Our Blog and FAQs
News, stories and letters
from the island.
There’s so much to know about Picnic Island and Tasmania.
We invite you to read more about them both here in our selection of news, notes and musings, as well as a concise list of answers to frequently asked questions.
In the press.

22 Apr 2026
Picnic Island Tasmania: Private island review

16 Apr 2026
You can have this tiny Australian island all to yourself – for $16k a night

12 Mar 2026
This private Tasmanian island just reopened – but only for 100 nights a year

11 Mar 2026
Picnic Island: The Private Retreat With Its Own Penguin Colony

28 Jan 2026
The 26 Best Places To Travel In 2026, Chosen By Experts

03 Jan 2026
Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Travel Guide: 2026's Best Destinations

21 Oct 2025
Picnic Island launches its custom luxury vessel
New host suite on Picnic Island represents a significant investment in Tasmania’s growing reputation as a world-class luxury destination. Plans for a new host suite on Picnic Island have been approved, marking another milestone in the development of…
Frequently asked questions
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