5 best secret experiences in Japan
From sake tasting in rowboats and traditional bonfire night fishing to surreal artist installation landscapes and ancient samurai sword making, these are Japan’s top 5 secret experiences.
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‘One dump site’: Are there too many visitors for Bruny Island?
As Bruny Island residents brace for a surge of visitors over the Easter period, the local community association has called for more camping facilities.
Tassie’s popularity as holiday hot spot continues to soar
Tasmania’s accommodation sector is doing a roaring trade, with hotel operators seeing near record highs for bookings in February, according to a new report.
How to save hundreds on your next holiday
The demand for travel has reached its highest among Aussie jetsetters, but budgets are becoming tighter. This is how you can get a good holiday deal without breaking the bank.
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How to score travel vouchers for remote island off Tasmania
Tassie travel vouchers are back, this time encouraging locals and Melburnians to visit a remote foodie’s paradise in the Bass Strait. HOW TO REGISTER >>
Tassie TV star’s new dream gig
Holly Bowden has always had her heart set on being a TV travel presenter and now that she’s landed her dream job and is also able show off her home state at the same time.
Go off-roading in style in the Huon Valley
Creekside glamping in Frida the ‘75 Kombi in the Huon is a great way to enjoy the peace and serenity of the great outdoors.
Unplug and recharge at dreamy Dodges Ferry shack
Cliff Top on Park, is a gorgeous shack with sweeping ocean views and thoughtful creature comforts, perched on the cliffs of Dodges Ferry, that allows you to immerse yourself in a slower way of life by the sea.
SPOTTED: New TV series cast filming in coveted Tassie location
Cast members from an adventurous television show have been seen kayaking, fishing and oyster harvesting in a renowned Tasmanian travel destination. GLIMPSE THE ACTION >>
Take a glide on the wild side
Sipping on some of Tasmania’s finest bubbles as you cruise out to the famous Hells Gates at sunset is a magical way to spend a warm summer’s evening on the West Coast.
A dram fine spot to get away from it all on the Tasman Peninsula
If you’re keen to immerse yourself in the buzzing world of Tasmanian whisky, switch off, or simply escape to the wild and stunning Tasman Peninsula – it’s hard to look past McHenry Distillery’s new on-site accommodation.
Triabunna Barracks is reborn and rediscovered
An impeccable restoration by two former defence workers has turned the dilapidated shells of Triabunna’s former soldiers’ digs into unique and beautiful luxurious accommodation
Tassie mum documents the beauty of choosing a simple life in new book
Ever thought about selling all your possessions, ditching the daily nine-to-five grind and hitting the road to choose your own adventures? A beautiful new book documents the travels of a family who has done just that.
East Coast retreat puts the glam into camping
A new glamping retreat on Tasmania’s East Coast offers guests the best of both worlds – a truly elemental experience along with all the comforts.
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