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Head for the hills

Watched over by the hulking form of Mount Roland, Felon’s Corner is an idyllic hideout from the world. In its own charmed corner of the state’s north-west, just outside of the rural hamlet of Sheffield, the chic two-bedroom cabin started welcoming guests this winter just past. It’s the debut accommodation offering at Van Diemen Rise, an atmospheric 90-acre property being transformed by local couple Monica Mineur and Juri Megarrity. Spend cool nights rugged up by the wood heater and sunny days in the open-air bathtub on the deck.

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ALL ABOARD!

With the new Derwent River ferry between Bellerive and Hobart, the cross-river hop has never been more cruisy.

COMING SOON

Tassie-born chef Massimo Mele is opening a new restaurant, Peppina, in the hotly anticipated Hobart hotel The Tasman, to be revealed in December.

LIFT OFF

Visiting South Australia is easier than ever thanks to Tasmania’s newest flight route – Virgin Australia’s direct service between Launceston and Adelaide.

A ROOM WITH A VIEW

Elevate your next holiday in Hobart with new boutique accommodation offering Seaview (@seaview_in_the_glebe). This three-bedroom federation cottage sits on the fringes of Queens Domain in Glebe, an easy stroll from the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and North Hobart. The house features wraparound verandahs with views over the River Derwent, city centre and kunanyi/Mt Wellington beyond, as well as an airy extension and impeccable interiors by respected stylists Belle Hemming Bright and Lynda Gardener. Available now on Airbnb.

Road trip inspo

Are you dreaming of your next driving holiday? Local illustrator Pofo Illo has released a print celebrating the great Tassie road trip. Tasmania Drives captures all the classic roads, towns and detours across our great state – find it at Spacebar Gallery, in Hobart’s Salamanca Arts Centre, or online at theilloco.com and start planning.

Calling all farmers

Regional Australia is trending in travel like never before, as city types seek out a taste of country life through everything from farm stays to farm gate trails. And where there’s demand, there’s opportunity, with the CSIRO predicting that ‘agritourism’ will be worth $18.6 billion by 2030. Opening the Gate is a new initiative helping Tasmanian farmers and producers develop agritourism offerings through masterclasses and programs. We, for one, can’t wait to see the results. Discover some of the Huon Valley’s top agritourism experiences from p. 50 (such as Gardners Bay Farm, pictured). If you own a farm and want to learn more, visit agritourismtasmania.com.au

Spring into action

Spring is the best time to spot young marsupials that have just ventured out of mum’s pouch. See juvenile Tasmanian devils (imps) now at sanctuaries such as Devils @ Cradle, Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary or Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as pademelon, wallaby and kangaroo joeys.

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