#1 Cape Wickham Golf Course, King Island

Word on the street is that Cape Wickham golf course on King Island will be one of the world’s top 100 courses. Windswept and wild, the course is due to open on 30 October 2015 with 20 guest rooms ready by New Year’s Day. The scene is dramatic; rugged cliffs spilling into the ocean, wild beaches, ever-changing dunes and 18 holes meticulously crafted right by the coastline. No farm sheds, no houses, not even a tree to signal civilisation, but there is a proud lighthouse. Standing 48 metres tall, Cape Wickham Lighthouse is Australia’s tallest and a monumental backdrop worthy of this course. Info: website

#2 The Tarkine Drive

This newly opened tourist drive takes travellers deep into the Tarkine wilderness in Tasmania’s North West. Experience unique flora and fauna, globally significant rainforests, ancient indigenous heritage, wild riverscapes and dramatic coastlines. The Drive is full of short walks, lookouts and stunning stopovers. Choose to do the coastal section as a one-day trip and return for the rainforest section, or do both across a two-day drive. Highlights include Lake Chisholm – a flooded limestone sinkhole, and Sumac Lookout – overlooking Sumac Island in the Arthur River. Info: website

#3 Hundred Acres

Hundred Acres at Ghost Rock Winery is all about 
the full paddock-to-plate experience in Tasmania’s north. The region is home to some of Tassie’s most productive soils, and Ghost Rock are celebrating with the opening of a new food and wine destination. The million-dollar interpretation centre and winery allows Ghost Rock to produce award-winning wine onsite and take visitors through the whole production story – from vines to wine glass. And don’t forget to ask about the legend of Ghost Rock! Info: website

#4 Wynyard Pods

Owners Cyndia Hilliger and Justin McErlain just made hanging out in shipping containers very cool. Up-cycled, decommissioned containers are the shell for two ultra-stylish pods with front-row water views of the Inglis River in North West Tasmania. Aptly named Port and Starboard, Coastal Pods Wynyard come equipped with a reading nook bathed in northern sunshine, and are fully self-contained. Architecturally designed, each pod affords luxury through ingenious use of re-purposed materials. Generous deck, kitchen, laundry, king-sized bedrooms and ensuite come standard with these chic pods. Oh, and the stylish fit-out blends effortlessly with function and energy efficiency. It’s pod-perfect! Info: website

#5 Salamanca Walk

Salamanca Place, in the heart of Hobart town, is the place to wander aimlessly from shop to bar to shop again. For those with a thirst for knowledge as well as a local refreshment, join a Salamanca Walk to learn the extensive history of the area. The Salamanca Arts Centre marks the start of the journey through Hobart’s history, from the Mouheneener band of Tasmanian Aborigines who fished here for thousands of years, to convict and whaling times, through to the architectural history of the sandstone-laden area. Info: website

#6 Coal River Farm

Tasmania’s latest farm-gate and food experience has opened in the Coal River Valley, just 20 minutes drive from downtown Hobart. Coal River Farm provides a special combination of small batch cheese, fine chocolates, pick-your-own berries and orchard fruit, and freshly prepared meals with an emphasis on Coal River Valley produce. It’s an easy inclusion in the perfect indulgent family day out. Coal River Farm is open seven days, 8am to 6pmwith all day dining. Info: website