Local Activities/Attractions:

Situated on the East Coast Escape touring route, explore our Private Forest Reserve, walk the labyrinth, enquire about our workshops.

Explore Freycinet Peninsula and the stunning Wineglass Bay. See this link for more information http://www.discovertasmania.com/destinations/east_coast/freycinet__and__coles_bay 

Take a ferry from Triabunna to Maria Island, a former penal settlement and now a World Heritage Listed national park. More information on Maria Island can be seen here http://www.discovertasmania.com/activities__and__attractions/wilderness_areas/national_parks_and_reserves/mari a_island_national_park  

Visit Wielangta Forest. (However please note that as of January 2011 due to the removal of an unsafe bridge the Forest Drive Road is currently not a through road between Orford and the Tasman Peninsula)

The east coast of Tasmania is home to golden beaches and scenic fishing villages. Visit Bicheno, Swansea and Orford. Taste the magnificent seafood the area is famous for as well as its dairy and meat products.

If your interest is in scuba diving make Wind Song B&B your base for exploring the Maria Island Marine Reserve and the Troy D artificial dive site adjacent to the reserve. The marine reserve is a fabulous place for snorkelling and scuba diving.
http://www.troyd.com.au/ 

Visit award-winning vineyards such as Milton, Freycinet, Apsley Gorge, Craigie Knowe, Springvale and Darlington.

Don't forget Scorchers at Orford for their wood fired pizzas or Kate's Berry Farm at Swansea for delicious berry ice creams and other treats. The Ugly Duck Out, also at Swansea has a long liqueur coffee menu and 13 types of schnapps.

This part of Tasmania's east coast has a long history of European farmers, soldiers and convicts dating back to the 1820s. There is plenty of history around, including Spiky Bridge built by convict labour in 1840's.

Sea fishing, bream fishing and the lakes of the Eastern Tiers are nearby. Go mountain bike riding, bike hire can be arranged, the East Coast is a popular tour for local and interstate bike riders.

At the end of the day relax with plenty of books to read and enjoy a delicious dinner from our kitchen or "gourmet under the stars".
 

Spiky Bridge near Swansea, an unusual convict built bridge completed in 1843.

Coles Bay and The Hazards