Highlands BushFest outdoor festival, ignites the heart of the Central Highlands – Bothwell, the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Join us in November each year for a thrilling weekend packed with family-friendly activities and a showcase of the industry's finest experts, guest speakers, and live demonstrations.

Experience the pinnacle of outdoor excellence as exhibitors reveal all the local tips. There's something for everyone, from sustainable harvesting to small businesses offering hunting and fishing tips, tanners, meat smoking, whip cracking, commando runs, live entertainment, hunting dogs, salami making and delectable food vendors.

But that's not all – your attendance at the Highlands BushFest is not just about fun, it's about supporting our community. With a simple gold coin donation, you can contribute to the success of this event. And as a token of our appreciation, there are lucky gate and raffle prizes from the Central Highlands Council up for grabs.

Don't miss out – fire up your enthusiasm and join us for the Highlands BushFest outdoor festival!

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

15 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
Art Farm Birchs Bay Annual Sculpture Prize
Celebrating art in nature, Art Farm Birchs Bay's Annual Sculpture Prize invites people to come and explore sculptures installed along a 2km trail.
6 Jun 2025 - 6 Apr 2026
Arcangelo Sassolino: in the end, the beginning
Italian sculptor Arcangelo Sassolino brings his experiments with force, change and some very hot steel to Mona.
15 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026
Théo Mercier: MIRRORSCAPE
Five countries, five exhibitions: France, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, and now Australia. The latest iteration of Jeremy Shaw’s new venture arrives at Mona.
21 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Lynne Uptin | “The Ancients” | Exhibition
Highly anticipated "The Ancients" is Lynne's first exhibition at Bett Gallery since being awarded the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Best Botanical Art Exhibit.
21 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Effie Pryer | “Closet Dramas” | Exhibition
Bett Gallery is delighted to present Effie Pryer's inaugural exhibition "Closet Dramas".
20 Aug 2025 - 26 Jan 2026
The World of Butterflies
Explore the beauty, diversity and resilience of butterflies. Featuring hundreds of specimens from around the globe.
9 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025
Home – inspired by this place
The designed:made makers market is an annual design market running over 3 days in Hobart's historic Town Hall and featuring some of Tasmania's best emerging
4 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2025
Drop in dodgeball @ Hobart PCYC
Whether you're looking for a fast-paced adrenaline-filled experience, a different way to get/stay fit or a casual active social gathering.
19 Jun 2025 - 27 Dec 2025
High Tea, Asian Style!
Get ready for an afternoon stacked with flavour. On your savoury tier: house-made pork siu mai, crispy prawn wontons, and golden spring rolls.
12 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026
Sebastian Galloway | Solo Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience Adrian Barber's exhibition of paintings. Join us for the opening: Friday 24 October - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
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