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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

A Natural Escape: Fortescue Bay Forest Appreciation Skills with Giant Tree Expeditions

An educational forest skills intensive, conducted during a slow walk along the beautiful, forested coastline at Fortescue Bay. We’ll learn about the unique landscapes and forests of Tasmania, and how the Tasman Peninsula is one of the geographically most extreme points on Earth. We’ll have an introduction to the forest types and growth patterns of ... Read more

A Natural Escape: Join Peninsula Runners & Walkers: Crescent Bay

Join this local group for a 50 min scenic walk or run on the Tasman Peninsula. Kids welcome. Breath the air and enjoy the scenery. BYO water bottle. Wear suitable shoes. Dress for all weather. Cost: FREE* *Please book through website* Note – A Tasmanian National Parks pass is required. These can be purchased from: ... Read more

A Natural Escape: Sea and Shorebirds Beach Walk

Eaglehawk Neck Community Hall

Join Eaglehawk Neck Coastcare for a beach walk at Pirates Bay to identify nesting sea bird sites. Meet at Eaglehawk Neck Hall and sign in from 9:30 am for a 10:00 am start. BYO walking gear and binoculars if you have them. Stay for a light lunch served between 12:30 and 1:30 pm For information ... Read more

A Natural Escape: Painting Sloping Main Reserve with Mel Hills

Join us for A Natural Escape event in collaboration with the Tasmanian Land Conservancy to experience Sloping Main Reserve through the artists eye with Mel Hills. This event offers a unique opportunity to go on a walk by the saltmarsh of Sloping Main Reserve on the Tasman Peninsula. Designed specifically for artists of any skill ... Read more

A Natural Escape: The Bushfire Ready Garden and Home

Engage with your local environment to see how clever plantings & simple home maintenance can protect your property this Bushfire Season. Tailor this knowledge to your home with the Bushfire Ready Challenge: Welcome to the Tasmania Fire Service Bushfire-Ready Challenge | Tasmania Fire Service Note: The exact location at Nubeena Back Road will be provided to ... Read more

A Natural Escape: Woven by Nature: Garden Cloche & Vineyard Escape

Cascades Bay Wines 35 Shelly Beach Road, Koonya

Begin your experience with a guided stroll through the vines at our coastal vineyard. Then, join us for a workshop of weaving organic garden structures with this year’s vineyard prunings. We will be making cloche domes from grapevines, useful for protecting seedlings or special plants in your garden. Also taste and savour our award-winning cool-climate ... Read more

A Natural Escape: Birdy Chitchat

Eaglehawk Neck Community Hall

Join local nature lovers to chitchat about all things birdy. Bring along your birdy photos, artworks, anecdotes, poems, or songs. Presentations are limited to 7 minutes per person. If you would like to show some slides or present and for more information, contact Kerrie: eaglehawkneck@landcaretas.org.au Or just come along and join in the chitterchatter. Register ... Read more