Nature Events

Dec - Feb

The parrot breeds in Tasmania and winters near the coast, foraging on saltmarsh species, beach or dune plants.

Dec- Jan

Leatherwood is widespread in moister forests in Tasmania, occurring across the western parts of the state.

Dec - Jan

In Tasmania you’ll find our lavender farms looking their best throughout the summer.

Late Apr - May

Australia’s only cold climate winter-deciduous tree is found nowhere else in the world except Tasmania.

Apr - May

Tasmania has over 200 species of native orchids and at any time, there is at least one species in bloom somewhere in the state.

April - May

There are at least 167 colonies of muttonbirds in Tasmania and an estimated 11.4 million burrows.