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This year's Alone Australia season 3 participants are waking up in the heart of Tasmania / Lutruwita, isolated and surrounded by all the grit and gorgeousness the southern state has to offer.
To survive, they'll have to camp in unexpected locations, embrace the chilling cold of Tasmania's winter nights, trek through nature and find a way to make it without modern comforts.
Despite the challenging nature of the survivalists' conditions, Alone Australia contains awe-inspiring moments that make you crave an escape from the same-same. Surely a sojourn into the wintry wild would reawaken our senses right about now. I, for one, would love to be surrounded by trees when I wake up... I just might like to have a few creature comforts, such as my phone, within reach.
Thankfully we don't have to renounce modern technology just to experience the wilderness and wonder of Tasmania. After all, we can't all be Alone Australia participants.
Here are four ways you can have your own (almost) Alone Australia experience in Tasmania, in the . The island state's natural beauty beckons all-year round, but there's something ever-so charming about the . It's dark, it's mysterious, and it's waiting for you.
Go hunting for truffles
Visit The Truffle Farm, nestled in the foothills of the Great Western Tiers mountain range near Deloraine. (Credit: Jess Bonde).
Not only do you get to join truffle dogs on a hunt for rare black truffles, but you also get to enjoy your bounty in the form of a pizza, sandwich or egg-laden brunch. That's a delicious way to satisfy the hunter-gatherer impulse.
The best part is experiencing truffle hunting in Tasmania with the farmers working on Australia's leading truffle farm. This is the kind of knowledge (and company) Alone Australia participants don't get to enjoy as they fumble through the dirt and bushes for what they think are berries.
So go on, get your gloves on. It's time to hunt.
Enjoy a sumptuous truffle pizza as you cosy on up by the fireplace. Who said hunting in the dirt couldn't be luxurious? (Credit: Jess Bonde).
Hunker down under the starry night sky
Sleep under the stars at The Keep, located in Goulds Country. (Credit: Stu Gibson).
If you love appreciating the pleasures of the outside world from inside, a stay at the luxury accommodation , perfectly situated under the starry skies of Goulds Country, Tasmania, will suit you just right.
This clifftop haven offers a whole range of activities to add to your stay - from helicopter rides to chef-made winter dinners, massages and private island picnics. At night, step away from the world and forget your troubles. Embrace isolation. Look over your domain. Keep your eyes peeled for the . Then during the day, leave your keep, my liege, and uncover the bounties of Tasmania's .
A view of Aurora Australis from The Keep. (Credit: Stu Gibson).
The best of nature, all in one place
Just because you wake up in winter's embrace, doesn't mean you need to stay cold. (Credit: Jess Bonde)
Not only is this location a premium stay, but it's the perfect spot if you want to be close to nature. This sustainable sanctuary is adjacent to picturesque valleys, mountains, lakes and waterfalls. Pick your trek path, pack your bag and explore the wintry wonder that Tasmania has to offer.
Guests are encouraged to take a cold plunge in the icy lake nearby. Nothing will make you feel more like an Alone Australia cast member than freezing away your thoughts. Follow this up with a hot chocolate and an even hotter tub waiting for you back home, and you have yourself the perfect evening. Bliss! They don't get luxuries like this in the wilderness.
And if you really want to feel the Alone Australia fantasy, the cottage also comes with a fire pit and an organic veggie garden. You can tell your friends that you foraged for your own food during your stay and roasted it over your own fire. Nobody has to know the truth.
Nestled near some of Tasmania's most gorgeous lakes, Cedar Cottage Meander is great for those who love a swim. (Credit: Jess Bonde).
Take to the waters
Enjoy a guided multi-day sea kayaking tour across locations such as Bruny Island, Freycinet Peninsula and the Three Capes. (Credit: Tourism Australia).
There are options to do multi-day tours or even a night experience called the Dark Paddle. If there's one thing Tasmania has on lock, its wintry night-time experiences you won't forget. Hobart, which hosts the Dark Paddle experience, truly comes alive when the lights go out.
Go on and forget your work calendars, morning alarms and busy schedules and pick up a paddle. Some fresh winter air will revitalise your soul.
Enjoy night-time refreshments with the Dark Paddle experience, which kicks off at sunset. (Credit: Stu Gibson).
Winter people aren’t born. They’re made in Tasmania. Wake up to the Off Season, May – August 2025. Uncover even more winter experiences at .
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