Idle Valley

Accommodation

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Very private valley nestled between two mountainous sandstone ranges. 3.5 kilometers from Colebrook, via Yarlington road. The property in total size is 37 hectares half of which is gently undulating grassland slopes. These slopes lead to the banks of the beautiful Iles Creek which runs nearly all year round. The western range across the creek includes numerous caves within comfortable walking distance. The highest cave provides magnificent views to the East coast. Camping options include non-designated sites either side of the creek under the huge black-wood trees, restricted to 4-wheel drive vehicles during winter and spring months, with a secluded site with year-round access for all vehicles. At the entrance sits the first of the designated sites, the rest are accessed via the meandering road down 300 or so meters to the camping ground entrance for the other two sites. The last 500-700 meters of Yarlington road leading to the entrance is quite steep. Some two wheel drive vehicles towing large vans have found this challenging, while others haven't. The two main camping areas now have a 'bush loo' in each site.

Colebrook, Tasmania, 7027

Does not cater for people with access needs.

Things to do

Dysart House - the home of Redlands Distillery and cellar door

Food and drink

Old Kempton Distillery and Cafe

Kempton

Old Kempton Distillery is located in an 1840s mansion called Dysart House, in the picturesque colonial town of Kempton. A comfortable 40-minute drive from Hobart and 2hrs from Launceston. Our Distillery offers a range of tasting flights including Whisky, Gin and Liqueurs. We have a range of tour options and an all-day Cafe. Our Cellar Door is full of locally made produce, including Olde Spikey Bridge Peanut Butter, Tasmanian Kitchen Pantry, and Port Arthur Lavender Farm products. A fresh, home-cooked menu is available, including our popular Devonshire Tea made fresh daily, house-made whisky beef pies, and antipasto platters. We also have cocktails, espresso coffee, hot chocolate, and milkshakes. Please feel free to contact us about group bookings by emailing sarah@oldkemptondistillery.com.au We cater to functions from 8 people to 40 and love to make their day special to them in any way we can. The distillery is only a short 1-min drive off the Midlands Highway with plenty of parking for vehicles of all sizes, including buses and camper vans. We have a Distiller Experience to teach you all things Distilling and you can even purchase and mature your own 20L barrel of whisky!

2 people sitting at a table having a whisky tasting with a bar and bottles in the background

Food and drink

LARK Distillery, Pontville

Pontville

Thirty minutes north of Hobart, the new iconic home of Australia’s oldest single malt whisky resides in buildings that date back to the early 1800s. Take a tour of the distillery and discover the magic of distillation, join us in the cellar door for a tasting and sample Lark whisky or Forty Spotted gin or just come and wander the historical property and be inspired by the beauty of the landscape and the architecture. LARK Pontville Distillery is open every day 10am - 4pm. Distillery Tours run every day at 12pm and 2pm and cost $69/person.

Food and drink

Merriworth Wines

Tea Tree

Merriworth Wines, located at Tea Tree is a boutique, family-owned producer of premium cool climate wines. Visitors can sample the latest release wines whilst taking in the view of the vineyard. The winemaker and viticulturist, Mark McNamara will be on-hand to share details of the local terroir and traditional wine-making methods that go into creating the wines.

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