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Hobart and Tasmania’s 2025 food and culture scene promises unforgettable experiences ahead.
2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for Hobart’s food and culture scene, where innovation seamlessly fuses with tradition in the most captivating ways. Picture bold new eateries that push the boundaries of local flavours, immersive experiences that showcase the island’s creative heartbeat, and a flurry of exciting openings across all corners of the city. With a calendar packed with unexpected delights, both locals and visitors will find themselves constantly on the move, discovering something new.
Whether you’re in search of the next big dining trend or eager to lose yourself in Tasmania’s vibrant arts scene, Hobart in 2025 offers a sensory journey you won’t want to miss. Get ready—this isn’t just a destination, it’s an experience that will leave you craving more!
Visit Bicheno – A Coastal Dreamland with a Wild Side – and One of Booking.com’s Friendliest Towns in Australia in 2025
Based on more than 360 million verified customer reviews worldwide, Booking.com recently named Bicheno one of the most welcoming towns in Australia—and if you’ve ever been, you’ll know exactly why. This sun-soaked, salt-kissed seaside town on Tasmania’s East Coast offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. By day, dive into the crystal-clear waters of Governor Island Marine Reserve, where vibrant fish and swaying kelp forests make for unforgettable underwater exploration. As dusk falls, join the fairy penguins on their charming march home beneath a pastel sky. Then, feast on freshly shucked oysters and just-caught lobster at one of the town’s no-fuss, flavour-packed eateries by the shore. With its friendly locals, stunning beaches, and unspoiled beauty, Bicheno is a place where you arrive a stranger and leave with a heart full of salt and stories.
Book a Bicheno stay here
Club 42 Pilates: The New Hub for Mindful Movement in Bellerive
Looking for a place to stretch, strengthen, and find your flow in Hobart? Look no further than Club 42 Pilates in the picturesque bayside area of Bellerive. This dynamic new studio is all about mindful movement and connection, offering a variety of classes from reformer pilates and hot mat pilates to hot strength and yoga. A warm, welcoming haven for all ages and abilities, you’ll be guided by a team of expert instructors. Club 42 promises a space that’s as inspiring as it is comfortable. Step into a studio that celebrates Tasmania’s natural beauty and feel your best, inside and out. If you’re looking to add some zen to your Hobart experience, Club 42 is the place to be.
31 Cambridge Road, Bellerive
Tasmanian Autumn Festival
The Tasmanian Autumn Festival 2025 is a must-visit event for anyone looking to experience the best of Tasmania’s natural beauty, local flavours, and vibrant culture. Running throughout April, this month-long celebration takes place in the stunning Derwent Valley and Central Highlands. Key highlights include the Tipple and Foodie Trails, where visitors can sample the finest local wines, craft beers, and seasonal dishes. The festival also features art exhibitions, live music, and guided tours showcasing Tasmania’s rich history and scenic landscapes. With its blend of indulgence and discovery, the Tasmanian Autumn Festival offers an unmissable experience for 2025.
1st to 30th April, 2025
Derwent Valley and Central Highlands
A Magical New Stay is Coming to Bruny Island
At the edge of the world, where Tasmania tumbles into the sea, a stark yet breathtaking vision is taking shape. Tunnel, launching 6th March, is a one-bedroom guesthouse unlike anything Bruny Island has seen—a brutalist sanctuary carved into the wild landscape, where concrete meets coastline and silence is a luxury. Designed by the acclaimed Room11 architects, this off-grid retreat frames the D’Entrecasteaux Channel like a cinematic masterpiece, with floor-to-ceiling glass blurring the line between inside and out.
It’s a sensory experience as much as a stay. A minimalist courtyard, home to a single white birch, creates a hypnotic tunnel vision from the entrance to the water’s edge. A sculptural lightwell installation bathes the interiors in shifting shades of amber and gold, playing with time and season like an artist’s brushstroke. Inside, Danish design powerhouse Vipp has curated a space of effortless elegance—sleek furnishings, refined craftsmanship, and that signature Scandinavian restraint.
Beyond the concrete walls, Bruny’s raw beauty awaits: kayak through glassy coves, feast on Bruny Island Cheese, watch white wallabies graze at dusk. Prepare for an extraordinary new retreat set to redefine Tasmania’s luxury stays scene.
Launching Thursday 6th March, 2025
Bruny Island
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Upgrades to the Royal Botanic Gardens
Foodie? Wine lover? Nature enthusiast? Or maybe all three? Then this news is for you. Big things are blooming at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in 2025, with a series of upgrades set to make this lush sanctuary even more irresistible.
The highlight? The arrival of Bird in Hand, the renowned South Australian winery, bringing a dynamic new culinary experience to the gardens. Launching later in the year (exact date TBC, so stay tuned!), Bird in Hand will transform the gardens’ hospitality offerings. Think exclusive food and wine experiences, a stylish tasting room, and a fine dining restaurant inspired by the rare and unique flora found across the 200-year-old, 14-hectare grounds.
The launch also coincides with the limited-edition release of Bird in Hand’s Tasmania Series and Tasmanian Reserve Series, which include a lighter-style Nouveau Pinot Noir, a crisp, dry Riesling, and a rich, full-bodied Pinot Noir capturing the island state’s distinct terroir and marking the winery’s first foray into the region.
But that’s not all—the upgrades also include a sleek new visitor centre, a charming kiosk, and an upgraded entrance to make exploring this iconic destination even more enjoyable. 2025 is shaping up to be a deliciously exciting year!
Late 2025
OIRTHIR: Where the Wild Tasmanian Coast Meets Scottish-French Finesse
There’s something poetic about OIRTHIR, the much-anticipated fine dining venture taking root on Tasmania’s East Coast. Perched at the former VAN BONE site, this striking space now belongs to Michelin-starred husband-and-wife duo Bob Piechniczek and Jillian McInnes—Scots by birth, Tasmanians by fate.
At OIRTHIR, the rugged beauty of Tasmania dictates the menu. A seven-course lunch ($175pp) is a precise yet deeply personal expression of place—Blue Lagoon oysters, honey from their own hives, Bangor lamb, and line-caught seafood pulled straight from the wild waters. A more relaxed three-course supper ($75pp) invites locals in with whisky, Black Angus, and an atmosphere that feels both intimate and inevitable.
The drinks list is a study in reverence: Tasmania’s finest wines, a measured touch of French varietals, and a nod to home with Scottish whisky. The venue itself remains architecturally untouched, but there are whispers of Scotland woven in—tartan, timber, a sense of time slowing down.
For Bob and Jillian, OIRTHIR isn’t just a restaurant; it’s the sum of decades in kitchens, of risks taken and roots finally planted. This is fine dining made personal—an experience worth crossing land and sea for.
Opening Saturday 8th February; reservations now open
357 Marion Bay Road, Bream Creek, Tasmania
A Tasting Room is Coming for Stargazer Wines
Stargazer Wines is quietly carving out its place in the world. Winemaker Sam Connew, once immersed in the corporate grind of law, found her true calling working with renowned vineyards in California, France, and South Australia before settling in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley. It’s here that her passion for cool-climate wines comes to life. Sam’s Tupelo—bright, vibrant, and beautifully balanced—is perhaps the most perfect drop of white wine, ever.
While a Stargazer tasting room won’t open until August 2025, her wines are already making waves online and in retailers around the country. We can’t wait to experience a tasting where the wine is exceptionally crafted. Keep your eyes peeled for updates.
Coal Valley, Tasmania
Analiese Gregory’s New Dining Experience On Its Way
Get ready for an entirely new dining experience in Tasmania’s Huon Valley. Renowned chef Analiese Gregory is transforming a humble farm shed into a 10-seat culinary haven, where hyper-local produce meets fire-kissed flavours. Set to open early this year, this intimate eatery will showcase the region’s finest offerings—think freshly harvested abalone, farm-reared pigs, and wild-caught fish, all cooked on a wood-burning stove.
With every detail steeped in local craftsmanship, from the 100-year-old timber table to the rustic setting, Gregory’s return to the kitchen promises an unhurried, soulful experience—where nature’s bounty is the star, and every bite tells a story.
Address undisclosed
The Opening of Ranita Ramen in Hobart
Hobart’s dining scene is a whole lot tastier with the arrival of Ranita Ramen, a charming nine-seat ramen bar that’s already causing a stir. Located on Liverpool Street, this intimate spot, led by the talented couple Zoe Erskine and Javier Garcia Tornel, serves up homemade noodles and velvety broths crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
Each bowl is a delicious reflection of the couple’s culinary journey—from Melbourne to Madrid, and a passion ignited in Japan. The seasonal menu features dishes like fish shio ramen: a delicate fish broth with chicken chashu, meatballs, ajitama egg, and emmer wheat noodles—light yet rich, complex yet comforting. Don’t miss the chance to experience this extraordinary ramen bar in 2025.
206 Liverpool Street, Hobart
With so much on the horizon, 2025 is set to be a year of indulgence, exploration, and connection in Hobart. From innovative dining concepts to cultural experiences that celebrate Tasmania’s unique character, there’s never been a better time to dive into all this beautiful region has to offer. For an extra dose of Tasmania’s vibrant energy, explore our guide to the best art galleries in Hobart and discover what’s happening this month in the city and beyond.
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