Quarry Hill Lookout is perfectly located in Tasmanian’s beautiful south-west, and still only 1 hour from Hobart. It is suitable for couples, families or small groups and sleeps up to 9 people providing a great base from which to explore the attractions of the pristine south. It boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large lounge, upstairs […]
Business Details From the heart of the cool temperate rainforests of lutruwita/Tasmania and a home based distillery on lyluequonny country/Dover, we have re-imagined the concept of a local spirit.Featuring the fragrant sassafras as the dominant flavour underpinned by native pepper and some locally grown cherries and citruses this Australian sugar cane based alcoholic beverage is […]
Business Details Information hub for visitors and locals at Southgate in Dover. Brochures, maps and information on attractions, where to stay and where to eat. Locally made art, craft and other goodies for sale. Run by friendly volunteers. Opening hours Monday 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 10:00 AM – 02:00 […]
Business Details The Dover RSL is the social heart of Dover, with a wide range of facilities to welcome locals, tourists and travelers alike. The bar, restaurant and bowling green enjoy wonderful views over Port Esperance Bay and Adamson’s Peak beyond. The club is open everyday from midday and stays open ‘until late’, except Saturdays […]
Business Details Harvest and Light is a unique combination of photographic gallery and small batch picklery. A light and relaxing space to enjoy a selection of the local preserves made on site. Open Thursday to Saturday 11am to 6pm Sunday 11am to 5pm […]
Business Details The Visitor Centre is the first point of call for all visitors. Here you can purchase cave tour and thermal pool tickets and learn about the unique values of the area from the helpful staff and interpretation displays. Food is also available at the Visitor Centre. Update on opening during COVID-19 BOOKINGS ARE […]
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Business Details Huon Aquaculture has been growing salmon and ocean trout in Tasmania for over 30 years. The southern region is one area which creates the perfect environment for us to grow happy, healthy fish. The different water sources and environmental conditions allow us to mirror the natural life-cycle of salmon, as well as providing […]
Business Details Rustic Tavern at River Run Lodge. Open to the public on weekends. […]
Business Details The Pop-up Rocket Cafe, located at Southport Tasmania operates from November to April offering coffee, a variety of hot drinks, ice cream cones, home-baked cookies and cakes. Also providing Tourist Information at the Southern most end of the highway system in Australia. […]
Business Details You are very welcome at Ashdowns of Dover Bed & Breakfast, judged to be the best hosted accommodation provider in the country at the 2019 Australian Tourism Awards. Ashdowns has taken the traditional concept of a hosted bed & breakfast and updated it to appeal to the expectations of today’s modern traveller. For your […]
Business Details In the Far South of Tasmania, the forest parts to reveal a spectacular open buttongrass plain. Buttongrass Retreat immerses you in comfort, surrounded by native grasslands and mountain views. Your modern 2 bedroom self-contained cabin is a true eco-experience with 12 volt solar electricity and hot water, wood heating and is free from […]
Business Details Cambridge House, nestled in Huon Valley, Geeveston Town, is a heritage-listed establishment built circa 1870 by town builder, John Geeves. Featuring five rooms to accommodate ten guests, it embodies the philosophy of Shinrin-Yoku or Japanese “forest bathing”. Redesigned in November 2021, it now stands as a retreat through both stay and food, inspired […]
Business Details Driftwood offers boutique self-contained accommodation options in Tasmania’s Far South, at the base of the Huon Valley. The seaside town of Dover is central to all the wonders of Tasmania’s beautiful Huon Valley and the region south of Hobart. Our cabins are designed to make the most of the stunning outlook over Dover’s […]
Business Details Luxury accommodation with absolute waterfontage.Esperance Landing is a truly exclusive experience for your private romantic getaway or group retreat. Located on the waterfront at Brooks Bay, This brand new 3 bedroom house is on the Esperance Coast Road, between the townships of Dover and Geeveston. Immerse yourselves in your own private hot tub […]
Business Details Beautifully appointed new home with stunning views over the Huon River. For those seeking luxury in a serene setting…Fair Winds offers stunning accommodation with astonishing water views from every aspect. Gourmet kitchen…expansive living with cosy wood fired heating…3 luxurious bedrooms and two bathrooms. Your own private beach…throw in a line or explore your […]
Business Details 2-4 guests 2 bedrooms 2 beds Take the track less travelled…and be surprised at the quiet luxury awaiting at the end of the road! Hastings Bay Retreat offers classy accommodation with absolute seclusion- perfect for a couple or an adult getaway and just a 10 minute drive from the Hastings Caves and Thermal […]
Business Details A Self Contained two bedroom house, amazing views and a pair of sea eagle nesting in the gum trees out front. One bedroom has a split king that can be turned into two singles beds if required. Close to the general store and hotel where you can get amazing meals. Lots of walking […]
Business Details These two modern, fully self-contained cottages are ideal for families or small groups. Both feature fully equipped kitchens with dishwasher, flat screen LCD television and wireless broadband internet access. Each cottage has a large deck and private barbecue, with expansive views across Esperance Bay and the islands of Faith, Hope and Charity. Ocean […]
Business Details Self-contained studio with ample space and stunning views of Hastings Bay, nestled in the foothills of Adams Peak in Far South Tasmania. The perfect accommodation for a relaxing bush retreat – close to Hastings thermal pool and caves, or for fishing, kayaking or bushwalking around our beautiful property and the surrounding areas. The […]
Business Details Experience the many treasures of the Far South from a tranquil wilderness setting on the shores of the Esperance River. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the special River Run Lodge hospitality. Our quality linen, on site concierge services and exceptional design are only part of the story. Take a look at our site […]
Business Details Rock Lobster is a beautifully appointed 3 or 4-bedroom holiday home, ideal for adult getaways to stunning Southport and featuring a private hot tub under the stars! Overlooking Southport’s beautiful bay, with views all the way to Bruny Island, Rock Lobster offers the perfect base to explore Tasmania’s Far South. Stroll across to […]
Business Details This property offers the perfect beachside getaway. Situated overlooking the waters of beautiful Roaring Bay and just five minutes from the lovely village of Dover, Sea Eagle Sands is stylishly appointed with all the comforts of a home away from home. Ideal for one or two couples or a family, this special property […]
Business Details Whether you want to relax with a good book in front of the log fire or burn some energy diving, fishing, bushwalking or simply taking long evening walks along one of the local beaches, this house has been set-up to cater for everyone. This is a new addition to the Southport short-stay scene […]
Business Details Smugglers Rest has a choice of one- and two-bedroom beachside apartments. Facilities include a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, ensuite bathroom and laundry. The open-plan units have reverse cycle heating and cooling and there is a television and VCR in the living area. The units are surrounded by gardens and have an outdoor barbecue […]
Business Details The Southport Hotel is a family friendly hotel with bottle shop, and country style meals available for lunch and dinner every day of the week. Our general store is open 7 days a week, with fuel, postal agency, takeaway food and groceries it’s an ideal place to stock up and refuel before you […]
Business Details Australia’s southern most hotel, set in a picturesque seaside town of Southport, Tasmania. Situated on 12 acres of native bush land, and less than 1km from the beach, the park offers a range of accommodation including self contained units, cabins, powered and unpowered camping sites. The park is pet friendly, with a camping […]
Business Details Step off the beaten path…and off the grid…Take the time to revel in the tranquil beauty of Hastings Lagoon. Set in quiet forested surrounds, Tall Trees provides a spacious, modern sanctuary with a stunning outlook over Hastings Bay. Just 10 minutes from Southport and 20 from Dover… close enough and yet remote from […]
Business Details This lovingly renovated cosy 2-bedroom cottage has stunning water and mountain views from a huge verandah and expansive picture windows. Take in the idyllic views as you relax in your own private Jacuzzi hot tub, sunk into the deck outside. Sip a fine Tasmanian Pinot Noir and gaze at the stars, or curl […]
Business Details Exclusivity and luxury…set on a private peninsula overlooking the fishing village of Dover and D’Entrecasteaux Channel- 250 acres of, wilderness, wildlife and water. Choose from two superb accommodation options, each boasting absolute privacy and sublime luxury: the majestic Peninsula House, the ultimate retreat for up to 3 couples, or the stunning new waterfront […]
Business Details The Dover Museum and Gallery is managed by the Dover History Group Inc. Situated in the Dover Old School, 6983-85 Huon Highway. It welcomes visitors to view the far south through heritage and art. The current exhibition reflects Dover’s maritime history. Other theme exhibitions are at times added for interest. Talented local artists […]
Business Details ‘Explore the spectacular waterways of Far South Tasmania and enjoy the stunning landscape from a new perspective, see local wildlife and learn about the history of the area. Join a full or half day guided tour on comfortable, stable kayaks. Explore the beauty, tranquillity and rich history on the protected waters of Southern […]
Business Details The Geeveston Visitor Centre, located in the impressive red brick building in the centre of town was the former Town Hall built in 1914. Open 7 days a week, knowledgeable and friendly staff provide up to date travel information, itineraries, tour suggestions and a free booking service for Geeveston, the Huon Valley, the […]
Business Details Update on opening during COVID-19 / Spring 2020 BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Bookings for cave tours will be taken by phone, with payment by credit card. Numbers are currently limited to 8 people per tour. Hastings Caves can be contacted on 03 6298 3209. For opening and tour times, check the Parks and Wildlife […]
Business Details This stunning self-catering accommodation is located on Dover Bay. Step outside of this charming cottage and you are on the white sands of Pottery Beach. The ideal romantic retreat…or getaway for one or two couples, with two queen bedrooms and an unsurpassable outlook over the bay! Spacious living area and a gourmet kitchen […]
Business Details Current opening hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pmLast tickets sold at 3:00pm at the ticket office on site. From Saturday Dec 26th, 2020, open 7 days a week. Soar like an eagle from a lofty perch high in the treetops – feel the wind beneath your wings as you dip and swoop […]
Business Details In the far southern wilderness of Tasmania our dairy goat farm and goat milk soap workshop is open to the public from 10am to 4pm Thursday’s, Friday’s (Some Saturdays) and Sunday’s for dairy goat products, luxurious goat milk soaps, lotions and delicious seasonal goat cheese. With dairy tours at 1pm from September through to […]
Majestic Adamson’s Peak provides a dramatic backdrop to the township of Dover and picturesque Port Esperance with its three islands – Hope, Faith and Charity. Once a convict probation station (est. 1845), now a popular seaside destination and main service centre for the area, Dover‘s main industries are tourism, aquaculture, fishing, orcharding and forestry. In […]
Geeveston (25 minutes drive south of Huonville, 1 hour from Hobart) is the gateway town into the southern forests. Made famous as the location of the filming of the television series Rosehaven. A good stopping place on your way to Tahune Airwalk and Hartz Mountain National Park. This small timber town is named after the […]
Located 104 kms. south west of Hobart, the sheltered settlement of Southport skirts a bay that opens south-east, to the Great Southern Ocean. This bay was part of the indigenous Lyluequonny (Pangherninghe) people’s country. The aboriginals travelled this area, venturing north from Recherche Bay and round to the west coast in milder weather. In 1792 […]
The Lune River begins its journey abruptly, in the headwall of a glacial valley in the Southern Ranges. From these headwaters, the river travels down through forested slopes, before meandering across button-grass plains, reaching sea-level near the Lune River bridge, with the water now affected by tidal flow. From this bridge, the river steadily broadens […]
The original Hastings town was located at Hastings Bay, the large waterway on your left just before the turn-off to Hastings Caves. Established in 1868, Hastings preceded Lune River as a site for settlement. Both arose principally around timber-getting, with many miles of tramways giving access to the extensive forests – mostly eucalypt. Hastings once had […]
Cockle Creek enters the sea at the southern end of Recherche Bay and is Tasmania’s most southerly point accessed by road. Middens in the region speak of the aboriginal presence here, well before Europeans arrived, and the encounters between the indigenous people, the Lyluequonny, and the early French explorers in 1792-93 has been well-documented. Initially established […]
This area has gained notoriety in recent years as the first meeting place between Bruni D’Entrecasteaux 1772/73 expedition and the original inhabitants – the Lylequonny. Studying native flora, fauna, geology, maritime navigation, charting waterways, and creating rudimentary vegetable gardens, the French, after some initial cautionary interaction, succeeded in establishing amicable cross cultural exchanges with the […]
The Far South is an ideal destination for the bushwalker. We offer a great range of walks from easy to strenous, along beautiful sandy beaches, through temperate rainforest, on tarn-studded alpine moors and dolerite peaks. Bushwalking in the Far South can be enjoyed all year round. South Cape Bay This is one of Tasmania’s iconic […]
Far South Tasmania offers watery adventures and relaxing experiences of the highest quality. Sea Kayaking The Far South’s coastlines and waterways are a fantastic place for kayaking and canoeing. Take a gentle paddle in the quiet bays of Dover and Southport, venture inland on the Lune, Esperance or D’Entrecasteaux River or follow the spectacular coastline. […]
Far South Tasmania offers more activities such as Picknicking, Fossicking and Bird Watching Picnicking The Far South is the perfect place for a picnic, there are many beautiful spots to sit, relax and enjoy the stunning views. You can even find your own oysters along the foreshore in Dover, Southport and Hastings Bay. Gas/Electric BBQ’s are […]
Far South Events Events bring local residents together, as well as showcasing all the Far South has to offer those from further afield. Whether you’re a local or a visitor make sure you experience Far South Tasmania’s unique events. Huon Valley Studio Art Trail Huon Valley Studio Art Trail returns for a fifth year offering […]
Aurora australis (also known as the southern lights, and southern polar lights) is the southern hemisphere counterpart to the aurora borealis. In the sky, an aurora australis takes the shape of a curtain of light, or a sheet, or a diffuse glow; it most often is green, sometimes red, and occasionally other colors too. But […]
Far South Itineraries Far South Family Fun 5 days/4 nights This family friendly itinerary will keep the kids happy and engaged. Highlights include a Treasure Hunter Kayak Tour, Gemstone Fossicking, Caves, Rockpools, a Sinkhole and Eagle Hanggliding. Click HERE to view the itinerary. Far South Adventure 3 days/2 nights This 3 day itinerary takes in some of […]
Far South publications: A4 Far South Touring Map 2023 A Traveller’s Glimpse into the History of Recherche Bay Tassie’s Top Tourism Town: Dover Editorial Far South Bird list compiled by Friends of Ida Bay Historical Society […]
