The Bay of Fires—a slice of coastal heaven Last week, we introduced you to adventuring couple Elise and Dom, whose road trip on the Great Eastern Drive in their vintage Kombi captured our imagination. If you haven’t already read this chapter…
It’s not hard to take a good picture of Tasmania’s east coast. This is a place of extraordinary natural beauty and postcard-perfect photo opportunities—which is why Facebook and Instagram feeds are always filled with stunning images, captured by visitors to…
Pelican Point Sanctuary is located just outside St Helens, a few minutes’ drive from the Bay of Fires. This luxury retreat is bordered by the Georges River, Granny’s Gut Creek, and Georges Bay and is a haven for wildlife, with…
If discovering the beaches of Bay of Fires on foot is a must-do experience, then witnessing this stretch of coastline from the sea is an unmissable one. Bay of Fires Eco Tours offer daily tours aboard the Infurneaux—a nimble, 10.5…
This small family vineyard is located at Cranbrook, not far south of Swansea, and offers award winning wines including pinot noir, Gewürztraminer, chardonnay and sparkling. Savour fresh Tasmanian produce matched with Spring Vale’s excellent wines when you dine in their…
If you’d like to experience an ocean-going perspective of Freycinet, step aboard the Schouten Passage II for an unforgettable four-hour exploration of the Freycinet coast and Wineglass Bay. This award-winning cruise takes you from Coles Bay to one of the world’s…
The Devil’s Corner Cellar Door is a striking piece of contemporary architecture with one of the best views of the Hazards Range to be found. Enjoy a tasting of the Devil’s Corner range of wines accompanied by freshly shucked Freycinet Marine…
White Sands Estate is a coastal resort located at Four Mile Creek on Tasmania’s east coast that a complete beachside holiday experience. Stay in one of the Estate’s self-contained Oceanview Villas, or indulge yourself in the luxury lodge, nestled beside…
We recently visited Saltwater Sunrise to share a meal with the hosts Rita and Bruce, to take a look around their gorgeous property, and to stay the night. It’s stunning, but we will let the pictures tell the rest of the…
What is it about this place…? I don’t know about you, but I receive dozens of images on my Facebook feed, every single day. Mostly I flick through them without really looking, perhaps hit the Like button here and there…but…
The best time to take a break It’s almost impossible to decide which season is my favourite time to visit Tasmania’s east coast. I love the cool, crisp days of winter here, the colour and warm light of autumn and…
The Great Eastern Drive will lead you to the most delicious experiences on Tasmania’s east coast, in some of its most beautiful locations. The east coast’s mild climate creates perfect growing conditions for the state’s premium fresh produce, and the…