While Australia is a nation obsessed by sport, Tasmania's sporting events are often a little different – the challenge of kayaking, running and cycling through our mountains and rainforest; a car rally that takes in the whole island; a celebration of our regional produce; or a penny farthing race through a Georgian village.
Deloraine Show boasts horses, poultry, wood chopping, home industries, cattle, sheep judging and side show alley.
Event North West Coast Launceston, Tamar and the North Deloraine
This race is the southernmost ultra race in Australia.
The Rolex Sydney Hobart is a 628 nautical mile yacht race which begins in Sydney Harbour and finishes in Hobart.
The Melbourne to Hobart is an annual ocean yacht race from Portsea to Hobart
The Burnie Athletics Carnival includes cycling, wood chopping and athletic events.
Thoroughbreds race meeting, incorporating the Elders Webster Longford Cup.
Part of the Henley on the Mersey festival at Bells Parade Latrobe
Wood chopping, equestrian, cattle, sheep, handcrafts, sideshow alley.
One of Tasmania's oldest local shows, which still retains it's classic country feel.
Event North West Coast Launceston, Tamar and the North Chudleigh
Country show with Tasmanian title wood chopping, hall of industry, yard dog trials and horse events.
