8 WAYS TO EMBRACE A TASSIE SUMMER

There are bubbles to be sipped, adventures to be had and no time to waste on your next trip to Tasmania. Follow these eight must-dos for a summer in Tasmania you'll never forget.

1. STAY IN A SEASIDE VILLAGE

A small town with a streetscape picnic supplies to Stanley's higher ground and conquer The Nut. Nearby, trapped in time and views over Bass Osborne Heli Tours will fly you over Strait from a volcanic plug, the small the Tarkine, Australia's largest tract fishing village of Stanley on Tasmania's of temperate rainforest.

Stanley farm cow

Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett

2. CAMP UNDER THE STARS

If the only stars you like to sleep under are five stars, then why not add a million more and enjoy the best of both worlds? Mix safari tents, pillowy queen-size beds dressed in Egyptian cotton and, of course, those amazing southern stars with Wingtons Glamping. Explore one of Tasmania's most unique coastlines at the Bay of Fires Bush Retreat where a comfy futon and fresh food awaits you after a day of discovery. Or experience the rugged southwest in style with flights, guided tours, catering and glamping courtesy of Par Avion's Southwest Luxury Wilderness Camp.

3. JOIN A CARNIVAL OF CREATIVITY

With the belief that ‘magic happens in far-flung places‘, Ten Days on the Island (March 5-21), a regional art festival spread across Tasmania, delves into the minds of local artists, exposing a collision of the island's diverse creative expression. Prepare for opera, a Bosnian folk music singing sensation, storytelling, live orchestra and physical theatre acrobatics. With the spotlight still firmly on Tasmanian artists, this year the festival has been extended across three weekends, so you can see even more.

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4. EXPLORE BY ROAD, SEA OR AIR

You haven't seen Tassie until you've explored some of its more remote and unique wonderlands. Catch the ferry from Triabunna to Maria Island for a 25 km e-biking adventure with Tasmanian eBike Adventures. History, wildlife and fascinating stories aplenty reward those willing to make the effort. Bathurst Harbour on Tasmania's wild South West Cape is nature at its most spectacular and raw. With no roads in or out, the Harbour is best explored by plane or boat, where you'll discover wilderness and wildlife unlike anything you've ever seen before.

5. GET WILD IN THE WEST

You can't beat a good road trip, and Tasmania's west coast will provide you with many a story to bring home as it reveals something new to stop and see around every bend. Covering the full diversity of the Tasmanian landscape, you'll see everything from age-old rainforest and waterfalls to mirrored alpine lakes and the dramatic mountains of the highlands, finishing at the pristine beaches of the state's north west. Stop and chat with the friendly locals, find your new favourite drop and take hundreds of photos to show your friends back home. This is one drive you'll never want to end.

Bathurst Harbour

Credit: Jason Charles Hill

6. HAVE AN ENTIRE ISLAND TO YOURSELF

It's not just movie stars that hire out entire islands. And Tassie islands aren't your average affair. There are islands where you can shuck your own oysters straight from the rock shelf, like Satellite Island. You'll feel the Roaring Forties winds cleansing every ounce of stress at Three Hummock Island. Or, park yourself at Picnic Island where the clear waters of Tasmania's east coast are yours to paddle from your front door.

Satellite Island

Credit: Jason Charles Hill

7. HUNT NATURE'S TREASURES

Rumour has it that every seven years, hundreds of paper nautilus shells wash up on Flinders Island. Thinner than a sheet of paper, it's rare to find one undamaged. Life on the island follows a relaxed rhythm, so there's no need to rush here. Get chatting to a local, and they just might know where those shells wash up.

Above: Barrel Roo, Moorilla. Credit: Adam Gibson. Below: Overlooking Stanley. Credit: Emilie Ristevski

8. ENJOY A DROP

There are over 120 whisky distilleries in Australia, with over 20 of those in Tasmania alone. Then there's the boutique ciders and craft breweries seemingly popping up around every bend, not to mention the many cool climate wineries and small-batch gin distilleries. There are plenty of opportunities for you to raise a glass in good company. Meet the makers, learn about the processes and sample directly from the hand that crafted them.