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Looking for some Tasmania holiday inspiration? Or perhaps you're seeking some hot tips and great advice for your next road trip to the island state. Welcome to Spirit of Tasmania's blog. Your go-to resource for exploring all the top things to do in Tasmania.
06 June, 2022

Launceston: Tasmania's Top Tourism Town 2022

It’s official: Launceston, or Launnie for short, was crowned Tassie’s Top Tourism Town for 2022 with a population over 5,000. Congratulations Launceston!

19 May, 2022

A Birdwatchers’ Guide to Tassie

With its spectacular wildlife and outstanding natural features, there’s no wonder why Tasmania is one of the best spots in Australia for birdwatching.

06 May, 2022

Take a Wine Tour on the Bellarine Peninsula

The Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula might be Victoria’s best-known wine regions, but did you know that Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula is hot on their heels?

02 May, 2022

Discover Evandale

It’s hard to believe you’re only 15 minutes’ drive from central Launceston in the leafy little town of Evandale, blessed with beautiful 19th century buildings and plenty of charming things to see and do. Pause for an hour or a day in this…

05 April, 2022

Tasmania's picture perfect locations

With its natural splendour and heritage buildings, Tasmania is made for movies – or just imagining yourself in one. Whether you like adventure or romance, get ready for a close-up on this beautiful island.

30 March, 2022

Five unique Tassie festivals to check out

The colder season may be upon us, and while temperatures are dropping… Tasmania's events' calendar is as hot as it’s ever been!

23 March, 2022

Relive Bridgerton in Tasmania

After a two year wait, Bridgerton's season three has just dropped on Netflix… If you are loving every minute of it and want to keep the Regency-era dream alive, these romantic heritage stays in Tassie will definitely do the trick.

09 March, 2022

Take a bite of the Apple Isle

Craft ciders, orchard-fresh pies and crunchy apples ready to be devoured. You’re invited to delve deeper into one of Tassie’s most celebrated products – the humble apple.

15 February, 2022

Indulge in Tasmania’s best high teas

Leave room in your holiday itinerary to treat yourself to the state’s finest high teas.

17 December, 2021

Uncover Tassie’s under-the-radar national parks

Cradle Mountain and Freycinet National Park are arguably Tassie’s most spectacular and visited national parks – but it’s time to delve deeper into nature and discover Tassie’s lesser-known parks.

09 December, 2021

Eat, drink, repeat in Launceston

Come on a flavoursome journey around Tasmania’s second city, Launceston – UNESCO’s newest City of Gastronomy.

17 November, 2021

Get to know Tassie with Jack Lark

Get to know Tassie from a local’s point of view! We sat down with Jack Lark – head distiller at Battery Point Distillery, to chat about Tassie’s thriving distilling industry and more.

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