Compass Hut

The Tasmanian Arboretum is a 66 hectare botanical tree park and nature reserve in Tasmania's North West. A great place to enjoy trees of the temperate world, wildlife, including platypus (we are the best place in Australia to view them in the wild) and native birds, with over 80 species having been recorded. Come for a few hours or the whole day to explore and relax. Only 12 kilometres from Devonport and a short drive to Sheffield, the town of murals. The Arboretum is set in a peaceful and beautiful valley, offering picnic shelters, two with coin-operated electric barbecues, and a platypus observatory and bird hide on the shore of Founders' Lake. Cultural and natural heritage combine in the Limestone Heritage Walk, a self-guided walk linking the geology with a century of human activity contributing to colonial and national development. Guided walks are available for a reasonable cost and can be booked online. Bookings are essential. We are open every day of the year - 9:00 am to 8:00 pm during daylight saving and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm the rest of the year.

Delve into the magic of clay with this hands-on creative experience at Fulton Creek Farm, a beautiful private property in the heart of North West Tasmania. Join an intimate group for a guided class with landowner and ceramic artist Anna McNeill. Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay and create your very own ceramic platter. Upon arrival, you are invited to explore the immediate natural surrounds and forage for textural elements like seedpods, leaves and bark. You may also bring your own; perhaps you have treasured shells, antique lacework or other found objects you find inspiring. These can all be used to add your own unique marks and patterns into your masterpiece. Let your creativity flow! All materials, tools and firing of your work is provided and light refreshments are included. Perfect for beginners as well as the experienced artist. Please book early as places are limited to ensure an intimate experience.

Prickly Mo is a rustic, quirky cellar door, located at Eugenana, just a short 10 minute drive from Devonport. The cellar door is in a converted barn and shearing shed ,built circa 1890, and has wonderful views looking over the vines and the rolling hills beyond. Prickly Mo has a range of outstanding cool climate wines, with the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and their sparkling being standouts. The food offering is simple, but generous - their cheese platters are becoming famous. A feature of the venue is live music most weekends, either on a Sunday afternoon or a Friday night, when they stay open longer and invite a food truck to feed the crowd. Just two minutes down the road is the Tasmanian Arboretum, a must-visit if you like beautiful trees in a park setting, and if you want to see platypus. This cellar door is right in the heart of the Tasmanian Tasting Trail, and only a 70-minute drive to Cradle Mountain. Prickly Mo welcomes visitors with disabled access needs.