Tasmanian Highlights: Devils, Wombats and World Heritage

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary natural beauty of Flinders Island on this exclusive five-day photography workshop with acclaimed Tasmanian photographer Cameron Blake. Located just off the northeast coast of Tasmania in the Furneaux Island Group, Flinders Island is a largely undiscovered gem of ancient granite formations, pristine beaches, diverse wildlife, and some of the clearest and darkest skies in Australia. Suitable for photographers of all levels, from curious beginners to experienced professionals, this workshop combines daily masterclasses and hands-on tuition with immersive access to the island's most spectacular and photogenic locations. Cameron's expert guidance covers landscape, wildlife, bird, and astrophotography across a diverse range of environments and lighting conditions, ensuring every participant leaves with a portfolio of extraordinary images and the skills to continue capturing the natural world at its finest. Based at the welcoming Mountain Seas Lodge at the foot of Mount Strzelecki, this is five days of unhurried creative exploration on one of Tasmania's most beautiful and rarely visited islands.

Immerse yourself in one of Australia's most extraordinary and least visited wilderness regions on this exclusive five-day photography workshop with acclaimed photographer Cameron Blake. The Takayna/Tarkine in northwest Lutruwita/Tasmania is a landscape of remarkable diversity and raw natural beauty — ancient cool temperate rainforest, wild and dramatic coastlines, dark tannin rivers, rolling button grass hills, and mysterious sinkhole systems spread across 447,000 hectares of wilderness. Suitable for photographers of all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals, this workshop combines daily photography tuition with immersive access to some of the Takayna/Tarkine's most spectacular and rarely photographed locations. Cameron's expert guidance covers composition, light, and technique across a diverse range of environments and conditions, ensuring every participant leaves with a portfolio of extraordinary images and a deeper understanding of how to capture the natural world at its finest.

Discover the extraordinary endemic birdlife of Tasmania on this immersive seven-day small group tour. Tasmania is one of Australia's most rewarding birding destinations, supporting 12 bird species found nowhere else on earth alongside a remarkable diversity of seabirds, waterbirds, raptors, and nocturnal wildlife across its varied island habitats. From the forested slopes of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the coastal heathlands of Lunawuni / Bruny Island to the car-free wilderness of Wukaluwikiwayna / Maria Island and the remote buttongrass moorlands of the South West, this tour visits the finest and most productive birding locations in the state with the depth and pace that serious wildlife enthusiasts deserve. The undisputed highlight is a scenic flight into Melaleuca, deep in the South West Wilderness, for a rare encounter with the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot. With all 12 Tasmanian endemics on the target list, this is Tasmanian birding at its most comprehensive and rewarding.

The 241 room Crowne Plaza Hobart is located in the heart of the city. The hotel is within walking distance of the city’s renowned Salamanca Place and Constitution Dock at the capital's waterfront, the Theatre Royal, Museum and Art Gallery, providing easy access for guests during their leisure time. Surrounded by Hobart’s best shopping, everything our guests need is on our doorstep. Guests will also be able to enjoy the hotel's all-day dining restaurant, unwind at the bar or relax with friends on the outdoor deck perched over Liverpool Street. With views to the harbour, the mountains or across the city our guest rooms have everything you need for work or play. With the latest technology, everything you need is just one touch away. Our Club Floors located on Levels 10 and 11 ensure guests can further enhance their experience, with club rooms and suites having lounge benefits included. Guests can enjoy in-room dining services and work out at the fully equipped fitness centre 24 hours a day.

Heritage meets modern in the bustling Tasmanian capital. Guests will be at the centre of it all, with the conveniently located RACV Hobart Hotel. Room options include a luxury penthouse with panoramic views of the city, deluxe apartments with views of the Derwent River and family apartments. A gourmet hotspot, you can also experience some of Hobart’s best seasonal produce at the hotel's in-house restaurant, Charcoal. It’s a short stroll down to Salamanca Market and the harbour where you’ll find galleries, craft shops and restaurants thriving in the grand setting of 1830s Georgian warehouses. RACV Hobart Hotel is your perfect base for a city break to Tasmania’s capital.

Built in 1834, Hadley's Orient Hotel is a 4.5-star Victorian-era accommodation nestled in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. Moments from the CBD and a short stroll from the waterfront and Salamanca Place, this heritage-listed hotel will charm you with its careful restoration. The oldest continuously operating boutique hotel in Tasmania, a unique experience awaits at this local icon. Beautifully restored heritage features, an onsite gallery, an immersive audio Trail of Terrific Tales, and incredible art surround every guest. The Orient Bar invites guests to savour an exquisite collection of Tasmanian products surrounded by contemporary art. Hadley's plays host almost two centuries' worth of stories, scandals and secrets that can be explored. Home to Hadley's annual $100,000 acquisitive Landscape Art Prize, come and experience this charming hotel for yourself. There is nothing quite like Hadley's.