Things to do in Spring in Hobart and southern Tasmania

The summer crowds are not yet here, so there are no ques at the attractions and plenty of good deals on accommodation. Experience Spring in Tasmania's south: Hobart, Huon Valley, Channel, Bruny Island and Far South. This is the season for wattle and apple tree blossoms, plus wallaby and possum pouch joeys.

Tasmanian Weather Patterns in Spring

The equal mix of daylight and night time hours provide a great balance for some short outdoor activities followed by a romantic evening cuddled in front of the wood fire. A typical 6 day Tasmanian Spring weather cycle goes something like this:
  • Partly blue sky, gentle breeze, 15 - 18 degrees max. Cold clear night with spectacular stars.
  • Mostly blue sky, calm breeze, 17 - 20 degrees max. Cold clear night with spectacular stars.
  • Mostly blue sky, calm breeze, 19 - 21 degrees max.
  • Sudden change to strong westerly winds, 12 - 15 degrees max. A day or two of wild, stormy weather.
  • Clouds clearing to a mostly blue sky, gentle breeze, 16 - 19 degrees max. Cold clear night with spectacular stars.
  • Generally repeats on a cycle of 5 to 7 days.

Things to do in Tasmanian during Spring

Natures Spring Changes

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5 minutes to 5 hours
This is waterfall season. Enjoy the spectacular flows after the Spring storms on several walks that visit waterfalls south from Hobart:
  • Mt Misery Walk, 3 hours return, starts at Huon Bush Retreats
  • Mystery Creek Cave Walk, 1.5 hours return, near Buttongrass Retreat
  • Duckhole Lake Walk, 1.5 hours return, near Buttongrass Retreat

Mount Misery ​Rainforest and Waterfall Walk

Streams flow freely in the wet forest of Mount Misery.
From the car park at Huon Bush Retreats, take the loop track, rainforest spur and waterfall spur. Most people with a moderate level of fitness will complete this walk in around 3-4 hours including breaks. Allow plenty of extra time for photos. Spring brings frequent storms, which replenish the forest streams and waterfalls. Be sure to bring your raincoat.
Once we get a bit of rain, the waterfalls will return to their free flowing state.
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Huonville
It's apple blossom season in the Huon Valley. Roadside stalls are still filled with crunchy apples. Drop in at Willie Smiths Apple Shed, have a coffee, cider tasting, maybe lunch. Be sure to get a take home bag of organic fresh apples.
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Far South Tasmania
It might be cool outside but always 11 degrees year round inside the cave and 28 degrees in the naturally heated thermal pool.

​Hastings Caves Spring schedule:
( ​2019 Times )
Visitor Centre is open every day 10 am to 4 pm with cave tours 11.15; 12.15; 1.15; 2.15; 3.15.

Please purchase your tickets for cave tours at the Visitor Centre The cave tour takes approximately 45 minutes, this excludes self drive travel time to and from the cave which can take 20 minutes each way.
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Tasmanian Wilderness Flight
Full and half day tours are again available until Mid May, when the 3 hour tour commences at discounted rates.

Special Spring
accommodation deals in south Tasmania

Discounted rates for multi night Spring stays are found by clicking this button.

Huonville Spring Accommodation

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation on a Highland Cattle and Alpaca Farm

Cinema Suite or Spa Suite at a Farmstay BnB. Five minutes drive from Home Hill Winery, Ranelagh General Store. Ten minutes from Mount Misery Walk, Willie Smiths Apple Shed and Huonville. Mid Price.

Self contained Cottages, Deluxe Tipees and Camping in an extensive private habitat reserve

Self-contained cabins, eco-positive, protected forest and wildlife. Discounted rates Monday to Thursday nights. A great location for seeing wallabies and possums with their pouches bulging from the babies they are carrying. Just 50 minutes from Hobart. Private and tranquil, Mid Price.

Dover/Southport Autumn Cabin

Self Contained
​Eco-Cabin Holiday Home

In the Far South of Tasmania, the forest parts to reveal a spectacular open buttongrass plain.

Discounted Spring rates Monday to Thursday nights and weekend nights for longer stays.

This special habitat is home to a unique range of flowers, birds and animals, a community found nowhere else. The view to the Southern Ranges is spectacular and sometime snow capped.

Exclusive occupancy with just one guest accommodation. The 400 metre long driveway takes you to the tranquility of this 14Ha private habitat reserve.

Hobart Featured Spring Cottages

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Hobart
The formal garden at Corindas blends European and Tasmanian species, combining spring blooms with the evergreen.