make yourself at home in the south
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Make Yourself at Home in the South
Kettering
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE
South
OATLANDS
MIENA
DERWENT BRIDGE (LAKE ST CLAIR)
NEW NORFOLK
STRATHGORDON
DOVER
MAYDENA
OUSEKEMPTON
HAMILTON
GEEVESTON
HUONVILLE
CYGNET
RICHMOND
DUNALLEY
PORT ARTHUR
ADVENTURE BAY
KETTERING
COCKLE CREEK
BrunyIsland
Derwent Valley
Coal River Valley
Central Highlands
Huon Valley
FarSouth
HOBART turrakana /Tasman
Peninsula
There’s something for everyone in the south of the state. In fact with so much to do, there’s probably several somethings. World-class art, breathtaking wilderness, engaging heritage, unsurpassed wining and dining, waterways to explore and wildlife to watch are just the beginning.
Our capital city is the perfect blend of heritage charm with a modern lifestyle in a setting of exceptional beauty. Nestled between mountain and river, the culture, the food, the shopping and a truly unique range of experiences make Hobart unlike anywhere else.
Hobart
OATLANDS
MIENA
DERWENT BRIDGE (LAKE ST CLAIR)
NEW NORFOLK
STRATHGORDON
DOVER
MAYDENA
OUSEKEMPTON
HAMILTON
GEEVESTON
HUONVILLE
CYGNET
RICHMOND
DUNALLEY
PORT ARTHUR
ADVENTURE BAY
KETTERING
COCKLE CREEK
BrunyIsland
Derwent Valley
Coal River Valley
Central Highlands
Huon Valley
FarSouth
HOBART turrakana /Tasman
Peninsula
Hobart and kunanyi / Mount Wellington
TASTE Nano brewery beers and Southern US-styled food are yours at Fox Friday Craft Brewery.
Take a masterclass and craft your own gin at the 40 Spotted Gin Bar.
Try modern Australian cuisine with Middle Eastern influence in the heart of Salamanca at Syra.
For food from Argentina and surrounds and a great atmosphere head to Frank.
If an intimate, casual fine dining experience whets your appetite, look no further than Fico.
Hobart
STAY Heritage. Architecture. Views. Glamping. The choice is yours at Old Bishops Quarters.
Experience urban luxury on the fringe of the city at Maylands Lodge.
Eat, play and stay in the heart of it all at Vibe Hotel Hobart.
Relish panoramic views, stylish accommodation - and Chocolate Hour! – at Mövenpick Hotel Hobart.
Tucked in the heart of Salamanca, no detail is overlooked at Moss Hotel.
PLAY For Tasmania’s premier seafood, fishing charter and tour company, book with Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures.
See Hobart from above from Tasmania’s only seaplane operation - Above & Beyond Tasmania.
Work your way through Hobart’s original escape room experience at Evolo Room Escape.
Let local guides take you on a fun and informative walking tour with Hobart Historic Tours.
Be wined and dined in style with Tasmania Gourmet Food Tours.
Frank Restaurant
Moss Hotel, Salamanca Place
Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures
Cape Hauy
turrakana / Tasman Peninsula
Famous around the world for its preservation and interpretation of the past, Port Arthur is one reason to head to the Peninsula – and there are countless others. There’s spectacular scenery and dramatic coastlines as well as an enticing mix of luxurious and authentic places to stay, eat and experience. OATLANDS
MIENA
DERWENT BRIDGE (LAKE ST CLAIR)
NEW NORFOLK
STRATHGORDON
DOVER
MAYDENA
OUSEKEMPTON
HAMILTON
GEEVESTON
HUONVILLE
CYGNET
RICHMOND
DUNALLEY
PORT ARTHUR
ADVENTURE BAY
KETTERING
COCKLE CREEK
BrunyIsland
Derwent Valley
Coal River Valley
Central Highlands
Huon Valley
FarSouth
HOBART turrakana /Tasman
Peninsula
TASTE Explore the scent, taste and diversity of lavender-inspired cuisine at Port Arthur Lavender Cafe.
For alfresco indoor/outdoor dining showcasing the best local produce, visit Bangor Vineyard Shed.
Become a distiller for the day in the pristine natural environment of McHenry Distillery.
Take in the sweeping views of the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site site at 1830 Restaurant and Bar.
You may never want to leave the eclectic Tasting Hut experience at Dunalley Bay Distillery.
STAY Escape to 25 acres of peaceful beauty at Ruby’s Cottage Farm Stay.
Wake to the sounds of the sea and views of the turrakana / Tasman Peninsula with Chill Tasmania.
For camping, glamping and cabins on a bushland hideaway close to it all, check out NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park.
Soak up the views from the modern, self-contained hillside apartments of Eaglehawk Pavilions.
For a luxurious seaside escape, pretend the outside world doesn’t exist at The Bolthole Pirates Bay.
PLAY For Tasmania’s (if not Australia’s) most spectacular day sea kayaking tour, book with Roaring 40s Kayaking - Tasman Peninsula Tour.
Grab a lantern and bring your courage for a Port Arthur Ghost Tour.
Discover everything about the Tasmanian devil in a very different way at Tasmanian Devil Unzoo.
Ride undisturbed on private land and explore the area’s rich past with Tasmanian E-Bike Adventures’ Bangor Adventure.
Fly over some of the planet’s highest sea cliffs in the most epic window seat you can imagine with Osborne Helitours.
turrakana / Tasman Peninsula
Port Arthur Lavender
Ruby’s Cottage Farm Stay, Port Arthur
Port Arthur Ghost Tour
Thousand Lakes Lodge, Miena
Derwent Valley & Central Highlands
With rich agricultural heritage, wild outdoor pursuits and the natural grandeur of Mount Field National Park and beyond, this part of the south has something for everyone. But it’s not all pioneering and puffer jackets – there’s plenty of luxe experiences to be found as well.
OATLANDS
MIENA
DERWENT BRIDGE (LAKE ST CLAIR)
NEW NORFOLK
STRATHGORDON
DOVER
MAYDENA
OUSEKEMPTON
HAMILTON
GEEVESTON
HUONVILLE
CYGNET
RICHMOND
DUNALLEY
PORT ARTHUR
ADVENTURE BAY
KETTERING
COCKLE CREEK
BrunyIsland
Derwent Valley
Coal River Valley
Central Highlands
Huon Valley
FarSouth
HOBART turrakana /Tasman
Peninsula
TASTE For delicious lunch, home-made cakes and more, pop into The Possum Shed Cafe, Westerway.
See the reinvigoration of rum with a tasting and tour at the New Norfolk Distillery.
Visit the cellar door for the biodynamic, organic, vegan wines of Stefano Lubiana, Granton.
You bring the picnic, they’ll supply their brewery’s hand pumped ale and cider at Two Metre Tall, Hayes.
Sample the award-winning ‘paddock to bottle’ wares of Lawrenny Estate Distillery, Hamilton.
STAY Relax in the Hamptons-inspired setting of New Norfolk’s Explorers Lodge.
Truly get away from it all with a stay at the Great Lake Hotel, Miena.
Experience authentic Tasmanian country living at Rathmore, near Hamilton.
Stay in deluxe accommodation, take a farm tour or just relax at Curringa Farm, Hamilton.
Wake up in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area at Pedder Wilderness Lodge, Strathgordon.
PLAY Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, hit the world-class trails of Maydena Bike Park.
Pedal your way through the rainforest in the one-of-a-kind experience of Railtrack Riders, Maydena.
With three private lakes, stay a while at 28 Gates Luxury Farm Stay and Fishery, and fly-fish ‘til your heart’s content.
When the sun goes down over New Norfolk, the chills come out on a tour with Tasmania’s Most Haunted.
Reconnect with nature on a kayak tour of the River Derwent with Tassie Bound Adventure Tours.
Derwent Valley & Central Highlands
Curringa Farm, Hamilton
The Possum Shed Cafe, Westerway
Maydena Bike Park
Coal Valley Vineyard
Heritage Highway & Coal River Valley
Distilleries, producers, history and heritage are everywhere you look. Soak up the past, taste the day away or relish the stunning scenery that’s close to everything but feels a world away.
OATLANDS
MIENA
DERWENT BRIDGE (LAKE ST CLAIR)
NEW NORFOLK
STRATHGORDON
DOVER
MAYDENA
OUSEKEMPTON
HAMILTON
GEEVESTON
HUONVILLE
CYGNET
RICHMOND
DUNALLEY
PORT ARTHUR
ADVENTURE BAY
KETTERING
COCKLE CREEK
BrunyIsland
Derwent Valley
Coal River Valley
Central Highlands
Huon Valley
FarSouth
HOBART turrakana /Tasman
Peninsula
TASTE Visit the Cellar Door Cafe for tastings, lunch, Devonshire Tea and more at Old Kempton Distillery.
Book now to tour and taste the wine and brandies of Charles Reuben Estate.
Take a distillery tour or stay for more at the historic Shene Distillery, Pontville.
Breakfast, lunch and all day cheese and chocolate await at Coal River Farm.
Soak in the views and savour the food at Frogmore Creek, near Richmond.
STAY Soak in the comfort of the stylish yet understated Raffah House, Oatlands.
For modern luxury steeped in heritage and history, stay at Bagdad’s Armytage House.
Escape to the secluded and sophisticated charm of Prospect House, near Richmond.
Relax in beautiful ‘olde world’ style or in a contemporary villa at Richmond’s Red Brier.
Be surrounded in comfort and luxury at A Cottage in Richmond.
PLAY For something different, visit Richmond’s fun and quirky science museum dedicated to... poo - Pooseum.
Go wild and get up close with the animals at Zoodoo Zoo.
Step back in time and experience the sights and sounds of the Richmond Gaol.
Get above it all with scenic flights, tours, transfers and experiences from Tasmanian Air Tours.
Learn about and meet the fluffy residents at Toffeemont Alpacas Farm Tours, Orielton.
Heritage Highway & Coal River Valley
A Cottage in Richmond
Old Kempton Distillery
Zoodoo Zoo, Tea Tree
Bruny Island Long Weekend
Bruny Island & D’Entrecasteaux Channel
For an island escape so close to a capital city, look no further. Bruny Island and the D’Entrecasteaux Channel is a road-tripper’s delight, with seemingly endless places to explore. All around the area, stunning beaches, views and natural wonders are at every turn, while growers, makers and producers continue to innovate and delight.
OATLANDS
MIENA
DERWENT BRIDGE (LAKE ST CLAIR)
NEW NORFOLK
STRATHGORDON
DOVER
MAYDENA
OUSEKEMPTON
HAMILTON
GEEVESTON
HUONVILLE
CYGNET
RICHMOND
DUNALLEY
PORT ARTHUR
ADVENTURE BAY
KETTERING
COCKLE CREEK
Derwent Valley
Coal River Valley
Central Highlands
Huon Valley
FarSouth
HOBART turrakana /Tasman
Peninsula
BrunyIsland
TASTE For a farm-to-fork, nose-to-tail, local and seasonal sensation visit Bruny Island Premium Wines, Bar and Grill.
For weekend breakfasts and wood fired pizzas that showcase Bruny’s seasonal produce, head to Bruny Island Wild.
The only thing better than watching beer and cheese being made is tasting it at Bruny Island Cheese.
Enjoy amazing locally-sourced seafood meals and pub favourites at Hotel Bruny.
Experience the award-winning spirits and sheep milk cheeses at The Tasting House, Birchs Bay.
STAY For a luxurious, private, eco-friendly and sustainable stay visit Free Spirit Pods.
Live the magazine lifestyle in the relaxed, coastal luxury of Apollo Bay House.
Escape to shack living at its sophisticated best at Bruny Boathouse.
There’s nothing like the stylish design and breathtaking location of Cloudy Bay Beach House.
Base yourself in the heart of Adventure Bay at Captain Cook Holiday Park.
PLAY Immerse yourself in over 650 species of plants with ancient connections at Inala Jurassic Garden and Nature Museum.
Cruise the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and discover the region’s history with SV Rhona H Bruny Island Long Day Sail.
Restore your wellbeing in the Tasmanian wilderness at Harmony Hill Health Retreat.
Get a bird’s eye view of Bruny with Island Scenic Flights.
Visit the only southern Tasmanian lighthouse open for tours with Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours.
Bruny Island & D’Entrecasteaux Channel
Bruny Island Premium Wines
Inala Jurassic Garden, Bruny Island
Cloudy Bay Beach House, Bruny Island
Huon River, Port Huon
Huon Valley & the Far South
Exploration awaits. The Huon Valley and Far South are home to farms and produce of amazing quality, and an ever-growing number of innovative and interesting places to explore, to indulge, or just to escape to.
OATLANDS
MIENA
DERWENT BRIDGE (LAKE ST CLAIR)
NEW NORFOLK
STRATHGORDON
DOVER
MAYDENA
OUSEKEMPTON
HAMILTON
GEEVESTON
HUONVILLE
CYGNET
RICHMOND
DUNALLEY
PORT ARTHUR
ADVENTURE BAY
KETTERING
COCKLE CREEK
BrunyIsland
Derwent Valley
Coal River Valley
Central Highlands
Huon Valley
FarSouth
HOBART turrakana /Tasman
Peninsula
TASTE Spend a day in the rich traditions of a southern Italian cooking class at The Farmhouse Kitchen, Wattle Grove.
Experience the unique combination of a photographic gallery and small batch picklery at Geeveston’s Harvest and Light.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch, straight from the gardens and paddocks to the table at Fat Pig Farm, near Cygnet.
For an intimate tasting surrounded by beautiful country gardens, visit Kate Hill Wines, near Huonville.
Coffee, cakes, freshly made seasonal dishes - and of course cider - are ready to be relished at Frank’s Cider House and Cafe, Franklin.
STAY Some very special locals are part of the unique experience at Highland Getaway Farm Stay, Ranelagh.
Stay on the shores of the Esperance River in the tranquil wilderness setting of River Run Lodge, Dover.
Escape to your own luxurious piece of paradise at The Peninsula Experience, Dover.
What was once a farmhouse is now the modern and comfortable Ashdowns of Dover.
History and grandeur meet elegance and style at Cygnet Old Bank.
PLAY Stroll in, through and above forest giants at Tahune Adventures, near Geeveston.
Take an inspiring tour of an age-old craft at the Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin.
Paddle the spectacular waters of Tasmania’s far south wilderness with Esperance Adventures.
Book a seat on the only white water rapids jet boat ride in Australia with Huon River Jet Boats.
Get hands-on at a sustainable, working dairy farm at Glen Huon Dairy Co..
Huon Valley & the Far South
Fat Pig Farm, near Cygnet
Cygnet Old Bank
Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin
IMAGE CREDITS
Front Cover Kettering, Andrew Wilson.Hobart Hero: Luke Tscharke.Osborne Images, Moss Hotel, Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures.turrakana / Tasman Peninsula Hero: Luke Tscharke. Port Arthur Lavender, Ruby’s Cottage Farm Stay, Alastair Bett.Derwent Valley & Central Highlands Hero: Alice Hansen. Stu Gibson, Tourism Tasmania, Stu Gibson.Heritage Highway & Coal River Valley Hero: Alastair Bett. Samuel Shelley, A Cottage in Richmond, Kathryn LeahyBruny Island & D’Entrecasteaux Channel Hero: Tourism Australia & Graham Freeman. Rob Burnett, Cloudy Bay Beach House, Inala Jurassic Garden and Nature Museum.Huon Valley & the Far South Hero: Paul County. Alice Hansen, Paul County, Nick Osborne.Back Cover Hobart Waterfront, Samuel Shelley.
PLAN YOUR TRIPThere are lots of ways to plan where to go, where to stay and what to do.
Simply head to a Tasmanian Visitor Information Network centre for local advice and tips.
Or go to discovertasmania.com.au/road-trips for more inspiration and to plan your road trips across Tasmania.
Plan ahead. For current information about visiting national parks, go to Tasmania Parks and Wildlife’s Facebook page or visit parks.tas.gov.au
And always remember – travel times can be longer than you expect. Drive to the conditions, and allow plenty of time when travelling. Take it easy on winding, gravel or icy roads in bad weather. Slow down and look out for wildlife on the road – especially at dawn and dusk. And where possible, avoid driving at night.
Information on active community alerts and road closures is available from the Tasmania Police or TasALERT websites.
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