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A Natural Escape: Cape Raoul Cruises

This 90-minute wilderness cruise goes beyond Port Arthur to take in the cliffs, caves, arches and white sand beaches of the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul. With soaring sea cliffs and monumental rock formations, the Tasman National Park is a coastal wonderland. Here the waters of the Tasman Sea collide with the towering ancient cliffs ... Read more

A Natural Escape: Eaglehawk Dive Centre

The Tasman region offers fabulous above-water scenery with massive cliff formations towering up to 300 metres above sea level. These walls continue underwater and combined with the rich invertebrate and marine plant life provide spectacular scuba diving. In addition, whales and dolphins are regularly sighted on this part of Tasmania’s coast. Eaglehawk Dive Centre has ... Read more

A Natural Escape: McHenry Distillery and Brewery Tour

McHenry Distillery 229 Radnor Rd, Port Arthur

Step behind the scenes at McHenry Distillery as we take you firstly on an immersive journey through our fully operational Brewery. Discover how we craft our beer and create the wash, the essential first step in whisky making. If there’s beer fermenting on the day, you’ll be treated to a fresh taste straight from the ... Read more

A Natural Escape: Tasman Island Cruise

Tasman Island Cruises provides unforgettable wilderness cruises along the spectacular coastline between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck in southern Tasmania. The cruise travels beneath the highest vertical sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere at Cape Pillar. Guests explore waterfalls, rock formations, archways and deep-sea caves. The coastline is part of the Tasman National Park. It ... Read more

Ongoing

A Natural Escape: Pure Honey from the Tasman Region – Free Tasting

Tasman Honey 49 Hylands Road, Murdunna

Experience the sweet taste of nature with free honey tasting at Tasman Honey! Sample pure, locally harvested honey and hear from the owners about the bees and the fascinating honey harvesting process. A delicious and educational stop at A Natural Escape! Cost: FREE

Pickleball

Nubeena Civic Centre 21 Clarke Street, Nubeena

A Natural Escape: Premaydena Garden Open Day and Spring Plant Sale

Premaydena Garden 1 Jones Road, Premaydena

It’s time to welcome spring and get out into the garden! The dedicated volunteers at Premaydena Garden have been sowing seeds and potting on seedlings including vegetables, flowers, perennials and shrubs. Come along to find treasures and staples for your garden. Premaydena Garden Open Day features talks by gardening gurus Angus Stewart and Sarah Smith. ... Read more

A Natural Escape: Pinecone Bird Feeders with Celeste Saunders

The Pear Shed Gallery 45 Parsons Bay Road, White Beach

Make a simple and natural pinecone bird feeder. This is a lovely activity to connect with nature, meet new friends and take home your very own bird feeder. All material supplied. All ages welcome. Cost: $5 (plus GST and booking fee)* *Please book through website*

A Natural Escape: Paint and Sip Cape Raoul

On the Bay Restaurant 6955 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur

Paint the stunning costal seascape of Cape Raoul with its towering cliffs and columns that plunge into the sea at On the Bay Restaurant. Every window frames a breathtaking view of Stewarts Bay to add to your creative inspiration! No prior painting experience is needed. Cost: $75 pp plus booking fee* *Please book through website*

A Natural Escape: Inside : Listening : Outside

Inside : Listening : Outside is an opportunity for any and all who might like to press pause, listen and relax in an immersive musical atmosphere. Situated within the natural environment of Turrakana/Tasman Peninsula, participants are invited to gather (BYO chair, blanket or mat) and simply listen to prerecorded instrumental music and local nature sounds ... Read more

A Natural Escape: Nature, Networking and Nibbles

Eaglehawk Neck Community Hall

Join Landcare and Environment groups in the Tasman for a social afternoon of networking. There will be a series of short talks from various local environment groups on their current projects. Landcare Tasmania will be present to discuss grant opportunities and tapping into their resources. Entry by donation.* *Please book through website*