Sea-lovers who have ventured down to Dover for Seafest have been met with wild weather, including a brief spell of hail ...

An early autumn cold front will bring snow in Tasmania and frosty mornings in elevated parts of southeastern Australia.

Summer snow at Great Lake Hotel, in Tasmania's Central Highlands. Picture: Great Lake Hotel He said the temperature on Mt Wellington was 1C and snow was likely at 1200m. “It will be colder later ...

The best time to visit Tasmania is between December and February ... but you'll want to pack appropriate attire and snow boots to help you cope with the region's chilly temps and ample snow.