Tassie On My Mind, November 2011
- why Tasmania is special

There's so much that makes Tasmania special - the towns, the icons, the activities. There are attractions for both adults and kids. You can choose to have loads of fun, and/or make a difference ...

Read on to see what I mean...

This issue:

• Tasmanian towns shine
• Off with The Fairies
• Cycling with no limits
• Eye For A Tiger
• Golf with a difference

Plus... your chance to be a part of tasmania-attractions.com!

Tasmanian towns shine

Deloraine show
On the 19th November, celebrate agriculture Deloraine style. The Deloraine Agricultural Show will feature:

• horses and poultry
• wood chopping and home industries
• cattle and sheep judging
• side shows
• show bags containing goodies like chocolates, sweets, toys and novelties
• traditional show food favourites like fairy floss and dagwood dogs

Meet:

• leading local wine makers
• chefs
• food producers
• gourmet trail blazers

• game burgers
• artisan award-winning pies
• seafood straight from the sea
• cheese tasting
• pancakes
• wine tasting

• great local blues and roots rhythms
• cooking demos
• face painting and kid fun!

Whichever town you choose, there is so much more you can enjoy while you're there. Deloraine is a major arts and crafts centre and Bicheno's penguin tour is not to be missed.

Off with The Fairies

Good news for fans of The Fairies - The Fairies Christmas Ballet is coming to Tasmania!

By all accounts you can expect a magical, high energy and interactive show. The Fairies will be bringing you favourite fairy songs with sing-along Christmas Carols and stunning ballet performances.

Where and when can you catch the shows? I'm about to tell you...

Hobart
Theatre Royal
Monday, 14 November 2011
11:00am
01:00pm

Launceston
Princess Theatre, Theatre North
Sunday, 13 November 2011
11:00am

Cycling with no limits

Do you like cycling?

What if it's non-competitive? What if you get to cycle in beautiful Tasmanian locations like the Huon valley or along the coast of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel? What if there are no time limits?

All sound good to you?

Then come along on 13th November for Bicycle Tasmania's Big Channel Ride!

It starts and ends at Dru Point, Margate. You can go at your own pace, stopping whenever you like. You can opt for the 35 km Tinderbox loop,or 106 km Channel loop.

I love cycling because it can be good for your health, help you feel good, get you out and about enjoying nature and for so many other reasons... I'm sure you can think of more!

Eye For A Tiger

Well I have since seen the movie and I did enjoy it. Be warned though - it is certainly more thought-provoking than feel-good.

Amongst other things, it gets you thinking about what we can do to save endangered animals from going extinct. (Remember, we are still fighting to save the Tasmanian Devil).

It may be too late for the one of a kind Tasmanian Tiger.

Or is the Tasmanian Tiger actually still with us?

As artist James Newitt comments:
"I’m not sure whether the Tasmanian tiger exists or not... that’s the really interesting part."

Interested in finding out more? Then don't miss To Catch a Tiger at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Hobart.

It's a museum exhibition with a difference - including performances, images, objects and stories relating to the elusive Tasmanian tiger. It may have you re-examining your own thoughts about what's real and what's not when it comes to this amazing Tasmanian icon.

Golf with a difference

As you might guess, it's similar to golf. In golf, you use a club to hit a ball with the aim of getting it into a hole in the ground. In disc golf, you throw a disc with the aim of getting it into a net.

I recently tried disc golf myself and found it a lot of fun! I think it's a terrific outdoor activity, getting you walking (and running) around in the great outdoors. Unlike golf though, you don't have to lug your clubs around, you just need to carry your disc.

Australia’s most prestigious disc golf tournament, the Australian Disc Golf National Championships will be held from 25 to 27 November at Poimena Reserve Disc Golf Course. Australia's oldest disc golf course overlooks the River Derwent and has sweeping views across to Mount Wellington.

About 70 competitors from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Europe and the United States are expected to take part.

Spectators are welcome to view the competition - there are no admission fees! Imagine enjoying the great views and the world-class long throws. And who knowns - while you're there, you might even even decide to give disc golf a go yourself!

Well that's it for this issue.

It's peak holiday season time again as spring and summer roll round. Not just in Tasmania but everywhere else in Australia, and in fact the Southern Hemisphere.

Are you planning a holiday? Take care while driving!

Are you visiting Tasmania? Make sure to check out my driving tips.

Do keep safe while you enjoy yourself.

See you in December!

Here's your chance to be a part of
Tasmania-attractions.com!

What if you had just one day in Tasmania? Where would you go? What would you do?

Share your dream with us. If selected, your dream will appear as a page at tasmania-attractions.com

It doesn't matter if you have never been to Tasmania. I would love to hear your thoughts too. It's easy to find out about Tasmania, at tasmania-attractions.com or elsewhere.

This is your chance. Join in the fun. Share your thoughts with us.

We all gain so much from each other's ideas.

Hit us with your best shot

Your best wildlife shot, that is...

Have you ever been in just the right place at just the right time and snagged a great wildlife photo?

Share that photo with us. We would love to see it. Not only that, we would love to get your tips on how you got the photo.

How did you manage not to scare the animal away? What did you do to prepare for the shot?

If selected, your photo and story will appear as a page at tasmania-attractions.com

This is your opportunity to shine. Let's share our stories around.