Living locally here in Tasmania, I’m always reminded how lucky we are to have incredible places like this right on our doorstep. Even after spending years exploring different parts of the state, there are still moments that completely surprise me, and this recent trip to Maria Island was definitely one of them.

Last week, a visitor to our beautiful island state shared a heartfelt ode to Tasmania.

Step inside the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (TTIC) and you’ll quickly see why our Travel Advisors are the heartbeat of Tasmania’s visitor experience. In 2025, the role of a Visitor Information Centre is more dynamic than ever and our team thrives on it.

Tasmania in spring is a bit of a lucky dip - some days feel like summer, others like winter. About four weeks ago, I embraced the unpredictability and took my one-year-old puppy on a hike to Snug Falls, one of the dog-friendly trails not too far from Nipaluna (Hobart).

We set off from Hobart at 8am for a 160km journey into Tasmania’s stunning Southwest National Park. After a quick stop in historic New Norfolk for lunch—your last major town before the wilderness—I passed hop fields along the River Derwent. My mum used to go hop picking by horse and cart as a girl, and it’s one of her fondest memories.

After four unforgettable weeks exploring the wild beauty of Norway and Iceland - two bucket-list destinations I’d dreamt of for five years - I returned home to Lutruwita / Tasmania with a renewed sense of appreciation.