Any time is a good time to visit Tasmania. For many, the dry, warm summer months of December-February are popular. But if you prefer cooler temperatures and less crowds, visiting Australia’s island state in either autumn (March-May) or winter (June-August) is a great choice as it provides a pleasant ambience for exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sampling the best Tasmanian produce and becoming immersed in Tassie-style festival buzz.

Whether you are travelling solo or as a couple, group or family, there’s something for everyone to indulge in from March to August in the Apple Isle. Here are three reasons why you will fall in love with this unique heart-shaped island.

The freshest seafood, the richest dairy products, tastiest fruit and vegetables and the most elegant wines – all these and more are the gourmet pleasures you’ll find in Tasmania. From fine dining in Hobart to picking up fresh produce at farmers’ markets, there are gastronomic experiences aplenty for you to enjoy in the Apple Isle.

Seeing rare native animals found nowhere else on earth, exploring World Heritage convict sites and participating in unique and artistic winter festivals – are a few of the memorable experiences not to be missed when you are in Tasmania.

From easy bushwalks to challenging cliff-top treks, to the wild thrill of mountain-biking, Tasmania is the adventure island. Whether it’s snorkelling for fresh abalone, abseiling off a granite crags or paddling a sea kayak on sheltered inshore waters – they’re all adventures you can enjoy during your Tasmanian autumn/winter holiday.