The FLOPHouse Guidebook
Sightseeing
Binalong Bay
Head on down to The Gardens and especially Honeymoon Point Bay!
Incredible views up and down the coast, great exercise and a bit of rock scrambling thrown in.
10 locals recommend
St Patricks Head
Incredible views up and down the coast, great exercise and a bit of rock scrambling thrown in.
One of the most serene locations you could ever visit, highly recommended - head to the John White lookout.
9 locals recommend
Winifred Curtis Reserve
23282 Tasman HwyOne of the most serene locations you could ever visit, highly recommended - head to the John White lookout.
Derby
Haven't you heard? Mountain biking silly! A very cute little town too :=)
You can head over for a day trip if you want or bring your bike and stay a night or two, climb to the top of Bishop & Clerk, be amazed by the abundant wildlife and chat to fellow travellers! Well worth getting to this incredible place.
32 locals recommend
Maria Island
You can head over for a day trip if you want or bring your bike and stay a night or two, climb to the top of Bishop & Clerk, be amazed by the abundant wildlife and chat to fellow travellers! Well worth getting to this incredible place.
The biggest town on the east coast it has supermarkets, cafes, mountain biking, restaurants and a great walk around the bay.
35 locals recommend
St Helens
The biggest town on the east coast it has supermarkets, cafes, mountain biking, restaurants and a great walk around the bay.
On the way to the Weldborough Hotel check out this pub too, a classic in an incredible location.
26 locals recommend
Pub in the Paddock
250 St Columba Falls RdOn the way to the Weldborough Hotel check out this pub too, a classic in an incredible location.
Approximately a 1km walk from the FLOPHouse Shelly Point is a local favourite for surfing, swimming, walking and whale watching.
Shelly Point - National Whale Trail
Approximately a 1km walk from the FLOPHouse Shelly Point is a local favourite for surfing, swimming, walking and whale watching.
Food scene
Great wines, wonderful views, great food and sometimes music during wine weekends.
61 locals recommend
Devil's Corner Cellar Door
1 Sherbourne RdGreat wines, wonderful views, great food and sometimes music during wine weekends.
Amazing wines - what more do you need?!
22 locals recommend
Gala Estate Vineyard & Cellar Door - Wine TastingBookings Essential
14891 Tasman HwyAmazing wines - what more do you need?!
Craigie Knowe Vineyard & Cellar Door
80 Glen Gala RdBeautiful location, great hosts, good wine -
You simply must visit this cellar door if you are into wines, literally world class and very humble to boot! If you're lucky you might get to chat to Claudio the winemaker - look out for any master classes he may be hosting.
18 locals recommend
Freycinet Vineyards Pty Ltd
15919 Tasman HwyYou simply must visit this cellar door if you are into wines, literally world class and very humble to boot! If you're lucky you might get to chat to Claudio the winemaker - look out for any master classes he may be hosting.
A brilliant little place for coffee relaxing in the sun, checking out the surf.
15 locals recommend
Swims East Coast Coffee
1 Steel StA brilliant little place for coffee relaxing in the sun, checking out the surf.
Great fish and chips in St Helens - recommended. Sit on the bay and enjoy the view.
15 locals recommend
Skippers
Great fish and chips in St Helens - recommended. Sit on the bay and enjoy the view.
Wonderful French food. A special treat for a celebration or just because, hosts are welcoming and fun.
24 locals recommend
Furneaux Restaurant & Comptoir
2 Tasman HwyWonderful French food. A special treat for a celebration or just because, hosts are welcoming and fun.
Very cool, casual place with great food, drinks, atmosphere and hosts. Chill out after a hard days bike riding.
9 locals recommend
the SOCIAL tasmania
32 Quail StVery cool, casual place with great food, drinks, atmosphere and hosts. Chill out after a hard days bike riding.
Drop in for some delicious home made ice cream or jams, sauces, home grown fruit.
9 locals recommend
Eureka Farm
89 Upper Scamander RdDrop in for some delicious home made ice cream or jams, sauces, home grown fruit.
Enjoy a pizza, pasta, fish or something else that takes your fancy. A great casual, friendly and local little eatery.
6 locals recommend
Fearless Freddy Cafe
161 Scamander AveEnjoy a pizza, pasta, fish or something else that takes your fancy. A great casual, friendly and local little eatery.
It's all about the cheese and the cows. Watch them cruising around the dairy whenever they feel like it while you soak up the views enjoying your snacks and drinks.
34 locals recommend
Pyengana Dairy Company
163 St Columba Falls RdIt's all about the cheese and the cows. Watch them cruising around the dairy whenever they feel like it while you soak up the views enjoying your snacks and drinks.
Still undergoing renovation this little historic pub must be dropped into on your way through the Fingal Valley from Launceston but best check opening times. Great hosts.
Union Hotel Avoca
20 Falmouth StreetStill undergoing renovation this little historic pub must be dropped into on your way through the Fingal Valley from Launceston but best check opening times. Great hosts.
Jo is adorable, you will always be greeted with a smile, great coffee and local tips.
Coffee Mug Scamander
2 Scamander AveJo is adorable, you will always be greeted with a smile, great coffee and local tips.
Take an incredible drive through the valleys for a drink or lunch or coffee on your way to Derby. Stay there too. Great atmosphere winter or summer.
Weldborough Hotel
Take an incredible drive through the valleys for a drink or lunch or coffee on your way to Derby. Stay there too. Great atmosphere winter or summer.
Coffee Away
37A Cecilia StThe absolute BEST coffee in St Helens!
East Coast Village Providore
59 Cecilia StStock up on all your Tassie goodies
If you love oysters Lease 65 is a MUST. Delicious fresh oysters, pick up a dozen (cash only) grab some Tassie sparkling and head to the seaside!
20 locals recommend
Lease 65
444 Binalong Bay RdIf you love oysters Lease 65 is a MUST. Delicious fresh oysters, pick up a dozen (cash only) grab some Tassie sparkling and head to the seaside!
Easy, Tiger
Wonderful boutique cinema, bar, eatery - love it!