Who doesn’t like cupcakes?

No one we know.

Everyone delights in gobbling up the sweet topping of a beautifully decorated cupcake. That’s why when we came across 22do’s Facebook page we knew we had to share the cupcake love.

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Koby Blizzard our resident Tassiephile and Cradle Mountain lover shares her 5 top must do activities near Cradle Mountain in Tasmania, Australia.  Koby works at Cradle Mountain in a large hotel and is passionate about visitors making the most of … Read the rest

It was great to be contacted by a recent visitor to the Park, Ian Smith. In this article he shares his story, and some magic images he captured,  as he explored  the Cradle Mountain National Park.  You can check out … Read the rest

Paradise Pale,  Kentish Ale, Willie Warmer, Elephant’s Trunk or Stark Raven.

Seven Sheds Brewery, Meadery and Hop Garden craft these weirdly named brews ready for lovers of a unique drink to savour. What brews are available can depend on the … Read the rest

If you have limited time in Tasmania sometimes the best way to visit the iconic Cradle Mountain National Park is via a day tour.

We love the magical splendour that is Cradle Mountain and want you to get the chance … Read the rest

Island Menu is a Tasmanian based blog featuring recipes cooked, written and photographed by Samuel Shelley and myself (Catherine Miller). We are not trained chefs, far from it, but we both love cooking and taking photo’s. Bringing the two together … Read the rest

Tasmania is world famous for wood. The most famous of all is the venerable Huon Pine.

It is in short supply these days with the location of living trees a closely guarded secret and stockpiles of old wood worth a … Read the rest

It’s a funny thing when you visit an area frequently. You become blind to road signs and advertising hoardings. You are on task and just want to get to your destination.  In other words,  you miss things that might just … Read the rest

Less than a couple of hours drive south from the state capital, Hobart, Bruny Island is an ideal getaway for locals and travelers alike.

The two main bodies of the island are linked by a thin, sandy isthmus. Whilst North … Read the rest

Wombats with their babies are a special sight while visiting Cradle Mountain National Park.

There are many opportunities to see and photograph wombats in the wilderness. Access is often close to the edge of the National Park or even around … Read the rest