Travel guide North East

TakeABreak Awards 2009 National Winner, Farmstay Accommodation: Red Rooster Host Farm   If you ever wondered what it would be like to experience the idyllic country life that is often portrayed in nostalgic movies, a visit to Red Rooster Host Farm in North East Tasmania is a must. Proud winner of the Farm Stay Accommodation category of the 2009 TakeABreak Awards, Red Rooster will transport you to an era where the aroma of fresh, home-baked bread greets visitors as they walk through the door; an era where jam is proudly made using only the freshest of organic berries, picked right on the property; an era where parents know their children are safe, as they play and giggle outdoors – electronic gizmos and the hustle bustle of the city long forgotten. The television and DVD playe... Read more

St Helens Smoothwater Charters is based on the east coast of Tasmania and specialises in estuary fishing.
Take in the scenery or fish the sheltered waters of Georges Bay and surrounding estuaries from a 19-foot sport fishing boat, which makes a gr... Read more

Barefoot Adventures offer cruise packages and is located in Binalong Bay on Tasmania's east coast.
Explore the Bay of Fires and enjoy fishing charters, sea cruises from Eddystone Point to Scamander River and 90 kilometres (56 miles) of coastline ... Read more

Surf Fishing Adventures knows where the best fishing locations on Tasmania’s picturesque east coast. Let them take you from Four Mile Creek, near St Helens, north to Eddystone Point at the edge of Mt William National Park.
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Rocky Carosi - Professional Charters operate fishing charters out of St Helens on Tasmania’s northeast coast. St Helens is considering the island’s game fishing ‘capital.’
The area also offers some of Australia’s finest estuary fishing. Your skipp... Read more

Treat yourself to a quad bike ride, country style, with Kookaburra Ridge Quad Bike Tours.Riding a quad bike is a fun and adventurous way to unwind and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Enjoy mountain vistas and encounter native wildlife up close, including wallabies, black cockatoos and kookaburras to name a few.Kookaburra Ridge Quad Bike Tours offers both experienced and inexperienced riders the opportunity to ride the quad bikes along numerous bush tracks, hidden gullies and open pastures.Tours are held on the owner's country property, Kookaburra Ridge, just a short drive from the pretty coastal town of Bridport located in northeast Tasmania.The quad bike circuit is signposted, allowing you to cruise at your own pace and take in the surrounding country landscape and wildlife.The all... Read more

Keen Angler Charters provides big game fishing and reef fishing on Tasmania’s east coast.
Join skipper Lionel Peters aboard ‘Keen Angler’ for a fishing adventure departing from St Helens. Whether you are experienced or a holiday angler, Lionel wi... Read more

Gone Fishing Charters is a fishing charter operation based on the east coast of Tasmania. The beautiful estuary system is not only scenic but the pristine waters support a huge array of fish which are some of the largest in the southern part of Australia.Bream are the most sought-after estuary and river fish, high in numbers and size. It is a great sport fish and a real fighter, especially when using fly and lures. Bream are good to eat with fine white flesh. Bream grow to a size of four kilograms (8.8 pounds) but mainly average out at around the one to two kilogram range.Although bream fishing is a real passion of your fishing guide, there are many other species that will be targeted during your charter. These include: garfish squid, Australian salmon, flathead, taylor, trevally, kingfis... Read more

East Lines provide hiring of equipment including scuba diving gear in St Helens, Tasmania.You can hire bicycles and tennis rackets and an extensive range of water-sport equipment. East Lines have wetsuits, scuba tanks, weight belts, masks and snorkels, fins and boots as well as dive suits. If you prefer to stay out of the water, hire a fishing rod and cast a line in at a nearby beach. You may also like to try deep-sea fishing on a chartered boat. The east coast has excellent fishing, diving and snorkelling opportunities and also a host of on-land activities. Take your hired bike along to the Bay of Fires where you will enjoy pristine beaches and clear water. A short 15-minute ride will take you out to Binalong Bay. This picturesque bay is also an ideal spot for snorkelling and diving, only... Read more

One of Tasmania's beautiful self-catering B&Bs located in Bridport, North East Tasmania. You will find a choice of lodging facilities: fully self-catering family units, double spa cottages for the romantics, and a disabled access ensuite room for an overnight stay. Bed and breakfast accommodation with a difference - cosy, warm and welcoming on the farm but close to the beaches and Barnbougle Dunes golf - the best of both worlds. Fantastic venue when bringing your friends to Tassie to play golf at Barnbougle Dunes - rated 49th in the world. Small golfing groups have delighted at the friendly and homely atmosphere at Platypus Park Country Retreat. Your Tasmanian holiday will be relaxed if you choose to stay at this 17 hectare "eco-friendly" accommodation complex. Your accommo... Read more