Discover

Fertile Valleys

St Columba Falls, Pyengana

Discover Pyengana and Weldborough

The lush valleys of Pyengana and Weldborough once supported a thriving population of tin miners and foresters. Now, they are some of Tasmania’s richest and most scenic pastoral lands. The east coast’s fertile valleys consist of farmland, forests, mountains and waterfalls. Travel inland from St Helens to explore this tranquil part of the east coast.

Visit the Pyengana Dairy Company to sample award-winning, English-style cheddars and meet the cheesemakers (and the cows) before enjoying a real farmhouse lunch by the fire in the Farmgate Cafe. You can also visit the quirky, heritage-listed Pub in the Paddock, one of Tasmania’s oldest pubs (and yes, it really is in the middle of a paddock). Here you can meet Priscilla, arguably Tasmania’s most famous, beer drinking pig! Next, head to the Weldborough Hotel, part of the Tasmanian Beer Trail where you can also sample artisan beers and ciders from Tasmania’s boutique beer and cider producers.

Walk off lunch in the area’s forest reserves and mountains, including St Columba Falls—the highest waterfall in Tasmania, or take to your mountain bike to experience the challenge and exhilaration of the 18 kilometre Blue Tier Descent from Poimena to Weldborough.

Travel Times

Pyengana and Weldborough are approximately 4 hours from Hobart and 2 hours from Launceston.

Recommendations

#pyengana #weldborough


 

Sign up to our newsletter

Join us and be the first to hear about exclusive deals, insider travel tips, competitions and events.