
Stories

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Aug 2022
EAT with us
As they painstakingly built the now iconic sandstone IXL warehouses it seems unlikely that even in their wildest dreams, the convicts of Van Diemen’s Land would have imagined that the walls going up before them would eventually house some of Australia’s most important colonial artworks or showcase the island’s finest food and wine. Yet this quintessentially Tasmanian juxtaposition is the story of Landscape Restaurant & Grill, a Federal Group Tourism venue providing unforgettable dining experiences in the heart of Hobart’s Hunter Street waterfront precinct.

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Aug 2022
NET CARBON NEGATIVE
For the seventh consecutive year, Tasmania has achieved net carbon negative status according to the latest State and Territory Greenhouse Gas Inventories 2020 released in early June.

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Jul 2022
ADVENTURE with us
Adventure has long been synonymous with Tasmania, an island of contrasts sought out by thrill seekers looking to connect with our pristine wilderness.

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Jul 2022
CHAT WITH A LOCAL: Peter Walker
Awarded nationally and internationally for his high-profile tourism project portfolio, Director and Principal Architect of Cumulus, Peter Walker uses design to better understand the world around him.

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Jul 2022
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

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May 2022
CONFERENCE with us
Not so very long ago, Tasmania was viewed by the rest of the world as that tiny little island at the bottom of the map, known primarily for apple production (earning us the moniker The Apple Isle) and the Tasmanian Devil (although usually the cartoon version as opposed to the world’s largest surviving carnivorous marsupial version).

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May 2022
EAT with us
Just 30 minutes south of Hobart lies the picturesque Huon Valley, a once thriving apple growing region that used to export apples right across the world, earning Tasmania the moniker of the ‘Apple Isle’.

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May 2022
ADVENTURE with us
We at Business Events Tasmania are a passionate bunch of Tasmanians, fortunate enough to have one of the best jobs in the world – helping our clients discover all that our special island home offers!

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Feb 2022
LAUNCESTON – CITY OF GASTRONOMY
Launched in 2004, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network aims to strengthen cooperation among cities and help guide economic, social, cultural and environmentally sustainable development.

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Feb 2022
STAY WITH US
With 152 unique rooms and suites, original artworks by Tasmanian artists, warming fireplaces and island baths are some of the highlight features within, complemented by commanding views of Hobart icons, the Derwent River and kunanyi/Mount Wellington from multiple vantage points throughout the property.

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Jan 2022
EAT WITH US
A statement in contemporary design, thoughtful planning has culminated in a designated event space with bar and rooftop terrace, offering flexibility for day delegates, meetings and private dining and cocktail events.