A celebrated food bowl, Tasmania boasts an impressive bounty of producers and growers sprinkled across the state’s width. Thankfully for visitors and residents alike, this self-sufficiency has helped to sprout a flourishing dining scene throughout; explore Tassie’s 10 best regional towns for eating and drinking with our below guide.

Devil’s Corner is just one of several vineyards along Tasmania’s Great Eastern Drive, a scenic coastal route that’s more than just a feast for the eyes. Fresh fish and juicy oysters plucked straight from the ocean are the order of the day every day here: that afternoon, I forage for my own dinner on an oyster tasting experience at Freycinet Marine Farm, with shucking consequences.

Brad Farmer AM, conservationist, professional beach spotter and Tourism Australia’s official ‘beach ambassador’ (side note – how do I apply for that job?) looked at 130 key factors – including aesthetics, safety, history, facilities and weather – across 12,000 beaches to conclude that Bay of Fires was the winner for 2025. I was lucky enough to be on a road trip in Tassie earlier this year and spent a couple of days hiking, swimming and frothing on Australia’s best beach – here’s what shocked me the most.

Hidden just up the hill from Binalong Bay – a sleepy seaside hamlet famed for its pristine white sand, turquoise water and orange lichen-covered boulders – Sabi Stays is a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. It’s the kind of place that gave me permission to fully switch off and discover the quiet magic of a cool Tasmanian winter.

Having grown up near Sydney’s sunny shores, I’ve always been a bit of a winter weakling – so the idea of visiting Tasmania in its coldest months never really appealed to me. But after heading south this winter, I’ll never think of the Apple Isle the same way again. I discovered why it’s the coolest place to visit — both literally and figuratively – with countless Off Season experiences waiting to show you the magic of winter here too.

The best cellar doors on Lutruwita/Tasmania’s beautiful east coast combine world-class wine with (arguably) even better views. Tour historic properties, sip award-winning drops, and pat vineyard dogs as you make your way up the Tasman Highway from Little Swanport to Apslawn on this iconically scenic wine route.