History The area had been surveyed in 1855, but was not settled until 1874, when George Renison Bell discovered tin in the area. The Krushka brothers discovered a large lode of tin, and set up a mine (named The Brothers Mine) in the area, assuring the town's economic future. The town...

Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café, at Elizabeth Town, is a 30-minute drive from Devonport and a 45-minute drive from the Launceston Airport. Enjoy a meal with a glass of wine, or take your treats home. The Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm use fresh local ingredients. Take a walk on the boardwalk...

The spectacular ascent of Jacobs Ladder at Ben Lomond is quite possibly the most hair-raising and impressive alpine road in Tasmania. A series of switchbacks on the famous road creates a spectacular journey to a breathtaking destination. Although a park for all seasons, winter is Ben Lomond's time to shine. Boasting...

Glenn from the Jules and Glenn Breakfast show remembers the day he took on Chilli FM and won. For more information on Australian Harness Racing and our local meetings CLICK HERE

The Mole Creek Hotel was built in 1907-08 by Edward Charles James on 2.5 acres of land with 28 rooms as a hotel. The builders mixed the mortar and laid up to 1,600 bricks a day. The sand and gravel used for the building was carted by horse and dray...

These days Hobart’s waterfront precinct is certainly abuzz, with old pubs alongside new craft-beer bars, myriad cafes, museums, festivals, ferries, fishing boats, yachts, accommodation and a floating pier upholding fine restaurants. High above the city is Mt Wellington, known as kunanyi by local Aboriginal people. The mountain is 1271 m-high and...

Established by a dairy-farming family in 2005, you can find the award-winning ice cream in reputable cafes and restaurants around Tasmania. All products are handmade with the finest ingredients to produce quality, great-tasting ice cream. VDLC CAFE Elizabeth Town, Tasmania At Van Diemens Land Creamery cafe, they do more than offer 24 delicious...

A favourite barbecue and picnic destination in Launceston's southern suburb of Punchbowl. Park area in a bushland setting with children’s play space, bushland walking trails and a duck pond.  FACILITY SNAPSHOT FeaturesAccessible ParkingAccessible PlaygroundAccessible Play SpaceBBQBike PathConservation ValuesDogs Not AllowedDogs On LeadDrinking FountainGardenNative/Community GardenLake or RiverParkingPicnic TablesPublic SeatingPlay SpaceToddler EquipmentSwingSelf Guided WalkShade AreasShelterWalking...

The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is an art museum located within the Moorilla winery on the Berriedale peninsula in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is the largest privately funded museum in the Southern Hemisphere.MONA houses ancient, modern and contemporary art from the David Walsh collection. Noted for its...

East Coast Tasmania Tasmania's east coast, with its natural beauty, spectacular landscapes and long beautiful beaches, offers a wonderful Australian coastal experience. Five national parks spread along the coast including the stunning Freycinet National Park. Freycinet National Park comprises a peninsula defined by a Schouten Island and a granite mountain range...