TASMANIA’S WILDEST WINTER ADVENTURES REVEALED
From floating saunas and glow worm caves to snow kayaking beneath Cradle Mountain, Tasmania’s Off Season is turning winter into the ultimate outdoor escape.
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Tasmania is encouraging Australians to stop hibernating this winter and embrace the cold, unveiling 20 of the island’s wildest Off Season adventures across the state.
The experiences range from kayaking across Dove Lake beneath the snow-covered peaks of Cradle Mountain and cruising through ancient rainforest waterways on the Gordon River to glow-worm cave encounters, alpine scenic flights, and floating sauna cruises.
Here are some of the standout experiences luring travellers south this winter:
• Cradle Mountain Canyons is offering adventurous travellers the rare opportunity to kayak across Dove Lake beneath the snow-covered peaks of Cradle Mountain.
The three-hour guided experience, limited to just eight people at a time, uses handcrafted King Billy pine kayaks and includes hot drinks and snacks on a secluded shoreline surrounded by misty alpine wilderness.
Tours only operate when winter weather conditions allow, adding to the unpredictability and atmosphere of the experience.
• Kuuma Nature Sauna, Australia’s first floating sauna boat, has launched a series of winter sauna cruises on the icy waters south of Hobart.
Guests alternate between the crackling warmth of a wood-fired sauna and freezing ocean plunges while drifting through the still waters of North West Bay. One experience runs entirely after dark beneath the stars, while another combines sunrise cruises with cold-water dips in secluded coastal bays.
• Mole Creek Caves is inviting travellers underground for an immersive glow worm encounter deep beneath Tasmania’s limestone landscapes.
Limited to just eight guests per tour, the after-dark experience allows visitors to help scientists count glow worms as part of a citizen science initiative before lying beneath thousands of shimmering blue bioluminescent lights inside the cave system.
• World Heritage Cruises has unveiled a range of dramatic winter Gordon River experiences designed to embrace Tasmania’s famously moody weather.
One cruise offers a “Rain Guarantee”, allowing guests to return for free if rain falls continuously throughout the journey, while another includes upgraded upper-deck seating overlooking mist-covered waterways and rainforest-lined riverbanks. Families can also take part in a themed “Tiger Hunt” cruise inspired by the Tasmanian tiger.
• King Island Walks is leaning into the island’s rugged winter conditions with multi-day expeditions tracing the coastline walked by survivors of the Netherby shipwreck in 1866.
Guests trek through remote beaches, dunes and weather-battered headlands before retreating to warm accommodation each evening. Another winter experience sees visitors wrapped in puffer jackets, sipping Tasmanian pinot noir as they watch little penguins emerge from the surf at dusk.
• Par Avion is offering travellers access to some of Tasmania’s most isolated wilderness through two-day journeys into Bathurst Harbour and Port Davey.
Reached only by light aircraft, the experience combines scenic flights, guided boat tours and remote eco-cabin accommodation in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, far removed from roads, mobile reception and modern distractions.
• Ben Lomond Alpine Resort is embracing the alpine atmosphere with fireside mulled wine, skiing and snowboarding experiences, plus a Christmas in July celebration held high above Tasmania’s north-east plateau.
Following recent snowmaking upgrades, the resort says it now offers Tasmania’s most reliable snow season, with visitors able to drive directly into the ski village throughout winter.
Tourism Tasmania said the Off Season campaign was designed to encourage travellers to embrace the colder months rather than avoid them.
More than 500 bookable winter offers and events are running across the state as part of the initiative, spanning wilderness adventures, whisky tastings, dark-sky cruises, wellness escapes, long-table feasts and snow holidays.
The Off Season runs across Tasmania until August 31.
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Held by the same family for 26 years, this Harbour Bridge-facing residence at Longueville is the type of property that rarely comes to market. Set on more than 1,100 sqm on one of Sydney’s most tightly held peninsulas, it combines complete privacy with uninterrupted views across the harbour to the city skyline.
It’s the sort of offering where the land is just as important as the home. Positioned directly opposite Aquatic Park with a prized northeast aspect, the residence captures sweeping harbour views from almost every main living space while remaining remarkably secluded from neighbouring properties.
Large picture windows frame the outlook throughout the home, flooding the interiors with natural light and making the harbour the centrepiece of everyday living.
Designed for family living
The home offers multiple living zones, including a formal lounge and dining rooms, a separate family room and an open-plan living and meals area. Blackbutt timber parquetry flooring, high ceilings and ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning feature throughout.
The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, with induction cooking, a generous island bench, and a walk-in pantry, connecting both the formal entertaining areas and the more casual family spaces.
A ground-floor master suite includes a walk-in robe, dressing area and ensuite, while upstairs are three additional bedrooms with built-in robes, together with a spacious home office or study.
The lower ground level adds another layer, with a temperature-controlled cellar and tasting room, plus a flexible gym, wellness or recreation space.
Resort-style setting overlooking Sydney Harbour
Outside, landscaped gardens wrap around a heated swimming pool, an expansive entertaining terrace, and a level lawn, creating a private resort-style setting against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
Additional features include a solar system with battery storage, remote lock-up garaging for three vehicles and generous storage throughout.
Beyond the home itself, the location remains one of Longueville’s biggest drawcards. Longueville Ferry Wharf sits around 150 metres away, providing direct access to the CBD while preserving the quiet character of one of Sydney’s most tightly held waterfront suburbs. The property is also within the catchments of Lane Cove Public School and Hunters Hill High School.
Simon Harrison and Kim Walters of Belle Property Lane Cove are marketing the property on a Contact Agent basis.
At a glance
Address: 3 Mary Street, Longueville NSW 2066
Configuration: 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 3-car garage
Land: Approximately 1,100 sqm
Highlights: Harbour Bridge and city skyline views, northeast aspect, heated pool, cellar, solar with battery storage
Held: First time offered in 26 years
Price: Contact Agent
Agents: Simon Harrison and Kim Walters, Belle Property Lane Cove
This article is produced by the Kanebridge Media editorial team. Property information has been supplied by the listing agent. Buyers should conduct their own due diligence before relying on any information contained in this article. Enquiries: propertyconcierge@kanebridge.com.au.
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