Tassie’s Top Paddling Adventures
From the protected waters of Tasmania’s harbour towns, to the raging rivers of the western wilds, there’s no denying this lush little island is a paddler’s playground. Exploring by kayak,…
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Weekend at Burnie
As you enter Burnie on Tasmania’s beautiful north coast, it comes across as just another industrial city. But industry and tourism happily coexist here, promising some unique experiences and a…
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The road to Gordon Dam
The plan was to check out an incredible double arched dam wall near Strathgordon. But Tasmania’s many diversions always have a way of keeping Kev Smith on the road that…
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A Town Called Penguin
From paperbacks to polo shirts, the world’s favourite flightless bird is far from unfamiliar with loaning out its name. Here, however, Kev Smith presents a lesser-known example; a stunning place…
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Waratah: the town at the top of a waterfall
Waratah went from being Tasmania’s most important town, to one of its most obscure. Only now is it being rediscovered for the fascinating destination that it is. For one thing,…
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Short ‘n’ Deep: hiking in Leven Canyon
Leven Canyon is so close to Cradle Mountain that it’s often missed. But if you like the idea of free camping among magical tree ferns, spotting unique wildlife and walking…
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Cradle Mountain: a Tasmanian icon
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is a bushwalking paradise, boasting some of the best views to be found in Alpine Tasmania.
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Alpine Tasmania: three stunning alternatives to Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain’s lesser-known cousins have all of the wow factor, and none of the crowds.
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Tassie Treasure: two days on Bruny Island
For a taste of Eastern Tasmania’s famous white beaches and extraordinary wildlife, you can’t go past Bruny Island.
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Taking in Tassie: six things you never knew about the Apple Isle
We spill the beans on a few secrets Tassie has been keeping from the rest of Australia
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