Accommodation and Experiences south from Hobart, Huon Valley Escapes

Holiday accommodation and activities in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Tasmania, 1 hour south from Hobart , Yooringa Garden Cottage is a self contained, two bedroom cottage, ideal for couples or small groups. Close to Bruny Island, Snug Falls and a range of other attractions. Southern Tasmania is a land of waterways, wilderness and wildlife. This is your one stop shop to plan and book your Huon Valley and Bruny Island Escape. Phone: 1800 770 224 Email: info@huonvalleyescapes.com.au or use the "Book Now" button below.

Pet friendly accommodation Tasmania

Most pets are welcome at Yooringa. You might consider your pet as part of your family. We do too. Pets are charged just like any other guest, an extra $40 per guest per night. You can't book a pet online but please phone us, describe your pet and most likely we can book them in with you.
Phone 1800 770 224

Pricing

Full price including two adults:

2+ nights $185 per night
Single night $300

Extra guests: $40 per person, per night. Maximum five people in one queen, one double and one single beds. Pricing varies according to season, number of people and length of stay.
Pets by negotiation,
$40 per pet per night.
Discounts often available.
Click the Book Online button and choose a date for prices for those specific nights.

To book online, use the "Book Online" button below or to book a full Huon Valley Escape, use the itinerary button to tell us what sort of escape you want, or phone us 8am till 8pm 7 days.

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Yooringa Garden Cottage in Flowerpot, Tasmania

Welcome to Yooringa, fully self contained two bedroom accommodation with tantalizing glimpses across the D’Entrecasteaux Channel to Bruny Island. Enjoy our stunning gardens. A wonderful base for touring the many attractions of Bruny Island, the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and the Huon Valley.

Yooringa offers a fully self contained 2 bedroom quality accommodation in tranquil surroundings.

Stroll through the magnificent 3 acre garden, relax on the deck or at the beach.
Enjoy the sunsets over the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.
Explore the wineries and restaurants of the region.
Ideally situated to explore the 'Channel', the Huon Valley and Southern Tasmania.

Self Contained Facilities

2 bedrooms,
1 queen and 1 double
All linen including towels,
soap and shampoo is provided.
Gas BBQ on large deck with water views.
Well equipped kitchen
Open plan living room with comfy lounge and dining are with stunning views.
Reversed cycle heating,
TV, DVD and sound system.
Bathroom has a bath and shower cubical.
Laundry with washing machine and 2nd toilet.
Natural rainwater:
No chemicals added

More of your D'Entrecasteaux Channel Escape

Shot Tower Historic Site

The distinctive circular tower stands 48 metres tall and was built in 1870 for the purpose of producing lead shot. Lead, with added arsenic and antimony was cast into ingots, remelted in cauldrons and then poured through colanders, forming droplets which became roughly spherical as they dropped into a tub of water at the base of the tower.

The top of the tower can be accessed via a 259 step circular staircase and offers spectacular views up, down and across the Derwent River. There is a museum at the base of the tower and a tea rooms alongside, as well as toilet facilities for the disabled...

Grandvewe Sheep Cheesery

Grandvewe Cheeses produce a wide range of products, with a focus on high-quality sheep cheese and other dairy products made from their own herd of sheep.

Come and see our sheep milking demonstrations daily from 3.00pm (October-March). Children are welcome to feed and pat our lambs throughout summer.

Meet “The Girls” (as the sheep are fondly known), taste up to 15 different cheeses and enjoy a wine while viewing the whole process of cheese making and maturing...

A day out to the Bruny Island Cruise

When?

Cruises operate daily departing 11am and returning 2pm. Tours run all year round, except Christmas Day.

Where?
Cruises depart daily from our booking office at Adventure Bay on Bruny Island. See Getting to Bruny Island for directions.

Rates
Adults: $110
Children: $65 (aged 3-16)
Family: $340 (two adults and up to three children)
Main Feature: Wildlife adventure cruise

To book online, use the "Book only this product" button below or to book a full Huon Valley Escape, use the itinerary button to tell us what sort of escape you want, or phone us 8am till 8pm 7 days.

To check prices and book this just cruise, use the "Book only this product" button.

To book this cruise as part of a larger itinerary or to claim the free extras use the "Book this product as part of an itinerary" button or phone us on 1800 770 224.

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The Multi Award Winning Bruny Island Cruise

This multi-award winning three-hour eco-adventure cruise takes you through some of Tasmania's unspoiled coastline like nobody else. Our safe, fast and comfortable boats ensure you're right in the adventure – seeing everything up close, feeling every thrill and experiencing nature first hand.

Bruny Island boasts stunning natural cliff formations, among the tallest in the world. The awesome 'Breathing Rock', the towering 'Monument' and the lush emerald green forests of South Bruny - you will fall in love with this island paradise. The impressive array of sea and coastal wildlife rivals many national parks throughout the world. Meet the Bruny Island seals, dolphins, whales, albatross, eagles, gannet, shearwater and petrel who live in this delicate ecosystem.

Our highly trained interpretative guides love what they do – they’ll make your experience fun, enjoyable, entertaining and informative.

After an unforgettable three hour, 50km journey, you’ll return you to shore knowing you have been involved in a remarkable voyage of discovery – not just Tasmania's best, but simply one of the world's great environmental travel experiences.

Some Things you need to know

Don't Forget Your Camera
Kodak film can be purchased before you travel.
Clothing
Warm and windproof clothing, a hat and sun protection is recommended. We supply wet weather gear and warm clothing if required.
Guides
Our team of experienced interpretive guides are chosen for their knowledge, experience and skill. They all hold appropriate first-aid and other relevant qualifications.
Booking and Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration. However, we will not cancel because of low bookings - we will operate the cruise with one passenger if necessary!

If we cancel a trip there will be no charge to you. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, turn up late or otherwise can't make it; please be aware that cancellation fees may apply and you may forfeit some or all of your fare.

A photographic tutor to visit you at Yooringa

All year round (subject to availability) Roy Vieth is available to meet you at your accommodation or anywhere from Hobart to Bruny Island or Cockle Creek. He will show how you can achieve the best from your camera allowing you to take more creative photos.
Guidance may comprise a variety of topics from unveiling any hidden features of your camera to post-processing techniques using Lightroom, Photoshop or Aperture.
* Within 25km radius of Hobart, $110 for first hour; $55 per subsequent hour
* At Yooringa $60 travel plus $110 for first hour and $55 per subsequent hour.

Bruny Island Ferry
Kettering to
Dennes Pt

At least nine crossings daily. Each crossing takes about 15 minutes. For more information phone
6273 6725.
Timetables, click here.

South Bruny
National Park

Walks ranging from one hour to one day. Beaches, sea cliffs, range of habitats, wildlife, camping.
Link to Tasmania Parks and Wildlife website.

Penguins

All you need is a national park pass and a sturdy pair of shoes. Two hours each way takes you to the southernmost point you can walk

Note to Thrifty and AVIS Car Hire Customers

AVIS and Thrifty currently prohibit customers to drive AVIS vehicles on Bruny Island. If you are a AVIS Car Hire customer you have the choice of either taking our Full Day Tour from Hobart or making use of our Kettering Pick Up service.

Huon Valley Escapes chooses to work with Bargain Car Rentals because of their gravel road policy.

Use on gravel roads is allowed but there is a larger excess if you damage the car on a gravel road.