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The Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society offer a heritage rail experience through the regular operation of a century-old Krauss locomotive. The train leaves each half-hour from the restored Sheffield railway station from 11 am to 4 pm on the first full weekend of each month. The Railway Coffee Shop is open while the train is running, with a nice coffee and hot chocolate. Come on in and try them! The Railway began as a community building enterprise in 1993 and is well regarded for the restoration and preservation of steam-era machinery and local history. The steam museum onsite houses a comprehensive member's collection of working steam engines which can be viewed on running days. The Railton-Roland line opened in 1914, offering daily passenger and twice-weekly goods services until 1957. The Sheffield Steam and Heritage Centre Railway retains this heritage in an authentic environment. A Miniature train and a number of different model gauge trains are also open on these running weekends.

Presented by Hadley's Orient Hotel, the Hadley's Art Prize, Hobart is an acquisitive Australian landscape prize, which offers $100,000 to the winning entry. Hadley's Orient Hotel has a long history with art starting with art-loving landlords in the late 1800s. The Hadley's Art Prize contributes to the art community, celebrates excellence in contemporary landscape art, promotes cultural tourism in Tasmania, and restores art to the historic walls of Hadley's Orient Hotel through a landscape prize similar to the competition won by Howard Hadley in 1895. Judged by a panel of art specialists, the prize is open to Australian artists over the age of eighteen working in two-dimensional media. Artists at all career stages are invited to enter.

This winter from 8 until 10 every morning, the grounds of Woolmers Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are free to walk and your first drink is on them. Walk the tree-lined avenues across 13 hectares of one of Tasmania's most significant colonial estates in the quiet before the day visitors arrive. Then settle in by the fire at the Servants Kitchen for breakfast. Eggs Benedict with house-made hollandaise. Waffles with poached fruit and maple syrup. Porridge with golden syrup. Eggs your way on sourdough. Or simply toast with butter and house-made jam. This is the 1847 building that kept Woolmers Estate fed across two centuries of Tasmanian history. Designed by William Archer, built to house the kitchen, larders, baking rooms and the servants who kept this place running long before anyone thought to call it heritage. Now it is open again, for all everyone. Sessions run at 8am and 9am daily, with just 15 places per session. Bookings are essential. After 10am the café continues for ticketed estate guests until 6pm. But those first two hours belong to everyone. When: Daily, winter 2026 Where: Woolmers Estate Cost: Free (bookings essential)

Each Westella Sunday School explores a different Pinot Noir theme, diving deeper into either barrel aged Pinot or sparkling Pinot (Blanc de Noir or Vintage Rosé) crafted entirely from this versatile variety. They always source four Pinot Noir wines from further afield to line up alongside two vintages of the Westella Pinot. There's always a board of Tasmanian cheeses to share to amplify those Pinot flavours, too. The Sunday Schools are small, informal, relaxed and the perfect way to dip your toe into learning a little more about this fabulous variety. All opinions are welcome, and they love that by the end of each session, everyone is freely joining in the conversation, making new friends and feeling a little wiser about Pinot Noir. Westella Sunday School is a safe space for all wine lovers, whether you are just starting out on your friendship with wine or you have devoted considerable energy investigating Pinot over the years! You can be sure though, Sunday School will always investigate Pinot, Westella is 100% Pinot Noir, after all. If your idea of relaxed Sunday afternoons includes sipping and chatting about wine while enjoying outstanding Tasmanian cheeses (with friends!), then join in.

FermentHQ offers a range of hands on workshops, masterclasses and demonstrations around the making and enjoying of fermented food and beverages. Located in this new state of the art incubator for new fermented products in the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy region renown for it's food culture and at the gateway to the Tamar Valley Wine Route.

Leap and Wander Pottery Workshops will help you discover your inner potter or artist. Beginners and novices this is for you! My workshops are social and supportive and you will make pieces you will be proud of and impress your family and friends. There are many different workshops to choose from and all the details are on my website. You can come by yourself, with a friend or contact me to organise a date just for your group. Pottery: You will hand build your pieces not use a pottery wheel. The studio is a dedicated space in my home at Primrose Sands. All workshop places must be booked ahead.

Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations. In their small studio tucked away just two minutes from Cygnet's main street, David will share his talent, by guiding you through the steps of making a wooden spoon from scratch. With your very own clever hands, you will use recycled vintage or green timber straight from a tree, to create your spoon. All are welcome, from absolute beginners to those wishing to hone their craft. You will work alone in a private workshop or can work with up to 4 others- family and friends or slot into a group of singles and make new friends. Perfect for corporate team building too! Each workshop runs from 10 am-3 pm (Private 10-4 pm) and includes tuition, timber to carve, use of all tools and a delicious morning tea. A break is taken for lunch, so bring your own or head down to one of the charming cafes in Cygnet. Workshops are run by demand every day and can be booked online, at the studio or by phone. Upcoming workshops are also announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Warning: Spoon Carving is Addictive!

St Marys Market is held the first Saturday of each month. Featuring local artisan products, fibre and leather work, local fresh produce, jams and pickles and a great range of bric-a-brac and collectibles.

Held every month, on the second Saturday from 10 am-1 pm at the Town Hall. Showcasing local art, craft and seasonal fresh produce. They also have a morning tea room with tasty treats, tea and coffee. New stallholders are always welcome.

The Wynyard Foreshore Market is set against the stunning backdrop of Tasmania's picturesque coastline, it is a vibrant celebration of community and creativity. Held on the twice a month - the first and third Sunday of every month from 8 am to 2 pm, this iconic market transforms the East Wynyard foreshore into a bustling hub of activity. Discover a mix of local treasures, including: Fresh produce straight from the farm Homemade jams, cakes, and preserves Plants and garden goodies Unique handcrafted items Bric-a-brac and secondhand finds Whether you're looking for a special gift, fresh ingredients, or simply a relaxing morning by the sea, the Wynyard Foreshore Market has something for everyone. Enjoy the warm hospitality of the locals, meet the makers, and explore the best of Tasmania's northwest. Come along, support local producers and artisans, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this much-loved market.

Awesome community trail running events on Hobart's iconic mountain! Spanning four events across the year, the Series offers adventure, community spirit and a chance to immerse yourself in nature! At each event, choose from the longer Enduro distance or the shorter Sport distance. The Sport distance is fantastic if you're a trail kid (or have one at home!), if you'd prefer to run a shorter run, or if you're dipping your toes into trail running for the first time. They also have a third category, the Taster, with a 5km "pram-able" course at Tolosa in August, and shorter distances at our Ridgy Didge (September 27) event too. The courses feature trails through alpine heaths and past dolerite cliffs, to dry peppermint forests and buttongrass moorland. The Palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal community) generously welcome and share Kunanyi with trail runners – and for that, they're eternally grateful. Your support crew are very welcome to join in, and they have BBQs, and games for the kids at the Event hubs, to give you the chance to have a yarn and connect with others in this beautiful trail running community.

Unshackled is an award-winning immersive digital exhibition that reveals the untold story of Australia's convict past. Unlike the popular narrative of punishment and chains, Unshackled tells the story of the Assignment System — where convicts earned their freedom through skill and labour. Through cutting-edge digital storytelling, visitors can connect with individual convict stories from the 160,000 men, women, and children transported to Australia. The exhibition brings the Assignment System to life through immersive projections, interactive displays, and deeply personal narratives. Housed in the purpose-built Nigel Peck Centre at Woolmers Estate, Unshackled is accessible in all weather and is included with combined admission tickets.