Tasmania, a group of Australian islands washed by the unpolluted Southern Ocean, has won respect as a supplier of fine, safe food. Celebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda said recently “I think of Tasmania as beyond organic.”
More than a quarter of the total land area of 68,300 sq km (more than 80% the size of Hokkaido) is committed to food production, while a 3,200km coastline is ideal for catching or growing excellent seafood. Read more
There’s an exciting new Tasmanian niche export that is literally worth its weight in gold — Saffron Tea. It’s the brainchild of saffron pioneers, Nicky and Terry Noonan, who are confident they’ve ‘struck gold’ with plans to send their precious tea to Asia.
26 May 2019
Top winemaker, Sam Connew, packed her bags and headed south in search of the perfect grape – and the perfect lifestyle.
26 May 2019
What do you get from a secret blend of Tassie’s world-class honey, whisky and an ancient recipe?
26 May 2019
Sullivans Cove Distillery has been named world’s best whisky for the second year in a row, further re-enforcing Tasmania’s reputation as a serious global player in the industry.
23 April 2019
Do you fancy picking mushrooms in an old railway tunnel? Or perhaps taking part in a truffle hunt? Well now you can, thanks to a new ‘on-farm’ food experience.
23 April 2019
The 2019 vintage is off to a flying start, and it comes with news that Tasmania’s area under vines has grown by 25 per cent over the past two seasons.
19 March 2019
Brand Tasmania Partners are being urged to have their say on what our GMO-free status means for Tasmania’s brand. Read more
19 December 2018
Tasmania is gearing up for a summer of festivities, spear-headed by an iconic event which is ready to celebrate a milestone birthday – with a new look.
11 December 2018
A treat is on the way for connoisseurs of the golden tipple, with the world’s largest whisky tasting room, planned for Tasmania’s north west.
11 December 2018
It’s been a great year for Tasmania. David Attenborough showcased our stunning island to a global audience of millions, a deal was struck for new Bass Strait ferries, while our whisky and wine shone on the world stage… and that’s just the start.
11 December 2018
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