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A house we want to call home

Eton Beach House is only a few minutes’ drive from the seaside town of Swansea, but thanks to its secluded location you’ll feel worlds away. This thoughtfully designed and curated stay has taken full advantage of its position – just 50 steps from the ocean – with floor-to-ceiling windows boasting sweeping views of Great Oyster Bay. Inside, the hand-built bluestone walls are decorated with evocative art, the bathrooms are stocked with Aveda products, the kitchen is fitted with swish Miele appliances and the living room furnished with plush Arflex Marenco sofas. Even the coffee cups are curved to comfortably fit your hand. This lush beach house sleeps six, so bring your friends or family along, or don’t, and treat yourself to a little R&R.

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EAT THE WILD

Part tour bus, part kitchen. Owner Josh Phillips acts as chef, driver and tour guide on day excursions from Hobart, turning iconic locations into impromptu dining spots.

BEYOND THE BENCH

Clover Hill has launched new tasting packages. The Museum Benchmark Tasting pairs current sparkling wine vintages against Clover Hill’s back vintage cellar.

THE TASMAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

Say hello to Hobart’s newest addition. The swanky 152-room hotel resides within an 1840s era heritage-listed edifice in Parliament Square.

ON THE HUNT

Truffle season is back. If you’re a true aficionado of the rare delicacy, then The Truffle Farm’s Truffle Hunting and Lunch is for you. Join the truffle dogs sniffing out rare black truffles. Once you unearth the treats with your bare hands you’re rewarded with a farm-style lunch, paired with local wines.

Feeling crafty?

Penguin Beer Co. has begun pouring its first four cra beers. The beachside taphouse only opened its doors six months ago, and the husband-and-wife team behind it have been in overdrive ever since. Alongside locally brewed beers, Penguin o ers its own session ale, pale ale, IPA and chocolate ale. A tasting paddle is best enjoyed on the deck overlooking the beach. Bliss.

All aboard

A first of its kind for the region, Tasmania Boat Charters has just launched an East Coast Expedition Cruise. The five-day voyage sees guests depart Hobart’s waterfront on the 20m Odalisque and head east to explore Port Arthur, Cape Hauy, Maria Island, Wineglass Bay and more. Guests can opt to stay aboard or venture out for excursions, bushwalks, kayaking and more during their trip.

Shell yeah!

The Melshell Oyster Shack is back with a new look and menu. This family-run farm gate tasting experience in Great Oyster Bay will still be serving the freshest natural oysters, but now – thanks to a newly acquired liquor licence – you can pair the bivalves with some bubbles. Cheers to that.

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