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This Off Season, step beyond the ordinary and into an exclusive winter experience where Tasmania's East Coast unveils its finest flavours, landscapes, and hidden gems. Venture through a secret gateway into Hazards Vineyard and Moulting Lagoon. In the crisp, quieter months of winter, embrace the rare opportunity to be personally guided by the brilliant minds behind the wines, vines, and culinary wonders of this remarkable region. Travel through the Hazards vineyard (spot some sheep along the way) to Moulting Lagoon, where the magic of cool-climate winemaking unfolds. Partake in a unique Freycinet oyster shucking demo from the back of a ute. Yes, it's as real as it gets. Sip on Devil's Corner Sparkling Cuvee and Resolution Riesling by the firepit. Roast marshmallows on vines and cozy up with steaming mugs of mulled wine. Travel back up to the Cellar Door and descend into The Devil's Den, a hidden underground cellar, to savour lunch with views across the vineyard. Wrap up your experience with a guided tasting, exploring the complexities and character of premium Devils Corner cool climate Tasmanian wines. Winter in Tasmania transforms the landscape into an intimate and atmospheric wonderland. With fewer crowds, the Off Season offers a rare chance to slow down, connect deeply with the region's flavors, and indulge in an experience only available to the boldest travelers. Your Invitation Awaits

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We're re-living the spirit of the Willie Smith's Mid-Winter Festival in 2025! Experience the folklore and spirit of Willie Smith's Mid-Winter Festival, Huon Valley, through three unique immersive events curated with festival themes each Saturday night during July.

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Chocolate Winterfest is Latrobe's wickedly delicious festival celebrating all things chocolate. It is no coincidence that the Latin name for cocoa, from which chocolate is made, translates as "food of the gods". Some cultures even valued chocolate more than gold, and who could blame them. Just the mere mention of chocolate turns heads and that's what Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe will do to you. Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe will indulge, inform, astound, amuse but above all celebrate chocolate as you escape from the bleakness of winter. Be indulged by events individually or successively as you immerse in this chocolate experience. Don't deny one of life's pleasures - join us at Latrobe on the central northern coast of Tasmania for this unique celebration.

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A part of the Light up the West annual event, the Strahan Solstice will come alive this winter! A celebration of the winter solstice and beyond. Featuring a free light show event "Port to Post" a stunning projected visual and auditory display on iconic buildings in the Strahan Post Office. Blending the raw beauty of the West Coast with the warmth of its people, the festival offers a bright and welcoming escape during the darkest days of winter. Long Table dinners, live music, twilight markets, winter solstice swims and more... The Strahan Solstice, celebrates the magic of Tasmania's West Coast, inviting all to illuminate their winter and ignite their inner light this year.

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Switching it on in the Off-Season. Bicheno once again will play host to a free event - Bicheno Beams. A family-friendly event, a celebration of light. Bicheno Beams will offer yet another exciting reason to visit our must-stay destination. Listen to spectacular music which accompanies the lights shining into the sky. Every night at 6:30pm. Show length: approx: 15 minutes. Bicheno Beams is set to become an unmissable annual event, drawing locals and visitors alike to celebrate the place we love. You'll be welcomed by a team of local volunteers who will guide you to the viewing area. Come for two nights and see two different, alternating shows.

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Experience Queenstown like never before with Beyond the Forest, a large-scale light and sound projection illuminating the iconic Paragon Theatre. Part of the Light Up the West winter series, Colours of Queenstown transforms the town with bold stories, warm gatherings, and unforgettable visuals in the heart of Tasmania's rugged West Coast. Created by acclaimed projection artist Alex Moss, Beyond the Forest draws inspiration from early maps that once labelled the region 'Transylvania'—meaning 'beyond the forest.' Through powerful imagery and immersive soundscapes, the show explores themes of isolation, resilience, and renewal. It's a tribute to Queenstown's dramatic landscape and the strength of communities shaped by industry and adversity. This free event invites visitors to step into a layered, moving story that celebrates Queenstown's fierce spirit and breathtaking surrounds. After the show, stay for fire-lit feasts, Empire karaoke, or Whisky & Whistles at Tracks Café. Bold, raw, and real—Beyond the Forest will leave a lasting impression this Off Season.

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The West Coast of Tasmania will come alive this winter with Light Up the West, a celebration of the winter solstice and beyond. Featuring a free light show event, you can enjoy stunning projected visual and auditory displays on iconic buildings in Strahan and Queenstown. Over two weekends in the depths of Winter, experience the West Coast: Strahan Solstice Festival | 19–23 June Colours of Queenstown | 27–30 June Blending the raw beauty of the West Coast with the warmth of its people, the festival offers a bright and welcoming escape during the darkest days of winter. Long Table dinners, live music, twilight markets, winter solstice swims and more... Light Up the West celebrates the magic of Tasmania's West Coast, inviting all to illuminate their winter and ignite their inner light this year.

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Festival of Voices is Tasmania's ultimate winter singing celebration for all music lovers, with renowned performers, workshops, and participatory events. Since its inception in 2005, Festival of Voices has celebrated the joy and wellbeing benefits of singing. What began as a small group of music lovers gathered around a fire in the depths of Tasmania's winter has grown to a 10-day festival featuring local, Australian, and international talent who compose, teach, perform and host our diverse event series. With choral, cabaret, classical, comedy, and contemporary, there's something for every music lover, whether you want to attend, learn, or participate! Festival of Voices celebrates our arts industry and island home, expanding beyond its Hobart origins to offer events in many communities around the state.

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Unlock the secrets of the North West coast of Tasmania this winter with "Permission to Trespass" a unique event in July 2025 that grants exclusive access to private properties in the stunning Wynyard and Table Cape areas. Experience the rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes that are usually off limits to the public. Events include Moonlight Stories, a projected visual and auditory light show on the Table Cape Lighthouse, sumptuous long table dinners and creative workshops. There is something for anyone who wants an intimate understanding of our place and our people. Discover something new behind the locked gates this winter in Northwest Tasmania…Permission Granted!

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Lightwave is an annual winter arts festival celebrating 'people and place' across Turrakana Tasman Peninsula. Lightwave fosters community connection and collective warmth in the darkness of winter by taking the phenomenon of light as the catalyst for the festival's multi-artform programme. Lightwave presents three days of music and art events on Turrakana Tasman Peninsula in the southeast of Tasmania. The main event features live music, contemporary light-based art, delicious food, and community warmth and is a free, all ages community festival.

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Anchoring the season is the King Island Anchorage Festival, a laid-back celebration of local culture, creativity, and connection. It's a weekend of shared stories, and community warmth, where the island's rugged spirit truly shines. At its heart is Sea-ing Light: an immersive audio-visual experience projected onto the iconic Currie Lighthouse and historic Lens Room. The artwork created by acclaimed artist Alex Moss, will transform these emblematic structures into glowing canvases and a "playable instrument" that visitors can actively participate with. Also not to be missed is Weathering: a heartfelt exhibition by local artists reflecting on the recent drought, capturing the resilience, humour, and humanity of the King Island community. The Anchorage Festival celebrates the quiet magic of winter on Tasmania's wild west isle, inviting all to illuminate their winter and ignite their inner light. This windswept island doesn't do winter like the rest of Australia. Here, the pace slows, the stories deepen, and the sense of place glows. From the crackle of bonfires to a lighthouse lit with light and meaning, King Island comes alive in its own raw, elemental way.

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agriCULTURED is more than a festival, it's a gathering of minds, hands, and hearts at the intersection of food, culture, and the land that sustains us. Held in Launceston, Tasmania's UNESCO City of Gastronomy, agriCULTURED brings together farmers, producers, artists, makers, and everyday eaters to explore what we grow, how we grow it, and why it matters. Through shared meals, bold conversations, and creative experiences, we celebrate the people shaping our food future, from soil to plate and everything in between.