Outback Motor Inn Nyngan. Clean, Compact and Perfect as a Pit Stop

 Travelling from South Coast to the Outback is a 14-hour drive, where I needed a pit stop to refuel, rest and continue on with my journey. 

I have chosen Outback Motor Inn for an overnight stay (great value if you’re on a budget) and chosen this place for two reasons, as it is the midpoint of my travels and I wanted to see the Big Bogan statue. 

To my surprise, the accommodation is across the road from the RSL Bistro and only ten-minute walk to town, which coincidentally, you will find the Big Bogan statue. I found the accommodation compact but unbelievably, all the conveniences were there. 

As a family of four, we fitted quite snug in the one room, including an area to make your tea/coffee and many appliances available (tele, microwave, toaster, ironing board and kettle) within the same room. 

You will also receive complimentary tea, coffee, sugar and a small popper of milk. There are soap/shampoo dispensers in the shower as well. However, being located close to the Barrier Highway, the traffic was continuous throughout the night, very noisy and occasionally you could hear a train whistle when going by. 

I would highly recommend to ask for a room further away from the highway. On top of that, what is with the sheets? Every little move you make, sounds like raincoat noises, very annoying and disruptive, we tried our best not to move, not to disturb others within the room. In short, we didn’t have a comfortable, restful sleep! 

But in all fairness, the motel has no fault with the noise made by traffic, but can make improvements with their rustling sheets. Just a suggestion. 

Another interesting site to visit during your travels to the outback is an open-cut mine at Fort Bourke Hill Lookout… if you’re heading that way – magnificent viewing.

the BIG bogan. Am I Seeing Double?

 My aim is to find as many BIG monuments available within Australia and of course take a selfie as proof. I have already made arrangements to visit the outback, which I purposely chosen Nyngan as my overnight stay, as they have the ‘Big Bogan’ tourist attraction. 

Yes… it is a great opportunity for a photo opportunity with friends and/or family but apart from that, Nyngan doesn’t have much else worth seeing. However, I do believe it is a clever move to have such a large statue, as the Big Bogan works as a draw card to attract tourists – it definitely worked for me. 

By fluke, I also found a smaller version of the Big Bogan (if memory serves me correctly, situation on the Mitchell Highway), and yes… didn’t hesitate to take a photo with the little bogan too.

Cascade Brewery and HistoryExperience. A 'Cicerone' in the Making

 When checking in for your tour at the ‘Cascade Brewhouse’, each participant receives a brochure outlining the history of Cascade Brewery, the brewing process, the range of beers available and a token that entitles you to a 10% discount on Cascade souvenirs / gift purchases. 

The first question the lady asked us was, if we were wearing flat shoes – to which we replied “yes”. Furthermore, the lady will instruct you where your meeting point is and what time you should be there. We were there about an hour early, so we had dinner there. 

Bruny Island Cruises. Hold Onto Your Pants!!!

 We purchased our tickets online or you can actually buy your tickets in person at their Hobart Waterfront Booking Centre (nearby ‘Constitution Dock Marina’ – you can’t miss it). Purchase price with Kettering pickup is $150 pp but it also includes your return fare on vehicle ferries. Received a confirmation email and a link on Google Maps to drive to ‘Kettering Meeting Point’ (Oyster Cove Marina), easy to get to with the provided Google Maps link and plenty of free parking available at meeting point.

Gordon River Cruise. Wilderness at its Best

 We stayed at Strahan Holiday Retreat Big 4 because it is only a ten-minute fast-paced walk to the main wharf and saves you the hassles of finding a parking spot. If you’re driving there, you would have to pay for parking whether it’s off-street or in parking lots. 

Once we got there, we entered their ticketing place / gift shop, to get our tickets. We have already purchased our tickets online but you still need to get your tickets to get your seating number(s) before boarding ‘Spirit of the Wild’ cruise ship – check-in at 8am for 8.30am departure for our six-hour tour journey. 

BIG4 Strahan Holiday Retreat. The Positives Outweigh The Negatives

 I have found Big4 Strahan Holiday Retreat to be a convenient place to stay because it is walking distance to town including local tourist attractions. As a family of four, we booked a ‘Standard Park Cabin’ (1 x Queen bed and 4 x Bunk beds for six people, only because the cabins for four were already booked out) for a two-night stay.

There are no boomgates to access the site, staff are very friendly and when checking in, they will give you keys and a copy of the map so you can find your way around the park quite easily. On the reverse side of the map, you are given Wi-Fi password and a thorough explanation should you experience slow connection but how to overcome the problem with given alternatives how to find ‘hot spots’ to improve your chances (I’m guessing that there may have been a lot of complaints from prior guests, but it’s out of anyone’s control and it doesn’t help when guests are there during the holiday season (we stayed there on 3 & 4 January 2020). 

Woolnorth Tours. A Tour That Exceeded Our Expectations

 I had no problem in finding our meeting point ‘Bluff Point Wind Farm Gate’ in Woolnorth, clear easy directions to follow with the provided link sent to me via email from Laura to follow. We arrived in ample time, enough to read the information and history about Woolnorth posted inside their ‘rotunda’ shaped shelter where there is a sign posted ‘Woolnorth Tours’ on the building – just walk around it, there is an opening there for you to enter.

Discovery Parks Devonport. A Park With A Sense Of Humour

 The first thing I noticed when we arrived at Discovery Parks Devonport was the sense of humour Bryce has with his weather forecast, you will understand what I mean when you see the photo I have attached –ingenious! I may implement his idea at home. 

There are no boomgates to access the site, staff will give you a map of the park and Wi-Fi password – Wi-Fi connection was very slow during the day but reasonably fast early in the morning – I’m guessing the reason behind the ‘slow connection’ is it’s during the summer school holidays but when most guests at the park were asleep, the Wi-Fi connection was considerably good. 

Sheffield Tasmania. A Town Saved by Murals

 We continued our journey from Launceston to Devonport traveling on the scenic route, so far we visited Liffey Falls, The Great Western Tiers Sculpture in Deloraine… had a lunch break at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café and finally arrived in a town called Sheffield – a town saved by murals. 

There is plenty of free off-street parking. You will find the bulk of murals by starting your treasure hunting of murals on ‘Main Street’. It is a fun activity to do with family and friends trying to find murals OR… choose the easy option and obtain a copy of location map from ‘Information Centre’ or checkout the of the map which is displayed publicly, that I believe to be, inside a bus-shelter. 

Liffey Falls. Luscious Forest with Amazing Viewing Platforms to Falls.

 Luscious Forest with Amazing Viewing Platforms to Falls

We made sure to stop at Tasmania’s iconic Liffey Falls on our way from Launceston heading to Devonport - worth a stop and a nice break from traveling. However, the road you need to travel on ‘Riversdale Road’ to Liffey Falls is ‘undesirable’. 

The road is gravel, winding and very narrow – what was more frightening, it is a two-way car access. Not a comfortable driving experience, especially when the vehicles coming the opposite direction are HUGE.

Penny Royal Pass Launceston Tasmania

 Adventures That Would Suit Anyone

We started our new year (1 January 2020) at the Penny Royal to enjoy a family outing. There are lots to do at Penny Royal that would suit anybody. Free entry, you only pay for the adventures you want to take part in or pay for the package deals. For the ‘adventurous’ people, purchase the ‘Cliff Pass’ package (includes: cliff walk; rock climbing; zip lines; quick jump) for $59 per adult / $39 per child / concession. For the ‘less adventurous’ people, purchase the ‘Park Pass’ package (includes: Matthew Brady Dark Ride; Brig Tamar Cruise, Cannon Fire + Sarah Island Ghosts; Convict Barefoot Sensation; Gold and Gemstone Mine) for $59 per adult / $39 per child / concession. 

Or the ‘Penny Royal Pass’ which includes both park and cliff adventures for $99 per adult / $69 per child / concession. Or do what we did and pick and choose what you really want to do. We were ‘less adventurous’ and chose ‘Matthew Brady Dark Ride’ @ $15 pp and ‘Brig Tamar Cruise, Cannon Fire + Sarah Island Ghosts’ @ $10 pp, we paid tickets at child pricing– I’m not too sure if it is a summer holiday deal or that it was the first day of a new year? We enjoyed both rides.

The Gorge, Launceston

'Gorge'ous and it's FREE!

We planned a family get together at ‘The Gorge’. Plenty of parking available but it is meter parking – you don’t need to pay for parking after 5pm and it is open 24/7. What an amazing place to spend time with family and friends. 

Entry is free but the chairlift ride is $13 (one-way) or $16 (return). When we purchased our tickets, the lady suggested one-way up is the best way, as it is uphill and then walking back the rest of the way would be an easy, steady walk downhill – less strenuous. Excellent suggestion.

Convenient, Friendly and Family Feel Accommodation - Discovery Parks - Hadspen Tasmania

Convenient, Friendly and Family Feel Accommodation - Discovery Parks - Hadspen Tasmania

Of all cabins we have stayed in Tasmania, I have found Hadspen Discovery Park to be more convenient and with a friendly, family feel to it. 

There are no boomgates to access the site (I like this idea), staff will give you a map of the park and Wi-Fi password – Wi-Fi connection is fast too. 

The self-contained ‘Standard Cabin’ I booked was very spacious, comfortable and well laid out. The beds come with clean linen and towels, with complimentary mini bathroom accessories (shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion). A complimentary coffee and tea starter kit is provided (including 300ml milk in the fridge). Offers one free marked car park space per cabin (right beside the cabin). 

An impressive, neat and clean park but what makes this park more convenient compared with the others I have stayed at, is that they have an IGA Supermarket and Fuel Station next door to Reception. This is great, as I had to find nearby supermarkets to stock up on our groceries, while at Hadspen Discovery Park, it only takes a two-minute walk to IGA – convenient… right? It has all your necessary amenities plus more! 

I asked staff at reception, what are the hours to use their laundry, to which she replied that it is opened 24/7 – terrific! As I have chosen ‘Day 5’ of our Tassie holiday to do our laundry at about 11pm. 

Both washing machines and dryer costs $4 per machine, the washing machine takes approximately 40 minutes and the dryer takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the cycle. 

They have a ‘Guests Herb Garden’ beautifully laid out, that you may help yourself for meal requirements. Amongst the herbs, there were strawberries and a plethora of passionfruit growing. I did have a couple of strawberries, they were yum but unfortunately no passionfruit as the fruit was still green (we were there during late December 2019 / early January 2020). It was their ‘Guests Herb Garden’ that gave it the ‘friendly, family feel’ to this park – just like back at home, having your own herb garden growing. 

Not too far to drive to Launceston if you want to have take-out or better still, take advantage have take-out from the IGA store next door to Reception, they offer hot foods which is cooked on the premise as well, at a very fair price. Along the path on Winifred Jane Crescent, there is a ‘street library’ situated next to the noticeboard, for you to freely choose a book to your liking to take back and read for free – a nice community touch and incentive to read. 

The park is not too far from ‘South Esk River’ if you love to spend some time fishing. Or do what we did and visit ‘The Cataract Gorge’ and ‘Penny Royal’ as a family fun day out. I highly recommend this park if you’re looking for somewhere convenient, friendly and not too far from attractions when in Launceston.

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Returning to the Site for Better Viewing - Port Arthur Historic Site.

I believe it was the ‘Ghost Tour’ we took part in the night before, that the ghosts conjured us to return to this site to do the ‘Introductory Tour’ – an unplanned activity. 

We were so blown away with the experience during our ‘Ghost Tour’ that we all wanted to have a better look at the site during the day. 

Tickets are more expensive but justifiable. At $40 per person, it covers entry to the site for two consecutive days - which I believe you need to take the time to fully appreciate what they have to offer – one day is not enough. 

The price also includes a guided ‘Introductory Tour’, ‘Harbour Cruise’ and access to some of the historic ruins. 

We purchased our tickets at the ‘Visitor Centre’, the lovely staff was very helpful, she told us that the cruise is optional but it comes with the price of the ticket regardless, she highly recommended that we should do this activity. 

It was a no-brainer for us, we wanted to do the cruise but you need to let her know, so that she could reserve your seat. She planned our cruise for 9.45am, a 20-minute cruise (but you need to be there 10 minutes prior to departure time) that left us enough time to join our ‘Introductory Tour’ that was booked for 11am, a 45-minute tour. 

The lady also gave us a ‘Visitor Map’, and Brochures to help guide us around the site and information explaining each building. 

We were so glad we did the cruise, we cruised passed the ‘Dockyard’, ‘Point Puer Boys’ Prison’ and the ‘Isle of the Dead’ with commentary to go with it – very sad but fascinating stories. You could also buy light refreshments on the cruise. 

Then we did our ‘Introductory Tour’, ‘Paul’ our tour guide was great, he did take us to the same places we did on our ‘Ghost Tour’ and told similar stories but differently – both tours unique / both tours a must. 

The ‘Ghost Tour’ had more stories told in comparison. What I enjoyed most about the day tour was that we got to take clear photos and had a better look of the buildings. I did take a photo inside the Commandant’s House and I believe in the photo, there appears to be an orb – I showed it to my family and they believe it’s just light but you can make out what you believe (I have attached it to this review). 

We then headed to the ‘Museum Coffee Shop’ located in ‘The Asylum’ building (open 10.30am to 3.30pm) for something to eat. The café offers pre-packed sandwiches, pastry snacks, cakes, cold drinks and coffee / tea – we had sandwiches and spinach feta rolls and their chocolate mini muffins – highly recommend the muffins, two in a pack, moist and delicious. 

We only had a couple of hours to spare, as we had travelling plans to follow. We were able to squeeze in time to venture on the site, we also found a memorial dedicated to that tragic day, on Sunday 28 April 1996, where a gunman took the lives of 35 people on site, we had the time to read the plaques and also visited the museum. 

The lady whom we purchased the tickets from, also gave us a card each, a clever interactive activity to take part in the Port Arthur Gallery (located in the Visitor Centre) to find the matching picture and discover their fate – it also works out as a nice memento to take home too. 

You need to visit the museum, there is a lot of information to read, artefacts to see and you could also search on their provided device, family names to see if they were convicts during that time and what crimes they committed – excellent idea, that gives it a personal touch. 

Also, read your printed tickets, as it contains valuable information. On the ticket itself, there are further activities that are included in your tickets - ‘Museum House Talks’ which you can join – the lady also told us but very hard to remember times and places to attend. On the ticket, it states scheduled times and locations (easy to find, just follow the map given to you) to join these sessions. Don’t worry, more than one session is available for these talks, to give you a fair opportunity to attend at least one of them. 

For dinner, ‘1830 Restaurant & Bar’ is located in the ‘Visitor Centre’ (from 4pm – you may make reservations for dinner where you purchased your tickets). 

Very important to know… your tickets are non-refundable. Regardless if the weather is cold, wet or hot, the tour will go ahead. 

Bring comfortable walking shoes, umbrella (works great for sunny or rainy weather – perfect shade for both), sunscreen, a bottle of water (there are also bubblers available on site – we found one in the outdoors eating area of ‘Museum Coffee Shop’) and dress appropriately for the weather conditions. 

If you are going to take advantage of using your ticket for the two-days, there are optional tours (for additional fee) you can take part in. Had I known prior, I would have loved to visit ‘Isle of the Dead Cemetery Tour’ – perhaps there may be a next time?

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Are You a Sceptic or a Believer? - Port Arthur Ghost Tour.

The Port Arthur site was a penal station, using convict labour during the early 1800s. You can imagine, the stories to be told would not be of happy moments, leaving behind many disgruntled ghosts who refuses to move on. And that… I can guarantee you, that this is what the ghost tour will reveal. Our tour guide was Ross, he was amazing! 

Ross randomly picked three people in the group to carry the lantern during our walks, one at the front of the group, one in the centre and the other at the back, to make walking and vision easier in the dark. He told us that he was sceptical at first but had encountered some paranormal activities while on site. 

Then the terrifying stories of

ghosts commenced at each stop – our first stop was ‘The Church’, it looks quite eerie at night. What spooked me most was ‘The Separate Prison’ and ‘The Commandant’s House’ – I won’t share further details with you. 

However, I can confirm many tragic, sad and misfortunate events happened on that site. Ross portrayed the stories in such a way that you can actually visualise and feel the ghosts’ pain and have a better understanding why lost souls still remain on site to this day. Did I see a ghost? No. Was I scared? Yes. Did I mention that Ross was amazing? 

He even said a few relatable ‘ghost’ jokes after finishing telling us terrifying stories of convicts and / or buildings, to lessen the intense. 

The tour is a 1.5-hour walking tour, so please wear comfortable, enclosed shoes, as there is a lot of walking to be done and the ground in some areas are uneven and have loose gravel. 

At the end of the tour, you will return where you originally started the tour – where the gift shop is located. 

Each participant will also receive a ‘Bravery’ certificate to take home – a nice finale touch and memento. 

I have been on a ghost tour in Sydney at ‘The Rocks’, but I have found this ghost tour to be the best ghost tour experience I have had… so far. 

I also gained a lot of history at the same time, truly recommend this tour should you be staying or visiting Port Arthur. This tour is worth every cent, a fair price @ $27 pp. 

We (my wife and two daughters) were so intrigued, that we decided to book a day tour the following day, so we could have a better look at the site during the day.

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The Hub of Hobart - Constitution Dock

It was our third day (29 December 2019) in Tasmania and we decided to travel from Port Arthur to Hobart and make it a day of fun things to do in Hobart. 

There are lots to do both in and around the waterfront. Our first stop was Federation Artisan Chocolates, followed by MONA museum and then experience the most celebrated food and wine festival ‘The Taste of Tasmania’ (the largest festival of its kind in Australia) which is located nearby Constitution Dock Marina. 

It is a free event, a range of food stalls available, selling Tasmanian produce and it is held during the ‘Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race’ with plenty of entertainment to celebrate their arrival in Hobart (28 December 2019 to Friday 3 January 2020) – well catered event. 

If the food stalls are not your taste, there are many high-end restaurants you could dine at, but their price ranges are pricey. My intentions was to see the yachts and have their famous scallop curry pie – which is exactly what I did. 

What I was surprised was the food van where I purchased my pie do not exchange cash – card only. Their 'Scallop Curry Pie' was creamy and tasty, a must buy – it’s a Tassie thing to do and experience. 

Seeing the yachts, words cannot describe, I was very excited to take part of this amazing event. 

Constitution Dock Marina is a great draw for tourists, on its own, as boat tours embark from the docks area (Brooke Street Pier) to view Hobart via cruise or a convenient way to travel to MONA museum or if you’re adventurous enough, book a Bruny Island Cruise adventure (which we did and took part on 6 January 2020). Hobart is also famously known for their markets, where they get to showcase their wonderful produce. 

We didn’t take part in any of their markets, as we were heading to our next stop the following day – Launceston. However, if you are staying in the heart of Hobart, you have opportunities to visit the markets: Salamanca Markets (Saturday 8.30am to 3pm, Bathurst Street); Farm Gate Market (Sunday 8.30am to 1pm, Bathurst Street); Hobart Twilight Markets (various times / dates - check their Facebook); and Street Eats @ Franko (every Friday night – November to April, Franklin Square). 

Constitution Dock Marina is surrounded by great places to eat and lots of activities to do, or simply sit back and relax and take in the atmosphere / views and enjoy your day. The only downfall I found is that it is meter-parking, it should be free parking during ‘The Taste of Tasmania’ event. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen too – it was a very hot, sunny day, where you will burn quite easily having the sun reflecting off the sea.

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Chocolate Made The Old-Fashioned Way - Federation Artisan Chocolate

This visit was a last-minute thought. We already pre-booked the Port Arthur Ghost Tour for Sunday at 9pm, leaving the day free, so we decided to travel from Port Arthur back to Hobart for the day. 

Federation Artisan Chocolate is only a 5-minute walk from Hobart’s Waterfront. There is on-street meter parking available and it is free entry to the store. 

We didn’t make any bookings but willing to pay for a tour, however their Head Chocolatier wasn’t there – as we arrived at 10am… the doors just opened for business. But Maurice Curtis, the owner of the business, was more than happy to show and tell us all he knows about the history of chocolate making and the process of how chocolate is made – from bean to chocolate, you could see a mapped process displayed, where they make chocolate, through their window into that room as well as the machinery they use. 

He told us with pride that they make chocolate the way it used to be made 200 years ago. We learned a new chocolate term ‘liquor aging’, which is not what you think, ‘liquor’ is another term in the ‘chocolate world’ meaning liquid. 

We found Maurice to be sweet and kind to give us a spontaneous personal tour and found him to be very passionate and knowledgeable in the chocolate industry. He assured us that he uses only genuine ingredients with no added essences or oils. He also shared with us that working in a chocolate factory had always been his dream, which he finally made his dream come true by 2014! 

We then headed to the counter to buy our chocolate treats – Maurice’s wife Helen served us. She put no pressure on us and allowed us to select our chocolates in our own time. Helen was very accommodating in explaining the flavours of the chocolates individually – but still didn’t make our choosing any easier. 

The chocolate display looked amazing and colourful, very hard to select just a few chocolates – if we could, we would have bought the lot. We ended up buying an assortment of moulded chocolates @ $3 each and couldn’t resist to take them back to our lodge, but ate them on-the-spot. 

The verdict? Truly delectable. You could actually taste the difference between the cheap mass production and the ‘real’ process. Their chocolates are simply rich in flavour and melts in your mouth. 

Indulgent experience, especially for the ones with a ‘sweet tooth’. Open seven days a week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 3pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm.

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Photos Do Not Justify This Park - Tasman National Park

Photos do not justify Tasman National Park (situated on the Tasman Peninsula), it is far more spectacular and breathtaking in person, no wonder it’s a popular tourist destination. 

Finding the park is very easy, we left Hobart and headed to Port Arthur by the Arthur Highway – an advisable, welcoming stop while traveling to Port Arthur. 

There are plenty of large road signs clearly displayed (you can’t miss them) along the highway for tourists to easily locate the monumental rock formations - Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen. 

Free parking is available – I have found that if you do take part in this activity, then it is best to start in the morning (we started our travels at 9am), you will definitely find parking, as time goes by, this place becomes very busy. 

Safe, easy walking trails or bushwalks are provided for scenic walks - perfect photo opportunities and lots of flora to be seen and if you’re lucky enough fauna too. 

You could easily take a few hours just to absorb the beauty, reading and learning the history of the place and how the rock formations formed (you will find information at scenic points-of-interest, giving the history of the place) while enjoying the walk at the same time. 

It is advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes as the gravel could be slippery and sunscreen and a hat to avoid getting sunburnt as the sun reflects off the water and a bottle of water. What to wear?

We visited the park in December, the Summer weather in Tasmania is like Autumn weather, fresh in the mornings and evenings but can get rather hot during the day, especially if you are planning to walk along the trails. 

To make your visit more enjoyable, comfortable and practical, layered dressing is the way to go, so you can take layers of clothing off when needed. 

There was also a ‘Doo-Lishus’ van, where you can buy a range of ice-creams (in cups or ice-cream cones) mixed berries with ice-cream and cream in a cup is very refreshing and delicious, drinks of hot snacks (‘National Meat Pies’, as well as fish and chips, etc) – 

I’m not too sure if this service is available throughout the year? What is more spectacular about this place? It is all for FREE!

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Well Laid Out and Organised Tourist Park - Hobart Airport Tourist Park

Accommodation at the park was chosen purely because it is located near the Hobart International Airport (approximately five-minute drive) and that the cabins are self-contained. I didn’t want to travel too far on my first day arriving at the airport, I just wanted to drive to a nearby place where I could just have a relaxing break and start afresh the following day. 

You will receive your key to the cabin and white card to operate the boomgate at Reception with a map of the park, so you can easily locate the cabin you’re staying in and Wi-Fi password. 

An impressive, neat and clean park, landscaped with native flora, free Wi-Fi access available with reasonably fast connection too – great hotspots. 

Inside the cabin, on the dining table, there is a guest booklet to ensure your stay is comfortable. The booklet reveals all the services and facilities available on site plus local restaurants, stores and medical emergency nearby. 

The park is dog-friendly, but are not allowed to stay inside cabins, unless they are guide dogs. 

I found the cabin to be spacious, clean and well laid out. The beds come with clean linen and towels, with complimentary mini bathroom accessories (shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion). A complimentary coffee and tea starter kit is provided (including 300ml milk in the fridge). 

Offers one free marked car park space per cabin (right in front of the cabin). The park also offers a convenience store which is located at reception (basic supplies); fully equipped camp kitchen; BBQ area; playground area for the children; laundry (3 x washing machines and 3 x clothes dryer – both take 5 x $1 coins to operate machines). 

There are two restaurants that are located nearby (approximately 5-minute walk) and within the guest booklet, the two restaurants menu and price list. This is quite handy to have because it takes the guess work out of it and well prepared what the restaurants have on offer and if it meets your budget. I have found both restaurants at mid-range prices. Subway is also a five-minute walk, located at the BP Service Station. 

I did have a comfortable sleep but be prepared for the occasional plane noise flying over at random times – it doesn’t happen that often (nothing to be concerned about), if memory serves me correctly, the first plane to depart in the morning is at 6am. 

What I do enjoy most about this park is the convenience within close range – restaurants; service station; car wash (both automatic or hand wash); airport; and close to Hobart city (approximately 45-minute drive) – made my stay more enjoyable. And on top of that, they also offer ‘Free’ shuttle bus for any guest checking in or departing the park, to and from the airport between 9am to 5pm. 

Staff are very friendly and are there to help you at any time. I highly recommend this park, it has everything at your fingertips!

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