Embrace the Tasman Region for 'A Natural Escape' - Celebrate nature, conservation and outdoor adventure with local culture and community.

'A Natural Escape' is a new, all-ages festival created by the Tasman Council to celebrate the region's connection to nature, conservation and community.

Over a three-week period from 6-26 October 2025, over 40 nature-inspired activities and workshops will foster sustainable tourism, local economic activity and community engagement. From nature walks to fabulous talks and a bit of art making, there's sure to be something for everyone.

'A Natural Escape' highlights all the beauty and wonder that makes the Tasman region in Lutruwita /Tasmania a leading eco-tourism destination.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

25 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025
Celebrating National Tree Day | Handmark Artists | Group Exhibition
Handmark is excited to present our annual National Tree Day Exhibition, with 10% of all sales going to the Cancer Research Fund.
2 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Hadley’s Art Prize
Presented by Hadley’s Orient Hotel, the Hadley’s Art Prize, Hobart is an annual, acquisitive Australian landscape prize, which offers $100,000 to the winning entry.
23 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
Oliffe Richmond
An exhibition of works by Oliffe Richmond (1919–1977) who was a Tasmanian-born sculptor who built a distinguished career in Britain.
17 Mar 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
On Island
On Island is an exhibition of artworks that respond to Tasmania/Lutruwita from a wide range of perspectives. All of the artworks are from the Tasmanian
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2025
Phoenix Creations Wooden Spoon Carving Workshops
Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations. In their small studio tucked away just 2 minutes from Cygnet's
11 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
re/JOY
Presented by the Australian Design Centre 'On Tour', a major exhibition by the award-winning ceramic Thai-born Australian artist Vipoo Srivilasa comes to TMAG.
1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
RAW Exhibition
Rachael Windress, Fine Art photographer presents a solo exhibition you will not forget, bringing back the traditional techniques of fine art photography.
1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
GREENO | Generations of Cultural Creation and Design | 1 – 23 August
Bett Gallery is proud to present GREENO: Generations of Cultural Creation and Design... An exhibition celebrating the Greeno family's enduring contribution to cultural heritage.
1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
HELEN WRIGHT
Please join us for the launch of 'Shapeshifting, Helen Wright', the bespoke publication commissioned by OUTSIDE THE BOX / Earth Arts Rights.
12 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2025
Beaker Street Festival 2025
Beaker Street Festival is an annual celebration of science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania. Stop in to the Festival Hub at the Tasmanian Museum and Art
All events