The lucky recipients of the “winternship” will get to experience the authentic essence of Tasmania. This includes a range of unique activities like serving as a barrel attendant at a whiskey distillery, caring for Tasmanian devils, piloting a sauna boat, or keeping seats warm at Launceston’s Cataract Gorge.

Flights, two nights’ accommodation and car hire are all included for the winning “winterns”.

“Applicants need to tell us why they would excel as a wintern, after which a shortlist will be created,” explained Tourism Tasmania’s CEO, Sarah Clark.

The winners are hand-selected by the tourism operators.

“Research shows us that 68 per cent of Australians actually want to wish away their winter,” Tourism Tasmania chief executive Sarah Clark said.

“I know they’ll want to come back and holiday in Tasmania, some may even want to move down here.”

Applications open tomorrow and close June 17.