Lutruwita / Tasmania

Thanks largely to the so-called ‘MONA effect’, Tasmania has become THE destination for visitors both from the mainland and also internationally. If you need some suggestions of where to eat and drink, look no further than the lovely people who support Stargazer (on the ‘stockists’ page), or send me an e-mail if you need more tips. Otherwise, here is a very personal list of other places which are on my ‘must dos’.

Farm Gate Market

Salamanca is the more well known option, but the locals hang out here on Sunday mornings. Make sure you grab a coffee and bagel from Bury Me Standing.

Farm Gate Market

Crowd of people browsing the Farm Gate Market in Hobart

Corinda Boutique Hotel

Corinda Boutique Hotel

Corinda Boutique Hotel

I only just found out about this hidden gem recently and what a discovery! Tucked away in leafy Glebe, this 1870s built family home offers not just bespoke accommodation but also a stunning garden, pop up dinners and jazz evenings in the summer.

Pigeon Whole Bakers

We really are spoilt for choice for bakeries in Tasmania and Pigeon Whole is right up there. If you’re looking for a breakfast pastry or a delicious sandwich (I’m a fan of their egg sangas), this is the perfect spot.

Pigeon Whole Bakers

People standing in a bakery with lots of fresh bread and sandwiches

Bruny Island

Bruny Island

For the cheese…and the oysters. Oh, and the crazy whisky place as you get off the ferry.

Three Capes Walk

I finally got around to doing this PC (pre-Covid) in February 2020; highly recommend, would do again, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Three Capes Walk

Dark MOFO

Dark MOFO

Deliberating about when to come? Do it in the middle of winter so you have an excuse to pull out your woollen jumpers and beanies and enjoy the craziness which is this MONA curated festival of all things music, art, paganism and fire.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington

Sometimes you need to change your perspective on the world and this is the perfect place to do it. I highly recommend getting someone else to drive if you are at all challenged by heights though!

kunanyi/Mt Wellington

Pumphouse Point

Pumphouse Point

I don’t do camping (I know, I know) so this luxurious lodge on the shores of the beautiful Lake St Clair is the perfect treat post vintage when all I want to do is curl up with a book in front of a roaring fire.