check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set in a half-timbered building and offering views of stingaree bay, this laid-back inn along the a9 highway is 8 km from tasmanian devil unzoo and 9 km from the remarkable cave. modest rooms feature free wi-fi, satellite tv and bay views, as well as sitting areas. parking is complimentary. a suite offers a whirlpool bath. other amenities consist of a down-to-earth restaurant, a bar, and a beer and wine store. apartments add kitchens, and living and dining areas. there are also 2 meeting rooms and guest laundry facilities. breakfast is available Hobart International Airport 1 hr 8
Tasman Peninsula (19 min) Villages dot this scenic peninsula with sites like Port Arthur, a 19th-century penal settlement. Ship Stern Bluff (24 min) Rocky, boat-shaped cliff with dramatic coastal views & a beach that draws surfers for huge waves. Port Arthur Ghost Tours (5 min) Post-sunset guided tours by lantern light of the ruins of a 19th-century penal colony. Port Arthur Lavender (4 min) Tasman National Park (22 min) Peninsular getaway with costal hiking trails, unique rock formations, wildlife viewing & campsites. Tasman Island (11 min) Rocky tunnel carved into sandstone by the sea, leading to a secluded beach accessible at low tide. Tasman Island Cruises (2 min) Sightseeing cruise encountering sheer cliffs & sea caves, plus marine birds, dolphins & more. Port Arthur Historic Site (5 min) This huge former convict settlement built in the 18th & 19th century is a popular historic landmark. Tessellated Pavement (17 min) Rock formation & sightseeing spot where coastal erosion has created striking patterns. Coal Mines Historic Site (29 min) Ruins of a coal mine where 1800s convicts worked & lived, with walks inside tunnels & prison cells. Fortescue Bay (22 min) Sheltered inlet with a white-sand beach, boating & swimming, plus hiking trails & 2 campgrounds. Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (8 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native animals like Tasmanian devils & kangaroos, plus tours & feedings. Devils Kitchen (22 min) Cliffside observation platform offering striking views of the ancient, patterned rock face & ocean. Eaglehawk Neck (16 min) Thin, sandy spit with unique rock features & a beach that's a popular destination for surfing. |