As the temperature drops, Tasmania’s wild heart comes alive. This winter, the island’s Off Season invites nature lovers to embrace the cool and connect with its most iconic residents—through truffle hunts, twilight tours, and heartwarming wombat walks.
These wildlife experiences are crafted for the quieter months, when crowds thin and the wilderness takes centre stage. With small-group settings and exclusive access, each encounter feels personal, immersive and profoundly Tasmanian.
Dessert with the devil
After dark, the Cradle Mountain landscape takes on a new rhythm—one led by Tasmania’s famously feisty nocturnal native. Dessert with the Devil at Devils @ Cradle offers guests a rare after-hours tour of the sanctuary, followed by a decadent dessert platter and fireside drinks. All this in the company of wild-eyed devils under the stars.
Wombat walk on the east coast
Down on Tasmania’s east coast, East Coast Natureworld offers a slower, soulful winter experience: the Wombat Walk. Accompanied by a keeper, guests stroll side-by-side with one of the sanctuary’s rescued wombats, hearing stories of survival and care that underline Tasmania’s deep connection to its wildlife.
Joey adventures at twilight
For a gentler encounter, the Twilight Joey Adventure welcomes guests to witness young Tasmanian devils waking at dusk. With the soft golden light over Cradle Mountain as a backdrop, this twilight tour offers a chance to observe playful joeys emerging from dens and learn about their role in ongoing conservation efforts.
A truffle hunter’s tale
Further inland at The Truffledore, a different kind of creature leads the way. In A Day in the Life of a Truffle Hunter, guests join trained dogs and their expert handlers to uncover the black gold buried beneath winter’s soil. This hands-on adventure offers insight into the world of truffle farming, capped off with the unmistakable aroma of freshly unearthed delicacies.
Tasmania’s Off Season invites travellers to see nature in its quietest, most magical form—through the eyes of its animals, in moments that feel like secrets shared. Whether you’re foraging in fields or walking with wombats, winter here is anything but still.
