The Possum Shed Cafe

Nestled in the Derwent Valley, at the foot of Tasmania’s Central Highlands, is our lush, green, tranquil ‘Hamlet Town’ of Fentonbury and at its heart, you will find the serene and picturesque Hamlet Downs Country Accommodation – Host Steve and Trish welcome you to come and stay and escape, relax and rejuvenate. With three accommodation options and all the facilities you need, you can choose the private, peaceful farm stay experience, or if you prefer, an action-packed interactive stay filled with activities. At Hamlet Downs Country Accommodation we offer an à la carte breakfast menu and in-house signature dining options and now 5 Course Burmese French Fusion Long Table Lunches matched with local wines and ciders every second month. Trish is passionate about food and draws from a wealth of experience in the food and beverage industry, so you can be assured the menu will be diverse, tasty and delicious! Ethically produced local farm produce will be at the heart of the Hamlet Downs food journey, standing by the ethos of good, clean and fair. If relaxing and just being is your thing, why not spend the day exploring Hamlet Downs’ 36 acres of serenity, say hello to our resident Alpacas and sheep, enjoy watching the pigs potter and dig about, or see if you can spot our local platypus in the dam.

Glamping - luxury camping, in one of Australia's first truffle orchards, on a spectacular amphitheatre on the property on the banks of the pristine Derwent River. Guests stay in 8 spacious (75 sq metre), safari tents, fully equipped with king beds, lounges, heating and cooling, electric blankets, refrigerators, and tea, and coffee machines, The attached ensuite bathrooms, uniquely contained in in large water tanks, feature hand-made wooden baths, a separate rain shower, and a radiant heater. Each spacious tent has a large deck with rocking chairs, a hammock, and outdoor furniture, overlooking the river. Every tent has a spectacular river and valley view. Wooden walkways link the tents to the lodge buildings. The dining and lounge lodges overlook the river, and their glass walls and open decks offer wonderful views. Both have lush furnishings, rich timber, original artworks, and wood fires. The property is rich in wildlife - platypus and trout in the river, and echidna, wombat, wallabies, devils, and possums on land, and the riverine vegetation abounds in birdlife. Activities include fly fishing, kayaking and biking, wildlife spotting, and walks in the truffle orchard. The property is designed and built to incorporate eco-friendly principles and is a designated Land for Wildlife property. Truffle Lodge is just 45 minutes scenic riverside drive from Hobart, and an hour from the airport.

Curringa Farm, Agritourism Farmstay, offers fully self-contained farmstay cottages near Hamilton, a one-hour drive from Hobart in central Tasmania. 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 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.