There's a magic to Tasmania's highlands in winter. No longer abuzz with tourists, a silence descends and, aside from the occasional wombat bumbling across the tracks, it's quite possible to find yourself wonderfully alone.
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Those who want to see more than the day tracks have to offer should consider strapping on a pair of snowshoes to tackle some of the regions more popular multi-day walks, including the seven-day Overland Track and the four-day walk to the Walls of Jerusalem.
If you've never tried snowshoeing before, you're in for a fun adventure. As the saying goes: if you can walk you can snowshoeing.
Popular in Scandinavia, snowshoeing involves wearing a pair of wide, flat shoes over your hiking boots and navigating the terrain with a pair of lightweight poles. It's a simple and effective way to tackle winter's conditions.
While it's possible to tackle the tracks alone, the unpredictable nature of the climate means an organised trip makes a good choice.
Tasmanian Expeditions offers two popular hikes into the national parks, and CEO Sue Badyari says they provide a glimpse of Tasmania's magic that can be hard to capture at other times of the year.
"Winter is a wonderful time to experience Tasmania's iconic overland track because of the lack of crowds," Ms Badyari said.
"There's something special about being in the wilderness in the winter - the silence when the snow muffles sounds and the sense of isolation with the lack of other people intensifies the connection with the environment," she said.
For hikers looking to leave the crowds behind and discover some of the magic Tasmania has long been famous for, keep winter at the top of your list.
The stillness, beauty and isolation that befalls the landscape is only intensified by its icy blanket.
