Junction Arts Festival, Launceston, Tasmania

This winter Regional Arts Australia and Tasmanian Regional Arts invite you to Launceston to celebrate community, culture and the arts. From 26 - 29 August, 1000 people from around Australia will gather in the beautiful city of Launceston, Tasmania to rethink and re-imagine what the future of the arts in Australia can be.

Bringing together artists, art workers, volunteers, policy makers and those passionate to learn how the arts can connect communities to a vibrant future, the seventh Regional Arts Australia national conference promises to be one of the biggest and most significant arts gatherings to be held in regional Australia this year.

Enveloping and intersecting with the conference is the Junction Arts Festival, an exuberant show case of wonderful art encompassing theatre, dance, opera, visual arts, writing, installation and more. Plus a great program of music, cabaret and variety in a genuinely cool festival club.

Join us at the Junction and immerse yourself in the best of regional and community art from across the country and beyond. Experience the vibrant cultural and artistic life of Tasmania and combine your art experience with the beautiful food and wine of the region.

We look forward to seeing you at the Junction. Stay at Innkeepers Tasmania and enjoy one of the best hotels offers available. Book now on www.innkeeper.com.au or phone our knowlegeable reservations Staff on 1300 130 269.

Three Peaks Race with Innkeepers Tasmania

Australia's premier short-handed sailing endurance mountain running race is held every Easter in Tasmania.First conducted in 1989, the Hydro Tasmania Three Peaks Race is a major event on the Tasmanian sporting calendar attracting large crowds at various locations and extensive media following each Easter. The next annual race will start on Good Friday, 2nd April 2010.

Each year competitors are drawn from most Australian states and often there are international competitors, though mostly runners. For competitors it offers an interesting alternative for the yachting fraternity and a challenging new activity for runners, climbers and bushwalkers. It is this unique combination of the two disparate disciplines of sailing and running that provides for such a challenging event.

The Hydro Tasmania Three Peaks Race is a non-stop event, commencing at Beauty Point on the Tamar River just north of Launceston and finishing in Hobart on the Derwent River, with Flinders Island and Freycinet Peninsula visited along the way.

To take in all the race action why not stay with an Innkeepers Tasmania property in the Tamar Valley, East Coast or at the finishing line in Hobart?

Call our knowledgeable reservations staff today for a quote on 1300 130 269 or visit www.innkeeper.com.au.

Come Play and stay in Tasmania with top accommodation

On Wednesday, Innkeepers Tasmania staff were treated to a full update on some of the groups' wonderful experience product. Tasmania is an ideal playground for visitors seeking fun outdoors before staying in our superb range of quality hotels, motels and apartments.

Port Arthur Historic Site is not only a 'must-see' for all visitors, but we found out that you can avoid the long queues at the ticket booths by pre-booking your entry pass with Innkeepers Tasmania. The Port Arthur Historic Site always has new activities, especially during summer. Visit the new Point Puer Boys prison or take a popular Ghost Tour. But remember to book ahead, they are booked out and just turning up is not an option!
While in the area why not stay at the Fox & Hounds Inn or Stewart's Bay Lodge? oth are easily booked through Innkeepers Tasmania's Central Reservations Office on 1300 130 269.

Whilst in Hobart take a magic cruise right from the centre of town - the new Bruny Wildlife Adventure. This full day tour incorporates luxury cruising on 2 vessels, the wonderful catameran from Hobart to Bruny and then the 'Adventure' expedition vessel which takes you to the south of Bruny Island to experience seals, dolphins and seabirds in abundance. in heated and sheltered comfort this is an adventure not to miss, you even get to see underwater through live footage of a submersible camera. At the new special of $165 per adult this cruise is more affordable than ever. This company also runs the popular Peppermint Bay Cruise departing daily. Book today through Innkeepers Tasmania on 1300 130 269 or visit our website www.innkeeper.com.au. A range of quality accommodation in Hobart can be booked at the same time.

New hotel accommodation in Hobart

Innkeepers Tasmania is proud to announce the impending opening of two new hotel properties in and around Hobart. In the middle of the busiest time of year we will be able to offer more rooms in our popular capital city.

Hobart's latest in CBD hotel accommodation will be Hotel Collins, due to open its doors to guests on 15 December 2009. This property is part of Innkeepers Hotels and Innkeepers Premium Hotels. Located a short stroll from Hobart's historic waterfront this hotel offers 80 four to four and a half star rooms and some apartments. The contemporary fitout and floor to celing windows afford guests a range of interesting vistas towards the Domain, the Derwent River and Mount Wellington.

Shopping in the mall and CBD are but 50 metres away from the hotel's front door. Around the corner is the Theatre Royal where national and local plays and music performances are held throughout the year. Walk to the harbour to take one of our popular cruises such as Innkeepers experience Peppermint Bay Cruise or the exhilarating Bruny Wildlife Adventure.

If the CBD is too busy for you, try the Southern Lights Hotel, Innkeepers latest Discovery Inn opening next month in Kingston. Located a mere 15 minutes south of Hobart at the gateway to the Huon Valley this fully refurbished motel is already delighting diners with its restaurant 'Aura'.

Hotel accommodation does not need to be hard to find anymore, if you need assistance with convenient bookings and the best deals, phone our central reservations office on 1300 130 369 Monday to Friday 9-5 and Saturday from 9-1. Innkeepers Tasmania staff are local experts and will provide free advice and assistance for all your holiday requirements.

New accommodation brochure for Tasmania

Innkeepers Tasmania has just released it's 2001-11 Accommodation and Experiences Guide. Over 40 hotels, motels, apartments and intimate retreats are featured in this attractive publication. In addition find 14 quality Tasmanian experiences and tourist attractions, National Parks Passes and Red Spot Car Rental offers.

Innkeepers Tasmania provides a friendly and efficient central reservations office staffed by Tasmania experts. You can ask for itineraries, hotel passes, or any special offers such as Free Fuel vouchers. Just phone 1300 130 269 during business hours or Saturdays until 1 pm to have an immediate availability check.

Innkeepers' accommodation includes three to five star properties in 21 locations around the island. Current specials include packages for all areas, such as 5 nights hotel accommodation with 5 days car hire for $555 per person.

Stay in iconic locations such as Hobart, Launceston, Port Arthur, Bay of Fires, Cradle Mountain and Strahan. For acurate information, friendly service and quality accommodation and experiences, phone 1300 130 269.

New Accommodation Member for Innkeepers Tasmania

Innkeepers Tasmania welcomes its new members in the Huon Valley, south of Hobart.

In the Innkeepers Apartments category we welcome Driftwood Cottages in Dover. This accommodation property offers an ideal base for touring this region which is making a name for its fine food and wine as well as its proximity to the south west wilderness. Located close to popular attractions such as Hastings Caves and the Tahune Forest Airwalk, Driftwood Cottages offers self-contained studios and 2 bedroom cabins located overlooking the bay.

We also welcome our new experience member, Tahune Forest Airwalk. This popular attraction is located near Geeveston in the Huon Valley. Part of Tasmania's Hobart and Surrounds region the experience offers a true wilderness adventure. Walk along the treetops on this canopy walk or try the Eagle Glide, a giant flying fox across the Arve River. A sure pleaser on a family holiday.

Innkeepers Tasmania also offers hotels, motels and apartments around Tasmania. All iconic places such as Freycinet Peninsula, Cradle Mountain, Hobart, Launceston, Port Arthur and Strahan are included in our extensive accommodation range.

Contact us at www.innkeeper.com.au for a free quote or phone 1300 130 269