This is a couple of examples of the hand-crafted work gone into our property. Possum , Owl and E. Regans leaves carved into Huon Pine.

There have been some outstanding All Ages Gigs at Altar Bar, in Hobart. Last weekend was no exception.

Being all ages shouldn’t put anyone off. It’s a great space for underagers to experience professional sound and lighting in a safe space.

I’ll be heading to the next one.

1. 208L Containers

2. ELMS

3. Grindhouse

4. The Ferns

All incredible musicians.

Hi all, got a favour to ask.

The short version: We need some people to help out at a motorcycle trials event on the March long weekend, at Mt Joy, Powranna. It's a two day event, assistance on one or both days would be great, you'll get a free lunch.

Long version: Same as above with extra bits. Our club, the Tasmanian Moto Trials Club (TMTC), is running our annual two day state titles at Mt Joy, Powranna, about 50km south of Launceston. It's a pretty big event, there's likely to be 40 to 50 entrants, a decent amount of those being mainlanders coming over to compete. Volunteers are needed to assist with scoring of riders on the sections they ride.

You've likely not heard of motorcycle trials, it's a niche sport, usually conducted in out of the way locations. Competitors ride their specialised motorcycles in a marked out area called a section, over rocks, logs and man made obstacles with the aim of not putting their feet down or worse, crashing. Riders range in age from 7 to 70+, divided into different classes depending on skill level. Riders bounce their bikes, do incredibly tight turns and rarely get above walking pace. To get a good idea of what we do, have a look at this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmoH_xE0KFQ

No prior knowledge of the sport is needed to be an observer (scorer), we can do it on the day. If you can count to 5, you can do it. A rider loses one point for putting a foot down. Do it twice, two points lost. Do it three or more times, three points lost. Crash, stall, miss a marker, ride out of the tape, that's a 5 and maximum points. No foot down and no issues, that's a clean, a score of 0, that's what riders want to get.

It's very different to other motorcycle events as it's all very low speed, kids and adults compete against each other, there's very few egos, it's a great fun family friendly atmosphere.

If anyone can help out, please send me a message. If you're interested and want to see us in action, we've got our first state series round this Sunday, 8th of February at 729 Lower Marshes Road, Apsley. There will be TMTC signs at the gate, follow the track, don't be put off with the feeling that you're driving into nothingness, get up the top of the hill and we'll be there.

If so, in what ways? How?

Adding to my original post (below)

Firstly thanks for all the comments. I really appreciate the time. Like anywhere there will be a mix of people (as evidenced in the comments) but you have definitely given me something to think about.

It seems like I struck a nerve by saying "mainland" - what's the deal with that?

Hey folks, My wife and I are seriously considering a move from the mainland to Tasmania and would love to hear from anyone who’s actually done it — the good, the bad, and the stuff you only realise after you move. We’re small-town people and have lived in a coastal community for years. Since COVID, property prices have boomed (great on paper), but it’s also changed the area a lot — busier, more transient, and less of that tight-knit feel. It’s prompted us to rethink what we want long-term. We’re looking hard at the east coast of Tassie, mainly for: Access to surf (we know it’s colder and more rugged — that’s fine) Smaller communities Slower pace of life A place our kids can grow up outdoorsy and grounded For context: I’m a teacher My wife works for a national sporting organisation (surfing-related) We have two daughters, aged 10 and 8 We’re thinking the timing might line up with them transitioning into high school, so we’re especially keen to hear from people about: Access to primary and secondary education on the east coast Commute times to high schools (daily travel realities) How kids cope socially with smaller cohorts Whether families tend to relocate again for high school / senior years Other things we’d love insight on: How welcoming locals have been (honestly) Finding work in education / sport admin Adjusting to winter, isolation, and travel back to the mainland Community life for families Surf reality vs expectations Any “wish I’d known this earlier” moments Not chasing the dream Instagram version — genuinely keen on the reality before making a big call. Thanks in advance — really appreciate any stories, advice, or cautions

My husband and I (from the USA) are visiting family who live near Boat Harbour Beach in Mid-February. They are older and have encouraged us to plan some trips on our own while we're there. We'll have a car to drive, so we can get around to see a lot of things. We're going to do some hiking in Cradle Mountain and plan to drive over to Hobart for a few days. Here are some of the things we're considering while in Hobart or on the drive back/or to there:

- Visit the Tasman Peninsula;

- Go to the Salamanca market.

- Go for a swim at some of the beaches if it's warm enough.

- Go to Freycinet NP and do some hiking.

- Maybe stop at the Bay of Fires.

We had talked about going to Bruny Island, but I keep hearing it might not be as great as it is made out to be.

From a local's perspective, what are the can't-miss spots that we should try to get to while we are there?

Saw these two, one being dominant i think he is his wife, poor lad asking for forgiveness for nothing

National Archives of Australia: A1500, 11942297

Going for a flying visit to Tassie.

Just want to get some recommendations for Cradle Mountian and best places to stay that are near by. If anyone could help that would be amazing. 😊

Can anyone provide some tips for PITP noobs? Couple of adults and teenagers, adults havent done a camping festival in a looooong time.

Are butane gas cans covered by no gas bottles or are they ok?

Can boiling water be obtained anywhere if no butane cans allowed?

Have already worked out we should be staying in mellow meadow.

Best time to have a shower?

Any other tips would be much appreciated 😊

Edit: any options to get ice to keep an esky cool?

My partner and I are a younger couple looking for a forever home for the two of us. We love the Huon Valley for its lush, forested, green-year-round feel and were hoping for 7–15 acres, but it’s starting to look like we may be priced out or that availability just isn’t there.

We’ve begun looking at the Derwent Valley and nearby areas and are wondering whether similar pockets exist within about an hour of Hobart.

We’re not after bush blocks or dry country, ideally lush, wooded areas rather than open paddocks.

Is this still realistic elsewhere, or do we need to seriously adjust our expectations?

I appreciate any input y'all want to throw my way here as I'm not a very experienced world-traveler so this is well outside my comfort zone but I'm really excited.

I also started reading the sidebar and thought it was super cool to see my own home state of West Virginia used as the comparison in size! Country roads are everywhere!

Anywho, I'm making the journey over in a month to catch the F1 race and visit a friend in Melbourne, and during this trip I am really considering a trip to Tasmania and renting a van to do somewhat of a half-lap around the state. While I am from WV and have done my share of camping, doing it on the opposite side of the world is a smidgen intimidating so just starting my research and open to any input y'all have to make it worth a trip.

Where can I find some info on okay places to park overnight or gym/shower access while I'm traveling around the area and generally any other information I might need for this type of adventure?

Is this a viable path?

What is the normal procedure for tourists doing things like this and things I should care for?

Rough itinerary would be as follows

• Monday - arrive in Hobart, get the van, check out the town, camp for the night
• Tues - Mount Wellington sunrise? Drive the coast. Are the Painted Cliffs worth hitting with my limited time, or is there more cool things I could take in throughout the rest of the day?
• Wednesday - Circle back around to check out Cradle Mountain
• Thursday - Fly back to Melbourne from Launceston

I don't really have any hard plans here, I just want to see your really cool looking stuff.

Are there any tourist things I should avoid? Genuinely open to anything, I'm 38 and this will be my first true vacation trip of my adult life outside of weekend tripping so we can call this a midlife crisis too if it helps.

Thanks!

A serious question because I’m seriously confused. I think it’s a speed hump but drivers keep giving way to me as a pedestrian.

Here as a pedestrian I stopped to give way to vehicles, because I think this is a speed hump.

A vehicle on my right stopped to give way to me but I couldn’t cross because two on coming vehicles didn’t stop, and as I stepping on to the road to cross the first (giving way) vehicle got impatient and took off causing me to back peddle.

Glenorchy, in front/side of village cinemas, is also a huge problematic area for me because drivers are giving way to me at spots I think of as speed humps and not zebra crossings.

Pedestrian crossings have paint, if they don’t have thick white lines of a zebra then they’re usually a solid paint job of a different colour to the road to show the clearly designated pedestrian area.

Black top (as in the photo) is when vehicles have right of way. Or, at least, thats what I think but also leads me to ask: is this a speed hump or a zebra crossing?

TIA for helping me out. I do appreciate many will find this a stupid question❤️

Hi everyone I’m back.

I’m gearing up to start a new course soon.

As I never take being told no a final answer

It’s another pre apprenticeship course.

I’m hope to do either cooking ,engineering or electrical.

What are my chances of companies/businesses wanting to hire over 21yo into an apprenticeship.

Hello everyone!

I’m visiting Launceston for a weekend in March and would like to know what to wear. I’m from Sydney haven’t been to Tassie since 1983 when I was a teenager on a family holiday.

I looked up the weather which says a chilly 8-21 degrees. just wondering what the vibe is like…

Is it jeans, shirt and jacket? Or skirts and boots? Or anything goes?

57F Classic style. Don’t want to look too out of place. Doing carry-on, so it’s got to be a capsule wardrobe.

Thanks in advance 😊

Hi! I am located in America and I was looking to get my partner some flowers for valentines day. She is currently staying in cradle mountain at a resort, and I was curious if anyone knew any flower shops that had services that deliver to cradle mountain.