The north west coast is one of Tassie’s most treasured secrets. Here you can breathe some of the cleanest air in the world, coast along beside sparkling Bass Strait and discover secret seaside villages. The crystal blue water of Boat Harbour, the beauty of Hawley Beach and the green pastures in between cast a relaxing spell.
Rural charm and lesser-known towns offer farm gate bounty, talented craftspeople and friendly locals with an appetite for the genuine. Step into a bush studio where an international designer crafts fine furniture or explore the Makers Workshop. Sample handcrafted cheeses and see tempting truffles rolled by hand in Latrobe.
Westward is the Arthur River and the Tarkine, Australia's largest temperate rainforest, where the stillness of centuries-old trees, encourage respite from the urban bustle. Travelling beside Bass Strait your journey takes you from Devonport through Penguin, Burnie and Wynyard to Stanley and the roaring surf of Marrawah. The hinterland is farming country, an idyll of gently rolling hills and deep-red volcanic soil.
A thriving café culture and growing reputation as the nation’s food bowl make north west Tassie a ‘must sample.’ You’ll find King Island Dairies on King Island, whose unique creations have won gold in international competitions, a delightful raspberry farm and the whiskey makers at Hellyers Road. Equal enthusiasm inspires a farmer turned conservationist who can show you Tasmanian devils in the wild.
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