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What's on in Tassie - February - March 2009

This February & March promises to be an exciting one for Tasmania, with a range of fabulous events on offer. Highlights include the Southern Open Vineyards Weekend for wine lovers, and the King Island Imperial 20 – the only coast to coast footrace in Australia.

For a full and up-to-date listing of Tasmanian events, visit www.discovertasmania.com

SOUTHERN OPEN VINEYARDS WEEKEND
Held in multiple venues across Hobart, the Southern Open Vineyards Weekend will see vineyards and wineries throughout Southern Tasmania opening their doors to the public for rare cellar door sales and tastings. It is a fantastic time for visitors to visit the vineyards and sample wines from the Coal River, Derwent and Huon Valley regions as well as the East Coast. Some of Tasmania’s boutique wineries are open to the public only during this exclusive period.

Southern Open Vineyards Weekend
WHEN: February 28 – March 1
WHERE: Multiple venues - Hobart
HOW: Copies of the guide can also be obtained from the Hobart Visitor Information Centre at 20 Davey Street, Hobart (T: + 61 3 6230 8233). This event is free of charge.

For more information, contact Graeme Phillips on +61 3 6224 8139 or gdphillips@bigpond.com.

KING ISLAND IMPERIAL 20
The KING ISLAND IMPERIAL 20 is the only coast to coast footrace in Australia, and is held on King Island, midway between Victoria and mainland Tasmania. The main feature of the race is a challenging 32 kilometre run that will take participants on a stunning route from Naracoopa to Currie. Other events on offer include the Handicapped Running Events, Team Running and Walking Events, a short course (8km) event, a students’ race, and even a race involving prams!

Entries for the race close on 15th February 2009 with fees starting from $15 for the 8km Walking Event, and $40 for the 32 km events.

WHEN: March 7 & March 8
WHERE: King Island, Currie Post Office
HOW: Entries for the race close on 15th February 2009 with fees starting from $15 for the 8km Walking Event, and $40 for the 32 km events.

For more information or to place a booking, contact Vernon Philbey on +61 3 6461 1219 or email Ian Allan at info@kingislandrace.org.au. More information can be found at www.kingislandrace.org.au

 

Media Contact
Caryn Ng
Email: caryn@mediamoguls.com.au
Phone: 03 9836 2167

For more information, visit www.discovertasmania.com