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Ben Lomond National Park. For TasWeekend winter getaways edition. Picture:  Melissa FindleyThe magnificent mountain of Ben Lomond is dominated by an alpine plateau over 1500 metres high and surrounded on all sides by precipitous escarpments. It's also the main destination for downhill skiing in Tasmania. Its stark, treeless landscape is visible from much of Tasmania's north and the road to the top, know as Jacob's Ladder, is sure to leave a lasting memory.
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70+ winter getaways Tasmanians will love

“There’s a special magic about Tasmanian winters”: embrace the cold and plan your next getaway with our guide to some of Tassie’s newest – and best – escapes to suit all budgets. MEGA LIST >>

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Home Hill Cottage view of the entrance to the gorgeous 1920s cottage. MUST CREDIT Joe Chelkowski

Cosy Huon cottage beckons

A weekend away at Home Hill Cottage, with its peaceful gardens complete with a 100-year-old oak tree to enjoy a glass of wine under, toasty wood fire and deep bath, is the perfect place to relax

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Essential Oils of Tasmania, Technical and Quality Manager Clare McEldowney and Farm Supervisor Daphine Ong in a field of lavender at Margate. Picture: Chris Kidd

Lavender fields forever: Farm doubles in size

When it comes to lavender, the old adage of “too much of a good thing” simply doesn’t apply. If you’re a lover of lavender, it’s worth a trip to this Tassie town, with a key company undergoing a massive expansion.

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