Once billed by the Chicago Tribune as the “best little town in the world”, Strahan revels in its isolation – with the ferocity of the Southern Ocean at its back and the peace of the rainforest wrapped like the grandest of gardens around Macquarie Harbour.

The smell of fresh wood shavings announces that David Rauenbusch is in the office. More precisely, he is in his tree-fringed studio in the southern Tasmanian hamlet of Cygnet, on the banks of the Huon River.

These regional restaurants are well worth the drive, reports Andrew Bain.

Andrew Bain takes a walk on the wild side and finds new connection to his surroundings with a bout of forest bathing.

Oatlands was once known as a place where time stood still. But the times are changing in this scenic Midlands town.

Everything seems a little sunnier in the north, and Devonport shines with Mediterranean weather, clean air and a maritime DNA. It’s the entry point for the Spirit of Tasmania and a perfect base for exploring the north-west and west coasts, writes Stephanie Williams.

Get the wheels up with these incredible Tasmanian aviation adventures.

If Launceston was a love interest, then the courtship would be long and the attachment lasting. This understated, friendly northern city will slowly but surely draw you in, give you love and feed you well. Elspeth Callender shares her tips for where to start your romance…

After what has been a big year for us all, many Tasmanians are looking forward to getting out and exploring their own backyards.

Some of the most amazing images of our island state, taken by our readers

Are you ready to brave Tasmania's new wild spa experience?