Highlands BushFest 2027

Ratho Farm is a destination, an experience. With the country's oldest golf course, accommodation in former convict barns and stables, and a classic highland homestead with lounges, you'll want to stay a while. Ratho Farm has played host to some colourful characters ranging from Melbourne Cup winners, bushrangers, 100-year-old gardeners, fierce political debates, golfing royalty and one of England's best known artists. Opened in December 2014, Ratho offers 1822-built accommodation for up to 50, and a modern atrium for functions. Nestled in the highlands of Bothwell, Ratho is a one-hour drive from Hobart. You can swing a club, relish four kilometres of prime river fishing and walks, enjoy hearty meals prepared by on site hosts and visit nearby attractions such as Nant Distillery, Lake St. Clair and the Waddamana Hydro-power Museum.

Rathmore is a historic property set on a 92-acre sheep property with platypus and friendly farm animals, close to Hobart in the beautiful Derwent Valley, Mt Field National Park, New Norfolk and offers activities for nature lovers and the adventurous. You will love the elegant heritage rooms with luxury bed and antique furnishings. c1828 Rathmore homestead is perhaps the only convict hewn & convict built homestead where guests may stay with Hosted Accommodation. There is a spacious sitting room, a gourmet kitchen, fireplaces and a picturesque garden. Rathmore House is ideal for couples, corporate getaways, families and groups. The revived Shearers Quarters where four bedrooms each have an ensuite or bathroom and communal messroom and Rathmore Cottage offers budget chic or elegant heritage accommodation for a beautiful authentic farm stay experience. Up to 26 guests can be accommodated and it is an ideal venue for family and friend gatherings, retreats, seminars, workshops, significant celebrations and weddings.

Curringa Farm, Agritourism Farmstay, offers fully self-contained farmstay cottages near Hamilton, a one-hour drive from Hobart in central Tasmania. Globally recognised and award winning. Curringa Farm is a family farming property. These 9 beautiful cottages are tucked away in peaceful seclusion, overlooking picturesque Lake Meadowbank. Set in natural bushland they are an ideal place for swimming, boating, trout fishing, or lazing in the sun. Spa or freestanding baths, single or duo showers or gas barbecues and large decks to take in the views. Three deluxe two-bedroom, two-bathroom houses with a huge living room and complete dishwasher kitchen. 4 romantic studios built for two and the original two-bedroom Over the Back sleeps five with cosy wood fire heating. Year-round licensed fishing for salmon or trout. Explore the property to see sheep, poppies, cabbages and conservation areas. Lambs are born September to October. Farm tours and shearing demonstrations available. Enjoy our hearty country breakfast provisions before exploring nearby Rivers Run touring route region. Close to Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls. Use Curringa Farm as a base for day trips throughout central and southern Tasmania. An ideal stopover between Strahan and Hobart. Agritourism with excellence.