The best time of year to see the southern lights in Tasmania is from May through September. James Stone, Chasing Light/Getty Images They may sit on opposite ends of the planet, one skirting the Arctic ...

Winter just got even more unique in Tasmania. Winter in Tasmania is in a league of its own. Getting cosy by a fire with incredible views and even better food. Embracing the chill with a cold plunge.

They may sit on opposite ends of the planet, one skirting the Arctic Circle, the other floating above Antarctica, but Tasmania and Scandinavia share more than just latitude extremes. In winter, this ...