Planning your Escape!
There are lots of activities that are within your reach when staying at The Beach Escape - the hard part is figuring out what to do and when! Below are some ideas on how you can map out your adventures around The Beach Escape - pick and choose how to fill in your days. P.S. Don't forget to leave plenty of time to hit the beach!
On the way to The Beach Escape | |||
Richmond / Coal River Valley | Historic Richmond is a must see. Be it the historic buildings and bridge, the awesome sweet shop or bakery, or the feel of the place we recommend you visit. And don't forget all the wineries in the Coal River Valley area. | 2-3 hours | |
Day 1 - site seeing - Tasman Peninsula / Port Arthur | |||
Tasman Island cruise | Sit back and relax(!) as you zip around the cliffs between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck. Awesome scenery. Departs from Port Arthur. | 4 hours | |
Port Arthur Historic Site | Visit the world famous historic site. Make sure you include the free isle cruise (the earlier you arrive the earlier the cruise will be as they fill up). | Half day | |
Remarkable Caves | A short drive from the Port Arthur Historic site is the Remarkable Caves - a blow hole that when active is a real eye opener. | 30 mins |
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Coal Mines Historic Site | Approximately 30 minutes from Port Arthur, the world heritage listed site is the location of the first coal mine in Australia | 1 hour | |
The Cannery | Stop in for a meal at The Cannery in Dunalley - we haven't been there however we've heard great reviews about the food. Make sure you check their opening hours first. | 1 hour | |
Day 2 - for the nature lovers - Tasman Peninsula / Port Arthur | |||
Tessallated Pavement | On your down towards the Tasman Peninsula, stop in at Eaglehawk Neck and check out the Tessallated Pavement. There is a short walk from the car park that isn't too difficult. | 30 mins | |
Blow hole / Tasman Arch / Devils kitchen / Waterfall Bay | These natural formation are located at Eaglehawk Neck. The walk to each is short, and food is available near the Blow hole. | 1.5 hours |
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Fortescue Bay | About 10 minutes before you reach Port Arthur is the turn off toe Fortescue Bay. The bay has a great beach for a walk, and if you are feeling more adventurous there are a number of hikes you can undertake. | 1-4 hours | |
Crescent Bay | Enjoy stunning scenery and a relatively easy walk into Crescent Bay - great beach and HUGE sand dunes. Add extra time if you attempt Mount Brown - a steep climb to a great view. Also see the Remarkable Caves details above. | 3-4 hours | |
Dunalley Hotel | On your way back to The Beach Escape, stop in for a traditional pub meal and drink at the Dunalley Hotel - you won't be disappointed. | 1 hour | |
Day 3 - Hobart and surrounds | |||
Salamanca Place / Salamanca Market | Salamanca Place is part of Hobart's historic water front precinct. On Saturday's it is turned into one of Australia's great markets that is filled with great food, Tasmanian arts and crafts and many things that will delight you. | 2 hours | |
MONA | MONA is arguable one of the most controversial, private museum filled with thought-provoking, and often shocking, art. You can also take a ferry to/from the museum that departs from near Salamanca that is a great way to see Hobart from the river - add extra time for the experience. | 3 hours | |
Cascade Brewery | Cascade Brewery is where the iconic Cascade Beer range is brewed. You can simply have a look at the historic building, or book a tour and discover either the secrets of brewing or the secrets of the historic building. | 20 mins - 2 hours | |
Cascades Female Factory Historic site | Just down the road from the Cascades Brewery, the Female Factory Historic site is the location of the facility that housed female convicts in Tasmania. | 1-2 hours | |
Mount Wellington (kunanyi) | Towering over Hobart is Mount Wellington (kunanyi). If you want an awesome view of Hobart and beyond take a trip up there. In winter you will probably encounter snow, and even if it isn't winter it can be cool and potentially windy (even if Hobart is calm). The road up is narrow. | 1.5 hours |
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Battery Point | Located just outside of the Hobart CBD and backing onto Salamanca, Battery Point is full of historic buildings telling Hobart's story. There are many great eateries and we recommend walking around to take in old world charm. | 1 hour |
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Day 4 - For the kids | |||
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo | Have a devil of a time at Tasmanian Devil Unzoo located in Taranna - the kids will love gettings hands on feeding the "locals". | 2-3 hours | |
Doo Town | Doo Town is quirky little hamlet near EagleHawk Neck where the locals have taken upon themselves to name their properties with something "Doo". Be warned a couple of names might not be quite child friendly... | 30 mins |
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Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry | Stop in for something sweet - Chocolate! Watch chocolate being made and then make a purchase or three! | 15 mins | |
