The game fishing waters stretch from the north east, past St Helens, all the way down to the Tasman Peninsula.

Charter a boat from anywhere along this vast stretch of coast and within 30 minutes, you'll be put right in the middle of serious fishing territory.

You may get the chance to encounter a number of marine species, including striped marlin, broadbilled swordfish, mako sharks, and bluefin tuna.

But one of the most eagerly sought after fish in Tasmanian waters is the southern black bream, which can grow to well over three kilograms. These are well within reach of any keen fisherman, with Little Swanport and Ansons Bay being the hotspot for catching them.

The best part is you don't need a license for saltwater fishing in Tasmania, and a recreational license is needed only if you're planning on catching abalone, rock lobster, scallops, or if you intend on using a graball, mullet or beach seine net.

So head on down to Tasmania, charter a boat and prepare yourself for a serious fishing frenzy!

The Nant Distillery is located near Bothwell, Tasmania, and is home to some of the most refined whisky in the state. Each individual cask is matured, decanted and hand-bottled on the estate as a single cask maturation.

The barrels used are traditional American and French oak which have previously held port, sherry and bourbon, imparting characteristics that make Nant whisky unique.

From spicy Christmas cake attributes of the port casks to the creamy vanillas of American bourbon, all three of these single malts are a palatable and decadent flavour experience which Tasmania is proud to call its own.

Daily tastings of the whiskies are open to the public, affording you the chance to enjoy something uniquely Tasmanian washing across your palate.

There are also daily guided tours of the distillery open to the public, which takes you through the whisky distillery and old Nant water mill, built in 1857 and a part of the region’s rich history.

These tours cost $15 per person and are available from 11:00 till 13:00.

Exploring Tasmania's wilderness on a horse is a truly magnificent experience, with riders able to embark on a number of treks, whether it be with the kids or a romantic journey.

Blaze Trail Rides offers one, two and three-hour horse trail rides (all including morning tea), as well as full day rides that are suitable for both beginner-level and more experienced riders. The full day ride usually takes around six hours and includes morning and afternoon tea, and lunch.

There are a number of special horse riding packages available, including the spectacular Daylight Savings Twilight ride and BBQ.

Daylight Savings Twilight ride and BBQ

This 1.5 hour ride begins at 16:30, with riders then returning after the journey to a delicious BBQ tea around the campfire.

The three-course meal includes homemade soup and garlic bread, a selection of meats for the main with a variety of salads, and a homemade dessert to finish the evening off.

Romancers Package

For couples making the trip to Tasmania, you can book your spot for the Blaze Trail Rides Romancers Package.

This experience includes a spectacular two-hour ride and a special afternoon tea overlooking Mount Roland.

You will also receive a gourmet hamper on arrival to your room, with champagne, candles and a warm log fire burning.

Surprise your partner even further by adding optional extras such as roses and balloons.

If your children absolutely love horses, you can even host a birthday party with Blaze Trail Rides!

Children's Parties

Your kids and their party guests can take delight in fun lead rides as well as a delicious meal, drinks and of course, some birthday cake!

Be inspired by innovative new ideas and designs, with the Craft & Quilt Fair featuring guests artists and selling thousands of unique craft supplies all under one roof at Australia's biggest craft event.

Tasmania's Craft & Quilt Fair will be open from 10:00 to 16:00 for the weekend at Hobart's Derwent Entertainment Centre.

Some features of the Craft & Quilt Fair include workshops, 'makes & takes', new extended afternoon classes, new pop up classes and a quilt challenge.

Winner at the 2012 World Quilt Competition, Julie Haddrick, will also be at the fair, displaying her amazing work and demonstrating textile art techniques.

Julie's creative skills extend from creating stained glass windows in a home renovation to designing quilts, so you'll be sure to pick up more than a few handy craft tips from her demonstrations.

You can also get a head start on your Christmas decorations, with the fair featuring free 'Christmas in June' demonstrations.

Learn how easy it is to create Christmas Sashiko Star decorations, cards and baubles in these quick 30-minute demonstrations, with some handy tips on how to add the perfect finishing touches to your home for the festive season.

The new 'Make and Take' classes involve you paying a small cost for a project kit, where you'll create a new item for you to take home in a one-hour class.

Some of the crafts you can expect to create are outlined in the Craft Friend publication for this show.

You can purchase your tickets now at the Craft & Quilt Fair website.

As well as performances from Martha Wainwright, The Presets, You Am I, Hermitude and DZ Deathrays, Dark MOFO will also host a three-night Winter Feast!

Take a seat at a communal table, with fire to keep you warm while you dine on appetising dishes and watch performances from Ben Salter, Luka Lesson, Laura Mead, Hobart swing band Les coqs incroyables, Born In A Taxi, The Twoks, Pugsley Buzzard and more!

The Winter Feast will kick off on Thursday June 20, with Ben Milgate and Elvis Abrahanowicz of Porteno preparing a delicious menu for guests to enjoy.

Gourmet Farmer's Matthew Evans will also host 15 minute cooking demonstrations from at the Winter Feast, chatting about food, farm country and sustainability. You can be sure to titillate your taste buds too!

On Friday (June 21), Christine Manfield of the world-renowned Sydney restaurant Universal, will dish up some seriously tasty food as well as share some of her culinary wisdom in three interactive cooking demonstrations.

Frank Camorra of MoVida will be Saturday's (June 22) guest chef, firing up the barbecue to create spicy, but tasty, Spanish food.

Former professional basketball player and chef extraordinaire Randy Livingston will demonstrate his cooking talents at Saturday's Winter Feast event, whipping up finger-licking meals New Orleans style.

Philippe Leban, head chef of The Source, will also show off his culinary talents at the Winter Feast, preparing contemporary, French-inspired cuisine. You'll also witness demos with nitrous oxide and watch him prepare ice cream without a freezer!

Some stall holders at the Winter Feast include Bruny Island Cheese, Bottega Rotolo, Cygneture Chocolates, Frank's Cider, Macarons By Ruby, Pacha Mama, The Creperie and Urban Bounty.

The Dark MOFO Winter Feast is one even that foodies just can't miss out on!

The sold-out event traverses over 350 kilometres of Tasmania's stunning terrain in an adrenaline-pumping multi-sport race.

Competitors will battle it out across the course, running, trekking, mountain biking and paddling through Tasmania's remote west coast for their share of $30,000 in prize money.

The challenge's course designer John Jacoby said that Tasmania has the perfect environment to meet his requirements of needing a course that is fun but challenging "relatively easy".

Mr Jacoby hinted at some of the places the challenge will visit this year, including harsh alpine terrain, wild coastal environments, rainforests and waterfalls.

He added that he thought Tasmania was such a great location for the challenge because the island had "so much variety", in such a small area.

"It is wild but also close to civilization. The parks are well managed and there is great scope for a range of activities. Even having a variable and unpredictable climate can make for a great adventure."

Mr Jacoby had some tips for those taking part in the challenge this year, adding that participants should train with long endurance-based efforts rather than short-speed sessions, train in all conditions (rain/hail/snow/heat) and practise their race-day hydration/nutrition regime in training.

If you're heading to Tasmania as a competitor – or even as a supporter – then there are a wide range of experiences that you can enjoy during your stay!

A seven-day adventure guide is available on the Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge website, highlighting top places and attractions to visit, including Strahan, the 'world-famous' Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and a number of gourmet delights in Latrobe and Launceston. You won’t have to battle it out – they will, but you will enjoy some of the areas in which the event will take place.

The package includes three nights accommodation, a full mountain breakfast each morning and dinners throughout the experience which are matched with wines.

There are a number of wine and cheese tasting workshops, a marketplace full to the brim with local wine makers from various wine-growing regions throughout the state, and a care-free natural environment to help you forget about the worries of everyday life.

Hosted by Peter Bourne, who is widely regarded as "The Wine Man", his intimate knowledge of Tasmanian produce is sure to be an extremely entertaining time away in this forest paradise.

The event runs from Saturday June 22 through till Monday June 24 and offers to be a fun, relaxing time away, sipping the finest wine Tasmania has to offer in a quiet, serene place.

Peppers Cradle Lodge features 86 timber cabins set in the luscious wilderness of Tasmania, the lodge is located on the edge of the Cradle Mountain St. Clair National Park.

The five-kilometre colour run is billed as the "happiest 5k on the planet", with the event taking off in the U.S. last year and set to sweep across Asia, Europe, South America, Australia and New Zealand from 2013.

This unique paint race requires all participants to gather at the starting line in white t-shirts, where they will then set off on a fun journey getting pelted with various coloured powders.

The untimed colour run celebrates "healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community" – so don't miss out on this anticipated event when it rolls into Tasmania!

An official race date for the Colour Run 5K Hobart hasn't been confirmed yet, but you can keep updated with the latest news and developments by providing your details on the Colour Run website.

At least 7,500 entries are expected in Hobart, said Colour Run spokeswoman Ashlee Munting (via The Mercury), with plans for up to 10,000, awaiting the council's approval.

The Gold Coast hosted their first colour run over the weekend (June 2), with the sold-out event attracting more than 11,000 keen runners.

"The atmosphere on the track was really relaxed and we hopped, skipped and jumped our way to the end," Brisbane resident Seb Robbins said via Gold Coast News.

Colour Run Australia's national event manager Luke Hannan added that the colour is a "tool" for people to lose their inhibitions, enjoying a "completely new element" of themselves.

Participants have the option of racing solo or forming a 'Colour Team' of four or more members.

The Colour Run is for everyone, regardless of fitness ability, age, shape and size – make sure to get in quick when registrations become available so that you don't miss out on the race of the year!

Photographers should note that dyes common to this event (when thrown) may cause a hazard to equipment.

You'll witness creative displays and artwork created using discarded materials and objects at the annual community art exhibition, which will be held at Long Gallery in the Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart, from June 21 to July 1, 2013.

Make sure to come on down to the exhibition opening on the evening of the Winter Solstice (June 21) from 18:00 to 21:00.

2013 award categories include People's Choice, Wearable Art, Trash Rat Youth (for entrants aged 15 to 25), Transforming Trash Together (for school and community groups) and Early Years Foundation (group entries for children up to six years).

Don't forget to also check out Rektango during your visit to the Salamanca Arts Centre, held at The Courtyard on Fridays, with free live music from 17:30 to 19:30.

Rektango has become a "Hobart Institution" with the regular event providing soul, blues, reggae funk and rock for 13 years.

Wind down for the weekend by enjoying some truly creative art and good music and vibes at the Salamanca Arts Centre on Friday June 21.

A piece of pristine coastline on Tasmania's east coast, Wineglass Bay's dazzling white sand and deep, sapphire ocean are enough to make even the most stubborn of worries disappear.

It's the perfect location for surfing, sailing, snorkelling, fishing, taking a nice cool dip, or simply soaking up some rays of the bright Australian sunshine.

The Bay is just a short walk from the camping ground at Coles Bay and involves an uphill climb to a rocky outlook, followed by a gentle descent down to the coast.

If you're interested in seeing the entire peninsula, the award winning Freycinet Experience Walk is a four-day guided tour that includes stops at a number of the bays throughout.

The area was home to the Oyster Bay tribe of Aboriginals for at least 20,000 years and some of the tracks on the walk are original trails made by the inhabitants all that time ago.

The trails cover about 30 kilometres and are the perfect way to experience the full richness of the Freycinet Peninsula and Wineglass Bay!

A Tasmanian National Parks pass is needed to explore the Freycinet National Park, its walks and its scenery.