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Travel writing & research

Jess Rowe

Jess writes the long-form pieces and tracks down the practical stuff travellers actually need — opening hours, road conditions, the unwritten rules locals know.

About Jess

Jess covers anything that doesn't fit neatly under tours, parks or destinations: practical guides, history pieces, transport notes, the small details that matter once you're on the road. She's the one ringing the visitor centre at 4pm on a Friday to make sure Saturday's tour is still running. Lives between Brisbane and Hobart depending on which one's in summer; will shamelessly choose the warmer one.

Articles by Jess (231)

How To Promote a Tasmanian Travel Business
How To Promote a Tasmanian Travel Business
Aug 2025
Ferry To Tasmania
Ferry To Tasmania
July 2025
Tasman Peninsula
Tasman Peninsula
July 2025
Quality Hotel Hobart Airport
Quality Hotel Hobart Airport
July 2025
Burnie
Burnie
July 2025
Best Bakeries In Tasmania
Best Bakeries In Tasmania
July 2025
Wrest Point
Wrest Point
June 2025
Launceston
Launceston
June 2025
The Best Wakesurf & Wakeboard in Tasmania
The Best Wakesurf & Wakeboard in Tasmania
June 2025
Tas Travel
Tas Travel
June 2025
Category: Attractions
Category: Attractions
June 2025
Leisure Inn Waterfront Lodge
Leisure Inn Waterfront Lodge
June 2025
Devonport
Devonport
June 2025
Passenger Fares
Passenger Fares
June 2025
Deloraine
Deloraine
June 2025
Category: Resorts
Category: Resorts
June 2025
Category: Cars
Category: Cars
June 2025
Category: Hotels
Category: Hotels
June 2025
Leisure Inn Woolmers Inn
Leisure Inn Woolmers Inn
June 2025
Coles Bay
Coles Bay
June 2025
Category: Backpackers
Category: Backpackers
May 2025
Leisure Inn Hobart Macquarie
Leisure Inn Hobart Macquarie
May 2025
Strahan
Strahan
May 2025
Category: Apartments
Category: Apartments
May 2025
St Helens
St Helens
May 2025
Best Western Hobart [formerly Mercure Hobart]
Best Western Hobart [formerly Mercure Hobart]
May 2025
Mantra One Sandy Bay Road
Mantra One Sandy Bay Road
May 2025
Port Arthur
Port Arthur
May 2025
Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain
May 2025
Hobart
Hobart
May 2025
Hadleys Hotel Hobart [formerly Mercure Hadleys]
Hadleys Hotel Hobart [formerly Mercure Hadleys]
May 2025
Best Mountain Bike Tracks In Tasmania
Best Mountain Bike Tracks In Tasmania
May 2025
Spirit of Tasmania
Spirit of Tasmania
May 2025
Quality Inn Macquarie Manor
Quality Inn Macquarie Manor
May 2025
Eaglehawk Neck
Eaglehawk Neck
May 2025
Midland Tasmania
Midland Tasmania
May 2025
Fountainside Hotel
Fountainside Hotel
Apr 2025
Category: Boats
Category: Boats
Apr 2025
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Apr 2025
Triabunna
Triabunna
Apr 2025
Freycinet Peninsula
Freycinet Peninsula
Apr 2025
Gray Line Hobart
Gray Line Hobart
Mar 2025
Dining
Dining
Mar 2025
St Ives Apartments
St Ives Apartments
Mar 2025
Comfort Inn Sunrise
Comfort Inn Sunrise
Mar 2025
Best 4×4 Tracks in Tasmania
Best 4×4 Tracks in Tasmania
Mar 2025
Vehicle Fares
Vehicle Fares
Mar 2025
Fees and Surcharges
Fees and Surcharges
Mar 2025
Facilities
Facilities
Mar 2025
Additional Information
Additional Information
Mar 2025
Attractions
Attractions
Mar 2025
Specials
Specials
Mar 2025
Attractions
Attractions
Mar 2025
Specials
Specials
Mar 2025
Dining
Dining
Mar 2025
Attractions
Attractions
Mar 2025
Specials
Specials
Mar 2025
Transfers
Transfers
Mar 2025
Specials
Specials
Mar 2025
Weddings
Weddings
Mar 2025