Tasman Peninsula - Activities, Food and Accommodation Guide

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Tasman Peninsula - Activities, Food and Accommodation Guide
Tasman Memebers
Welcome
Take the time to explore the Tasman
Tasman Peninsula, home of the World Heritage Port
Arthur Historic Site, hosts an abundance of offerings for
your holiday or short break.
South-east of Hobart, this remarkable region is a
concentrated package of the best Tasmania has to offer;
a kaleidoscopic array of habitats, wilderness, spectacular
scenery, intriguing historic sites, walks, wildlife, fishing,
cruising, scuba diving and delicious local cuisine.
Unique and utterly inspirational, the Tasman continues to
draw visitors back to explore the many offerings on hand.
With so much to see and do, you will need more time
than you think to take it all in!
Things To Do.................................4 - 7
Places To Stay..............................8 - 12
Services & Facilities.........................13
Eating & Drinking.....................14 - 15
Allow a few days to enjoy a taste of Tasmania that you
will cherish - you will undoubtedly want to come back again
and again.
Whats On Around Tasman.............16
Plan ahead – we know you’re going to love the unhurried
way of life and the friendly locals.
Map............................................22 - 23
Chosen as an ideal natural convict prison in the nineteenth century, this wild and secluded place with its stunning
coastal scenery is among the most historic corners of the country. It is home to not just one, but two Australian convict
sites recently placed on the World Heritage List.
Proudly
supported by:
Port Arthur and Tasman Tourism Association (PATTA) gratefully acknowledges the significant support from the Port
Arthur Historic Site Management Authority and the Tasman Council. Design by Objects of Design. Photos supplied
by: Robert Pennicott - Pennicott Wilderness Journey, Rachel Chesmer, Damien Golding, Peter Whyte & Joe Shemesh.
PATTA has made every endeavour to ensure that details are correct at the time of printing this brochure and accepts
no responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of services.
Business / Organisation
Address
Bay View Shack
Bream Creek Farmers Market
Brick Point Cottage
Burilda Waters
Doolish-us Food Van
Dunalley Waterfront Cafe
Eaglehawk Dive Centre
Eaglehawk Neck Action Taskforce
Felons Bistro
Fish Lips Café & Accommodation
Four Season Holiday Cottages
Fox & Hounds
Harpers On The Beach
Havanabite
Larus Waterfront Cottages
Let’s Show You Tasmania Tours
Lucky Ducks Restaurant
Lufra
Mason Cottages
MJ & CA Sharman Auto Electrics
Murdunna Store
Navigators
Norfolk Bay Convict Station
Nubeena One Stop Bottle O
Old Trading Store
Parkers Holliday Flats
Parsons Bay Retreat
Peninsula Laundry Services
Port Arthur General Store & Post Office
Port Arthur Ghost Tours
Port Arthur Historic Site-Marketing
Port Arthur Historic Site-Reservations
Port Arthur Holiday Park
Port Arthur Lavender Farm
Port Arthur Motor Inn
Port Arthur Villas
Possum Beach Cottage
Rotary
Self Coahes
Shell Dunally
Sorell Fruit Farm
Storm Bay Guest House
Tarrana Cottages
Tasman Council
Tasman Island Cruises
Tasman Pharmacy
Tasmanian Devil Park
The Mussell Boys
Tigerbay Retreat
White Beach Tourist Park
William McHenry Distillery
50 Wenches Road, Port Arthur
Bream Creek Show Grounds, Bream Creek
241 Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur
180 Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur
Blow Hole Carpart, Blow Hole Rd, Eaglehawk Neck
4 Imlay Street, Dunally
178 Pirates Bay Road, Eaglehawk Neck
16 Osprey Road, Eaglehawk Neck
Port Arthur Historic Site
5934 Arthur Highway Taranna
5732 Arthur Highway, Taranna
6789 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur
8 Harpers Place, White Beach
12 Carribean Court, Off Blow Hole Rd, Eaglehawk Neck
576 White Beach Road, White Beach
2 Penzance Road, Eaglehawk Neck
1665 Main Road, Nubeena
380 Pirates Bay Road, Eaglehawk Neck
5741 Arthur Highway, Taranna
39 Alfred Street, Nubbena
4050 Arthur Highway, Murdunna
Brooke Street Pier, Sullivans Cove, Hobart
5862 Arthur Highway, Taranna
18546 Nubeena Road, Nubeena
1 Saltwater River Road, Premaydena
1631 Main Road, Nubeena
1583 Nubeena Road, Nubeena
RA 6953 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur
6959 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur
Port Arthur Historic Site
Historic Site Main Office, Port Arthur
Visitor Information Ctr, Historic Site, Port Arthur
Garden Point Road, Port Arthur
6555 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur
29 Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur
52 Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur
Safety Cove Road, Port arthur
Meets every Monday 6.30 Fox & Hounds
30 Water Fall Bay Road, Eaglehawk Neck
119 Arthur Highway, Dunally
174 Pawleena Road, Sorell
91 White Beach Road, White Beach
19 Nubeena Road, Taranna
1713 Main Road, Nubeena
6961 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur
1628 Main Road, Nubeena
5990 Arthur Highway, Taranna
5927 Arthur Highway, Taranna
719 & 724 Saltwater River Road, Saltwater River
128 White Beach Road, White Beach
229 Radnor Road, Port Arthur
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Things To Do
Things To Do
Let’s Show You Tasmaina Tours
Port Arthur Ghost Tours
Join an award-winning
3 Hour Cruise with
Tasman Island Cruises.
Personalised tours, from
2, 6, 12 to 42 seater vehicles, travelling
www.showyoutasmania.com.au
anywhere and everywhere
in Tasmania.
Personalised tours, particularly specialising on the
Tasman Peninsula area. Also covering the whole of
Tasmania.
Professional fun lovingProfessional
guides who
go the extra mile to make
and fun-loving driver/guides, offering
in-depth commentary and safe travelling in first class
each day a special memory.
‘Proudly
vehicles to suit couples, families and small groups:
42 passengers.
partneredmaximum
with Self’s
Peninsula Coaches’
Extended tours can be packaged.
For Bookings Call 0418 576 489
or email: [email protected]
Darkness falls and a hidden side of Port Arthur’s past emerges...
In the silence and soft glow of lantern light, those long-gone seem
very close at hand. Darkened ruins and historic buildings provide a
backdrop for rich stories of strange happenings that baffled convicts,
free people and soldiers, as well as our recent visitors. Ghost Tours
run for approximately 90 minutes, operating nightly. Covering two
kilometres of moderate grade terrain, walking shoes and warm
clothes are recommended.Ask about the After Dark Package
combining the Ghost Tour with a two course meal at Felons Bistro.
For Bookings Call 0418 576 489
Bookings:1800 659 101 or (03) 6251 2310
www.showyoutasmania.com.au
www.portarthur.org.au/ghosttour
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Sorell Fruit Farm
Port Arthur Visitor Information Desk
•Pick you own cherries, strawberries,
apricots and more •Sample our own
jams, liqueurs, vinegars •Icecream
•Gourmet lunches •Tasmanian honeys
Open: 10am-4pm; Oct, March-May.
8.30am-5pm; Nov-Feb.
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day.
Tel: (03) 6265 3100
174 Pawleena Road, Sorell
Web: www.sorellfruitfarm.com
Email: [email protected]
Things To Do | 4
Explore towering cliffs,
deep sea caves and
archways. See wildlife
such as seals, dolphins,
migrating whales and
seabirds.
6961 Arthur Highway
Port Arthur TAS 7182
[email protected]
www.tasmancruises.com.au
(03) 6250 2200
Follow the yellow boat road
Tasman Nation Parks - Great Walks
Leave from
The Port Arthur TVIN is conveniently located in the Visitor
Centre at the Port Arthur Historic Site. General information and
bookings in the Port Arthur Region and throughout Tasmania.
Port Arthur TVIN, Port Arthur Historic Site
PORT ARTHUR, 7182. Tel: (03) 6251 2371
Email: [email protected]
To
Duration
Devil’s Kitchen
Waterfall Bay
1-2 hours return
Waterfall Bay
Camp Falls
1.5 hrs return
Fortescue Bay
Cape Hauy
4 - 5 hrs return
Stormlea Road
Cape Raoul
5 hrs return
Stormlea Road
Shipstern Bluff
5 hrs return
Remarkable Cave
Mt Brown & Crescent Bay 4 - 6 hrs return
Devil’s Kitchen
Tasman Coastal Track
6 - 8 hrs one way
Fortescue Bay
Cape Pillar
2 - 3 days return
William McHenry & Sons Distillery
• Australia’s southern-most distillery
• Whisky, Vodka, Gin and
premium spirits
• Tours and Tastings
Tel: (03) 6251 2371
229 Radnor Road, Port Arthur
(3km from Port Arthur)
www.mchenrydistillery.com.au
Things To Do | 5
Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park
Things To Do
His melancholy fate doth plainly prove/the frail
uncertainty of human life.
–P R
Y
’
TE
OBERT
OUNG S GRAVE STONE
Visit the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park for a remarkable face to face encounter with Tasmania’s endangered Tasmanian
devil. Learn all about the Tasmanian devil and the fight to save the species. The park, designed by famous international
landscape architect Jon Coe, is the world’s first and Australia’s only Unzoo of the Future, “a place where the public learns about
wild animals, plants and ecosystems through interaction with and immersion in original or recreated habitats”.
You can join one of the many Tasmanian devil, eastern quoll and kangaroo feedings and presentations throughout the day all
within a beautiful parkland setting. Also popular is the Kings of the Wind show, Tasmania’s only free flight bird show. Other
resident wildlife includes wallabies, pademelons, possums, frogmouths, parrots, hawks and a wedge tail eagle.
Ideally located only an hour’s drive from Hobart and 10km from Port Arthur. Open every day between 9am and 5pm.
AMAZING STORIES,
EPIC HISTORY
T WO
CONVICTS RISKED THEIR LIVES TO SAVE
Y OUNG
FROM DROWNING .
W ERE
THEY HOPING FOR A REWARD ?
Phone: (03) 6250 3230
5990 Arthur Highway, Taranna, Tasman Peninsula
www.tasmaniandevilpark.com / [email protected]
Navigators Port Arthur Cruise
P RIVATE R OBERT
THEY HIS FRIENDS , OR WERE
WE
KNOW FAR LESS ABOUT
THE ORDINARY SOLDIERS THAN WE DO ABOUT
THE CONVICTS THEY GUARDED .
P ORT A RTHUR
IS
CONSERVED AS A TESTAMENT TO ALL
WHO LIVED AND WORKED HERE
–
A PLACE EVERYONE SHOULD VISIT .
Awe inspiring scenery, fascinating history and a true taste of Tasmania’s rugged coastlines. This experience has something for
everyone. An absolute ‘must do’ for anyone wanting a truly unique Tasmanian experience.
• Cruise down River Derwent
• View Iron Pot Lighthouse
• Cross Storm Bay passing Bruny Island
• View Port Arthur as the convicts first saw it
• Explore Port Arthur Historic Site
• Stop at Shipstern Bluff & Cape Raoul to take in the seal haulout
• View West Arthur Head and Port Arthur Harbour • Return guided coach tour overland to Hobart
• Departs: 8:15am Sunday, Wednesday & Friday. • Duration: Full Day
• Packages start from $159.00 per adult & $128.00 per child
Discover more for yourself! – www.portarthur.org.au
Port Arthur, Tasmania Tel: 1800 659 101
Things To Do | 6
Ph: (03) 6223 1914
Email: [email protected]
Places To Stay
Places To Stay
Tigerbay Retreat - one night will never be enough
Unlock the Past. Embrace the Beauty
Stay in one of our heritage listed homes in the heart of the historic Saltwater River Probation Station precinct. Water views,
rolling rural pastures, sensational natural beauty. Be busy, be adventurous, be whatever your holiday means to you... but come
home to your own private comfortable world.
• All modern amenities: all linen • Full laundry facilities
• 20 minutes from Port Arthur • Walk to the water on your doorstep
• Electric blankets, heaters and working fireplaces
• TV, DVD, iPod docking station, radio and CD player • 5 mins from Coal Mines Historic site
• Private beach
• Full kitchen
• Delightful gardens
• 1.5 hrs from Hobart
• Vineyard
Mob: 0414 851 962
719 & 724 Saltwater River Road, SALTWATER RIVER, 7186
TICT Accreditation Tick
This sign means your holiday hosts have
achieved Tourism Accreditation. It means
superior service and committed, helpful staff.
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Port Arthur Holiday Park
Enjoy popular White Beach with breathtaking views. Our 4-star
park is 10 minutes from Port Arthur on the shores of beautiful
White Beach.
Port Arthur Holiday Park is your base for exploring the scenic
attractions of the Tasman Peninsula. Located just 1km north
of Port Arthur, it is central to the area’s many beautiful
natural and historic attractions including the Port Arthur
Historic Site. Situated on 40 acres of lush landscaped grounds
there is plenty of space to ensure privacy and to beat dad in
a friendly family cricket game. Accommodation options include water
view cabins, en-suite sites, unpowered sites and a bunkhouse for groups.
14 fully self/contained cabins with ensuite. Large, level powered
& unpowered sites on the beachfront. Excellent amenities for
large motor homes & caravans. We have laundry facilities,
playground, covered camp kitchen & BBQ. Also available on site
is mini-mart with ice, gas & bait etc.
Tel: (03) 6250 2142
Bookings: 1800 620 708 or 03 6250 2340
128 White Beach Road, WHITE BEACH, 7184
Garden Point Rd, PORT ARTHUR, 7182
Web: www.whitebeachtouristpark.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.portarthurhp.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Port Arthur Villas
Parsons Bay Retreat
Taranna Cottages & Self-Contained Campers Park
Superior, spacious, fully self-contained studio, 1 & 2 bedroom villas in
a magnificent garden setting, rural area, next door to the Port Arthur
Historic Site. We can arrange Port Arthur passes, and provide key access.
10 minutes from Port Arthur, central to all tourist attractions. Budget family
apartments, renovated self-catering studios and motel rooms from $88.
Enjoy heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, free WiFi, BBQ & licensed HUB Cafe!
Lonely Planet Guide “Top Choice” 2011-12-13-14
Self-contained 1 and 2 bedroom cottages. Full kitchen, electric blankets,
linen, cosy log fire, farm and bushland setting just 5 minutes from Port
Arthur. Cottages from $95 a double, Camping $10 a site.
Tel: (03) 6250 2239
52 Safety Cove Road,PORT ARTHUR, 7182
1583 Nubeena Rd, NUBEENA 7184
Tel: 03 6250 2000 www.parsonsbayretreat.com.au
Tel: (03) 6250 3436; Mobile: 0407 257 713
19 Nubeena Road, TARANNA, 7180
Web: www.portarthurvillas.com.au
Email: [email protected]
www.tarannacottages.com.au / [email protected]
Web: www.tigerbayretreat.com.au
Port Arthur and Tasman Tourism Association Inc
is proud to promote the spectacular Tasman Region
and local tourism operators.
White Beach Tourtist Park
Places To Stay | 9
Places To Stay
Places To Stay
Four Seasons Holiday Cottages
Storm Bay Guest House & Cottage
Larus Waterfront Cottage
Four Seasons Holiday Cottages, situated on the waterfront at
Taranna can accommodate up to 16 guests in 4 separate fully
self-contained cottages. Located only 10 minutes from the convict
settlement of Port Arthur. Tel: 0407 044 483
Enjoy breathtaking views of Storm Bay, Bruny Island and Parsons
Bay while indulging in a sumptuous breakfast on the deck or a night
cap in front of our cosy fireplace. Just 10 minutes from Port Arthur.
Enjoy magnificent views from this fully appointed 2 bedroom cottage.
Quality beds, luxurious shower, full kitchen and laundry. A great base
from which to explore natural wonders of the Tasman Peninsular.
5732 Arthur Highway, TARANNA, 7180
Tel: (03) 6250 2355 Mob: 0488 016 444
91 White Beach Road, WHITE BEACH, 7184
Tel: 0457 758 711
576 White Beach Rd, WHITE BEACH, 7184
www.fourseasonsholidaycottages.com.au
www.stormbay.com.au / [email protected]
www.larus.com.au / [email protected]
Possum Beach Cottage
Harpers On The Beach
Modern, beachfront cottage, 3 minutes from the Historic Site. Fully
renovated, self-contained, sleeps up to eight people. Reservations only via
Internet in real time. Book and pay online. We’ll email electronic key code.
Luxury beachfront bed and breakfast accommodation, consisting of
three queen rooms and a two bed self-contained cottage. Step off
your deck and it is a mere 25 paces to the beautiful beach.
Safety Cove Road, PORT ARTHUR, 7182
Web: www.possumbeachcottage.com.au
Tel: 03 6250 2933 Mob: 0408 003 691
8 Harpers Place, WHITE BEACH, 7184
Email: [email protected]
www.harpersonthebeach.com / [email protected]
Norfolk Bay Convict Station B&B
Parkers Holiday Flats
The Mussel Boys Apartments
Burilda Waters
Experience a fascinating part of the Port Arthur story. This absolute
waterfront B&B combines charm and history with modern facilities. Enjoy
a unique experience, privacy and a hearty homemade buffet breakfast.
Parkers Holiday Flats are situated on the main road in the quiet
fishing hamlet of Nubeena, 10 minutes away from Port Arthur
Historic Site, budget priced and fully self contained. The flats have
level access. Near to cafe, supermarket and bakery.
Modern self-contained open plan studio apartments conveniently
located in Taranna, central to all the attractions of the Tasman Peninsula.
The four units all have king size beds, full cooking and laundry facilities
and spa baths, with tranquil views of Little Norfolk Bay.
Award winning waterfront accommodation. Self-contained with
panoramic ocean views. A 2 minute drive from the Historic Site.
Ideal for couples or families: 3BR, 2 bath rooms, kitchen & BBQ.
Tel: 03 6250 2138
1631 Main Road, NUBEENA, 7184
To book phone 0416 220 505
5927 Arthur Highway, TARANNA, 7180
Allow time to explore, to be wowed around every
corner… Simply soak up the atmosphere or indulge in
recreational play...
Staying is easy, with a fine and flexible selection of
accommodation catering to all tastes and budgets.
Whether you want to pamper yourself in luxury or relax
in campsites at spectacular locations...
Tel: (03) 6250 3487
5862 Arthur Highway, TARANNA, 7180
www.convictstation.com / [email protected]
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Fox & Hounds Inn
Superbly situated on the waters edge, surrounded by 24 acres
of bushland Fox and Hounds Inn is just 2km from Historic Port
Arthur (1 minute drive). Comfortable ensuite motel rooms with
water views and self-contained villas are available, or try the
spa room with stunning waterviews and a king size bed. We
offer delicious meals prepared with fresh Tasmania produce
in our licensed restaurant. Our lounge bar and bottleshop
are open 7 days. Enjoy a spot of fun on the tennis court, while
children are occupied in the playground.
Tel: (03) 6250 2217
6789 Arthur Highway, PORT ARTHUR, 7182
Web: www.foxandhounds.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0448 858 700 or 0409 146 108
180 Safety Cove Road, PORT ARTHUR, 7182
www.burildawaters.com.au / [email protected]
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Services & Facilities
discover The Convict Trail - more than a day!
The Convict Trail offers the opportunity to explore Tasmania’s convict
heritage in places where the past seems just a clink of chains away.
Convicts could be sent here ‘for the term of their natural lives’… you
won’t need that long to explore the Convict Trail but you will certainly
need more than a day! It takes most people a minimum of four hours to
see Port Arthur Historic Site alone and the Tasman Peninsula is dotted
with ruins that echo the stories of the men who were among the most
hardened of the convicts sent to Tasmania.
The historic, art deco Lufra Hotel has 26 en-suite rooms in double, twin and family styles.
Public and Lounge Bars, Café, “The Pavement” Restaurant and Souvenir shop. There is
ample on-site parking. Most rooms have views of Pirates Bay.
Aviation and tourism
pioneer Reg Ansett
described Lufra as
“The hotel with
the best view in
the world”
There’s so much to see and do on this
journey - far too much for one day!
Remember to book accommodation
so you can enjoy the attractions and
activities of the Tasman and don’t
forget to include the spine-chilling
nightly ghost tour at Port Arthur.
Photo: Kim Rumbold
Best Western Lufra Apartments consist of 8 x 2-bedroom apartments with full kitchen
facilities, lounge area, large screen TV, gas heating, reverse-cycle air conditioning, spa and
deck plus 8 x Studio apartments with kitchen facilities, large screen TV, reverse-cycle air
conditioning and patio. All apartments have views of Pirates Bay.
Tasman Chemmart Pharmacy
Serving the community
Rotary encourages and fosters the ideal of
service as a basis of worthy enterprise through:
1. Opportunity for service;
Tasman Chemmart Pharmacy has a full range of prescription
and over the counter medications as well as professional advice
regarding all healthcare needs from our experienced pharmacists
and well-qualified pharmacy assistants. Tasman Chemmart
Pharmacy also has a full range of beauty products and cosmetics.
Tel: (03) 6250 2788
1628 Main Road, NUBEENA
“The Pavement” Restaurant open every day from 6.00pm
“Whale Watchers Café” open from 10.00am - 3.00pm
Rotary Club of Tasman Peninsula Inc
2. High ethical standards in business and professions;
3. The ideal of service in personal, business and community life;
4. The advancement of international understanding,
goodwill, and peace.
Meets each Monday at 6.30pm for 7pm start.
At the Fox and Hounds Inn, Port Arthur.
Breakfast available from 8.00am - 10.00am
Lunch from 12.00 noon - 2.00pm
Situated at Eaglehawk Neck, the gateway to the Tasman Peninsula and only 20 minutes
from Port Arthur, Best Western Lufra Apartments and the iconic Lufra Hotel provide
relaxed, affordable accommodation to suit a range of expectations and budgets.
BOOKINGS (03) 6250 3262
[email protected]
www.lufrahotel.com
Emergency: Fire, Police, Ambulance Tel: 000
Auto Breakdown: RACT 13 11 11
Tasman Medical Centre: 6250 2202
Radio : 97.7 TasmanFM or
GP Assist :1800 780 011
88FM Tourist Radio Information
Sorell is the last place LPG is available.
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Eating & Drinking
Eating & Drinking
Doolish-Us Food Van
Havnabite Tucker Spot
Felons Bistro
Dunalley Waterfront Cafe
Doo-lishus seafood and ice cream in Doo Town, Pirates Bay.
Fresh local oysters and rock lobster in season – absolutely the
best in Tassie. Fresh locally caught fish, squid or scallops and
chips. Try our gourmet home-made pies, including scallop, rabbit
and venison. Fresh, mouth-watering, local berries in season –
raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, silvanberries and boysenberries – whole berries on ice cream or berry purees on ice
cream. Smoothies, ice cream cones, banana splits and other
refreshments also available. Food van with a difference, alfresco
dining and very reasonable prices.
Enjoy wood-fired pizzas, packed with quality produce, at
reasonable prices. Try our renowned pies, all made on premises,
or our traditional, homemade burgers. Between May and
October, try our delicious fish, squid and scallops with chips.
Sit outside and admire world-class views, or enjoy quality coffee
and the warmth of the pizza oven in our new café.
Stock up on fresh produce, groceries and hardware.
Open 7 days a week, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm (seasonal).
• Fresh local produce, beautifully cooked and presented
Housed within an atmospheric 1942 timber building overlooking Blackman Bay, The Dunalley Waterfront Cafe and Gallery
highlights the best of regional produce, showcases local art and
artists and is proudly cellar door for the acclaimed local Bream
Creek Vineyard Winery.
• Conveniently located in the Port Arthur Historic Site Visitor Centre, where Ghost Tours depart from and return to
• Relaxed atmosphere and friendly service
• Enquire about our After Dark Package, which
includes a Ghost Tour and two course dinner
• Open every night from 5.30pm
Open: Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm for breakfast, lunch and
afternoon tea with dinner on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm,
Closed Tuesdays.
Tel: (03) 6253 5122
Tel: (03) 6250 3659
Freecall 1800 659 101
4 Imlay Street, DUNALLEY, 7177
Blowhole Carpark, Blowhole Rd,
12 Carribean Court, off Blowhole Road,
EAGLEHAWK NECK
Port Arthur Historic Site
EAGLEHAWK NECK, 7179
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.portarthur.org.au
Web: www.dunalleywaterfrontcafe.com
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0437 469 412
Hub Bar & Cafe
Local stores and markets offer local produce such
as venison, quail and other delightful ‘eats’. Look
for opportunities to purchase these locally grown
delicacies and enjoy a mouth watering picnic lunch at
a beach or the Coal Mines Historic Site.
Enjoy our affordable cosmopolitan menu, daily specials, kid’s meals,
take aways, licensed bar, great coffee and freshly squeezed juices.
10 minutes from Port Arthur at Parsons Bay Retreat.
Tel: 03 6250 2000 Open 6 days, lunch & dinner
1583 Nubeena Rd, NUBEENA 7184
www.parsonsbayretreat.com.au / [email protected]
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What’s on Around Tasman
Walking
Please contact Tasman Council for more information (03) 62509200 or visit our website
January
• Nubeena Regatta • The Peninsula Feast ,Nubeena
• Parks & Wildlife Summer Ranger Activities • The Art & Craft Show, Nubeena
• Port Arthur Historic Site Summer Plays, & Children’s Activities
February
• Isle of the Dead Swim, Port Arthur
• Kooyna Garlic Festival Sat 7th Feb www.koonyagarlicfestival.com
• Dunalley Duck Run
• Evening Music Festival – Eaglehawk Neck Hall
• Parks & Wildlife Summer Ranger Activities March
The Three Capes Track is planned to be a 65 kilometre track on
the Tasman Peninsula, showcasing Cape Raoul, Cape Pillar and
Cape Hauy. It will be a multi-day walk that takes in stunning
dolerite cliffs and ocean views. Walkers will also experience a
diverse environment, with opportunities to see seals, eagles and
endemic flora, such as the Cape Pillar sheoak and numerous
wildflowers (in season).
In addition to a high standard track, there will be five overnight
huts provided along the track for independent walkers. These
will include communal kitchen and eating areas, and separate
sleeping areas. When complete, the track will start near White
Beach and finish at Fortescue Bay with a boat journey between
Safety Cove and Denmans Cove. In the interim, the eastern
portion of the track, the 35 kilometres from Denmans Cove to
Fortescue Bay, is planned to open in November 2015.
• Sommers Bay Fishing Competition
April & May
• Australian Blue Fin Championship
• Port Arthur Historic Site Plays & Children’s Activities
• Rotary Helicopter Trips To Tasman Island - Early April (subject to weather)
June & July
• Port Arthur Historic Site Activities
August
• Spring Flower Show, Nubeena
September
• Port Arthur Historic Site Children’s Activities
October
• Jazz Festival Lufra Hotel December
• Christmas Pageant & Family Fun Day
Groups & Activities all year:
•Walking •Tennis •Kayaking •Sailing
•Swimming •Surfing •Skateboarding •Biking •Fishing
•Cricket •Soccer •Basket ball •Bowls •Golf •Art
•Photography •Singing •Acting •Yoga •Films
•Coastcare •Landcare •Oyster Donging •Football
• Tasman District School Fair
• Carols by Candlelight
• Wood Chopping Carnival Port Arthur Historic Site • Falls Festival
Markets:
• Eaglehawk Neck – Every 2nd Saturday each month (includes movie night)
• Nubeena - Every 3rd Saturday each month
• Bream Creek Farmers Market - 1st Sunday of every month
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The Journey...
Sea Cliff Coast....The Road
Tasman National Park
Dunalley to Eaglehawk Neck
The Tasman National Park is an area of great beauty and natural diversity, including some of the most stunning coastal
scenery anywhere in Australia. Not surprisingly, the park offers some of the best coastal walks in the country.
Walks
Well developed walking tracks are found throughout the park. Walks vary from pleasant strolls along the beaches and
rocks to longer and more energetic walks. Many walks provide unsurpassed views of the rugged coastal formations.
Walking opportunities range from short strolls and half day walks to 2-3 day overnight walks.
See www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/tasman/activities.html for more Tasman Peninsula walking information.
Activities
You can enjoy camping, bushwalking, picnicking, swimming, fishing, diving, kayaking or rock climbing in the Tasman National
Park. Expert tour operators listed in this brochure can provide an unforgettable experience in this magnificent area.
Wildlife
Supporting rich and complex ecosystems, the Tasman National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Seals, penguins,
dolphins and whales can be seen at various times from our charter boat and cruise operators. Some of the best temperate
water diving in the world is available off the Tasman National Park.
Sea birds abound whilst the forest harbours smaller birds such as fairy wrens, scarlet robins, honey eaters and pardalotes.
The park contains a number of nesting raptors including the endangered wedge tailed eagle and sea eagles.
Sorell to Dunalley
Driving from Hobart or from the East Coast, the journey takes you through the busy township of Sorell and south
along the Arthur Highway. Don’t hurry because there is a lot to see and experience on the 1.5 hour journey to the Port
Arthur Historic Site.
Sorell is a regional centre with service facilities, internet cafe and antique shops to browse. Look behind the busy
modern facade and you’ll discover historic buildings with fascinating stories to share. Pick your own fruit or enjoy award
winning wines, coffee and cakes as you pass on through.
Cresting Eaglehawk Spur, take time to pause at the Tasman
to enjoy the sensational views
Seacliff Coast Lookout
across Pirates Bay and towards the lanterns at Cape Hauy.
The Hippolyte Rocks, a local seal haul-out and one of a
small number of islands you’ll see off the coast, can also be
viewed from this stunning vantage point.
Follow Pirates Bay Drive from the Seacliff Coast Lookout to
access the Tessellated Pavement - a natural occurring intertidal rock platform formed by unusual geological conditions
resulting in a rare, tiled rock formation.
Walk the beach, search for shells, go fishing and enjoy
the freedom. At low tide, visit Clyde’s Island, with fossil
cliffs that were of interest to Charles Darwin when visiting
Tasmania in 1836.
Avoiding the often treacherous
sea journey around the peninsula via Storm
Bay, convict-powered carriages were hauled
and pushed from
Taranna to Long
Bay carrying
visitors and
goods safely to
the prison.
Before crossing the Neck, visit the historic Officers Quarters; believed to be the oldest wooden military structure in the
country. Excellent interpretation - Free entry.
Turn left into Blowhole Road to access the eastern end of Pirates Bay, home to the local fishing fleet, recreational
fishing charters and cruise boats. Here you will be able to access the awesome sea-cliff coast where you can
walk along the highest sea-cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere.
View the towering walls of dolerite and delightful marine inhabitants—seals, whales, dolphins and marine birds—up close
from the water by joining a coastal cruise experience or have a sub-marine, diving adventure in the caves and kelp forests
that lie at the foot of the cliffs.
Take a little time to explore Doo Town, an amusing testament to Tassie’s quintessential shack culture, where many of the shacks
have titles such as ‘Gunnadoo’, ‘Xana-Doo’ and ‘Doo-Little’.
Eaglehawk Neck to Port Arthur
Ten minutes further along the Arthur Highway, following the sheltered shores of Eaglehawk and Norfolk Bays, is
Taranna.
As you drive south, you will pass through the small rural villages of Forcett and Copping. If you feel adventurous,
explore the back lanes and by-ways (via C366) and discover picturesque Marion Bay, which boasts pristine surf breaks and
hosts the popular annual music event, the Falls Festival.
Established in 1836, Taranna was a safe shipping port for the convict settlement of Port Arthur. Its jetty was
the starting point for the first passenger-carrying railway in Australia. The old port buildings still exist and have been
continuously occupied since convict days.
Further south you will arrive at Dunalley, a quiet fishing hamlet located on Denison Canal. This man-made
waterway connects the east and western sides of the Forestier and Tasman peninsulas, ensuring safe passage for sea
vessels – essentially a maritime ‘short-cut’ to Hobart.
Taranna offers a range of accommodation options (from budget to heritage) and some unique activities. Don’t miss out
on visiting Taranna’s ‘devilish’ attractions on your way through— an opportunity to get up close and personal with
locals of the small, feathered and furry kind at a conservation park. As equally delightful, try taste testing at the local
chocolate factory and timber museum.
If you are looking for coffee, a meal, fresh fish, or local wines, Dunalley has a range of options and offers great hospitality.
The highway south of Taranna follows the route of the convict railway to Oakwood then on to Port Arthur, passing the
turnoff to idyllic Fortescue Bay which offers pristine camping sites and the opportunity to walk to spectacular Cape
Hauy and Bivouac Bay.
With time to explore the Convict Trail, turn right south of Taranna, and follow the picturesque Loop Road (B37)
through Koonya, Premaydena and Nubeena, (all of which have convict origins) - enjoy a leisurely jaunt through
small rural townships to arrive at Port Arthur from an alternative direction - the time difference being negligible.
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The Township
Port Arthur is another perfect place to experience a relaxing and stress-free holiday break, offering a diverse range of
attractions and experiences. Don’t be too surprised when you arrive in the small township of Port Arthur - the ‘town’ itself
is a quiet hamlet with an unassuming presence.
The Port Arthur Historic Site, accommodation places and eateries are somewhat ‘hidden away’ but are well signposted.
There are a range of options to suit all budgets, including a choice of experiences, accommodation and restaurants. Many
HOBART
establishments offer secluded, natural settings with all the modern comforts, and are situated
within a ‘stone’s
throw’ of the Historic Site.
Port Arthur to Saltwater River
Forcett
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Hobart Airport
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Bream Creek
Copping
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Lewisham
Bay the less
The Loop
Road provides the opportunity for visitors to venture further afield via The Convict Trail Marion
and explore
HOBART
Dodges
Ferry
frequented, yet no less stunning, corners of the Tasman Peninsula.
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If you are looking to do some inspiring nature walks on your holiday, Stormlea Road (6 km from Port Arthur) provides access
to the Cape Raoul track. Those energeticCarlton
enough to venture forth will be rewarded with beautiful and serene bushland, as
well as views of the Raoul Plateau, Shipstern Bluff and the distant ‘Fluffies’, famous amongst great wave surfers.
Primrose Sands
TASMAN MONUMENT
Further along the Nubeena Road, a left hand turn leads to White Beach — a wonderfulDunalley
stretch of sparkling sand and
crystal waters, with spectacular sunsets across Storm Bay. White Beach is a very popular holiday location for Tasmanians
– a local vote for the place to visit.
Port Arthur also provides a base for exploring a number of delightful attractions within Tasman region, including local bays,
peaceful beaches and the unique Remarkable Cave so named because of its eerie resemblance to the shape of Tasmania.
The pretty fishing village ofFREDERICK
Nubeena is situated on picturesque Parsons Bay and, as the largest township on the
peninsula, is the commercial hub
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local community.
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Visit Stewarts Bay or Safety Cove beach and enjoy the uncrowded, squeaky sands, unpolluted water and peaceful views.
Nubeena offers a range of welcoming accommodation
places,
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cafes to enjoy.
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Go fishing, enjoy a lazy picnic, walk along the coastal tracks or do a day walk to re-energise and soak up the natural beauty.
Nubeena also provides a number of essential services (doctor, chemist and emergency services).
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There are coastal cruise options that enable visitors to explore the unique marine environment, including the seal colony
at Tasman Island.
Coal Mines
If feeling adventurous, continue to follow TheSLOPING
Loop Road through Nubeena,
and take the road out to the great sand dunes
Historic Site
of Roaring Beach - a spectacular and remote place
that whispers of an ancient past – yet another great surfing opportunity.
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HIstoric Site
Saltwater River...Coal
Mines Historic Site
More than just a tourist attraction, the Port Arthur Historic Site is an essential heritage experience. It is the best
preserved convict settlement in Australia and among the most significant of the nation’s convict-era sites.
Recently included on the World Heritage List as part of a serial inscription of Australian convict sites, this nineteenth
century convict settlement offers amazing insights into our nation’s past...
‘To Grind Rogues into Honest Men…’ such was the vision for the Port Arthur penal settlement – a bold experiment and
groundbreaking attempt at reform and rehabilitation of the convicts of Van Diemen’s Land.
Along with the Coal Mines, Port Arthur was a key part of the colonial system of convict discipline. Remote, harsh,
with no chance of escape, these were the perfect destinations for hardened, repeat offenders…but Port Arthur was much
more than a prison. As you explore the Site, powerful personal stories of convicts, soldiers, free people and their
families will reveal themselves to you. Port Arthur’s tale is told in many ways. It will stay with you long after you have left.
Visitors can follow the Convict Trail , driving
through Nubeena to the remote Coal Mines Historic
Site at Saltwater River - Port Arthur being
just one
of
Roaring
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several convict sites that were established around the
Tasman Peninsula.
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White Beach
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Often described as one of Tasmania’s best-kept secrets,
the Coal Mines Historic Site offers a fascinating contrast
Stewarts Bay
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with a visit to the better-known Port Arthur Historic
Port Arthur
Site; a self-guided opportunity with excellent
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interpretation with a sense of serenity, gothic mystery
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and discovery. Historic ruins are scattered about a
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bushland environment rich in birdlife and natural beauty. Walking tracks lead past hidden ruins
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buildings, as
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well as the main mine shaft. Entry is free. A fact sheet is available from the Port Arthur Visitor Centre.
Remarkable Cave
The small hamlets of Premaydena and Koonya also offer insights into the convict heritage of the Tasman Peninsula.
Premaydena was established as Impression Bay Probation Station in 1841 and was later
quarantine
station. Today
CRESCENT
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BROWN
Shipstern
Bluff
headstones on the point and the timbers of a tramway across
the bay
(revealed at low tide) bear poignantBAY
testimony to
its convict past.
Cape Raoul
Picturesque Koonya offers an opportunity for horse-riding on bush-land trails, a number of small beaches for day use and Ca
STORM
further insights into the convict system. A convict probation
station was established in Koonya in the 1840s.
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Tasman National Park .......................
Nature or State reserve....................
Bush walks................................
Beach walks ............................
Convict Trail ...........................................
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6 Nubeena............................... p21
5 Port Arthur...........................p20
4 Taranna................................. p19
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2 Dunalley................................ p18
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Cape Raoul
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Tasman Island
Cape Pillar
CAPE HAU Y
CANDLESTICK
TOTEM POLE
FORTESCUE BAY
WATERFALL BAY
DEVILS KITCHEN
TASMAN BLOWHOLE
TASMAN ARCH
PIRATES BAY
Fortescue
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TESSELLATED PAVEMENT
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B37
Koonya
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Highcroft
B37
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MARIA ISLAND
MARION BAY
Marion Bay
Bream Creek
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6 Nubeena
B37
Premaydena
C341
Shipstern Bluff
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White Beach
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Roaring Beach
Kellevie
WIELANGTA
FOREST DRIVE
TASMAN MONUMENT
Orford
C335
Copping
Nugent
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LIME BAY
STATE RESERVE
C331
Saltwater River
FREDERICK
HENRY BAY
Primrose Sands
Carlton
Dodges Ferry
Lewisham
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HOBART
C332
1 Sorell
Hobart Airport
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The Tasman region lies in
Tasmania’s South East.
Approximate travel times:
T A S MHobart
A N I Ato Sorell
TA S M A N I A
20mins
Sorell to Dunalley
25mins
Dunalley to Pirates Bay
16mins
Pirates Bay to Port Arthur 20 mins
Sorell
Sorell
Airport
HOBART
Airport
HOBART
Dunalley
Pirates Bay
Pirates Bay
Port Arthur
© PATTA June 2013
Port Arthur
Dunalley
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Contact:
Port Arthur and Tasman Tourism Association
Tasman Council: Tel (03) 6250 9200
Port Arthur Visitor Information & Booking Centre Tel (03) 6251 2371
Refer to Page 4.