| | | | Places to Stay in Swansea Australia |  | Built in 1853, Meredith House offers high quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Swansea, on the east coast of Tasmania. In the centre of town, the house sits on a hill with stunning views across beautiful Great Oyster Bay to the Freycinet Peninsula and The Hazards. In the main house there are 6 ensuite rooms and one ground floor spa suite, which consists of a sitting room, with its own wood fire, seperate queen sized bedroom with private veranda, and an ensuite spa bathroom. ... |
|  | Built from local stone & Oyster Bay Pine, the Wagner’s estate features five fully self-contained, studio, one and two bedroom cottages, each with its own private garden. Minutes walk to pristine conservation beaches, it provides a perfect base to explore the world renowned Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay, wineries, oyster and berry farms.· Spas· Open log fires· Own private gardens· Fully equipped kitchens· Plasma TVs · Combo DVD/CD players· Complimentary... |
|  | A unique Award Winning AAA rated 4 star property, consisting of air conditioned suites and fully self catering 1, 2 & 3 bedroom cottages/apartments set up a quiet lane, between the main road and beach, in a Village like setting surrounded by expansive cottage gardens.A "stones throw" to the beach and not much more (300metres) to shops, specialty shops and a terrific range of Restaurants and attractions.The highly acclaimed Kate's Berry Farm, The Historic Swansea Barkmill,... |
|  | In 1835 two convict built cottages were constructed to house labourers who worked on the large property adjacent to Redcliffe House known as ‘Cambria’. The weatherboards were all hand split and held in place with hand-forged nails. Inside the peak roofs, the original shingles remain.The two cottages were later joined and are now the large side bedrooms. Later the home was extended and a storey added.Redcliffe House stands on thirteen acres bordering the Meredith River and is... |
| | Things to do in Swansea | Wondering what to do in Swansea ? Here is some information on tourist attractions to help make you enjoy your stay in Swansea more enjoyable.
| | Pubs/Bars | There are some great hotels in Swansea. We suggest The Bark Mill Tavern serves and extensive range of Beers, Wines and Spirits. and Swansea RSL on Noyes St has a TAB and serves home cooked meals evry night..
| | Specialty Shops | Swansea has some specialty shops which are worth visiting. We suggest Visit Nine One Gallery for a range of imported goods, pictures, rugs, jewellry., Bear Cottage Crafts has an extensive range of gifts, craft wares, and of course, Bears. and Visit Sufi's Craft Shop in Triabunna, where it is Christmas all year round..
| | Sports/Adventure | There are some great sports and adventure activities to participate in. We suggest Swansea Golf Club has a 9-hole golf course with great views., Kayaking at Schouten Beach and Freycinet National Park offers walking tracks, abseiling, kayaking, scenic flights.
| | Trails/Wildlife/Nature | If you like nature and want to see the wildlife, there are some places to go. We suggest Visit Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay and world renowned Wineglass Bay., Meetus Falls and Lost Falls are a short walk through the Esat Coast Forest. and Douglas Apsley National Park just to the north of Bicheno.
| | Eateries/Wineries | Good food and good wine are part of life's necessities, therefore don't leave without trying some (or all!) of these places. We suggest The Bark Mill Tavern has a great range of beers, wines and spirits, as well as great food. Delicious wood fired pizzas., Kabuki, Tasmanian Fare with Japanese Flair, 10 kms south of Swansea, Wineries Galore! Springvale Vineyard, Craigie Knowe, Freycinet and Coombend Vineyards., The Ugly Duck Out has an extensive menu using the best of local produce. and Websters Wlanuts, the largest Walnut plantations in the Southern Hemisphere..
| | Main Tourist Attractions | There are some main tourist attractions in Swansea that you should not miss. We suggest Kate's Berry Farm, World famous Left Bank Cafe, Pristine conservation beaches, Wineries positioned at 42 degrees latitude, comparable to the finest wine-growing regions of France., Swansea Golf Course, Historic Bark Mill & Museum, Just a 45 minute drive fro the Freycinet Peninsula and Beautiful Wineglass Bay., Situated on the East Coast, Swansea is Tasmania's only historic-listed coastal town., Visit historic Waterloo Point for views across Great Oyster Bay., Handy for scenic flights, boat trips, kayaking, Marine farms, International standard golf course in construction at Triabunna - half an hour south of Swansea, Spend a day visiting Maria Island and Central to many wonderful walking tracks.
| | Historical Sites | If you are interested in history, Swansea has some great historical sites. We suggest The historic Bark Mill Museum with Australia's only remaining working Bark Mill., The town has many heritage listed historic buildings., Just 8 kms south of town is convict built Spikey Bridge and Visit the Swansea Museum on Franklin Street..
| | Festivals/Events | Every year there are some festivals which should be seen if you are planning to come. We suggest Look out for the France to Freycinet Festival every year, celebrating the historic links between Tasmania and it's European Colonists..
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