The Shingles Riverside Cottages

Curating with nature since 2011, Tassie Bound Adventure Tours offer multi-award winning kayak trips uncovering secrets only locals know exist and adventures worthy of sharing. Whether you choose to Paddle with the Platypus, challenge yourself on the River Derwent Rapids or explore the rugged and untamed beauty of Lake Pedder we guarantee you will have an unforgettable and unique Tasmanian adventure experience. Tour pick - up points are located within an hour's drive from Hobart and each trip includes premium kayak and safety equipment, opportunities to view Tasmanian wildlife in their natural habitat, complimentary photos and a chef-prepared delicious morning tea and lunch. No previous kayak experience is required to participate, just arrive at the pre-arranged departure point and we take care of the rest! Tassie Bound Adventure Tours is a true example of sustainable tourism and is firmly committed to being a force for good. When you book a trip you can feel confident your purchase will have a positive & lasting impact on local communities with very little impact as possible on native wildlife and our precious environment. The Tassie Bound team look forward to sharing their wild Tasmanian backyard with you!

Tour grade: T2 - Narrower but distinct tracks in pristine natural environments. Facilities are minimal and you will encounter few other walkers. These moderate tours require a reasonable level of fitness. Frenchmans Cap (1446 metres), an outstanding white monolith in southwest Tasmania’s Wild Rivers National Park, dates back more than 700 million years, making it one of the most ancient landforms in Tasmania. With its sheer cliff face of 450 metres and panoramic 360 degree views of the World Heritage Area, it represents a challenging and spectacular walking experience. The vegetation is also of primeval origin: cathedral-like rainforest on sheltered slopes and broad swathes of button-grass. The Cap towers above the land of the Wild Rivers, of which the most famous is the Franklin, whose tannin-stained, sometimes turbulent waters flow through deep gorges flanking the Cap. In five days you will experience the diversity of the plains, majesty of the rainforest, the grandeur of the mountain plateaus, and the “terrible beauty” of the Franklin River.

New Norfolk Distillery is Tasmania's only rum dedicated distillery. The distillery is housed in the historic Willow Court precinct, a former asylum . Tour the distillery and taste a range of unique rum spirits, liqueurs and bottled cocktails. All the products are created in-house and feature local produce. At the end of your experience, take a bottle home as a souvenir or gift for a loved one. New Norfolk Distillery is approximately 30min drive from Hobart. Private events can be catered for upon request. Bookings are recommended for tour groups of 6 or more people.