Nearby
One of the joys of Tasmania is that there’s always a great deal to experience within easy driving distance. The following ideas are just a few from our catalogue:-
Wineries (north of Hamptons on the Bay)
- Milton Vineyard 25kms
- Spring Vale Vineyards 25kms
- Gala Estate 28kms
- Devil’s Corner 37kms
- Freycinet Vineyard 38kms
Local Food (north of Hamptons on the Bay)
- Piermont Restaurant – 9kms
- Morris General (IGA) Store (Swansea) – 12kms
- Artifakt Gallery & Café (Swansea) – 12kms
- Saltshaker Restaurant (Swansea) – 12kms
- Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery (Swansea) – 13kms
- Melshell Oysters - 26kms (premium oysters)
Natural Wonders & National Parks
- Freycinet National Park (45kms)
- Douglas-Apsley National Park via Bicheno (55kms)
- Coles Bay (70kms)
- Schouten Island via Coles Bay (70kms)
- Wineglass Bay (75kms)
- Maria Island via Triabunna (36.7kms) and ferry
A LITTLE FURTHER ON
Northwards
- Bicheno (60kms) – Wonderful coastal walk over rocky outcrops; and magnificent scallop pies from Blue Edge Bakery (YUM!!)
- Freycinet Marine Farm 62km – fresh seafood
- St Helens (133kms) – Seafood and wonderful walks
- Lease 65 Binalong Bay (136kms) – Purchase wonderful, creamy, oysters from the farm (YUM, YUM!!)
- Bay of Fires (157kms) – Wonderful views and divine beaches
Southwards
- Triabunna (39kms) – Seafood restaurants, wonderful dive sites and ferry to Maria Island
- Richmond (100kms) – Picture perfect town with historic buildings, cafes and Australia’s oldest bridge
- Hobart (122kms) – Tasmania’s capital with its variety of shops, restaurants & museums
- MONA (128kms) – Showcasing David Walsh’s $110 million collection of art & antiquities
- Port Arthur (135kms) – Infamous penal settlement
Westwards
- Launceston (148kms) – A charming city, straddling the Tamar River, and with wonderful wineries & sights
Photos courtesy of Tourism Tasmania. Oysters - by Adam Gibson. Swansea beach by Kathryn Leahy. Bicheno by Pete Harmsen.Below: Spiky Bridge, Swansea by Rob Burnett. Crayfish/Freycinet Marine Farm by Rob Burnett. Tasman Hwy drive/Four Mile Creek by Pete Harmsen. Bruny Island House of Whisky by Nick Osborne. Coles Bay by Matt Donovan.
