MELBOURNE (Reuters) - More than 1,900 people rose early on Saturday to take a chilly plunge on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The annual swim takes place on the winter solstice, which marks ...

WHILE some Australians braved icy waters for a nude solstice swim, others welcomed the winter solstice by taking some of the most beautiful photos. Today is the Winter Solstice, meaning it is the ...

The best time of year to see the southern lights in Tasmania is from May through September. James Stone, Chasing Light/Getty Images They may sit on opposite ends of the planet, one skirting the Arctic ...

Familiar winter rituals have been locked in to return after Dark Mofo confirms the dates for next year’s edition.

June 2026, bringing back its iconic midwinter rituals, firelight feasts and world-class music under the Tasmanian night sky.

Dark Mofo will return to Hobart next winter, transforming the city into a mid-winter celebration from June 11 to 22. The announcement follows last year’s festival, which drew more than 50,000 ...

Tasmania's provocative midwinter festival Dark Mofo will return in 2026, as this year's festival reports fewer interstate visitors as "budgets are tightening" across the country.

Widely known for its scenic landscapes and white-sand beaches, the island of Tasmania off the Australian coast is a small, slow haven for lovers of nature, food and history. The island hosts a variety ...

They may sit on opposite ends of the planet, one skirting the Arctic Circle, the other floating above Antarctica, but Tasmania and Scandinavia share more than just latitude extremes. In winter, this ...