For more than a decade, travellers have turned to Tailored Tasmania to discover the places locals whisper about. The quiet corners, the wild pockets, the experiences that stay with you long after you’ve left. We live here and love this island deeply, and we want to share it with you.
Get the free insider guide locals give their friends. Seven unforgettable Tasmanian moments.
For travellers who want to feel Tasmania. Not just see it.
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Tasmania isn’t a place you tick off a list. 
It’s a quiet beach where you lose track of time.
A tiny bakery you almost drove past.
A forest walk where the whole family suddenly stops talking because the wilderness says it all.

We help you discover the Tasmania locals love ... thoughtfully curated places, experiences and little moments that turn a holiday into a memory.
Explore Tasmania differently.

20 DAY TRIPS FROM HOBART

So you want to explore beyond Hobart? Excellent, we have some ideas for you....read on 

GOURMET TRAVELLER STORY

We went island hopping for a Gourmet Traveller story ... find out where we went ... read on

2o REASONS TO HEAD EAST

It's the stuff of car commercials - sweeping bends beside azure seas...head east.... read on.

TRENDING FAVOURITES

Tailored Tasmania 4 - What The Locals Love

A$49.95

Tailored Tasmania 4 is your launch pad for exploring the island like a local. It’s packed with even more secrets than the first editions, covering the best places to eat, play, shop and stay. Whether you’re a local wanting to try a novel watering hole or a visitor seeking a tourist trail less travelled, you’ll find something new in these pages. We know Tassie well and have discovered gems the locals love to share with you. We want you to love this place as much as we do. We think you will.


Due for release late 2024

*Check out our pre-release titles including our new children's books.


ISBN: 978-0-6483771-2-2
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Tassie Devils and Marshmallows

A$24.95
Backpack Jack and Bella are off on an epic Tasmanian adventure. They have only a compass and torch to guide them. Oh, and a talking Wombat named Wellington. Along the way they’ll find beautiful beaches, stand on the edge of the world and eat many apples. Will they find a Tasmanian devil on their mission?

​Tassie Devils and Marshmallows
Backpack Jack and Bella's Epic Adventure
ISBN: 978-0-9802800-7-4
Author: Alice Hansen
Page numbers: 32
Format: Hardback (cushioned cover with tag)
Dimensions: 216mm sq.
RRP: $24.95
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Tiny Tassie: Backpack Jack's Island Adventure

A$24.95

At the bottom of the world is a tiny island like nowhere else! Explore Tassie's wilderness and the animals who call the island home. Meet Nevil the Devil, play hide and seek with Preston Platypus and take a dip at Wineglass Bay.

Tiny tots will love getting to know Tasmania's mighty Cradle Mountain and jumping wildlife. Head into the wilds with TINY TASSIE.


*This sturdy book is designed with baby bubs in mind and features a mirror in the back.


ISBN: 978-0-6483771-3-9
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Pablo the Penguin

A$24.95

Pre-order - do note this book is due for release in May, 2024 following its reprint.


Pablo the Penguin and Wellington Wombat head off on an adventure from Tasmania to Antarctica. Will they make it? Will Pablo become the bossy little Emperor he dreams of being? Hop aboard their little red boat and journey the high seas to find out.


​Pablo the Penguin

ISBN: 9780648377115

Author: Alice Hansen

Illustrator: Sabdo Purnomo

Page numbers: 32

Format: Hardback (cushioned cover with tag)

Dimensions: 216mm sq.
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MEET US AT SALAMANCA MARKET

Come say hello in person and pick up a signed book. You'll find Tailored Tas at site 44, near the Supreme Court. I love this place deeply and can't wait to share it with you.
​Alice x

    TASSIE'S LATEST DIRECT TO YOU

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WHERE THE LOCALS GO

Want to go where the locals go? Find out from those who live here about secret spots and follow their path. Need ideas of what to do in Tasmania? We have plenty. We love exploring lesser known trails, taking off on multi-day adventures or just finding a grassy patch for a picnic. We know about all the best little places to eat, play and stay... and want to share them with you.

MAGAZINE FEATURES BY ALICE HANSEN

ABSEIL GORDON DAM - AUS TRAVELLER
Tap tap, goes his hand on the rail, followed by a very casual, “up you hop.” It is as relaxed as a Blackjack player tapping the table for another
card but it signals something far more ominous. Read on...
BAY OF FIRES LODGE WALK - LUXURY TRAVEL
The lines of a cuttlefish tell the story of its years. Every line is a day and a dark line spells a moment of immense stress. Our Bay of Fires guide concludes the fish in her hands has enjoyed a “stress free life.” I’m captivated. Read on...

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY?

According to Will Hodgman, former Premier of Tasmania,  “Tailored Tasmania provides a unique way for visitors to unlock and enjoy the secrets of Australia’s most authentic and engaging destination; Tasmania.  As a memento, gift or holiday guide, Tailored Tasmania has proven a real hit and I hope many more visitors have the chance to discover Tasmania with their very own copy.” 
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