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Port Arthur - Is Only Part of the Story ™ Port Arthur - is only part of the story... wow yum! cute explore Welcome Take the time to explore the Tasman Once famed as a prison, this wild and secluded alive place with stunning coastal scenery is among the most historic corners in the country. South-east of Hobart, the remarkable Tasman Peninsula is a concentrated package of the best Tasmania has to offer: a kaleidoscopic array of habitats, wilderness, spectacular scenery, intriguing historic sites, walks, wildlife, fishing, cruising, scuba diving and seafood. With so much to see and do you’ll need serious time to take it all in… wow Contents ...............................................................The journey ................. 02 ...............................................................Doing ................ 07 ...............................................................Eating .................15 ...............................................................Staying ................ 16 ...............................................................Business directory ................ 22 ...............................................................Map ................ 25 Find your way... These coloured dots will help you identify our region’s many Port Arthurexplore and Tasman Tourism Association (PATTA) gratefully and diverse services, places to stay and attractions. acknowledges the significant support from the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority and the Tasman Council. Proudly Support is also acknowledged from Lynton Brown and Lorella Accommodation supported by: Matassini of the Norfolk Bay Convict Station. Design by Cathy McAuliffe Design. Attractions, activities and tours Art, galleries and antiques PATTA has made every endeavour to ensure that details are Where to eat correct at the time of printing this brochure and accepts no Service responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of services. Photos on front cover: Joe Shemesh, Kim Rumbold, Andrew Ross, Peter Whyte, Garry Moore and Tourism Tasmania, John Hamilton, This page: Joe Shemesh, Tasman Island Cruises, Kim Rumbold, Tourism Tasmania, Peter Whyte. Peter Tasmania, Tourism Island Cruises, Kim Rumbold, Joe Shemesh, Tasman This page: John Hamilton, Garry Tasmania, Whyte, Moore and Tourism Peter Ross, Andrew on front cover: Joe Shemesh, Kim Rumbold, Photos Welcome | 1 Accommodation The journey Attractions, activities and tours Crossing the swing bridge, the Arthur Highway 44 78 Alfred St, Nubeena T: 0411 044 423 Art, galleries and antiques winds through a picturesque rural landscape with 24 380 Pirates Bay Drive, Eaglehawk Neck T: 6250 3262 Where to eat tantalising glimpses of the water with the Tasman 28 Blowhole Jetty at Eaglehawk Neck T: 6253 5325 Service 20 still ahead. If you’re planning to stay and need a 178 Pirates Bay Drive Eaglehawk Neck T: 6250 3566 The journey holiday house, Tasman Peninsula Getaways44 offer an array of accommodation options. They from the water, or have a sub-marine adventure in The journey is part of the pleasure. For an act as booking agents for holiday homes all round the caves and kelp forests that lie at their foot. unforgettable maritime adventure join a the Tasman Peninsula. Sealife Experience Tasmania28 takes daily Navigators3 cruise from Hobart and retrace the see eco cruises to Tasman Island exploring sea caves sea route taken by the convicts through Storm Bay and the spectacular Seacliff Coast. Their modern to Port Arthur, rounding rugged Cape Raoul and vessel fitted with an underwater camera provides viewing Tasman Island along the way. Driving from unparalleled views of marine wildlife and kelp Hobart you’ll take the freeway towards the airport forests. You’ll enjoy complimentary wine and then on to Sorell, to join the Arthur Highway. pick smoked seafood. From the east coast you can join the Arthur Highway Providing fabulous cool-water diving and the at Sorell or take the back roads. The scenic habitat for the weedy sea-dragon, the waters of Wielangta Forest drive the Tasman Peninsula attract divers from around from Orford joins the Bream the world. Eaglehawk Dive Centre20 provides Creek scenic loop and Arthur Unusual geological formations at the Tessellated Pavement Dunalley dive charters, equipment hire, training and Highway at Copping. Dunalley is a quiet fishing hamlet located on the Eaglehawk Neck other facilities for everyone from beginners to Sorell Denison Canal. Whether you’re looking for coffee, Cresting Eaglehawk Spur, pause at the Tasman experienced divers. tranquil a meal, fresh fish, local wines, artwork, antiques, or Seacliff Coast Lookout to appreciate the Sorell is a regional centre with service facilities, a range of great hospitality and accommodation internet café and antique shops to browse. Beyond sensational views of Pirates Bay. Pirates Bay is options, Dunalley has something to offer. Potters home to the local fishing fleet, recreational fishing Sorell take some time to visit the Sorell Fruit Croft Lodge16 on a 10-acre waterfront property, Farm7 to pick your own fruit and berries, or enjoy charters, cruise boats and a focus for access to offers artistically stylish accommodation with the awesome sea-cliff coast. Proceeding downhill award winning fruit wines, smoothies, coffee and inspirational views across Marion Bay, a wood-fired cakes in the gourmet licenced café. you’ll notice the Hippolyte Rocks, a local seal pottery gallery and the Cellar Door for the Bream haulout and the first of the number of islands Just 20 minutes from Hobart Airport you could Creek Vineyard. you’ll see off the coast. At the bottom of the hill is stay on a private natural island, accessible by access to the Tessellated Pavement, a natural vehicle. Steele’s Island Accommodation10 is a dive occurring inter-tidal rock platform, formed by beach homestead and cottage ideal for couples unusual geological conditions resulting in this rare or group holidays with spa, sauna and loads tiled formation. Opposite, is the ideally-located of activities. Further east, picturesque Marion sip active Lufra Hotel 24, providing accommodation on the Bay boasts legendary surf breaks and hosts the site since1870. Most rooms have panoramic views annual Falls Festival. Here, located in secluded bush land, Pelican’s Rest12 is a comfortable of the bay. Formal dining and bistro style eateries private, two bedroom self-catered cottage with support outstanding views and your appetite. breakfast provisions. Offering affordable rates Choose from a variety of accommodation to suit and single nights. 5 minutes to beach or boat your needs and budget. With complimentary Top: Sorell Fruit Farm, bottom: Bream Creek Winery access to heated spas, pool and tennis court. ramp. It is an ideal setting for a tranquil escape. Left: Navigators cruise You can walk along the highest sea-cliffs in the Clockwise: Explore the world-class kelp forests. 3 Brooke St Pier Hobart T: 6223 1914 (see page 10) 12 2a Pelican Place, Marion Bay T: 0428 650 842 Southern Hemisphere, view the towering walls of Getaway in the bush - Pelican’s Rest. Bottom: Experience the sea with Sealife Experience 7 174 Pawleena Road, Sorell T: 6265 3100 16 1 Arthur Hwy, Dunalley T: 6253 5469 dolerite and delightful marine inhabitants up close 10 174 Steeles Island, via River Street, Carlton T: 6265 8077 Note: Numbers refer to business directory pages 22-23. Photos: Joe Shemesh and Tourism Tasmania, Andrew Ross, Navigators, Peter Whyte, Lufra Hotel, Mark Spencer and Tourism Tasmania, Sealife Experience. Sealife Tasmania, Mark Spencer and Tourism Hotel, Lufra Whyte, Peter Navigators, Ross, Andrew Tasmania, Joe Shemesh and Tourism Photos: The journey | 2 The journey | 3 The journey 34 5862 Arthur Hwy, Taranna T: 6250 3487 37 533 Main Road, Koonya T: 6250 3873 stride At Eaglehawk Neck a bronze sculpture marks the 50 411 Safety Cove Rd, Port Arthur T: 0417 918 473 site of the famous dog line. Easily overlooked, The 61 425 Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur T: 6250 2719 Officers’ Quarters, a small weatherboard building adjacent to the highway is the oldest wooden military This area’s remarkable geology has attracted structure in the country. It once housed the officers visitors since convict times. To reach the Blowhole, of the garrison guarding the Neck. Tasman’s Arch, the Devil’s Kitchen, and the walk to Waterfall Bay, one of the best short walks in the state, turn left at the southern end of the Neck. secluded historic Along the way you’ll find Doo Town, an amusing testament to shack culture. Premaydena The road passes turnoffs to Shelly Beach and meander Taranna Parkers Beach before reaching Premaydena. Nubeena The Arthur Highway follows the shores of Established as Impression Bay Probation Station Following the touring route you’ll come to the Eaglehawk and Norfolk Bays to Taranna. in 1841, it was later a quarantine station. Today pretty fishing village of Nubeena. Turn there for Established in 1836, Taranna was the port for Port headstones on the point and the timbers of a the great dunes of Roaring Beach. After travelling Arthur. Its jetty was the starting point for Australia’s tramway across the bay revealed at low tide, through Nubeena, the turn off to White Beach first passenger-carrying railway. Beside the jetty, bear poignant testimony to its convict past. leads to a great beach and sunsets across Storm sip Norfolk Bay Convict Station34 incorporates two Turn right (C341) at Premaydena to explore the Bay. Stormlea Road accesses more walks. An of the old port buildings. It has been continuously Coal Mines Historic
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