The Stand Alone

Wild Ocean Tasmania offers small group boat trips and ethical wildlife viewing along the coast of the Tasman National Park. Wild Ocean Tasmania purely exists as a catalyst to facilitate wildlife rescue and ocean conservation projects, while showing guests some world-class scenery and giving in depth inside into the world of local marine wildlife. The tours are tailored to those who want to see wildlife in their natural habitat, who like to be exposed to the elements and want to travel with a purpose.

Lutruwita/Tasmania wasn't always an island. Millions of years ago, it was joined to Antarctica as part of the supercontinent Gondwana. Step into deep time on this guided field experience along the Tasman Peninsula. Designed as both an educational tour and a hands-on citizen science survey, this full-day field practical invites participants to actively observe, record, and interpret the landscapes around them. Led by geologist and science communicator Dr Hannah Moore and ecologist Yoav Daniel Bar-Ness, the day begins at the Cubed Espresso lookout overlooking Pirates Bay, where we'll unpack the region's geological story, from layered sedimentary strata to the towering Jurassic dolerite pillars that define Tasmania's southeastern coastline. From there, we'll convoy to Eaglehawk Neck to investigate the remarkable Tessellated Pavement and dramatic coastal cliffs, before continuing to the geological playground of the Blowhole, Fossil Bay, and Tasman Arch to examine the powerful forces that have shaped this coastline over millions of years. This event is part of Beaker Street Festival 2026

Lufra's Cafe and Bistro, situated at Lufra Hotel and Apartments, offers relaxed dining with unbeatable views of the sunset and moonrise over Pirates Bay. Enjoy a locally inspired menu featuring Tasmanian seafood, regional meats, and a special kids' menu. Serving hot lunch, cafe food & takeaways, hot & cold drinks throughout the day and dinner in the evenings. It is an ideal stop off point on the way to Port Arthur, especially if you want to take in the Tessellated Pavements which is situated right in our front yard. The menu features seafood and contemporary Australian style Bistro foods. The relocated Lufra Family Bar & Patio Area boasts one of the best views in the world looking out across Pirates Bay. Darts & 8 Ball games can be played in the Lounge Bar.