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Smugglers Rest Accommodation Dover Tasmania
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See AllApartment 4 - Garden View Studio Apartment Relax in our quiet studio apartments.Peaceful, comfortable and affordable. Perfect for singles, couples, small families or groups. This apartment features a patio and a living room offering garden views.Apartment facilities:Apartment 4 (Unit 4) sleeps up to 3 people with a queen bed and 1 single bed..Apartment 5 (Unit 5) sleeps up to 4 people with a queen bed in the bedroom and 1 single bed in lounge area.Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 in Unit 4 and 4 in Unit 5. (see Hotel Policies).Patio, Garden view, Air Conditioning, Iron, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Washing Machine, Heating, Carpeted, Private entrance , Sofa, Tile/Marble floor, Electric blankets, Shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathroom, Refrigerator, Microwave, Kitchen, Dining area, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Oven, Stovetop, Toaster, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area.Free WiFi is available in all rooms.SMART TVApartment size: 28sqmBed Sizes Apartment 4 Q SApartment 5 Q SWaterview 2 Bedroom Apartments The perfect place to base yourself to explore the delights of the Far South! This apartment features a patio and a spacious living area with views over the bay's three islands and Bruny IslandSpacious two-bedroom apartments with views over Dover beach and the bay's three islands.Master has Queen bed, second bedroom has two singles. Electric blankets fitted to all beds.All units are fully self-contained and include full kitchen facilities.TV & Reverse cycle air conditioning/heating in all units. Maximum 5 people. (See Hotel Policies)One of our two-bedroom apartments also has a double sofa bed for extra guests.Two BedroomsDining Setting,Stove top,Heating,Wheel Chair Access,Kitchen,Tea/Coffee Making,Clock Radio,Wireless Internet,Large Balcony/Terrace,Air conditioned,High Chair Available,Electric Blanket,Verandah,Alarm Clock,Fridge - Bar Fridge,one Queen Bed,3 Single Beds,Sofa Bed,Mountain View,Laundry Facilities,Non-Smoking,Garden View,Sea View, Roll-away Beds Available, Barbeque,Outdoor Setting,Weekly Room Service,Fully equipped kitchen,Linen and Towels Provided,Flat Screen TV, DVD , CD Player, Cots Available,Small Balcony,Hairdryer,Iron/Ironing board,Shower over bath,Lounge Area,Oven,Toaster.Apartment size: 129 ft²Waterview Family Apartment The big sleeper! Open and spacious with amazing water viewsQueen bed in master and 3 single beds in second bedroom. Queen fold out sofa bed for 6th & 7th guests. Electric blankets fitted to all beds except sofa-bed.Fully self-contained kitchen with all facilities. TV and reverse cycle air conditioning/heating.Maximum 7 people.(See Hotel Policies) Normal 0 false false false EN-AU X-NONE X-NONEThe Harbour Masters Suite The perfect place to base yourself to explore the delights of the Far South! Spacious one-bedroom apartment with views over Dover jetty and Port Esperance BayConsisting of Queen bed, Electric blankets fully self-contained kitchenette, no cooking facilities, has kettle/toaster/microwave, TV & heating in all units. Maximum 4 people.
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See AllHastings Caves and Thermal Springs Enjoy a journey under the earth’s surface in Newgate Cave at Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs. Daily guided tours allow you to see stalagmites, stalactites, glow worms and explore the unique structures of this limestone caveAfter the tour take a warm dip in the thermal pool or enjoy a toasty fire with the modern facilities. Hastings Caves can be done in a day in conjunction with Ida Bay railway. Then put your feet up at Smugglers Rest, your Hastings Caves accommodationTahune AirWalk The Giants of the Hartz Mountains. Some of the tallest trees in the world grow in southern Tasmania. Walk amongst the canopies of these magnificent giants! Tahune AirWalk is a must see attraction with breathtaking views of the Hartz Mountains, swinging bridges & Land of the Giants like mystique. There’s a full day of fun for the whole family. Don’t forget to stop in to the Geeveston Heritage Centre beforehand. Smuggles Rest accommodation is a great base for Tahune AirwalkIda Bay Railway - Australia's Southern-most Railway Take a scenic train ride into past centuries on an old timber railroad. Visit breathtaking coastlines and lakes, take advantage of the fresh air and photo opportunities of the open carriages. Ida Bay Railway is on the way south towards Cockle Creek, the South Cape Bay walking track & quite close to Hastings Caves.Ida Bay Railway and Hastings Caves can be a day trip if you base yourself at Smugglers Rest, your Ida Bay Railway Accommodation!Bruny Island Cruises Adventure Bay and Magical Bruny Island CruisesA must do in the deep south of Tasmania. Tasmania's leading wilderness and wildlife adventure cruise, winner of Tasmania's Best Tourist Attraction multiple Times and voted one of the greatest 100 Trips of the world!. Hop aboard a trip to the edge of the earth where you'll see spitting blowholes, dark ocean caves, natural bridges, enormous cliffs, giant seaweed, and plenty of seals!Bruny Island Cruise is a scenic day trip from Smugglers rest accommodation.Please check with our friendly reception for details.Heritage Centre Located in Geeveston, the Heritage Centre is a great pit stop on the way to Tahune AirWalk. Did you know Huon Pine only grows in this small area of the world ..and can grow to be 3,000 years old! Learn about the old ways of forestry with real historic machinery and equipment. The varieties of timber and how Tasmanian forestry are conserving this special resource.Cockle Creek The end of the Road. Take a drive to the end of the road in Australia at Cockle Creek! Observe stunning scenery with a deep dark history. This quiet place is akin to the Whitsunday’s cold, bearded, fisherman brother. Take a hike to South Cape Bay if your feeling adventurous or a shorter beach walk to Fisher’s Point. This little slice of Australian history is absolutely breathtaking! Smugglers rest is a comfortable accommodation option for Cockle Creek. Book Today!St Imre Vineyards Dover’s Very Own Winery and VineyardLocated in Dover, Smugglers rest offers accommodation close to St Imre Vineyard. St Imre is a boutique eco-friendy winery/cafe siting on 5 acres planted to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and many more varieties. Enjoy great wine, food, coffee, cakes and art/craft works complete with a stunning view.South Cape Bay One of the Great Walks of TasmaniaPart of the South Coast Walking Track and starting at Cockle Creek this walk heads right into the southwest wilderness. Soak up the vast open spaces and colourful wildflowers with mountains in the distance while slowly venturing into tighter thicker forests and eventually popping out at just about the most southern point in Australia! This is a spectacular walk and well worth the effort. Don’t forget to spend some time discovering Cockle Creek and Fisher’s Point, if you start your day early enough! South Cape Bay accommodation in comfort - Smugglers Rest!Intermediate, 6 Hrs ReturnFisher’s Point A Short Walk from Cockle CreekThis track takes you from Cockle Creek’s bronze whale statue to the remains of an old whaling station in a distant forgotten bay.It’s a casual walk along the beach and over rocky headlands, you may get your feet wet near high tide!Easy, Intermediate, 3 Hrs ReturnDuckhole Lake A Flooded Cave in the Hartz MountainsA calm stroll to a picturesque lake at the foot of Adamson’s Peak. Duckhole Lake is actually a flooded sinkhole which is part of a huge underground cave system. See playful platypus at the lake and mysterious streams that disappear into the under-earth on the walk home! Smuggles Rest is the perfect accommodation for the Duckhole Lake walking track!Easy, 2.5 Hrs returnAdamson’s Falls A slippery, muddy hike through damp forest with a rainforest under-storey to a spectacular 70+ meter waterfall with water flowing down from Adamson’s Peak after rain. Follow the trees marked with ties and keep an eye on the sometimes disappearing track. This walk is also known for Lyrebird activity. Best not to wear your new runners for this one!Intermediate 5Hrs , ReturnAdamson’s Peak Roam above the cloud line! This is a long climb with spectacular views over Dover Bay and the Esperance region. Duckhole lake can also be seen on the southern side as well as the Southport lagoon. A more serious track with a strong incline amongst a dense, tall forest. Summit altitude reaches 1226 meters. Set aside a full day for this one and be careful as the tracks down here are not always well maintained. Smugglers Rest is the perfect accommodation for Adamson’s Peak.Difficult, 8hrs ReturnRoaring Beach A stunning beach just around the cornerA pristine beach just around the corner from Smugglers Rest.The perfect beach for a morning stroll with white sand and crystal clear water. View salmon pens along the way and continue past Roaring Beach along the winding bay road to Huon Aquaculture, one of the two salmon farming companies in the region.Salmon Farms Tassal and Huon AquacultureSeen from almost every bay vista are the salmon pens of Esperance Bay. Run by Huon Aquaculture and Tassal the Atlantic salmon from these pens supplies Coles and Woolworths Australia wide.Wild Oysters Shuck your own wild oysters!Feel like shucking some large wild oysters for a snack? Just on the other side of the bay are plenty of wild oysters growing in calm water just short of one of Tassal’s salmon farms.Please ask at reception for directions.
