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Sex and Death from Mona Hobart

2/3/2021

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The latest weird stuff from Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art is Sex and Death flavoured candles. Mona says, 
" Life’s all about getting one and avoiding the other. Now you can get it in wax form. ​Go on, have a sniff. "
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Delta Aquarid meteor shower, peaking now

29/7/2017

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Book your meteor gazing retreat
​The Delta Aquarid meteor shower is about to peak. It will continue through August, overlapping with the Perseids meteor shower. The best viewing time is roughly 1-4 a.m. Find an open sky away from artificial lights, lie down on a deck chair or an outdoor bath and look directly upward. This will naturally direct your gaze to near the apparent centre of the shower. Delta Aquarid is expected to produce 10 to 20 meteors per hour, under a clear dark country sky, like at Huon Bush Retreats or Buttongrass Retreat.
You don’t need to locate a shower’s radiant point to enjoy the meteors, but the concept of a radiant point adds a new perspective.  If you back trace all the Delta Aquariid meteors, they appear to radiate from a point within the constellation Aquarius. That is pretty much directly overhead during late winter in southern Tasmania.
Find the Great Square of Pegasus, draw a line to Fomalhaut. That is the very bright star in the dim constellation Piscis Austrinus, or Southern Fish. Half way along that line is the apparent origin of the Delta Aquarid meteors. See the graphic of the Southern Hemisphere Star Map, and Clifftop cabin at Huon Bush Retreats.
Winter discounts are available. Click here to book now.
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Sustainable House Day: See sustainable buildings up close

18/8/2016

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Huon Bush Retreats is part of Sustainable House Day on Sunday 11 Sept 2016. There are 7 Sustainable houses open for inspection in Tasmania: Click here for the list and to register
You can now start planning your Sustainable House Day tour as addresses for open houses have just been released!

To obtain these addresses you need to register here: http://sustainablehouseday.com/subscriber-registration/

All subscribers go into the running to win an annual subscription to Sanctuary Magazine!

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Discount rates at Huon Bush Retreats for Sustainable House Day participants

Registered SHD participants are eligible for discounted accommodation at Huon Bush Retreats for the week before or after the open day:
  • 1 night for $185 or 2 consecutive nights for $250, inc up to 2 people using 1 bed. Extra people $40.
  • On Sept 11, you will need to depart your cabin or tipee by 08:00 so we can get it ready for the inspections or checkin after inspections finish at 16:00.
  • The 2 night rate can be used between Sept 4 to Sept 15 but not 11 and 12.
  • Exactly which cabin you get will be allocated at time of checkin.
  • Full payment by Visa or Mastercard at time of booking, no refunds, no changes.
  • Book by phone 1800 770 224 and ask for the Sustainable House Day Special
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August 21st, 2015

21/8/2015

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A lower Australian dollar means more international tourists, more demand and higher prices. Here are some tips to help you get affordable accommodation and still have a great holiday.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that, “The softening Australian dollar is proving a boon for the domestic hotel sector, with room rates tipped to rise in the coming year, according to experts.” and Tourism Australia says, “International visitors to Australia aged 15 years and over spent a record breaking $32.5 billion for the 12 months ending March 2015, up 10 per cent off the back of an 8 per cent increase in arrivals and 7 per cent growth in visitor nights.”

When checking which accommodation is the best deal for your particular circumstances, beware of just looking at the nightly rate. There are so many other factors to consider to help you save money, both before you book and during your stay.
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Avoid Peak Dates
Summer
January in Tasmania is chaos ! Everything is booked months in advance. There are so many stories of people who risked last minute bookings, not being able to find anything and spending nights in their car.
As well as room shortages, January prices will be highest, sometimes double what you would pay in December or February.

Weekends
In rural areas, avoid the weekend. Locations 1 or 2 hours outside the city are popular with city workers, so properties raise their rates on Fridays and Saturdays. In some cases, Sunday through Thursday nights are half what you pay on a Friday or Saturday.

Weekdays
In Hobart city, business-minded hotels have high demand from conferences and business travellers. Hotels that get the majority of their business from professionals drop their prices when demand is low, on weekends and holidays. So you can get a standard room at a lower rate or a luxury room at a fraction of the normal cost.

Off Season
During winter, some properties offer the second night for as low as $10 per person.

Combine rural as well as city locations
Staying in city centre hotels will save you transport costs if you plan to use the city centre. A 10 minute walk to the docks or museum rather than a 10 minute drive will save fuel and parking costs.

Conversely, rural accommodation properties are usually often cheaper, cheap eateries are plentiful and parking is convenient.

Stay 2 nights or more

When you stay longer, the accommodation provider can spread the cost of cleaning between guests, over more nights. This means that multi night stays are usually cheaper, per night,  than single nights. This applies most to self contained cottages that are not serviced every day.

Choose the right style

If your group is larger, an apartment or holiday home can cost much less than adjoining or separate hotel rooms. They offer more space and have separate bedrooms, so the adults don’t have to go to bed early when the kids bedtime arrives. Stand alone holiday homes or self contained cottages are the obvious choice but many hotels also have apartments.

If you are traveling alone, a simple room in a city hotel or a classic country pub might be just perfect. Dump your stuff, a hot shower, then head out to the pub and meet the locals.

Look for free facilities and inclusions
The more essential services that the price includes, the better the bang for buck. But make sure they are features you will actually use. Common inclusions that can save you heaps are free parking, included breakfast, or free Wi-Fi. A room with a kitchenette or cabin with a full kitchen, will allow you to self cater and feed yourself for half the cost. If you look out for local specialty ingredients that you can cook yourself, you will also learn a little about the area and its fresh produce too.

Limit the fancy service.
Breakfast in bed or a midnight snack can be a romantic treat, the room service menu can more than you would pay for the same food at the restaurant downstairs.


But be sure to treat yourself sometimes and enjoy a full service meal of local specialties and local wine or cider.

Look for special offers
Look for extras like group discounts

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Is it worth gambling on last minute discounts?

Left over rooms can sometimes be found at bargain rates. If you really don’t care where you sleep and you just want the cheapest rate, maybe consider leaving your booking till just one or 2 days out. But if you are looking for a particular experience or particular location, use the tips above and book a month or more before you travel. A few extra dollars will seem well spent when you find yourself enjoying your perfect dream escape.

Stay longer to spread your flight costs
A short break can be just what you need and off peak flights can be quire cheap. But if you need to travel during peak season, try to stay a week or longer and spread the flight cost over more days.

Head South
The major icons on the East and West Coast can be crowded and expensive. Many people think that there is nothing south from Hobart, but there is a world of adventure. Waterways, wilderness, wildlife and wine are in abundance. This road less traveled through the Huon Valley leads to the southernmost place in Australia. Now that’s something to tell your friends !

Mix it up

Tasmania has long been known for its nature but Hobart is now becoming famous for events and art. Consider spending the weekend in the city, then come Monday, head to the countryside or wilderness. Some self catering, a few full service treats of local specialties. Free sightseeing, plus a few special activities. Mix it up and get the best of Southern Tasmania at bargain rates.

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References:

http://www.tourism.australia.com/news/news-stories-17415.aspx

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/hotel-room-rates-on-the-rise-20150303-13u1ej.html


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Tassie Devil Branded Qantas aircraft

1/6/2014

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QantasLink is now operating Tassie Devil branded Boeing 717 jet into Tasmania. This slightly increases the total frequency of flights, across all airlines, into Tasmania, making it even easier to enjoy a Huon Valley Escape. You can fly into Hobart, spend two nights enjoying Mona, Salamanca Market. Then head south via Mt Wellington summit for another two nights in the Huon Valley, Far South or D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

The refurbished jets include business class seats, which have been missing on the Tasmanian route, and individual in-flight entertainment. One of the aircraft has been newly branded the Tassie Devil, making it a great flying advertisement for the state.

The new jets and branding are an example of a three-year partnership deal between Qantas and Tourism Tasmania with joint marketing initiatives domestically and overseas to attract more visitors to Tasmania.

“Our refurbished Boeing 717 jets have already been flying on the Sydney-Hobart route and the feedback from customers has been overwhelming. We’re really looking forward to introducing it on the Melbourne to Hobart route from tomorrow.” says Qantas.

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Find a bargain air ticket, combine this with our $10 second night sale and you have a bargain short break to embrace the Tasmanian winter.
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Native Pepper available now $6 for 50 grams.

27/5/2014

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Native Pepper can be used in place of traditional pepper in all sorts of recipes including sweets adding a touch of spice.

Locally harvested and dried in Tasmania's Huon Valley, the label says, "Native pepper or Lanceolata Tasmania is high in antioxidants and has anti microbial and anti-fungal properties. Grown on the slopes of Mount Wellington, these pepper berries have needed no pesticides or herbicides and so have left minimal eco-footprint."

Fifty gram packets are now available from Huon Bush Retreats. $6 + $1.50 postage within Australia.

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Hastings Experience Winter Special

20/5/2014

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Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs Winter Special:
Family ticket now $48 (Save $12)
One of the world’s great dolomite caves. Experience nature’s best with forest walks, picnic facilities and 28°C naturally heated spring water swimming pool.
Winter Cave Tour Times. Guided tours run every day.
11:30, 12:30, 14:15, 15:15
Purchase tickets at the visitor centre 20 - 30 minutes before each tour. Special prices until 31 August 2014.
Phone 6298 3209
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Turn your Hastings Experience into a Huon Valley Escape. Stay just 10 minutes away at Buttongrass Retreat. Great Winter Special Rates. Pay full rate for the first night and just $10 per person for the second night.
Buttongrass Retreat $10 second night sale
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3 nights accommodation plus cruise $375 per couple.

28/4/2014

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Stay three nights at Port Huon Cottages and receive a Free two hour calm Water cruise including morning tea. Total cost $375.00 per/couple.
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This special is not available online. To book phone
1800 770 224
8am to 8pm, 7 days.
Info about
Port Huon Cottages.
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Info about
Franklin Eco Cruise
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Easter left over rooms ar bargain prices

12/4/2014

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A few rooms still available for Easter in Hobart, Huon Valley, Far South and D'Entrecasteaux Channel.
  • Click here to book left over rooms at bargain princes,
  • or phone us for a wider selection,
    1800 770 224, 8am to 8pm, 7 days.
On discounted rates, full payment at time of booking, no changes, no refunds.
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