Richard And Wendy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Penguin is 4 km away (a 5 min drive). There are two IGA supermarkets in town. The walk along the foreshore is lovely and an easy stroll. There are some interesting shops in town including The Penguin Pantry (great sourdough bread, coffee, and local Tasmanian products), Cocoon (interiors), Poppyrons (gifts and homewares) and the The Small Folk Store (a beautiful toy store) all are worth a visit. There are several good cafes including Reneasance, Letterbox and Jo Jo’s. The Penguin bakery is great for cakes, pies and sweet treats. Hiscutt’s Park (also known as The Windmill Park) has a nice playground and friendly ducks to feed.
Penguin Beach
Penguin is 4 km away (a 5 min drive). There are two IGA supermarkets in town. The walk along the foreshore is lovely and an easy stroll. There are some interesting shops in town including The Penguin Pantry (great sourdough bread, coffee, and local Tasmanian products), Cocoon (interiors), Poppyrons (gifts and homewares) and the The Small Folk Store (a beautiful toy store) all are worth a visit. There are several good cafes including Reneasance, Letterbox and Jo Jo’s. The Penguin bakery is great for cakes, pies and sweet treats. Hiscutt’s Park (also known as The Windmill Park) has a nice playground and friendly ducks to feed.
Turners Beach is a beautiful sandy beach at the mouth of the River Forth. Visit the Berry Patch where you can pick your own berries (in season), enjoy a coffee, pizza or an all day breakfast while the kids play in the playground.
Turners Beach
Turners Beach is a beautiful sandy beach at the mouth of the River Forth. Visit the Berry Patch where you can pick your own berries (in season), enjoy a coffee, pizza or an all day breakfast while the kids play in the playground.
Cradle Mountain is definitely worth a visit. There are many different walks you can do of varying grades. Many walks are board walks, so easy going with younger children.
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Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre
4057 Cradle Mountain RoadCradle Mountain is definitely worth a visit. There are many different walks you can do of varying grades. Many walks are board walks, so easy going with younger children.
Gunns Plains Caves
46 Cave RoadInteresting caves
A trip further west is also recommended- Wynyard (The Vault Cafe), Table Cape Lighthouse, Boat Harbour Beach (cafe on the beach) and Stanley (Marley@Stanley). In Stanley you can climb the Nut or take the chairlift. Beautiful scenery along the way.
Stanley Tasmania Heritage Walk
A trip further west is also recommended- Wynyard (The Vault Cafe), Table Cape Lighthouse, Boat Harbour Beach (cafe on the beach) and Stanley (Marley@Stanley). In Stanley you can climb the Nut or take the chairlift. Beautiful scenery along the way.
Wings Wildlife Park
137 Winduss RdGreat zoo. Lots of Tasmanian animals.
Ulverstone is 8 km away (10 min drive). There is a Coles and a Woolworths in town plus many other speciality shops. Thirty-Three Cups is a good cafe and both Oliver’s and Crusty’s bakeries are worth a visit. There are several parks including Anzac Park on the river and Ulverstone Park in Beach Rd. The Beach Hut Cafe is quite good as well. Other restaurant options include: Pedro’s- seafood, River Arms Hotel, Rise 88 Asian Fusion Food, Windows on Westella.
Sail Away Cafe with Pedro's
Ulverstone is 8 km away (10 min drive). There is a Coles and a Woolworths in town plus many other speciality shops. Thirty-Three Cups is a good cafe and both Oliver’s and Crusty’s bakeries are worth a visit. There are several parks including Anzac Park on the river and Ulverstone Park in Beach Rd. The Beach Hut Cafe is quite good as well. Other restaurant options include: Pedro’s- seafood, River Arms Hotel, Rise 88 Asian Fusion Food, Windows on Westella.
Anvers chocolate factory in Latrobe is great. You might like to share the waffles. They are delicious, but a very generous serving.
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House of Anvers
9025 Bass HwyAnvers chocolate factory in Latrobe is great. You might like to share the waffles. They are delicious, but a very generous serving.
Devonport is also worth a visit. The Bluff has a great playground and is close to Drift Cafe. It’s an easy stroll up to the lighthouse. Also check out Hills Street Grocer (actually in Oldaker St) a great place to pick up unique Tasmanian treats and gifts. The Don River Railway is great as is the Bass Strait Maritime Centre.
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Drift
41 Bluff RdDevonport is also worth a visit. The Bluff has a great playground and is close to Drift Cafe. It’s an easy stroll up to the lighthouse. Also check out Hills Street Grocer (actually in Oldaker St) a great place to pick up unique Tasmanian treats and gifts. The Don River Railway is great as is the Bass Strait Maritime Centre.
Ulverstone is 8 km away (10 min drive). There is a Coles and a Woolworths in town plus many other speciality shops. Thirty-Three Cups is a good cafe and both Oliver’s and Crusty’s bakeries are worth a visit. There are several parks including Anzac Park on the river and Ulverstone Park in Beach Rd. The Beach Hut Cafe is quite good as well. Other restaurant options include: Pedro’s- seafood, River Arms Hotel, Rise 88 Asian Fusion Food, Windows on Westella.
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Thirty Three Cups
26 King Edward StUlverstone is 8 km away (10 min drive). There is a Coles and a Woolworths in town plus many other speciality shops. Thirty-Three Cups is a good cafe and both Oliver’s and Crusty’s bakeries are worth a visit. There are several parks including Anzac Park on the river and Ulverstone Park in Beach Rd. The Beach Hut Cafe is quite good as well. Other restaurant options include: Pedro’s- seafood, River Arms Hotel, Rise 88 Asian Fusion Food, Windows on Westella.
Bridge Hotel Forth
393 Leith RdGood pub food
Ghost Rock Wines Tasmania
1055 Port Sorell RdGood food and wine
Don River Railway
Forth RoadDon Bank Model Railway
Table Cape Tulip Farm
363 Table Cape RdTable Cape Lighthouse
Lighthouse RoadTable Cape Lookout
424 Table Cape RdA beautiful place to visit. Wander the streets and explore its world renowned outdoor art gallery. Over 2000 square metres of beautiful murals painted on the walls of this quaint little town which sits at the foot of the impressive Mt Roland.
Sheffield Murals Self-Guided Walking Tour
A beautiful place to visit. Wander the streets and explore its world renowned outdoor art gallery. Over 2000 square metres of beautiful murals painted on the walls of this quaint little town which sits at the foot of the impressive Mt Roland.
Food scene
The Vault
Bridge Hotel Forth
393 Leith RdTurners Beach Berry Patch
4 Blackburn Dr