Guidebook for Maydena

Emily And Victoria
Emily And Victoria
Guidebook for Maydena

Parks & Nature

The Styx Valley of the Giants is home to some of the tallest trees on Earth. For years, it was one of Tasmania’s hottest conservation battlegrounds, with patches of its giant trees logged against the best efforts of environmentalists. Styx self-drive and walking guide https://www.wilderness.org.au/styx-self-drive-and-walking-guide
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Styx Tall Trees Forest Reserve
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The Styx Valley of the Giants is home to some of the tallest trees on Earth. For years, it was one of Tasmania’s hottest conservation battlegrounds, with patches of its giant trees logged against the best efforts of environmentalists. Styx self-drive and walking guide https://www.wilderness.org.au/styx-self-drive-and-walking-guide
Russell Falls is one of Tasmania’s most treasured places. The falls delight every visitor and can be reached by a very easy track that may suit some wheelchair users and those with strollers. Located in Mt Field National Park, this easy walk will take you through a mixed forest comprising towering swamp gums, the tallest flowering plant on Earth, and species typical of wet forests and cool temperate rainforests, such as dogwood, musk and myrtle. Towards the falls, the track is framed by stunning tall tree ferns. The falls themselves are impossibly picturesque. At night time glow worms can be seen among the vegetation on the approach to the falls.
23 locals recommend
Russell Falls
23 locals recommend
Russell Falls is one of Tasmania’s most treasured places. The falls delight every visitor and can be reached by a very easy track that may suit some wheelchair users and those with strollers. Located in Mt Field National Park, this easy walk will take you through a mixed forest comprising towering swamp gums, the tallest flowering plant on Earth, and species typical of wet forests and cool temperate rainforests, such as dogwood, musk and myrtle. Towards the falls, the track is framed by stunning tall tree ferns. The falls themselves are impossibly picturesque. At night time glow worms can be seen among the vegetation on the approach to the falls.
This short and easy Junee Cave Walk follows the Junee River upstream through rainforest understorey and open woodland to arrive at the mouth of a vast underground labyrinth of limestone caves. The track weaves through moisture-loving ferns, bracken, moss and lichen, and traces the Junee River, which flows from the limestone caves themselves. The 18,500 hectare Junee-Florentine karst system has the deepest two caves in Australia: The Tachycardia and Niggly caves both have an approximate depth of 375 metres. Other caves in this system contain well-preserved Aboriginal heritage in the form of animal bones, tools, hearths and hand stencils.
Junee Cave Track
Junee Cave Track
This short and easy Junee Cave Walk follows the Junee River upstream through rainforest understorey and open woodland to arrive at the mouth of a vast underground labyrinth of limestone caves. The track weaves through moisture-loving ferns, bracken, moss and lichen, and traces the Junee River, which flows from the limestone caves themselves. The 18,500 hectare Junee-Florentine karst system has the deepest two caves in Australia: The Tachycardia and Niggly caves both have an approximate depth of 375 metres. Other caves in this system contain well-preserved Aboriginal heritage in the form of animal bones, tools, hearths and hand stencils.
The Mt Anne day walk in Tasmania’s South West National Park (and World Heritage area) is an absolutely stunning hike. Mt Anne stands at 1423 metres and involves a full day walking.
Mount Anne Track
Mount Anne Track
The Mt Anne day walk in Tasmania’s South West National Park (and World Heritage area) is an absolutely stunning hike. Mt Anne stands at 1423 metres and involves a full day walking.
The Lake Rhona trail is fascinating 2 day, 28km trail hike located within the Wild Rivers National Park. Nestled in the midst of the Denison Ranges, the Lake’s beautiful white quartize sands stand in stark contrast to the dominate ridges which surround it, making it a truly unique sight. The trail follows flat buttongrass marshland for a majority of the distance before an abrupt but relatively short climb of 400m in the final section below the Lake.
Lake Rhona
The Lake Rhona trail is fascinating 2 day, 28km trail hike located within the Wild Rivers National Park. Nestled in the midst of the Denison Ranges, the Lake’s beautiful white quartize sands stand in stark contrast to the dominate ridges which surround it, making it a truly unique sight. The trail follows flat buttongrass marshland for a majority of the distance before an abrupt but relatively short climb of 400m in the final section below the Lake.
Mt Field National Park is Tasmania's first national park, with stunning vistas, great walks, abundant wildlife and excellent visitor facilities. There's even more to be discovered in Tasmania's most diverse national park, including Lady Barron Falls, Horseshoe Falls and many more on the way to the summit of Mount Field itself. The park offers an array of natural wonders and incredible plant diversity that increases with altitude. Encounter some of the park's unique alpine species on the Pandani Grove walk around Lake Dobson, and if you're lucky you'll spot a platypus.
102 locals recommend
Mount Field National Park
66 Lake Dobson Rd
102 locals recommend
Mt Field National Park is Tasmania's first national park, with stunning vistas, great walks, abundant wildlife and excellent visitor facilities. There's even more to be discovered in Tasmania's most diverse national park, including Lady Barron Falls, Horseshoe Falls and many more on the way to the summit of Mount Field itself. The park offers an array of natural wonders and incredible plant diversity that increases with altitude. Encounter some of the park's unique alpine species on the Pandani Grove walk around Lake Dobson, and if you're lucky you'll spot a platypus.
The magnificent Southwest National Park encompasses over six hundred thousand hectares of wild, inspiring country and forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The park, the largest in Tasmania, epitomises the granduer and spirit of wilderness in its truest sense. The Gordon River and Scotts Peak roads wind through forest, scrub and moorland, sometimes opening out onto breathtaking views of rugged mountains like the Saw Back, Anne, Western Arthur and Frankland ranges. This is wilderness at its best, and it is equally accessible to those who enjoy the comfort of driving as it is to those who wish to walk in some of the most spectacular country in Australia.
Southwest National Park
The magnificent Southwest National Park encompasses over six hundred thousand hectares of wild, inspiring country and forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The park, the largest in Tasmania, epitomises the granduer and spirit of wilderness in its truest sense. The Gordon River and Scotts Peak roads wind through forest, scrub and moorland, sometimes opening out onto breathtaking views of rugged mountains like the Saw Back, Anne, Western Arthur and Frankland ranges. This is wilderness at its best, and it is equally accessible to those who enjoy the comfort of driving as it is to those who wish to walk in some of the most spectacular country in Australia.
Lake Gordon and Lake Pedder, set in Tasmania's wild south-west wilderness and ringed with rugged mountain ranges. Both lakes are a mecca for fishermen with some of the best trout fishing in the state. Near Strathgordon is the mighty Gordon Dam, the the site of one of the world’s highest commercial abseils, run by Aardvark Adventures. Lake Pedder and its companion Lake Gordon, together comprise the largest inland freshwater storage in Australia, covering more than 500 square kilometres and holding more than 37 times the volume of water than Sydney Harbour. When travelling to the Lake Pedder area please take suitable clothing to suit the changeable weather conditions. Weather conditions
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Lake Pedder
7 locals recommend
Lake Gordon and Lake Pedder, set in Tasmania's wild south-west wilderness and ringed with rugged mountain ranges. Both lakes are a mecca for fishermen with some of the best trout fishing in the state. Near Strathgordon is the mighty Gordon Dam, the the site of one of the world’s highest commercial abseils, run by Aardvark Adventures. Lake Pedder and its companion Lake Gordon, together comprise the largest inland freshwater storage in Australia, covering more than 500 square kilometres and holding more than 37 times the volume of water than Sydney Harbour. When travelling to the Lake Pedder area please take suitable clothing to suit the changeable weather conditions. Weather conditions
The Creepy Crawly Nature Trail is a fun and adventurous short trail in South-West Tasmania. For walkers of the Mount Anne or Mount Eliza walks, this is a highly recommended stop-in along Scotts Peak Road. The fully board-walked trail only takes 30 minutes to complete, winding its way through dense mossy temperate rainforest. http://tastrails.com/creepy-crawly-nature-trail/
Creepy Crawly Trail
Scotts Peak Dam Road
The Creepy Crawly Nature Trail is a fun and adventurous short trail in South-West Tasmania. For walkers of the Mount Anne or Mount Eliza walks, this is a highly recommended stop-in along Scotts Peak Road. The fully board-walked trail only takes 30 minutes to complete, winding its way through dense mossy temperate rainforest. http://tastrails.com/creepy-crawly-nature-trail/

Sightseeing

The mighty Gordon River Dam is an engineering marvel, 11 meters taller than the Sydney Harbour Bridge and holding back 30 times the volume of water in the Harbour itself. Located in South West Tasmania at the edge of the famed World Heritage Wilderness Area, the dam appears to be the only manmade creation for miles, its curved concrete façade standing in stark contrast to the surrounding natural scenery.
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Gordon Dam
Gordon River Road
8 locals recommend
The mighty Gordon River Dam is an engineering marvel, 11 meters taller than the Sydney Harbour Bridge and holding back 30 times the volume of water in the Harbour itself. Located in South West Tasmania at the edge of the famed World Heritage Wilderness Area, the dam appears to be the only manmade creation for miles, its curved concrete façade standing in stark contrast to the surrounding natural scenery.
The Eagles Eyrie is located at Abbott’s Lookout, an 1100m high alpine ridge, running between the Styx and Tyenna Valleys on the fringe of Tasmania’s south west wilderness. The building has been designed to nestle into its ridgeline site, minimising its visual impact while enhancing the experience of breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding mountain ranges and forests. The Eagles Eyrie is the Maydena Mountain Bike Park's, summit café offers one of the most unique dining experiences in Tasmania, with unrivaled 360-degree alpine views across stunning Tasmanian Wilderness. The café offers a wide range of fresh food, hot and cold drinks.
Eagles Eyrie
The Eagles Eyrie is located at Abbott’s Lookout, an 1100m high alpine ridge, running between the Styx and Tyenna Valleys on the fringe of Tasmania’s south west wilderness. The building has been designed to nestle into its ridgeline site, minimising its visual impact while enhancing the experience of breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding mountain ranges and forests. The Eagles Eyrie is the Maydena Mountain Bike Park's, summit café offers one of the most unique dining experiences in Tasmania, with unrivaled 360-degree alpine views across stunning Tasmanian Wilderness. The café offers a wide range of fresh food, hot and cold drinks.

Entertainment & Activities

The hype is real. The Dirt Art crew have basically built themselves a showcase to their prolific trail-building skills in a single place, and they have instantly created a venue that leads the way when it comes to gravity-assisted riding in Australia.
14 locals recommend
Maydena Bike Park
34 Kallista Rd
14 locals recommend
The hype is real. The Dirt Art crew have basically built themselves a showcase to their prolific trail-building skills in a single place, and they have instantly created a venue that leads the way when it comes to gravity-assisted riding in Australia.
Abseiling at the Gordon Dam has been included in the Top 10 Adrenaline activities in the world today, along with rafting the Zambesi River, bungee jumping in South Africa, and the X Roller Coaster at Six Flags, California. Standing 140 metres high, the Gordon Dam is the world's highest commercial abseil. The day begins at 9am when we meet you at the Dam, around two and a half hour' drive from Hobart. The Dam is located near Strathgordon, in the heart of Tasmania's magnificent south-west wilderness. The Dam is several metres higher than the Sydney Harbour Bridge (134m), and holds back thirty times the amount of water in the Harbour itself.
Aardvark Adventures
Abseiling at the Gordon Dam has been included in the Top 10 Adrenaline activities in the world today, along with rafting the Zambesi River, bungee jumping in South Africa, and the X Roller Coaster at Six Flags, California. Standing 140 metres high, the Gordon Dam is the world's highest commercial abseil. The day begins at 9am when we meet you at the Dam, around two and a half hour' drive from Hobart. The Dam is located near Strathgordon, in the heart of Tasmania's magnificent south-west wilderness. The Dam is several metres higher than the Sydney Harbour Bridge (134m), and holds back thirty times the amount of water in the Harbour itself.
Bushy Park Pool is a great place to go to cool down on a hot day. Great pool for kids also!
Bushy Park
Bushy Park Pool is a great place to go to cool down on a hot day. Great pool for kids also!
Built circa 1861, the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. Museum, cafe, BBQ and Picnic spots.
21 locals recommend
Salmon Ponds and the Museum of Trout Fishing
70 Salmon Ponds Rd
21 locals recommend
Built circa 1861, the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. Museum, cafe, BBQ and Picnic spots.
Curing Farm is an established attraction that gives visitors a taste of life on a working sheep farm and a better understanding of wool production, sheep husbandry and cropping activities.
Curringa Farm
5831 Lyell Hwy
Curing Farm is an established attraction that gives visitors a taste of life on a working sheep farm and a better understanding of wool production, sheep husbandry and cropping activities.
Mount Mawson is located within the Mount Field National Park. The ski area is at an altitude of approximately 1250m and usually gets fairly consistent snow falls during winter resulting in sufficient cover for downhill skiing from mid July to mid September. This is a picturesque alpine environment featuring; gnarly snow gums, unique pandani plants and the calls of the ubiquitous currawong birds trumpeting across the valleys.
Mount Mawson
Mount Mawson is located within the Mount Field National Park. The ski area is at an altitude of approximately 1250m and usually gets fairly consistent snow falls during winter resulting in sufficient cover for downhill skiing from mid July to mid September. This is a picturesque alpine environment featuring; gnarly snow gums, unique pandani plants and the calls of the ubiquitous currawong birds trumpeting across the valleys.

Essentials

Nearest Major Grocery Store to Maydena
Woolworths New Norfolk
51 George St
Nearest Major Grocery Store to Maydena
Last petrol station the way to the South West Wilderness. Also offer cafe style food, coffee and picnic hampers.
Fika Time Cafe general store & Fuel
38a Kallista Rd
Last petrol station the way to the South West Wilderness. Also offer cafe style food, coffee and picnic hampers.

Drinks & Nightlife

Enjoy an original Tasmanian country pub experience and explore all the area has to offer. We offer a friendly bar and fresh pub grub. We often have live music and other events. We also have FREE WIFI, ATM and are a BOTTLE SHOP !
10 locals recommend
National Park Hotel (Under New Management as @ 30th April 2021)
2366 Gordon River Rd
10 locals recommend
Enjoy an original Tasmanian country pub experience and explore all the area has to offer. We offer a friendly bar and fresh pub grub. We often have live music and other events. We also have FREE WIFI, ATM and are a BOTTLE SHOP !

Food Scene

The Agrarian Kitchen is a sustainable farm-based cooking school offering paddock-to-plate experiences in a 19th century schoolhouse at Lachlan. Set on five acres, The Agrarian Kitchen is a working farm and incorporates an extensive vegetable garden, orchard, berry patch and herb garden, all grown using organic principles. Also in residence are rare-breed Wessex Saddleback and Berkshire pigs, Barnevelder chickens, milking goats, a flock of geese and honeybees. The Agrarian Kitchen grows and uses heirloom varieties of fruit, vegetables and rare breed animals in its cooking classes and also sources ingredients from local farmers, fishermen, gardeners and artisan producers.
30 locals recommend
The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery & Store
11a The Avenue
30 locals recommend
The Agrarian Kitchen is a sustainable farm-based cooking school offering paddock-to-plate experiences in a 19th century schoolhouse at Lachlan. Set on five acres, The Agrarian Kitchen is a working farm and incorporates an extensive vegetable garden, orchard, berry patch and herb garden, all grown using organic principles. Also in residence are rare-breed Wessex Saddleback and Berkshire pigs, Barnevelder chickens, milking goats, a flock of geese and honeybees. The Agrarian Kitchen grows and uses heirloom varieties of fruit, vegetables and rare breed animals in its cooking classes and also sources ingredients from local farmers, fishermen, gardeners and artisan producers.
We are farmers brewing farmhouse ales & ciders in unique batches using farm grown ingredients from our own 600ha property in the Derwent Valley of Tasmania as well as ingredients sourced directly from farmers across the state. Barrel aging, spontaneous fermentations, experimentation and everything in between. Fruit in ale, sour cherries and more. CELLAR DOOR We open the gate during the week for walk ins from time to time but if you want to be sure we are around please make an appointment. vertigo@2mt.com.au OPEN Fridays & Sundays from 12 noon to 6pm
Two Metre Tall Farmhouse Ale & Cider
2862 Lyell Hwy
We are farmers brewing farmhouse ales & ciders in unique batches using farm grown ingredients from our own 600ha property in the Derwent Valley of Tasmania as well as ingredients sourced directly from farmers across the state. Barrel aging, spontaneous fermentations, experimentation and everything in between. Fruit in ale, sour cherries and more. CELLAR DOOR We open the gate during the week for walk ins from time to time but if you want to be sure we are around please make an appointment. vertigo@2mt.com.au OPEN Fridays & Sundays from 12 noon to 6pm
Stefano Lubiana’s Osteria’s menu is fresh, seasonal & based around what comes out of their biodynamic vegetable garden. They harvest honey from their own bees, pickle & preserve their produce and make all their own bread from organic flours in a wood fired oven. Stefano Lubiana source free-range meats from local farmers & use wild caught seafood from the pristine waters of Tasmania. The menu changes weekly and bookings are advised. 60 Rowbottoms Rd, Granton TAS 7030 (03) 6263 7457 Hours: 11am - 4pm, Thursday to Monday
22 locals recommend
Stefano Lubiana Wines
60 Rowbottoms Rd
22 locals recommend
Stefano Lubiana’s Osteria’s menu is fresh, seasonal & based around what comes out of their biodynamic vegetable garden. They harvest honey from their own bees, pickle & preserve their produce and make all their own bread from organic flours in a wood fired oven. Stefano Lubiana source free-range meats from local farmers & use wild caught seafood from the pristine waters of Tasmania. The menu changes weekly and bookings are advised. 60 Rowbottoms Rd, Granton TAS 7030 (03) 6263 7457 Hours: 11am - 4pm, Thursday to Monday
The Westerway Raspberry Farm is a family-owned farm supplying fresh Tasmanian berries and berry products at its Farm Gate shop along with allowing members of the public to pick their own.
7 locals recommend
Westerway Raspberry Farm
1488 Gordon River Rd
7 locals recommend
The Westerway Raspberry Farm is a family-owned farm supplying fresh Tasmanian berries and berry products at its Farm Gate shop along with allowing members of the public to pick their own.

Shopping

The Drill Hall Emporium is more than the usual antiques store, it is an experience. Step within and you can feel the passion and love for antiques that a mother and daughters team share. They live by the philosophy that antiques not only create unique and personal interiors, they also are a pleasure to use in the kitchen, garden and home. They are constantly searching locally and abroad to bring together a unique mix of antiques, both decorative and useful. These items are all displayed lovingly within their store, a former army drill hall.
11 locals recommend
Drill Hall Emporium
17 Stephen St
11 locals recommend
The Drill Hall Emporium is more than the usual antiques store, it is an experience. Step within and you can feel the passion and love for antiques that a mother and daughters team share. They live by the philosophy that antiques not only create unique and personal interiors, they also are a pleasure to use in the kitchen, garden and home. They are constantly searching locally and abroad to bring together a unique mix of antiques, both decorative and useful. These items are all displayed lovingly within their store, a former army drill hall.