Ideas for your stay
Food scene
Cosy, beach/surf themed cafe with great coffee and breakfast/lunch
6 locals recommend
Ventura Cafe & Surf
2 Bayview RoadCosy, beach/surf themed cafe with great coffee and breakfast/lunch
Beautiful setting for a meal during day or evening. Delicious local produce and fabulous service. Fine dining without driving into Hobart city.
16 locals recommend
Driftwood Restaurant
13 North TerraceBeautiful setting for a meal during day or evening. Delicious local produce and fabulous service. Fine dining without driving into Hobart city.
Good pub meals, value for money, family friendly, children’s playground and area to run, Altitude Restaurant upstairs more fine dining.
Foreshore Tavern
464 S Arm RdGood pub meals, value for money, family friendly, children’s playground and area to run, Altitude Restaurant upstairs more fine dining.
Oysters, Oysters, Oysters - nothing more to say!! Can buy retail and bring back to cabin.
16 locals recommend
Barilla Bay Oyster Farm
1388 Tasman HwyOysters, Oysters, Oysters - nothing more to say!! Can buy retail and bring back to cabin.
Great little local bakery and takeaway, well priced hot chips, burgers and pizzas and a good coffee too!
Windy's Bakery
530 S Arm RdGreat little local bakery and takeaway, well priced hot chips, burgers and pizzas and a good coffee too!
Beaches
Great beach for long walks, swimming, beach cricket, corner store on bottom end of beach
20 locals recommend
Seven Mile Beach
Great beach for long walks, swimming, beach cricket, corner store on bottom end of beach
Great surf beach, water is pretty cold as an ocean beach, has surfing lessons, lifesaver patrolled beach
18 locals recommend
Clifton Beach
Great surf beach, water is pretty cold as an ocean beach, has surfing lessons, lifesaver patrolled beach
Nice beach for walks, safe swimming spot for children within 5 minutes of cabin. Can walk along headland track to Seven Mile Beach.
Roches Beach
Nice beach for walks, safe swimming spot for children within 5 minutes of cabin. Can walk along headland track to Seven Mile Beach.
Cremorne Beach
Great little beach in a lagoon, local fishing spot
Neighbourhoods
Beachside suburb 10 mins from cabin. Friendly locals, swimming and fishing at beach, all conveniences here so don’t have to travel to major shopping centre
15 locals recommend
Lauderdale
Beachside suburb 10 mins from cabin. Friendly locals, swimming and fishing at beach, all conveniences here so don’t have to travel to major shopping centre
20 minute drive from the cabin, historic village, shopping, cafes, feed the ducks at Richmond Bridge.
163 locals recommend
Richmond
20 minute drive from the cabin, historic village, shopping, cafes, feed the ducks at Richmond Bridge.
Acton Park
Rural properties, Tangara trail tracks, plenty of bushland and wildlife
City advice
Getting around
Hobart is serviced by buses only (Metro Tasmania)
Check website for timetable information and ticketing. Buses do not run frequently to our area so check the timetable as you are making plans. A taxi/Uber is approximately $35-$40 from Hobart and will get you where you need to go a lot quicker than public transport. Hiring a car is the best option.
Book before you go
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Make a booking in advance of the day you wish to take the tour. Fills quickly and limited seating.
What to pack
Bring a range of clothing for all weather situations
Hobart is reputable for quick changing weather, the odd winter-ish day over the summer period and locals wearing shorts and t-shirts while visitors are in jeans and jumpers! Layers are a good way to go!!
Don't miss
Day trip to Bruny Island.
Catch the ferry at Kettering for a 20 minute ride to the island. Sightseeing, Bruny Island Wine and Cheese, Adventure Bay beach, climb the steps to The Neck for a great selfie - a definite must see and do!
Don't miss
Mount Wellington/Kunanyi
Take a drive to the top (don’t forget your camera and a jacket) for spectacular views of Hobart. Also walking trails in Wellington Park for those feeling active.