Planning your Escape!

There are lots of activities that are within your reach when staying at The Beach Escape - the hard part is figuring out what to do and when! Below are some ideas on how you can map out your adventures around The Beach Escape - pick and choose how to fill in your days. P.S. Don't forget to leave plenty of time to hit the beach!

On the way to The Beach Escape
Richmond / Coal River Valley Historic Richmond is a must see. Be it the historic buildings and bridge, the awesome sweet shop or bakery, or the feel of the place we recommend you visit. And don't forget all the wineries in the Coal River Valley area.

 2-3 hours  Richmond / Coal River Valley
Day 1 - site seeing - Tasman Peninsula / Port Arthur
Tasman Island cruise Sit back and relax(!) as you zip around the cliffs between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck. Awesome scenery. Departs from Port Arthur.

 4 hours Tasman Island cruise
Port Arthur Historic Site Visit the world famous historic site. Make sure you include the free isle cruise (the earlier you arrive the earlier the cruise will be as they fill up).

 Half day Port Arthur
Remarkable Caves A short drive from the Port Arthur Historic site is the Remarkable Caves - a blow hole that when active is a real eye opener.

  30 mins  
Coal Mines Historic Site Approximately 30 minutes from Port Arthur, the world heritage listed site is the location of the first coal mine in Australia

  1 hour  Coal Mines Historic Site
The Cannery Stop in for a meal at The Cannery in Dunalley - we haven't been there however we've heard great reviews about the food. Make sure you check their opening hours first.  1 hour The Cannery
Day 2 - for the nature lovers - Tasman Peninsula / Port Arthur
Tessallated Pavement On your down towards the Tasman Peninsula, stop in at Eaglehawk Neck and check out the Tessallated Pavement. There is a short walk from the car park that isn't too difficult.

 30 mins Eaglehawk Neck
Blow hole / Tasman Arch / Devils kitchen / Waterfall Bay These natural formation are located at Eaglehawk Neck. The walk to each is short, and food is available near the Blow hole.

 1.5 hours  
Fortescue Bay About 10 minutes before you reach Port Arthur is the turn off toe Fortescue Bay. The bay has a great beach for a walk, and if you are feeling more adventurous there are a number of hikes you can undertake.

 1-4 hours Fortescue Bay
Crescent Bay Enjoy stunning scenery and a relatively easy walk into Crescent Bay - great beach and HUGE sand dunes. Add extra time if you attempt Mount Brown - a steep climb to a great view. Also see the Remarkable Caves details above.

  3-4 hours  Crescent Bay
Dunalley Hotel On your way back to The Beach Escape, stop in for a traditional pub meal and drink at the Dunalley Hotel - you won't be disappointed.

  1 hour  Dunalley
Day 3 - Hobart and surrounds
Salamanca Place / Salamanca Market  Salamanca Place is part of Hobart's historic water front precinct. On Saturday's it is turned into one of Australia's great markets that is filled with great food, Tasmanian arts and crafts and many things that will delight you.

  2 hours  Salamanca
MONA MONA is arguable one of the most controversial, private museum filled with thought-provoking, and often shocking, art. You can also take a ferry to/from the museum that departs from near Salamanca that is a great way to see Hobart from the river - add extra time for the experience.

  3 hours MONA website
Cascade Brewery Cascade Brewery is where the iconic Cascade Beer range is brewed. You can simply have a look at the historic building, or book a tour and discover either the secrets of brewing or the secrets of the historic building.

  20 mins - 2 hours  Cascade website
Cascades Female Factory Historic site  Just down the road from the Cascades Brewery, the Female Factory Historic site is the location of the facility that housed female convicts in Tasmania.

  1-2 hours Cascades Female Factory Historic
Mount Wellington (kunanyi) Towering over Hobart is Mount Wellington (kunanyi). If you want an awesome view of Hobart and beyond take a trip up there. In winter you will probably encounter snow, and even if it isn't winter it can be cool and potentially windy (even if Hobart is calm). The road up is narrow.

  1.5 hours  
Battery Point Located just outside of the Hobart CBD and backing onto Salamanca, Battery Point is full of historic buildings telling Hobart's story. There are many great eateries and we recommend walking around to take in old world charm.

  1 hour  
Day 4 - For the kids
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo Have a devil of a time at Tasmanian Devil Unzoo located in Taranna - the kids will love gettings hands on feeding the "locals".

 2-3 hours Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
Doo Town Doo Town is  quirky little hamlet near EagleHawk Neck where the locals have taken upon themselves to name their properties with something "Doo". Be warned a couple of names might not be quite child friendly...

 30 mins  
Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry Stop in for something sweet - Chocolate! Watch chocolate being made and then make a purchase or three!

 15 mins   Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry