 Truffle Lodge’s luxury glamorous camping is Tasmania's newest close-to-nature experience. Situated on the banks of the Derwent River in one of Australia's first truffleries, their 'glamping' combines traditional camping elements with contemporary design and modern amenity, so you can step out of your comfort zone without sacrificing the comfort. Enjoy camping like never before – under canvas so you can pretend to be 'roughing it', in the great outdoors but with coffee machines, luxurious beds, ensuite with bathtub, and with an elegant riverside lodge serving premium local wines and chef-prepared meals. A 'million star' experience! 3411 Lyell Highway, Gretna www.trufflelodge.com Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2   Tom Bignell began brewing craft beer out of his father’s distillery at their family property ‘Belgrove’ in Kempton. It didn’t take long before T-Bone Brewing Co. was conceived, and it now sits prominently on North Hobart’s main strip. T-Bone Brewing Co. aims to provide drinkers with more than just a traditional brew. One that stays true and embraces the principles of brewing real beer. There are no corners cut at T-Bone. Come in, have a beer, watch the brewing process and take a tour of North Hobart’s latest brewing facility. WEB: www.tbonebrewing.com.au VISIT: 308 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2  Credit: Mish Meijers and Tricky Walsh Tasmania has a vibrant arts and cultural scene that is fast becoming a drawcard for national and international visitors to the state. In 2015 Lonely Planet declared our state one of the top 10 regions of the world to visit. The Tasmanian Arts Guide is a new cultural tourism website designed to service the needs of the cultural tourist and make it easy for them to find the best creative places to go and things to do in the arts while in Tasmania. It paints a picture of the richness and diversity of our arts and cultural scene and brings together the best experiences available across Tasmania.  Credit: Lucy Bleach This searchable guide will lead you to galleries, bookshops, small and major museums, public artwork, studios, markets, theatre, live music and performing arts venues. There are feature articles, a ‘what’s on’ guide and creative travel suggestions – all the insider tips you need to plan your artistic travels. WEB: www.tasmanianartsguide.com.au Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2  Credit: Tacita Dean  In the heart of the Tamar Valley food and wine region is a farm with some 3000 oak trees. Here, overlooking Lake Trevallyn, Tamar Valley Truffles has grown a worldwide reputation for quality truffles. Just 15 minutes from Launceston, the family-owned business was established in 2001 and today uses an innovative computer system to monitor every single tree. As a result, the eight-hectare property is one of the most productive tuffieres in the country. Tamar Valley Truffles has a range of specialty products. From Tasmanian truffled butter, to tomato and truffle sugo, truffled risotto, truffled olive oil and truffled sea salt, there’s an offering for every truffle lover. Not enough options? There’s Tasmanian rain forest creamed truffle honey and local truffled brie too. Tours of the farm are available by appointment only. WEB: www.tamarvalleytruffles.com.au CALL: 0417 112 655 Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2     Sullivans Cove Apartments is Hobart’s finest collection of self-contained accommodation, with over 50 apartments on offer across Hobart’s vibrant waterfront precincts, from IXL, to Hunter Street, Gibsons Mill, Brooke Street and Salamanca.  Live like a local and immerse yourself in Hobart’s cafés, galleries and attractions, with the comfort of your own loft, penthouse or apartment to relax in. Choose to stay right in the heart of Sullivans Cove in a refurbished flour mill, or in historical Hunter Street overlooking the docks, or in a spacious penthouse with sweeping views across the River Derwent. Visit: www.sullivanscoveapartments.com.au Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2   You’ll find the bakers busy with their loaves of gluten-free breads and sweetie-treaty creations, the chefs serving wholesome and tasty meals from their vegetarian menu, and if you’re lucky you’ll have the chance to speak with the coffee roaster for all things coffee! VISIT: 202A Liverpool Street, Hobart WEB: www.straightupcoffeeandfood.com.au FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/straightupcoffeeandfood Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2   An emporium of cheese, wine, bread and other epicurean delights within the walls of an 1830s flour mill on the banks of the Tamar River. The produce has been carefully sourced for quality, practicality, entertainment and inspiration. Stillwater Restaurant and Black Cow Bistro executive chef Craig Will and sommelier James Welsh pay particular attention to selecting seasonal, premium goods for you to enjoy. Bianca Welsh and manager Emma Richardson carefully select unique and aesthetically beautiful items to fill your home or adorn yourself with.  While most visitors are lured by the impressive array of cheeses from near and far, there remains much else to see. Handmade chocolates, bespoke timber, Tasmanian whisky, lavender bears, artisan soap and contemporary jewellery are a few other items to discover. Sit down with a coffee and drink in the surrounds, or take one with you. Wander upstairs to the gallery, where works by Tasmania’s best emerging and established artists are exhibited and you’ll catch sweeping views of the river. Accentuating the Providore’s glorious stockpile is a bevvy of bubbly staff all too happy to share a piece of local knowledge and send you away with a picnic. Enjoy. WEB: www.stillwater.net.au VISIT: 2 Bridge Road, Launceston Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2   Heard of the slow fashion movement? The Spotted Quoll Studio is a living, breathing member of this global movement. Founder and director Tamika Bannister knowingly and carefully produces quality, ethical and authentic fashion and lifestyle wares.  Tamika chose Tasmania as the site for her factory and all weaving is done by Waverley Woollen Mills, Australia’s oldest weaving mill. Her wares are ethically designed and made from the highest-quality superfine merino, bamboo, linen, organic cottons and silks. Of course, there’s also a focus on eco fabrics such as recycled wool. Yes, it might be more cost effective to create her gorgeous fashion and lifestyle wares beyond Tasmanian shores, but Tamika would have it no other way. From scarves to throws to jewellery to bean bags, each of Tamika’s creations remains Tasmanian – from concept to shelf. The Spotted Quoll story began one evening by the attic window of a shack on Tasmania’s east coast. As night turned to day, Tamika committed to a full life change. In that shack an entire business plan was conceived between a few good bottles of Tassie pinot: ‘to create environmentally-inspired designs for the home and body, based on the natural, native flora and fauna surrounding me. I wanted to not only bring awareness of our natural wonders, but a plan to educate people about our endangered species and to contribute financially to saving them.’ Today her wares are sold across the world. But as the unassuming Tamika watches her empire grow, one can rest assured she will remain wild at heart and ethical by nature. VISIT: Design Tasmania, Cnr Brisbane & Tamar Streets, Launceston WEB: www.thespottedquoll.com.au Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2   Smitten Merino is a family business born in Hobart in 2007. Husband and wife team Nicola and Carl had a dream to design lightweight merino clothing that was stylish, comfortable and practical, and get it manufactured right here in Tasmania. They had arrived from WA and fell in love with the climate, the people, the whole island, and especially the sheep! Curious about where all the wonderful wool was going (they were cold and wanted to wear some) they decided to make it themselves, supporting their new local community in the process. Their unique brand gives visitors and locals alike a Tassie souvenir that they can wear for years to come. You’ll love Smitten as much as Nicola and Carl do. WEB: www.smittenmerino.com Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2   Shambles Brewery is an independently owned and operated micro brewery and bar located a short stroll from Hobart’s CBD. It offers a warm, cosy environment for up to 200 people. All beer served is brewed in-house, and the working brewery sits directly within their ‘indoor beer garden’ with its huge communal table, an open fire pit, a lounge area, and table tennis!  As well as 12 beer taps with regularly rotating beer styles, Shambles offers a thoughtful range of Tasmanian produce including cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks. They also serve up a great selection of beer-inspired food including sliders, chicken wings and glazed pork ribs. The kitchen is open for dinner on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and both lunch and dinner from Friday to Sunday.
Drop by and let one of Shambles staff help you discover your new favourite beer! Visit www.shamblesbrewery.com.au at 222 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2 |
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