilion presiding over the vines. Sip some sparkling rosé and enjoy a…
Must-see attractions in Tasmania
Tasmania
Housed in a small hall next to the 1880s St Paul's Anglican Church, Stanley's local history museum has a collection of historic photographs as well as…
Tasmania
This small but impressive volunteer-operated museum has a beautiful collection of rods, reels and flies, but was closed at the time of writing because of…
The East Coast
The island’s only vineyard produces decent pinot noir, oaked chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Everything is done on-site, right down to the labels. Roll up…
The East Coast
Off the northern end of Redbill Beach is this photogenic granite outcrop, connected to the mainland via a short, semi-submerged, sandy isthmus – at low…
The Southeast
One kilometre from the Cradoc junction on a north-facing bank of the Huon River is the pioneering Panorama Vineyard (since 1974), where you can stick your…
Tasmania
Formed by an underground river that still flows, this cave is filled with magical limestone formations such as calcite shawls and flowstones, as well as…
Tasmania
Next to Guide Falls is this slightly scruffy farm with pigs, sheep, an alpaca, a deer, goats, peacocks and an emu. Young children will love the baby…
The East Coast
The Bull family has been growing grapes beneath the east-coast sun since 1979 – this was the first vineyard on the coast. The vibe at the cellar door is…
The East Coast
In the 1897 school building adjacent to the Tin Centre, there’s a display on the social history of Derby as opposed to its mining past, including some…
Tasmania
On the western side of Lake Barrington, just north of the village of Wilmot, is this boutique distillery producing apple brandy, grappa, basilico, gin and…
The Southeast
Behind the Margate Train is Inverawe Native Gardens, a private, 9.5-hectare property with landscaped native gardens, trails, water views and 80 species of…
Launceston
This 1830 warehouse is one of the city's oldest buildings. Plans have been approved by Launceston city council to restore it and house an innovation hub…
Launceston
Built in 1936, this building is a fine example of interwar architecture. Four levels of art deco detailing surround sundry private offices. The future…
Tasmania
Two huge vaulted sheds are filled with (allegedly) the world’s largest collection of antique steam engines and relics. If your timing's good, you will see…
Hobart
This long-running community arts co-op stages everything from indigenous arts exhibitions and concerts to workshops and special events. Buses departing…
Tasmania
Sometimes referred to as 'the other St Andrews' (there are two churches of this name in Evandale), this building with its soaring spire dates from 1872…
Tasmania
Fern Glade is renowned as a top spot for platypus spotting at dawn and dusk. It’s east of the city centre: turn off the Bass Hwy on to Old Surrey Rd (C112…
The East Coast
The final resting place of Waubedebar, the local Aboriginal woman who fished a couple of hapless sailors from the surf in the early 1800s. Waubs Beach, in…
Launceston
Built 1844 in unusual Egyptian revival style, Launceston's synagogue is the second-oldest in Australia (…though Ramses II would be unimpressed by its…
Tasmania
This historic cottage (c 1850) near the river was built by a remarkable pioneer couple, ex-convict Thomas Johnson and his wife, Dolly Dalrymple Briggs,…
Launceston
Erected in 1864 and featuring soaring neoclassical columns. 'Progress with Prudence' says the coat of arms – duck inside to the council offices on…
Cradle Country & The West
A pleasant 50-minute return walk through the rainforest to these falls follows platypus-inhabited Botanical Creek. The track starts at People’s Park, off…
The East Coast
A multi-storey bluestone-and-brick special, the 1838 Morris’ General Store is the biggest object in Swansea. And it's still selling stuff – these days it…
Tasmania
The popular undercover Penguin Market takes place every Sunday. Stalls sell fresh local produce, art and crafts, vintage clothing, gifts and homewares…
The East Coast
Swansea's central town beach (the smaller of two beaches here) is a fairly demure affair – shallow, with lots of seaweed. But hey, a beach is a beach if…
Tasmania
The original parts of this bluestone-and-sandstone church are older than its 1901 clock tower. The garden setting is lovely, and the Gothic arch at the…
The East Coast
This fabulous lookout looks out (as they do) over the famous bay from 'the Saddle' – the dip between Mt Amos and Mt Mayson, aka the Hazards. It's a steep…
The East Coast
In between the craggy rockscape of little Governor Island and the Bicheno shoreline is this deep ocean ravine, where the town's fishing fleet shelters…
Cradle Country & The West
The beach next to the caravan park has a gently shelving sandy bottom that provides safe swimming. Don't be discouraged by the water colour – it's tinted…
Tasmania
From Currie, head south to the Seal Rocks Reserve (off South Rd). A 30-minute return stroll takes you to a viewing platform to survey the fossilised…
Hobart
A landmark (and very atmospheric) set of historic steps, knocked together from sandstone in 1840 to link Salamanca Pl with Battery Point, high on the…
Tasmania
An exuberant mix of happy locals selling fresh fruit and veg, kids' pony rides (and occasionally a mini-train), food vans, and stalls selling crafts and…
Tasmania
Offers stunning views over Bass Strait. Consider parking your car here and following the Lookout to Lighthouse Walking Trail (30 minutes return).
Tasmania
Manned by volunteers, this small National Trust museum in a court house building dating from 1882 is home to a hodge-podge of local memorabilia and…
Tasmania
Home to a gallery showing work by local artists. Hosts a resident artist program and many community events. Check the Facebook page for exhibition details.
Tasmania
One of three lighthouses on the island, this structure with its 20m-high spiral staircase can be visited on twice-weekly tours. Advance bookings essential.
St Andrews Uniting (Presbyterian) Church
Tasmania
First opened for worship in 1840, this much-admired church was designed in Greek revival style. It features sturdy Doric columns and a central bell tower.
Cradle Country & The West
There’s a lookout over the town here, accessed by following Esk St, beside the Strahan Village booking office. It’s less than 1km from the Esplanade.
Launceston
This building's magnificent 1888 neoclassical colonnade reflects Launceston’s 19th-century prosperity. It now houses offices; not open to the public.
