Sharon's Guidebook
Some great places to visit
A small selection of different places and eateries. All can be done in a day trip or less.
Lillico Beach Conservation Area
Penguins
knowledgeable volunteers
by donation entry
memories
Mount roland walking track
Access to Mount Roland hike
Forth Falls State Reserve
Good walk to Beautiful Waterfall
Close to Platypus Cottage
Wilmot Museum
67 Main StHistoric
Very Informative
Wilmot Lookout
517 Back RdGreat Views
Railton
topiary
boutique brewery
Preston Falls
Raymond Roadbeautiful
easy access
15 min from Platypus Cottage
Cradle Mountain
3718 Cradle Mountain Rdpicturesque
great walks
history
Lake Cethana
kayaking
Spellmans Road
Spellmans Roadlittle bridge over the Wilmot river.
nice swimming spot
photos
Leven Canyon Lookout Track
Leven Canyon Lookout Trackgreat bushwalk
nice place for a picnic
not far from Platypus Cottage
kayaking, boating, kayak to the forth falls falling into lake
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Lake Barrington
kayaking, boating, kayak to the forth falls falling into lake
Mole Creek has caves to explore, and a pub with information on the Tassie Tiger
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Mole Creek
Mole Creek has caves to explore, and a pub with information on the Tassie Tiger
Take the chairlift or walk up the iconic Nut ( rock formation)
Beautiful seaside town with loads of history. Cafes, galleries, walking beaches. Historic buildings. Providore,
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Stanley
Take the chairlift or walk up the iconic Nut ( rock formation)
Beautiful seaside town with loads of history. Cafes, galleries, walking beaches. Historic buildings. Providore,
Absolutely stunning blue waters, white sand.
Great photo opportunity
Great little cafe that serves good quality yummo food
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Boat Harbour Beach
Absolutely stunning blue waters, white sand.
Great photo opportunity
Great little cafe that serves good quality yummo food
Wynyard
Views
Tulip Farm Tours in season
Great photo opportuntiy
little seaside village
Giant penguin photo opportunity
Yummy bakery
gift shops
walks on beach
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Penguin
little seaside village
Giant penguin photo opportunity
Yummy bakery
gift shops
walks on beach
The Wall
A gallery showcasing a giant wall carved into the most spectacular life like images. A must see in Tassie.
Cafe on site
Good day trip
Derwent Bridge
The Wall
A gallery showcasing a giant wall carved into the most spectacular life like images. A must see in Tassie.
Cafe on site
Good day trip
Montezuma Falls Track
Montezuma Falls Tracka 3 hour return walk to magnificent waterfall
Do a tour of a working seahorse farm. Tours are run certain times. Ring for more info
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Dunia Kuda Laut
200 Flinders StDo a tour of a working seahorse farm. Tours are run certain times. Ring for more info
Although staying at Platypus Cottage you have the chance to see these beauties in the wild, This place has tours to show you Platypus and to learn a little bit more about them.
Right next door to Sea Horse world
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Platypus House
200 Flinders StAlthough staying at Platypus Cottage you have the chance to see these beauties in the wild, This place has tours to show you Platypus and to learn a little bit more about them.
Right next door to Sea Horse world
Dismal Swamp
A sinkhole with a slide (if you dare) that goes to the bottom.
Tarkine wilderness
The only gravel football field you will probably ever see. It rains so much they actually play on gravel. Tough breed.
Historic Railway tours
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Queenstown
The only gravel football field you will probably ever see. It rains so much they actually play on gravel. Tough breed.
Historic Railway tours
sightseeing
boat tours of Gordon River
small sea side village
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Strahan
sightseeing
boat tours of Gordon River
small sea side village
Great for those who are young at heart. Miniature village, and a maze.
Cafe on site
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Tasmazia & Kampung Lower Crackpot
500 Staverton RdGreat for those who are young at heart. Miniature village, and a maze.
Cafe on site
Cave Road
Cave RoadGunns Plains Cave Explore a local cave
call for tour times
Wings Wildlife Park
137 Winduss RdFamily owned private wildlife park
Great Day trip
New owners. Great food. Great Views.
Great in the snow.
Normally 1st place to see snow in Tassie
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Great Lake Hotel
3096 Marlborough HwyGreat Day trip
New owners. Great food. Great Views.
Great in the snow.
Normally 1st place to see snow in Tassie
lovely peaceful location. Great views of Lake Barrington.
A must see during the rowing competitions
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Lake Barrington International Rowing Course
520 Staverton Rdlovely peaceful location. Great views of Lake Barrington.
A must see during the rowing competitions
waterfall in the middle of town also another waterfall close by.
pub for lunch or dinner. Great meals.
Good spot for a picnic overlooking waterfall
Waratah
waterfall in the middle of town also another waterfall close by.
pub for lunch or dinner. Great meals.
Good spot for a picnic overlooking waterfall
History of Wood Cutting in Tasmania/ Australia
Lots on display. Thai restaurant on site
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Australian Axemans Hall of Fame
1 Bells ParadeHistory of Wood Cutting in Tasmania/ Australia
Lots on display. Thai restaurant on site
Food Scene
Yummmmm who doesn't like strawberries??
pick your own available, cafe, dinner Friday nights
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Turners Beach Berry Patch
4 Blackburn DrYummmmm who doesn't like strawberries??
pick your own available, cafe, dinner Friday nights
Wilmot Country Store
64 Main Sttake away
post office
liquor store
fuel
Cradle Forest Inn
1422 Cradle Mountain Rd15min from Platypus Cottage
food all day
Bridge Hotel Forth
393 Leith RdBig Hearty meals
Beer on tap
Great Atmosphere
Who doesn't love a great beverage
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Wilmot Hills Orchard & Distillery
407 Back RdGreat Atmosphere
Who doesn't love a great beverage
free tastings
cheese, cheese, cheese
delicious
watch the cheese getting made
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Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm
6173 Bass Hwyfree tastings
cheese, cheese, cheese
delicious
watch the cheese getting made
The Truffledore on Cradle Country Farm
15 Reeves Rdtruffle farm
lovely cafe. great food and service.
tasmanian pickled onions
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Windows On Westella
100 Westella Drlovely cafe. great food and service.
tasmanian pickled onions
The Chudleigh BEE shop has live bees making honey before your eyes. Loads of tastings and products to buy
Chudleigh
The Chudleigh BEE shop has live bees making honey before your eyes. Loads of tastings and products to buy
Chocolate Chocolate and more Chocolate
Made on sight. Watch it being made
shop
cafe
free tastings
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House of Anvers
9025 Bass HwyChocolate Chocolate and more Chocolate
Made on sight. Watch it being made
shop
cafe
free tastings
Raspberry Farm and Cafe. Free Tastings
Van Dieman Ice Cream opposite, Delicious free tastings
Elizabeth Town
Raspberry Farm and Cafe. Free Tastings
Van Dieman Ice Cream opposite, Delicious free tastings
Spreyton Cider Co
6 Melrose RdTry some Tassie Cyder. Cafe
Adventure Lovers
Something out of the ordinary
Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Trails
Mountain bike trail
Excitement plus. You will enjoy a safe fun experience with this newly opened business not far from Platypus Cottage. Jodi and Brett will ensure your experience is a great one. All the latest gear and memories that will last forever.
Book with Platypus Cottage to receive a special discount.
ph Jodi or Brett for details and bookings
Brett 0409679755 Jodi 0422886840 rednexpaintball.com.au
Many different places to accomodate people in Wilmot and surrounds for larger groups wanting places to stay.
Rednex Paintball
119 Masons RoadExcitement plus. You will enjoy a safe fun experience with this newly opened business not far from Platypus Cottage. Jodi and Brett will ensure your experience is a great one. All the latest gear and memories that will last forever.
Book with Platypus Cottage to receive a special discount.
ph Jodi or Brett for details and bookings
Brett 0409679755 Jodi 0422886840 rednexpaintball.com.au
Many different places to accomodate people in Wilmot and surrounds for larger groups wanting places to stay.