Tasmanians are steadily embracing the water (be it cold, hot, salty, fresh, flowing or still) year round. Whether it’s the invigoration of a cold plunge, a hot soak for weary muscles after uphill treks or a relaxing immersion after a day of indulgence, there’s a body of water for every body.

Hot Tubs in the Bush
A working farm still run by the descend-ants of convict John West Turvey, who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land in 1823 and settled near Buckland ten years later, Twamley Farm (twamleyfarm.com.au) offers historic digs with modern indul-gences. During the Off Season, enjoy cosy hot choccie with toasted marshmallows before a long soak in their wood fired cedar hot tub – which takes 24 hours to heat up over the fire. The brand-spanking-new Arden Retreat (ardenretreat.com.au) represents a quintessential Tasmanian luxury experience: local food and wine, hot and cold immersion and indulgence – experience chilled air on your face while you soak in a beautiful wood fired hot tub, a record spinning as you sip mulled wine under a starlit Tassie sky. Wake up all the senses with a dip in the lake, or just relax in a private cedar hot tub nestled on the edge of world heritage-listed wilderness at Cedar Cottage (cedarcottagemeander.com) in Meander. The eco credentials of this luxe cottage are legit: of the 54 acres that the cottage sits on, 50 are dedicated to native forest regeneration. Unwind in the jacuzzi with speccy views of Mt Roland at the cosy Eagles Nest Retreat (eaglesnestretreat.com.au), a cattle and truffle farm. Pour yourself a glass of pinot and indulge in your picnic platter as the sun sets, then submerge into an aromatic outdoor spa bath as you gaze at the stars above.

Sauna in Style
All aboard! Kuuma (kuuma.com.au) – Australia’s first fully mobile floating sauna boat – takes visitors on southern Tasmania’s most stunning pristine waters. The Kuuma team already offers a unique wood fired sauna experience in Miena, where it’s not unusual to be sweating it out whilst looking out at snow. Floating Sauna Lake Derby (floatingsauna.com.au) offers respite for sore bike riding muscles or an alternative for those who don’t love two wheeling. Or plunge into the nearby Cascade or Ringarooma Rivers. Ride, sauna, swim and repeat, then crash out in comfort in the wood fireside tub at heritage-listed Derby Bank House (derbybankhouse.com.au), a traditional B&B just a five minute ride from the lake. Their unique 6-foot tub is nestled under a picturesque old cherry tree with twinkling fairy lights: bliss.

Have the Beach to Yourself
With a combined coastline of over 3000 km, you’re spoilt when it comes to finding a spot for a quiet beach dip in Tasmania. With access to three private beaches you’ll discover serenity at Edge of the Bay Resort (edgeofthebay.com.au) on the Freycinet Peninsula. Your two-person suite, just steps away from those beaches, offers the perfect escape. Take on the breezy trails or enjoy a polar bear dip with unparalleled views of the Hazard Mountains. You might even spot the rare and mesmerising Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) from your private deck. If you prefer things a little more stripped back (pun intended, if you dare), try the glamping on offer at Little Beach Co (littlebeachco.com.au) at the Chain of Lagoons on the east coast. Join the exclusive (or bonkers?) Brass Monkeys Swim Club and submerge yourself in Maria Island’s invigorating crystal clear waters this Off Season. Just nab a ‘Plunge Permit’ when you book your ferry ticket with Encounter Maria (encountermaria.com.au), share a pic of your plunge on Instagram and defrost with a hot chocolate on your return.

Beautiful Baths
A shipping container never looked so good: CNTNR (cntnr.com.au) is a converted 40ft container of luxury under the trees by the Scamander river, with the cutest retro pink bathtub sunken into the private deck with just you, the birds and water flowing by. Hunter Huon Valley (hunterhuonvalley.co) was built for winter, with three architect-designed luxury cabins surrounded by rugged Tasmanian bushland overlooking the Huon Valley. Slow down and draw a long bath in the deep built-in stone tub then relax by the roaring fire with a Tasmanian whisky flight and cheese board.