The Seasons Tasmania, unlike other parts of Australia, has four distinct seasons - it even has snowfalls in winter. The vegetation is diverse with alpine heathlands, tall eucalyptus forests, and large areas of temperate rainforest and moorlands.

The landscape of the Derwent Valley with its tranquil riverscapes set among the hopfields is one of Tasmania’s most scenic journeys. The changing colours of the roadside poplars and willows and their reflections in the wide slow moving river provide travellers with a source of constant delight throughout the seasons.

Whether your passion is clean fresh air, fields of berries and poplars, wineries, river vistas to die for, fabulous old buildings, great food, winding country 'oooh-aaaah' drives, river kayaking, bushwalking, towering sandstone cliffs, fishing (the Derwent offers up both saltwater bream and freshwater trout) or platypus, Tassie devils or waterfowl, you will find it here in Tasmania's best kept secret.

Some say the Derwent Valley bears a strong resemblance to south-western France, with it's old oast houses and quaint villages.

Whatever the season 'the valley' is the perfect destination for your next holiday.