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Stewarts Bay Lodge offers fully equipped cabin accommodation at Port Arthur, in Tasmania’s south-east.

There are 18 regular cabins, set in a peaceful 10 hectare bush setting. Each has balcony views overlooking the sandy beach and sparkling waters of peaceful Stewarts Bay. You have the choice of one, two and three bedroom cabins. You also have the option of staying in one of 21 deluxe cabins, one or two bedroom, each with spas and king size beds.

Make use of the barbecue facilities and, of course, all the modern conveniences in your own kitchen. Other facilities include compact disc players, microwaves, and coffee and tea plungers.

Come and have a meal at Taylor's restaurant, a fully licensed and airconditioned restaurant with magnificent views. It is open 12pm til late daily.

This award-winning property is home to many native birds, animals and wildflowers. Wander around the secluded grounds, swim at the sheltered safe beach, fish or boat, play a round of golf at the magnificent local course. Enjoy a picturesque stroll along the coast to the famous Port Arthur Historic Site where you can easily spend a whole day, and in the evening experience a guided ghost tour.

It’s an excellent base for exploring the natural wonders of the Tasman Peninsula, pristine silver surf beaches and bushwalks through rainforest and along the rugged coastline, with spectacular cliffs and rock formations at Eaglehawk Neck. See a Tasmanian Devil and other wildlife at the Devil Park at Taranna.

Telephone: 03 6250 2888

Website: Stewarts Bay Lodge

The Islington Hotel

The Islington Hotel is an elegant 11-room 1847 Regency Georgian private hotel overlooking Hobart.

Each room has a distinctive character; there are seven downstairs rooms- two garden deluxe, four garden and a courtyard room, including a special services room configured for guests with disabilities. A number open onto the rhododendron and azalea gardens.

The main two-storey residence has four rooms, each decorated with Tasmanian antiques. The rooms are large with king or twin-bed options. The bathrooms have been modernised with crystal marble, special baths, separate showers, and a heated granite floor.

The grand entrance hallway extends into a library containing the works of Louisa Anne Meredith, known in the early colony for her writing and painting. There is a salon and a sunny morning room for relaxing and reading and on cool nights an open log fire crackles.

The central conservatory adjoins the country-style kitchen and opens onto a terrace. Beyond is the reflecting pool, pavilion and the grandeur of Mt Wellington.

Islington’s location in South Hobart, in one of the city’s oldest and established suburbs, makes it a perfect place when staying in Hobart; it takes around 20 minutes to walk into central Hobart.

Accolades:
2008 Tasmanian Tourism Award Winner: Luxury Accommodation

Telephone: 03 6220 2123

Website: The Islington Hotel

Huon Bush Retreats

Modern studio cabins can accommodate two to five guests and are appointed with a queen-size bed and fold-away double bed. Cabins are open-plan with covered deck and an outdoor bath. Utilise the fully-equipped kitchen or have in-house chef, Michael, prepare a delicious meal using organic and local ingredients. Two-bedroom cabins can accommodate four to nine guests. The tipees are ideal for couples, constructed with timber and canvas on the edge of natural bushland. Each tepee has a queen-size sofa bed and cosy wood heater. There is a luxury campground suitable for campervans and tents. Amenities include showers, outdoor bath and well-equipped camp kitchen including an open fire.

Our 5 kilometre network of walking tracks takes you to majestic towering old-growth forests, velvety moss-clad rainforest streams and stunning panorama of radiant wattle blossom in spring. Relax in your steaming outdoor bath with a glass of cool-climate Tasmanian wine.

The Huon Valley is 30-minutes’ drive (50 kilometres/31 miles) south of Hobart.

Telephone: 03 6264 2233

Website: Huon Bush Retreats