If you think much of Tasmania hibernates come winter time, think again. Winter in Tassie is when it truly come alive.  In the thick of the coldest months is when MONA’s wonderfully weird festival, Dark Mofo (8-22 June), takes place. There’s also the Huon Mid-Winter Festival (14-15 July) and Bicheno Beams (1-22 July) light festival.

Need more convincing? Virgin Australia has just dropped a 72-hour sale on flights to Tasmania from most capital cities, with tickets staring from just $79.

Here are the coolest fares to save on:

• Melbourne to Hobart from $89 (Economy, one-way)
• Melbourne to Launceston from $79 (Economy, one-way)
• Sydney to Hobart from $109 (Economy, one-way)
• Sydney to Launceston from $85 (Economy, one-way)
• Adelaide to Hobart from $95 (Economy, one-way)
• Adelaide to Launceston from $89 (Economy, one-way)
• Brisbane to Hobart from $145 (Economy, one-way)
• Brisbane to Launceston from $129 (Economy, one-way)
• Perth to Hobart from $229 (Economy, one-way)
• Perth to Launceston from $209 (Economy, one-way)

Brb, packing my thermals.

Fares are on sale until 11:59pm AEST 10 May 2023 unless sold out prior for selected one-way flights on selected travel dates in 2023 for Economy Lite and Choice fares only. Travel periods apply and fares are subject to availability. For more information or to book, visit specials.virginaustralia.com/au/sale

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