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The Bay of Fires Lodge and its twin pavilions.

Off-grid masterpiece the ultimate base for a Tassie wilderness escape

There’s hiking, kayaking, eagles and a little luxury to be had on this long weekend on Tasmania’s Bay of Fires coast.

  • Jim Darby
Bicheno’s Gulch, with Governor Island to the right and the white buildings of Waubs Harbour Whisky to the left.

A tiny Tasmanian town has transformed from sleepy to buzzing

Once a sleepy seaside secret, this town is now buzzing with new creativity, driven by locals determined to bottle its essence.

  • Jim Darby
Pumphouse Point on Lake St Clair, Tasmania.

On Australia’s deepest lake, this is a truly memorable place to stay

Wild weather only serves to highlight the rich, warm interiors of this beautifully designed getaway.

  • Anthony Dennis
The only thing you need at Kittawa Lodge is more time.

Ultimate island stay leaves nothing to be desired – except more time

The whole point of this remote Tasmanian destination is that you don’t leave. I happily followed that memo.

  • Riley Wilson
Intimate Euro-style bistro, Ogee.

Hobart’s best places to eat and drink

For a little city, Hobart deals in big tastes. Tasmanian produce, fresh from the soil and seas, is at the forefront of its ever-evolving dining scene.

  • Andrew Bain
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MACq 01 Hotel has a prime view of Hobart’s harbour.

Hobart’s best places to stay

From pavilions at an art gallery to art-filled hotel corridors, Hobart has made an art form of fine accommodation.

  • Andrew Bain
The 1940-built Hydro Electricity Commission’s strangely ornate plant had the makings of great accommodation.

This former hydro plant on Tasmanian lake continues to pump up the luxury

Pumphouse Point opened in 2015 to acclaim and awards, offering stunning accommodation in World Heritage-listed wilderness at the southern end of the Overland Track.

  • Julietta Jameson
Cabin interior.

Luxury is now affordable at these cabins in iconic Tassie national park

Throw away preconceptions of tired digs overrun by screaming kids – this holiday park at Cradle Mountain offers top-notch comfort with a generous dose of style.

  • Julie Miller
Cradle Mountain National Park.

How to see this iconic national park (without the mud or leeches)

Tasmania’s Overland Track has never been more popular; but for those not tackling the hike, there are plenty of less strenuous ways to enjoy Cradle Mountain.

  • Julie Miller
The new face of luxury … a guided walk followed by a cold-water plunge.

Cold-water plunge? Luxury looks different at this Tassie hotel

A hotel signature experience used to mean VIP access to an attraction. Now fiercer competition is giving way to luxury offerings once reserved for a chosen few.

  • Julietta Jameson

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