Situated in the far south of the gorgeous Huon Valley, a scenic 90-minute drive from Hobart is Hastings Cave and Thermal Pools. This mysterious underground world will open your eyes with its natural wonders (stalactites and stalagmites) and fascinating history.

We get a lot of visitors here in Hobart who ask if they can visit Launceston in a day from Hobart. While it is definitely doable in a day from Hobart there are so many things to see and do in and around Launceston that it deserves a few days.

Getting the timing right on waterfalls sometimes just comes down to that serendipitous sunny day that peeks out after a week of grey and grumbling downpours. This summer has been wetter than most but has made for some spectacular views of the many waterfalls Tasmania has to offer visitors.

Despite the unparalleled beauty of the Three Capes Track, with the highest dolerite cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, their dramatic yet breathtaking views over a great variety of landscapes and striking sections of coastlines, my personal favourite day walk on the Tasman Peninsula is the track to Crescent Bay Beach.

In Tasmania I’m what they call a blow-in. Unless you are indigenous or have a Tasmanian family heritage stretching back to the convicts or early settlers then you too are a blow-in!

When I first moved to nipaluna/Hobart last year one of the many amazing things that struck me was the ever-present majesty of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. At 1271 metres above sea level it looms over our city from seemingly every angle. Interestingly it only comes in as the 51st highest peak in Tasmania but is the highest in the Wellington Range. The views from the Pinnacle over the Greater Hobart area, Derwent estuary and Bruny Island, especially on a fine day, are spectacular. Criss-crossed by many walking tracks and fire trails suitable for riders, joggers and walkers, the mountain is great place to explore all year round. There are also options for animal lovers too with 75kms of fire trails which can be accessed for horse riding and a selection of dog friendly tracks.