Tasmanian Weather Patterns in WinterThe mix of short days and long nights is a great opportunity to enjoy a few hours in the snow followed by an evening cuddle in front of a cozy fire. A typical 6 day Tasmanian Winterweather cycle goes something like this:
Things to do in Tasmanian during WinterHartz Mountains Winter WonderlandThis is Fungi season. Enjoy the spectacular miniature displays on several walks that visit wet forests:
Celebrate Winter with these great festivals |
Dark MoFo Winter FestivalCome to Hobart for a few days of art and culture, transforming the dark nights with light shows, bonfires and performance.
Then head south to the Huon Valley, book into a cozy self contained cabin and cuddle up with a wood fire and glass of wine. A bit of fun in the snow, then back to Hobart for a couple more nights of art and performance. |
Huon Valley Winter FestivalBonfires, performance, wassailing, dance and feasting in the Huon Valley.
Head to the Huon Valley to celebrate the regions apple picking history and join in the ages-old tradition of wassailing – basically scaring nasties out of the orchard’s cider trees to ensure a bumper autumn crop |
Long nights give the best opportunities to see the Southern Lights Aurora.
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It might be cold outside but always 11 degrees inside the cave and 27 degrees in the naturally heated thermal spring.
Hastings Caves Winter 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. |
Ten Dollar Second Night SpecialMonday to Thursday nights during Spring and Autumn, every night during winter: Pay full non-discounted rate for your first night and just $10 per person for your second night. Available 2 consecutive nights. Applies to over 500 cabin/nights at Huon Bush Retreats and Buttongrass Retreat. To see availability and instantly book online, see the booking chart below.
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On all discounted rates, full payment at time of booking then no refunds, no date changes. We guarantee you will get the same style of accommodation that you have chosen (studio, 2 bedroom or tipee) but the specific unit will be allocated on arrival. Valid limited nights from May to November 2019. Not available in conjunction with any other discount.
There are also generous discounts for longer stays, midweek. If you want to stay longer than 2 nights, choose the "long stay" rates , which are even cheaper. |