Beyond the icons When picturing Tasmania’s east coast, iconic images spring to mind of beautiful Wineglass Bay, tranquil Maria Island and pristine Bay of Fires. With summer adventures fast approaching, let’s take a moment to explore beyond the icons. FOR THE ADVENTURERS Freycinet Peninsula
Experience the peninsula from the water with Wineglass Bay Cruises. Go off the beaten track on a quad bike with ALL4Adventures. Or enjoy an idyllic paddle or snorkel into an underwater paradise with Freycinet Adventures.
Pyengana St Helens
St Helens
St Helens Mountain Bike Trails offer family friendly rides. There’s also a range of experiences in the area from fishing and biking, to guided walks and boating, including Bay of Fires Eco Tours.
Scamander St Marys
FOR THE FOODIES Bicheno
Cranbrook and Apslawn Swansea Rocky Hills Triabunna
Buckland
Coles Bay Freycinet Peninsula
Orford
Orford
You won’t want to leave Darlington Vineyard without a bottle of their cool-climate pinot noir. Or dine on the waterfront at Spring Bay Seafood Restaurant and Café.
Triabunna
The Fish Van is as fresh as it gets and guaranteed to please the entire family. Travel on to Little Swanport to visit Boomer Creek Vineyard for wine, local produce and breathtaking views.
Swansea
Coffee and art lovers will love the exhibits at Artifakt Gallery and Café, or indulge at Tellers in the courtyard or in front of the fire. A few minutes away you’ll find Melshell Oyster Shack.
Cranbrook and Apslawn
A wine lovers heaven – visit Milton Vineyard, Spring Vale Wines, Gala Estate Vineyard and Craigie Knowe Vineyard. Travel over Cherry Tree Hill to be greeted by amazing views 40 Journeys
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2020
Wineglass Bay Cruises
at Devils Corner Cellar Door and on to Freycinet Vineyard. A short drive away, the kids will love an ice cream at The Pondering Frog.
Coles Bay
Get your caffeine fix at Granite Freycinet, fresh seafood at Freycinet Marine Farm and enjoy local produce and amazing views at Freycinet Lodge in the national park.
Bicheno
The Farm Shed Wine Centre is hard to beat for tasting local gin, whisky or wine. Visit Overtime Vineyard for wine tasting overlooking the sea. For seafood lovers, Tasmanian Coastal Seafoods and The Lobster Shack at The Gulch are a must-do.
St Marys
The Purple Possum Café is a great stop for a bite to eat, while the St Marys Hotel entices many a weary traveller to take a load off.
Scamander
Swims East Coast Coffee is a favourite, and the beach and playground across the road are perfect for the kids.
St Helens
Located in a 1920s shearing shed, Priory Ridge Vineyard Cellar Door offers tastings and sales daily. Enjoy the delights of award-winning Furneaux Restaurant or Meresta Eatery at Binalong Bay.
Pyengana
The Pyengana Dairy Company continues its 130-year cheesemaking heritage. The café is jam-packed full of goodies. Just nearby meet Priscilla, the beer-swilling swine that calls the Pub in the Paddock her home.
