I'm looking to buy at least 1L (but up to 10L is ok) of proper distilled water in the Hobart/Sorell area but can't seem to find anything. I'm NOT after demineralised. Tried online but it's very expensive and the one that what reasonable couldn't ship. Anyone got some suggestions?

G'day. I've done all the reading and watching I can muster and am ready to take the plunge on my first system.

I was just curious if anyone reading this in Tassie does astrophotography? If so, I appreciate how lucky we are with our dark skies, and was wondering if you felt this impacts the choice of 'ideal' optics? IE, focal length and aperture size for DSO.

Thanks very much for any replies.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Gu86jtImM&feature=youtu.be

Hi everyone! I’m a 26F from the Philippines 🇵🇭 and am about to make my first big move to Tasmania (Hobart). I’ll be working as an Occupational Therapist in a clinic, and I’m in the final stages of processing everything with the Occupational Therapy Council. My sister (also an OT!) will be joining me, so this is a whole new journey for both of us.

Since we’re new to this, we’d love to hear about your experiences living in Tasmania, especially compared to life in the Philippines. What should we expect in terms of lifestyle, weather, and culture?

We’re also curious about:

•	Things we need to prepare before moving: What’s essential that we might not have thought of?
•	Life as a healthcare worker in Tasmania: Any tips on settling in as an OT?
•	General advice for newcomers: Any local tips or insights would be really appreciated!

Thanks so much for any advice or info you can share—we’re really excited (and a bit nervous) for this new chapter! 😊

I always thought Tasmanians were unified on the generic name for the items pictured. However I was shocked by some recent comments on an r/AskAnAustralian post where many other Tasmanians were claiming that they'd never heard of the term that'd I would call them.

So, r/Tasmania, what would you call the things in this picture? Cans of...

https://preview.redd.it/qvxhd4d791yd1.jpg?width=650&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2a746eccd743b9fac5f6e4ed10597514ba1817ac

Hi all,

Wondering if there are any cyclists who can help answer if there are any recommended routes or areas for gravel cycling in/around the Devonport/Launceston area. I'm looking at coming over on a last minute trip for ~5-6 days on the Spirit with just me and my bicycle, but I'm not really getting anywhere with my research at the moment annoyingly.

Will be travelling light so I don't mind spending a couple days in each location and riding between, but would prefer to remain on quieter gravel roads to avoid traffic, where possible.

If anyone has any info/tips/links they could point me to, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks :)

Sunday: Arrive in Hobart in the evening

• Pickup rental car
• Stay the night

Monday: Hobart

• Breakfast in Battery Point
• Summit Mt Wellington (3.5 hours)
• MONA - 2 hours
• Dinner at Brooke Street Pier

Tuesday: Hobart -> Freycinet (with stops in Oatlands & Ross)

• Drive 1 hour to Oatlands (200-year-old sandstone buildings built by convicts
• Drive 30 min to Ross (small old village)
• Drive 1.5 hours to Freycinet National Park to enjoy the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk before sunset
• Spend night in Freycinet

Wednesday: Freycinet National Park

• Hike Mount Amos around sunrise (3-5 hours)
  • If there’s time, walk out to Wineglass Bay
• Option 1:
  • 30 min drive to Devil’s Corner Winery
  • 15 min drive to Bicheno to relax
    • If there’s time: choose one to explore: blow hole, walking Red Bill Beach (and Diamond Island if the tide is out), or climb Whalers Lookout.
• Option 2: If I have the energy
  • Drive 2 hours to Launceston or drive 4 hours to Cradle Mountain and save time tomorrow

Thursday: Bicheno -> Cradle Mountain

• Bicheno to Cradle Mountain - 4+ hour drive
  • Stop in Campbel (halfway point) for food
• Arrive at Cradle Mountain and do 1 or 2 of the following:
  • Devils @ Cradle sanctuary for Tasmanian Devils (closes at 5pm)
  • Explore Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
  • Dove Lake Circuit: 2 hour walk with views
  • Platypus Bay Track - 5 km walk - see platypuses at Dusk

Friday: Cradle Mountain Hike

• Cradle Mountain Summit Hike  - 6-8 hours
• Relax rest of day

Saturday 11/9 Cradle Mountain Activities

• Do 1 of the following in the morning:
  • Devils @ Cradle sanctuary for Tasmanian Devils
  • Explore Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
  • Dove Lake Circuit: 2 hour walk with views
  • Platypus Bay Track - 5 km walk - see platypuses at Dusk
• Drive 4.5 hours back to Hobart, return car, fly out

My finance and i have decided elopement is what we want to do. We don't want the ceremony or to put on a show - just something for us. But i don't know where to start as we're keeping it quiet so can't really ask friends & family (they'll know after the fact) Can anyone assist with the following questions? Please and thank you in advance!

• can we have it done just with us or do we need our own witnesses?
• i know we need to announce the propose ceremony in advance, but is that all that's required?
• any tips & hints you'd suggest?

Cheers!

I have thousands of bottle caps from cider bottles, they're all the same and for some reason I been hanging onto them (I'm a big fallout fan), but now it's becoming an issue and taking up too much space and I think just throwing them all in the recycling might be a waste... Could they be of use to anyone? or anything? I live in Launceston, and I just don't know if I should throw them out or not, any help would be great! (again sorry for stupid question)

I'm having my first trip to Tassie for my honeymoon and it falls over the Christmas period.

We'll be staying in Hobart, Upper Scamander, Launceston & Forthside in some nice airbnbs. Our stay in Launceston is fromthe 24-26. I'm after some recommendations of what we could do that day? Will anything be open. We are happy to drive a bit further out if theres a good spot.

Recently moved back to Devonport from the UK and kept my job with the same company. I need a decent accountant that can help me work out the tax implications of my UK salary being converted to AUD with pensions and car allowance etc and how my salary will look

Looking to do my first overnight hike in Tassie with my dad.

Which hike would you recommend doing, taking in mind we have only done day long hikes before and would only be able to carry limited gear.

Thank you!

What suburb do you live in and is your house haunted? I swear 50% of Launceston is haunted just wondering if anyone's had any spooky incidents in their house?

Only place I've ever lived in that felt like it was haunted was Mowbray - and only in the lounge room.

My brother stayed in there one night and had to keep the TV on all night because he was so scared.

This is the most tasmanian court decison I've read for years...

https://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au/sentences/mcculloch-d/

Just as a taster of the wild events.....

"On the evening of 28 March 2024, your wife and mother went out to meet your brother. Having collected him, your mother then drove your brother and your wife to some units and parked the vehicle in a nearby carpark area. She sat in the front seat of the vehicle whilst your wife and brother had sexual intercourse in the backseat of the vehicle."

I didn't think you could but I have seen multiple L platers having passengers while driving

I forgot to register my car and it was left on the street unregistered for 6 days, got a call from the police and registered it that same day, will I get demerit points and how many? Will this stop me from taking my test soon?

We hear a lot about the indigenous mythological creatures from the mainland, such as the yowie or bunyip, but is there any from Tasmania? I know a lot of that knowledge is probably sadly lost but I'm just curious if anybody knows of any aboriginal legends.

Thanks so much

I'll be visiting Hobart in late January for 8 days (I'm from NSW). Please give me your best recommendations for things to do and places to visit!

And I'll definitely need a good coffee spot to try!

Thanks guys :)