History & Culture
Incredible archive footage shows how hiking Tasmania’s iconic Cradle Mountain has changed over last century
One hundred years ago, what we now know as Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair NP was first declared a protected area.
Tag: Tasmania
News
Solving a sea monster mystery
If you were a sea monster wanting to hide from humans, Tasmania’s far-fung west coast would be a good place to hang out.
Science & Environment
The fagus is turning… but for how long?
As thousands flock to watch the annual ‘turning of the fagus’ in Tasmania, we ask just how much longer might it last?
News
Orange-bellied parrot numbers on the rise
Record numbers of critically endangered orange-bellied parrots have been spotted in Tasmania’s wilderness.
News
Treasure in the trees: ancient stand of Huon pines ‘discovered’
This 2000-year-old stand of Huon pines discovered in the takayna-Tarkine wilderness, north-west Tasmania, must be protected.
Science & Environment
Explore the ‘Jurassic Garden’ at the bottom of Australia
A tiny garden at the bottom of Australia is conserving botanical genes from the dinosaur era.
Science & Environment
The truth about quicksand
Quicksand is not the fearsome geological feature movies have made it out to be. It is, however, an unusual substance.
Science & Environment
The science behind frost patterns
Sure, the frost on your windscreen is a pain, but check out this work of art, courtesy of Mother Nature.
Adventure
Mt Anne Circuit: Tassie’s epic four-day trek
This four-day trek in Tassie’s rugged southwest is the ultimate short escape into a truly wild world.
Adventure
Off the edge: A ski descent of Tassie’s Federation Peak
Two young Aussie adventurers attempt the impossible dream: A ski descent from the top of Tasmania’s mighty Federation Peak.