ECHO Festival

Slow down and breathe the salty air; you’re on Swansea time now. Welcome to our peaceful seaside town, a local treasure with panoramic views over Freycinet in the heart of the East Coast’s wine region. Spacious, beachy chalets perch on grassy dunes, sheltered from the breeze and perfectly placed to catch the first rays of sun. You might just find our beautiful beach all to yourself. Pop a local sparkling to pair with farm fresh oysters, or kick back by our toasty firepits as the moon rises over the bay. Whether it’s beach combing, fishing, seasonal swimming or discovering waterholes, we’ll point you to the hidden treasures that make this place unique.

Swansea Cottages & Lodge Suites C.1991, centrally located adjacent the beach, offer a diverse range of quality accommodation in a village setting surrounded by fragrant cottage gardens, on Tasmania's Central East Coast. Lodge double, family and spa rooms, one-bedroom chalet, or 2/3 bedroom cottages accommodating up to 7 guests. Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. Two hours from Hobart or Launceston. Lodge Suites - Queen bed, dining suite, microwave, jug, toaster, LCD TV, DVD player. Cabin/Chalet - 1 bedroom, timber-lined, queen bedroom, LCD , ensuite, twin electric recliners, dining table, writing desk, telephone, SMART 55" LED TV, DVD player. Private veranda, outdoor patio. Cottages - 2 or 3 bedroom self-contained. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, lounge laundry, 40' or 55"SMART TV and DVD player. The main bedroom with a queen-sized bed and TV. (3 bedroom 2 x Q beds + 3 x S beds) Tennis courts, expansive cottage gardens. Direct beach access. 50 metres to restaurants, shops and attractions. BBQ, gazebo, 1200+ DVD library, bicycle, fishing rod, tennis court and racket hire. Discounted rates are available for longer stays. Local attractions include beautiful beaches, Berry Farm, Historic Barkmill, diverse range of wineries, Freycinet and Maria Island National Parks. With so much to see and do be sure to leave enough time enjoy all that this beautiful central coast has to offer. (3 days +)

Meredith House and Mews at Swansea on Tasmania's East Coast offers heritage bed and breakfast accommodation in a convict-built 1853 home with modern touches such as free Wi-Fi. The six ensuite rooms in the convict-built Georgian-style National Trust-classified house are decorated in warm, period colours and furnished with antique and hand-crafted red cedar furniture. There are views over the historic seaside village of Swansea, and Great Oyster Bay to the Freycinet Peninsula. A wide veranda provides cool shade and the house is surrounded by gardens, with barbecue facilities and a guest laundry. Adjacent to the main house there are four self-contained mews-style studio apartments, three with spas. The town itself is home to the East Coast Heritage Museum, which highlights the heritage of the region. There are several excellent restaurants and Cafes to showcase the produce of the area. Within easy reach are the walks and wildlife of Freycinet National Park or Maria Island, the East Coast Natureworld, Bicheno's popular Penguin tour, the cool-climate vineyards of the East Coast, a string of fine beaches and several golf courses. Meredith House has been an accommodation establishment since 1901 and continues its fine tradition of hospitality.