As the sun pours down on Tasmania, the difficult decisions begin: do you seek out one of the 1,000-plus beaches, scale one of the hundreds of mountains or head for a cellar door, farmgate or berry patch? We ask four prominent Tasmanians for their special summer place on the island.

Meet the water-sport enthusiasts with a decades-long love for Tasmania’s coastline. Ruth Dawkins dives into the stories of senior swimmers, surfers and paddlers who call the ocean home.

With a village-like calm, Woodbridge is little more than 30 minutes’ drive – and yet worlds away – from Hobart. It hugs the shores of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, with front-row seats to Bruny Island.

Nola James gives us the low down on the latest travel adventures around Tasmania.

Your new to-do list from December 2024 to February 2025.

Road trips with friends and romantic mini breaks are great, but there’s no rule against flying solo on holiday. Nola James rounds up five great getaways that are just the ticket for a little ‘me time’.

From zoomies along a pristine beach to stretching out in front of a roaring fire, leap into our guide to dog-friendly spots across the island.

Nola James gives us the low down on the latest travel adventures around Tasmania.

On a clear morning, the Huon Valley town of Franklin can look as much like a painting as a town. A major port in the heyday of Huon’s apple industry, Franklin’s maritime heritage lives on.

With its endless network of dirt roads and rugged tracks, Tasmania is a gravel biker’s paradise. Andrew Bain has all the insider tips on this must-try adventure.

Your new to-do list from September to November 2024.