The Ebb Restaurant
The Banc Restaurant
Swansea has many restaurants and cafes, most within walking distance of Tubby and Padmans, they will suit every palate and price range. Kabuki- by -the sea, View Point, Swansea Waterloo Inn, Maggies Coffee Shop, The BarkMill Tavern, The Ugly Duck Out, the local RSL and our latest arrivals The Ebb and The Banc Restaurants to tantalize your taste buds.
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Swansea
and Surrounding Areas
Day 1 - Exploring in and around Swansea
Historical Walk of Swansea
will show you the many fine buildings built in the early days; a lovely, picturesque
walk with a brief description of each historical site. For a
fuller description it is suggested that you obtain a copy of the
booklet HERITAGE WALK, SWANSEA from the
Community Centre or Tubby and Padmans.
Swan River:
(4km north of Swansea). Turn right off the
highway; after 2 kilometres take the road straight ahead rather
than the road that turns right. Great bream fishing spot.
Dolphin Sands, Swan River & Nine Mile Beach:
(4km north of Swansea). Turn right off the highway;
after 2 kilometres the sealed road takes a hard right onto
Dolphin Sands Road (a no through road). There is an access
to Nine Mile Beach at about 5km on the right. This is a superb
beach for long walks and beach combing. After about 12km
the road reaches Bagot Point at the mouth of the Swan River.
There is also an access to the Swan River at Yellow Sandbanks
Road.
Swansea Bark Mill:
A must see for the East Coast
visitor. This unique display of a fully restored and working
pioneer bark mill exhibition is a State and National award
winner. See how the tanning industry was supplied in
Australia and elsewhere from our local industry.
A large selection of gifts and products of quality and a great
gift selection. Specialising in Australian knitwear and country
clothing.
Bear Cottage Crafts:
much more than just
the cutest bears.
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Gallery One Nine:
Fine Art, antiques, ceramics, textiles
and decorative homewares.
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Dos Vagabundos Gallery:
tribal
hand crafts.
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Community Centre:
A comprehensive museum
featuring photographs and displays of Swansea and district's
early pioneering history and memorabilia of World War I & II.
Waterloo Point:
A well marked track from Schouten
Beach to Jetty Rd. Magnificent views and an excellent site for
viewing the Short Tailed Shearwater. At dusk on any night
between mid September to mid April walk to the rocky bluff
mid way along the track to watch the Shearwaters fly in to
their burrows. Stay low and quiet and you will experience the
birds at close range. Please do not disturb these birds in any
way and stay only on the track. Take a torch to find your way
back; however do not shine your torch directly into the bird’s
eyes, as this will confuse them.
Kate's Berry Farm:
One of Tasmania’s little treasures,
this berry farm, with breathtaking panoramic views of Great
Oyster Bay, produces truly outstanding fresh berries, jams,
sauces, delicious ice cream and coffee. Open all year round,
this farm is a delight for the senses.
Mayfield Beach:
(14km south) and the Three Arch
Bridge. This is a safe swimming beach and popular fishing
area. The track to the Three Arch Bridge starts at the southern
end of the camping ground.
Spiky Bridge:
(7km south) - an old convict bridge built in
1843, now on the right of the highway.
Activities:
Golf, Tennis, Bowls, Labyrinth at Saltwater
Creek and Fishing.
Great Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Food to Go
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Day 2 - Vineyards, Freycinet National
Park, Coles Bay and Bicheno
Freycinet National Park:
(55 minutes drive from
Swansea) Twenty five minutes north of Swansea turn off to
Coles Bay and the Freycinet National Park with its panoramic
Hazards, a group of granite mountains watching over this
scenic area. This is also an area of fine beaches, rocky cliffs
and peaceful walks to secluded coves. Highly recommended is
the drive to CAPE TOURVILLE LIGHTHOUSE and the
wheelchair accessible walk which provides spectacular views
of the eastern side of Freycinet Peninsula. The walk into
magnificent WINEGLASS BAY from the car park takes 40
minutes to the lookout or 1hour to the bay. Alternatively a 41/2
hours round trip via Hazards Beach can be taken. Scenic
Flights, boat trips and kayaking are also available.
Vineyards:
15-18km north of Swansea on Tasman
Highway is Spring Vale, further on is Craigie Knowe,
Freycinet and Coombend. Quality vineyards offering cellar
door sales of some of Tasmania's finest wines.
Freycinet Adventures
Over 4 days, immerse yourself in the essence of the Freycinet Peninsula on a relaxed guided sea kayaking and walking adventure into the heart of the national park. Discover the feeling of freedom and rejuvenate in the fresh sea air.
Freycinet Sea Charters
Pristine white beaches, towering pink granite cliffs and the chance to observe dolphins,
sea eagles and migrating whales form part of this unique experience.
Join us to experience all that the Freycinet Peninsula has to offer on board our 48 seat,
eco adventure catamaran.
Moulting Lagoon:
on the road into Coles Bay is a wild
life sanctuary where great numbers of black swan and wild
duck can be seen.
Friendly Beaches:
Still on the Coles Bay Rd look for the
turnoff to Friendly Beaches, wide expanses of white sand
dunes and ocean beach. This is also part of Freycinet National
Park.
Bicheno:
(35 minutes north from Swansea) See the Gulch,
Blowhole, and enjoy the beaches also the Sea Life Centre and
native wildlife at East Coast Nature World. Explore the
Douglas Apsley National Park and take time to experience the
Apsley Gorge.
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Day 3 - Inland
Travel north on A3 for approximately 10 km and turn left on
the Lake Leake Highway B34
Flatrock Lookout:
(19km from Swansea) looks over
Oyster Bay giving a panoramic view of the entire area.
Meetus Falls: (40km from Swansea) is next, turn right off
the highway at the Lake Leake information booth follow the
signs. Access is on weekends and public holidays, as log
trucks use the road weekdays. A short walk (15 min return) is
necessary to reach the Falls; picnic, barbecue facilities and
toilets are available.
Lake Leake:
is a popular trout fishing and picnic spot,
barbecues available near the lake.
Currawong Lakes:
superb trout fishing, a magnificent
picnic spot and barbecues available near the lake a great
bushland holiday.
Campbell Town:
an interesting historic town connects
you with the Midlands Highway.
Right to Launceston
Left to Ross and Oatlands
Ross:
Historic bridge and buildings, ruins of women's prison
and craft shops.
Oatlands:
Historic town located on the shores of Lake
Dulverton. Georgian buildings.
(For an extremely full day, continue further south to Pontville
across through Teatree taking C321-C322, which will bring
you to Richmond, another historic town steeped in history
with many craft shops. To return to Swansea, you must
connect with highway A3.
The old Buckland Church and Buckland's bazaar are well
worth the stop).
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Day 4 - Maria Island & Forest Reserve
Travel South on A3 towards Orford
Little Swanport:
(28 km from Swansea) Gumleaves Fun
Park, Bush setting including adventure playground, deer park,
lakes and canoes etc. Bolton's Beach State reserve, beaches
and views of Maria Island
Triabunna:
(50 km from Swansea) Port for scallop and
crayfish boats, woodchip mill and town walk of 17 historical
buildings.
Maria Island:
 A National Park covering 11,000 hectares.
The island still has the remains of convict buildings in the
historic settlement of Darlington dating back to 1842, and the
starting place of the Tasmanian Wine industry in 1895. The
island has many bush walks, native flora & fauna and
interesting features such as painted cliffs; unspoilt scenery and
cycling.
Please note – There are no outlets for refreshments on the
island. BBQ facilities are available, so buy your provisions
prior to departure.
The island can only be reached by ferry provided by the
following operators:
Maria Island Ferry departing from Triabunna Main Wharf -
Phone 0427 100 104.
Maria Ferry departing from Louisville Point (Eastcoaster
Resort) - Phone 6257 1589.
Both ferries operate daily, departure times vary depending on
season so please phone prior.
Orford:
(59 km from Swansea) Seaside town, fishing &
beaches
Thumbs lookout:
(6km to south of Orford) Magnificent
views of Maria Island, Mercury Passage and coastal scenery.
Picnic area
Sandspit Forest Reserve:
(20km south of Orford)
20 minute walk through a "Relic Rain Forest" untouched by
fire or bulldozer for 5000 years, magnificent trees. Boarded
track to preserve this original forest.
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