Things to do
Surfing
The east coast has the warmest weather in Tasmania and with a doubt has some of the best beaches in the world. There is a large selection of waves for surfers of all levels. The water is crystal clear and guaranteed uncrowded, which is something the northen states can only wish for. The temperature on the beach gets quite hot in the summer months in spite of the reputation that Tassie is a cooler place. You will need a steamer though, as the water temperature is cool compared to the north island.
St Columba Water Falls
View spectacular St Columba Water Falls, 12 kilometres along the St Columba Falls Road at Pyengana. Walk for 10 minutes through stunning rainforest and capture a photographic moment to take home with you at the falls lookout. Take the easy 20 minute walkthrough a magical rainforest of manferns and treeferns to view the spectacular 90 metre St Columba Water Fall. The falls can also be viewed from the carpark.
Pub in the Paddock Pyengana
No visit to Pyengana would be complete without sharing a beer with Priscilla the beer drinking pig!With very little persuasion and the mere calling of her name, Priscilla slowly gathered herself up onto her very sturdy legs and ambled over to socialise with us. Priscilla has a delightful personality and was on for a chat! The pub itself is filled with memorabilia from past celebrity visits and has a cosy, country ambience, just as you would expect from a pub in a paddock!The food is hearty, country fare, together with your drink of choice. What could be better for the traveller with a taste for great country food!
Holy Cow Cafe
Voted in Australian Traveller as one of the '100 Greatest Australian Gourmet Experiences', the Pyengana Dairy is not to be missed on your trip to the north east of Tasmania. Watch cheese being made. Taste award-winning Pyengana Cheeses. Take home your own cloth wrapped cheese to mature. Sit down to a Traditional Ploughman's Lunch or coffee and decadent cakes after an energetic walk to St Columba Falls. Home made ice cream and milkshakes, using fresh milk from the Pyengana Dairy, is always a must do and taste! All meals are made onsite from fresh local ingredients and the cafe is fully licenced, serving award-winning Tasmanian wines and beers. The Holy Cow Cafe is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, summer 9am to 5pm and winter 10am to 4pm.
St Columba Falls Road, Pyengana TAS 7216
Ph:03 6373 6157 E:pyengana@mail.com
Bay of Fires
The internationally recognised Bay of Fires is situated 35 kilometres north of St Helens, between Eddystone Point and Binalong Bay. The breathtaking beauty of the Bay of Fires with its stunning blue water, red rocks, white beaches and fishing lagoons has recently been acknowledged by Lonely Planet. Check out Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area or just indulge in a local seafood lunch at Angasi Restaurant while you relax and gaze at stunning Binalong Bay.
Walks - Scamander Beach & Douglas-Aspley & Freycinet National Parks
Douglas-Aspley National Park has deep gorges, waterfalls and the 30 minute Aspley Myrtle Rainforest Walk. The park is located about 3 kilometres north of Bicheno. Take the Rosedale Road off the Tasman Highway (A3). Freycinet National Park is renowned for Wine Glass Bay (2 hour steep return walk) and the Cape Tourville short walk with spectacular views, all within driving distance of the shack.
East Coast Wine Region
.The Shack is within an hour and a half driving distance of some of Tasmania's best wines with vineyards and cellar doors located from Bicheno to Orford. Spring Vale Vineyards, Freycinet Vineyard, Coombend Vineyard, Craigie Knowe Vineyard, Milton Vineyard and Darlington Vineyard feature award winning wines to compliment east coast farm fresh oysters, crayfish, abalone, olives, walnuts, breads and cheeses.
Freycinet Sea Cruises
Cruise Wine Glass Bay and the Freycinet Peninsula. See dolphins, whales (on their annual migration north from September to December), seals, sea eagles, albatross, shearwaters, majestic sea caves and pink granite cliffs
info@freycinetseacruises.com Ph: 03 6257 0355
Freycinet Adventures
Live the adventure of life. Discover a place where time is measured by the turning of tides.Experienced guides, stable double sea kayaksandall paddling equipment.
info@freycinetadventures.com.au Ph: 03 6257 0500