It's biggest winter drawcard, Dark Mofo, may have gone into hibernation for a year but that doesn't mean Tasmania's tourism industry has joined it.
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There's still plenty to see and do inside and outside. So bring a rug and a flask of coffee and check out these quirky events.
Permission to Trespass (until June 30): Head to the glorious North West for this event, where visitors are given exclusive access to private properties in the Wynyard/Table Cape region.
Highlights include Wynyard Paranormal, where guests delve into the mysteries of the Old Wynyard Cemetery.
Join local paranormal investigator Simon as he unveils his ghost-hunting tools and shares spine-chilling stories.
Later there's a visit to the reputedly haunted Old Wynyard Theatre. (June 21 and 28).
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In similar spirit, don your birthday suit and join thousands of hardy locals at the Nude Solstice Swim (June 21), braving the icy waters of the River Derwent in the ultimate homage to winter. Be at Long Beach at sunrise.
Festival of Voices (June 28-July 7). This array of soulful singing performances brings together many of Tassie's finest creative talents.
Guests can look forward to bonfire singalongs, workshops and musical styles including choral, cabaret and contemporary music.
Bicheno Beams (June 29-July 20): This dazzling annual event to see will illuminate the East Coast town with a spectacular laser-light show activities from, offering a blend of music and visual art.
Guests can enjoy specially curated music that complements the light displays, creating a magical atmosphere on winter evenings.
Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival (July 12-13): Here the focus is on wassailing: an age-old tradition from England's West Country designed to scare bad luck away and ensure a good apple harvest.
It's an event filled with nights of feasting, music and storytelling by the fireside. Inspired by pagan traditions, festival-goers are encouraged to don their costumes and dress up as kings, queens, goblins and more.
Tasmania Whisky Week (August 5- 11) offers rare access to Australia's home of global award-winning whisky. It's a vibrant celebration of Tasmanian distillers' craft and spirits
Beaker Street Festival (August 9-11) is Tasmania's annual festival of art and science. Relish the fusion of fun, flavour and learning. Dive into scientific debates, installations, tours, dinners, live theatre and music.
