Action-packed holidays with a long list of daily activities certainly have their place, but sometimes, all you need is a bit of peace and quiet. And Hobart’s Crowne Plaza hotel does eco-luxury well.
“I think we are living in this world where people are multi-hyphenates, people are exploring different careers which I love’’: Meet the Tassie doctor juggling medicine and musical theatre.
This Bellerive Quay eatery/winebar is a fabulous addition to the Hobart dining scene and my only regret is that they didn’t open a little closer to (my) home, writes Alix Davis
Looking for a kid-friendly weekend out of town? Cygnet’s Eden Farmstay was created with families in mind.
A Hobart-based performance theatre group is helping to celebrate the stories of young mothers, neuro-diverse, people with intellectual disabilities and people living with chronic pain.
Stillwater Seven in Launceston is all about you – from the warmest of welcomes to the relaxing ambience and sumptuous surrounds, the high levels of personal service can be seen and felt everywhere. A LOOK INSIDE >>
There’s a new doctor in town … well there’s about to be … when the UTAS awards Tassie comedian Hannah Gadsby with an honorary doctorate in literature. HER REACTION >>
Suffering from ongoing left side muscle weakness and fatigue after two strokes, Jake Vincent understands all too well the importance of a new trial which aims to treat strokes and prevent them from reoccurring. HIS STORY >>
While life as a child of a lighthouse keeper was a wild one, the Friends of Tasman Island do their bit to maintain one of Australia’s oldest working lighthouses by organising working bees and fundraisers. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR >>
Lovers of cleansing ales are no doubt be aware Shambles Brewery serves up some good brews but you may not know they bang up good grub too. TAKE A TOUR >>
Freshly baked goods from banana and rhubarb bread to savoury muffins and fresh eggs on toast at this pet-friendly cafe makes it the ideal spot for brunching or lunching. LOOK INSIDE + MENU >>
Best-selling, Hobart-based author Kyle Perry dived into the deep end for his second book, and is happily surprised by its success. ABOUT THE AUTHOR + NOVEL >>
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