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Derwent Valley Tasmanian Wild Food Festival

Today we revised our ticketing plan and released another round of Early Bird Tickets

We have added 150 tickets to the mix, at a discounted price of $11.00 for adults and $7.50 for children. These Early Bird Round 2 tickets are available online here until March 8th or until sold out, whichever occurs first.

We have a fantastic line-up of food, beverages and entertainment on offer - check out the unfolding story on our Facebook Event page

: Published: 16 January 2017

Derwent Valley Tasmanian Wild Food Festival

Announcing our inaugural event, on Sunday March 19th, 2017

We are very excited to announce the inaugural Derwent Valley Tasmanian Wild Food Festival, hosted by Forest Secrets and with thanks to major sponsors Derwent Valley Council and Norske Skog /Boyer Paper Mill

This unque event will bring together food enthusiasts and fun-lovers to experience and celebrate Tasmanian foods that are harvested and caught in the wild.

For more information click or tap here

: Published: 16 January 2017

Calling all Tasmanian Sculptors

Forest Secrets Sculpture Trail

Announcing our new competition, to be exhibited March 2017

At Forest Secrets we are gradually establishing a sculpture trail as a complementary component of our unique Tassie Forest themed sensory trail.

Thanks to generous sponsorship by Norske Skog/Boyer Paper Mill we're now able to offer some great prizes for our first Tas Forest Sculpture Competition and exhibition.

When you visit Forest Secrets during March next year you will get to see the competition entries, and vote for the $1,000 People's Choice Award.

Even better, if you're an artist with a talent or passion for outdoor sculpture, you could be competing for the prize yourself. And there's another great prize on offer too. All sculptors, from budding artists and first-timers to the well-bloomed and famous, are welcome to apply to compete and exhibit.

For more information click or tap here, or you can view and download the prospectus here

: Published: 01 December 2016

Calling all Tasmanian Artists

Forest Secrets Sculpture Trail

Exhibition now closed - was May / June 2016 - see 2017 competition here

At FOREST SECRETS we are establishing a sculpture trail as a complementary component of our unique Tassie Forest themed sensory trail.

Sculptures will be exhibited to FOREST SECRETS visitors 6 days a week until May 13th

The Sculpture Exhibition will then be open free to the public, for four consecutive Saturdays and Sundays between May 14th and June 5th, 2016

All sculptors, from budding artists and first-timers to the well-bloomed and famous, are welcome to apply to exhibit.

For more information click here

: Published: 15 March 2016

Official FOREST SECRETS Launch 2015

On Sunday December 6th, we are officially launching FOREST SECRETS, with an opening address by Derwent Valley Mayor, Cr Martyn Evans.

We will use the occasion to make some exciting announcements about our events program for the 2015-16 summer season.

The launch kicks off at 11 am, on site at Forest Secrets, just 2km before the entrance to Mt Field National Park. See the map below.

Entry before 11:30 am is free. Bring a friend, bring the family, even bring a picnic - enjoy a fantastic riverside walk and experience our unique Tassie Forest Sensory Trail for yourself.

As an added bonus, you have a high chance of spotting a wild platypus. See you there!

: Published: 01 December 2015

Special Introductory Offer for Derwent Valley residents

BUY ONE ENTRY PASS, GET ONE FREE.

At Forest Secrets, we’re playing favourites with the neighbours. For the first two months of our 2015-16 season, Derwent Valley locals can visit Forest Secrets and bring a friend for free.

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