Hilltop Escape

Ride the Northeast railway for 3 kilometres on a pedal powered railbug from the old Turners Marsh station towards Karoola turning around at Waddles Rd. The ride out is almost all downhill and, if you like, you can be pushed back up with an escort vehicle which is actually a converted ride-on lawn mower with an electric motor powered by EV batteries that we charge from solar. Some riders have posted videos that they took. You can see them on their Facebook page, Launceston & North East Railway. Additional information is available on their website.

Join in for a local harvest festival on a small organic Hazelnut farm and farm stay in Tasmania. Looking back to 1973, the year that John Lennon and Yoko Ono founded the imaginary country Nutopia, they are channelling the 70s. Retro dress-ups are encouraged but not mandatory.​ Camp for the main event on 1st of April or stay a while longer. Tractors and Blues. Get amongst them with a tent, swag, caravan and book yourself dispersed camping for NUTOPIA - Cultural Festival

Hillwood Berries Farmgate Cafe offers a relaxed, farm-to-table experience in Tasmania's scenic Tamar Valley. It's a family-run berry farm where visitors can combine fresh air, hands-on activities and casual dining in. One of the main attractions is the seasonal Pick-Your-Own experience (generally October to May). Guests can wander through the berry fields and harvest strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries straight from the plants. Reviews often highlight how fresh and flavorful the fruit is compared to supermarket berries, making it a fun and tasty activity for families, couples, or small groups. The farmgate café complements the experience with a menu built around the farm's produce. Visitors can enjoy coffee, light meals, sweet treats, and berry-inspired desserts such as scones, pancakes, and ice cream. There is indoor and outdoor seating, allowing guests to relax while overlooking the farm. Home-made items are available to purchase, perfect for taking a little taste of the farm home with you.