Coalmines Escape

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Coal Mines Historic Site is approximately a 75-minute drive from Hobart and a 25-minute drive from Port Arthur. One of the 11 sites that together form the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property, it was Tasmania's first operational mine. Developed both to limit the colony's dependence upon costly imported coal from New South Wales, serving as a place of punishment for the "worst class" of convicts from Port Arthur, the mine was operational for over 40 years. Today, the Coal Mines offer visitors the chance to discover among the uncrowded ruins and scenic vistas a different perspective on Tasmania's convict history. It is a great place to explore on foot, with a number of tracks and paths around the extensive site. There are signs and displays to guide you around and inform you about the history of the Site. A printed guide to the Coal Mines is available from the Visitor Centre at the Port Arthur Historic Site. Ensure to check the weather before you arrive so you can bring the most appropriate clothing and footwear. Entry is free and there are basic picnic and toilet facilities at the site.

Boutique distillers and blenders of gin and whisky on Tasmania’s beautiful Dunalley Bay. A craft distillery offering a gorgeous rustic tasting experience nestled directly on one of Tasmania’s most breathtaking shorelines. The tasting hut offers high-class Gin and Whisky tasting. You can also order cocktails like barrel aged Negroni , Old fashioned, Irish coffees and our famous hot spiced gin with cloudy apple juice For those that wish to have a glass of wine we have a selection of Tasmanian wines, Ciders and beers If you are peckish, we have also serve local cheese platers, fresh local oysters and homemade biscuits.

Back Track Buggys Tasmania is a guide-led tour across parts of the Forestier Peninsula, in southeast Tasmania not far from Eagles Hawk Neck. Guests book either the two or four-seater buggy option and are led on tour by an experienced guide. You will travel over old disused logging tracks to reach an amazing clifftop lookout with a view over Cape Surville. The track is approx 23 kilometres return with the tour duration taking 2.5 hours. Guests can book online, and choose between a 9am to 1pm departure time. You will be met at the shed where you will be asked to sign the Terms and Conditions document and select a safety helmet, you will then be run through the short induction vehicle operation and business guidelines.