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50 New St

FALMOUTH - On your doorstep there is the Tasman Sea, take the hidden path at the south end of the garden down to the Shelly ‘beach’ on the reef out the front... you can then walk the headland track around to the Falmouth surf beach and Henderson Lagoon ... as you walk along the head land there is a blowhole that’s works on a decent swell, about half way along the track as you walk north...between the granite headland form. You’ll find the most incredible drift wood forts dotted around the sand dunes on the north side of the lagoon .. you may need to paddle / wade across depending on the tide.

50 New St

50 New Street

FALMOUTH - On your doorstep there is the Tasman Sea, take the hidden path at the south end of the garden down to the Shelly ‘beach’ on the reef out the front... you can then walk the headland track around to the Falmouth surf beach and Henderson Lagoon ... as you walk along the head land there is a blowhole that’s works on a decent swell, about half way along the track as you walk north...between the granite headland form. You’ll find the most incredible drift wood forts dotted around the sand dunes on the north side of the lagoon .. you may need to paddle / wade across depending on the tide.

Bay of Fires

larapuna / BAY OF FIRES - Our favourite beach is Sloop Reef (when the wind is blowing from the South) ... there’s also a lovely walk through the Shea Oaks to the edge of the rocky headland with a beautiful view out towards sloop reef. There is the iconic Binalong Bay of course but we tend to enjoy the beaches off The Gardens Road before you enter the town. (Cosy Corner & Jeanneret Beach) Aproximately 40 minute drive north of Whale Song.

56 locals recommend

Bay of Fires

56 locals recommend

larapuna / BAY OF FIRES - Our favourite beach is Sloop Reef (when the wind is blowing from the South) ... there’s also a lovely walk through the Shea Oaks to the edge of the rocky headland with a beautiful view out towards sloop reef. There is the iconic Binalong Bay of course but we tend to enjoy the beaches off The Gardens Road before you enter the town. (Cosy Corner & Jeanneret Beach) Aproximately 40 minute drive north of Whale Song.

Peron Dunes

PERON DUNES - part of the St Helens National Park aprox 30 mins north of Falmouth just before you enter St Helens township... follow St. Helens Point Road out towards Akaroa the actual Dune system is so beautiful... a lunar landscape which with the kids we slide down on old boogie boards or cardboard...but incredible to walk around and take in the view.. the beaches to enjoy here are Maurouard Beach (Peron Dunes beach) and Beerbarrel Beach .. it’s a bit vaguely sign posted but just follow the tracks and you’ll find them ... these are both beautiful beaches that are a great option on a North wind .. take a picnic lunch and water, you’ll want to relax and enjoy time here.

11 locals recommend

Peron Dunes

11 locals recommend

PERON DUNES - part of the St Helens National Park aprox 30 mins north of Falmouth just before you enter St Helens township... follow St. Helens Point Road out towards Akaroa the actual Dune system is so beautiful... a lunar landscape which with the kids we slide down on old boogie boards or cardboard...but incredible to walk around and take in the view.. the beaches to enjoy here are Maurouard Beach (Peron Dunes beach) and Beerbarrel Beach .. it’s a bit vaguely sign posted but just follow the tracks and you’ll find them ... these are both beautiful beaches that are a great option on a North wind .. take a picnic lunch and water, you’ll want to relax and enjoy time here.

Little Beach

FOUR MILE CREEK & LITTLE BEACH - Aprox 5 minutes south of Falmouth is Four Mile Creek, a lovely surf beach Little Beach: Further south of Four Mile Creek is Little Beach reserve. It’s a hidden gem that has a stunning little white sand beach .. perfect for a picnic and beach day..

Little Beach

FOUR MILE CREEK & LITTLE BEACH - Aprox 5 minutes south of Falmouth is Four Mile Creek, a lovely surf beach Little Beach: Further south of Four Mile Creek is Little Beach reserve. It’s a hidden gem that has a stunning little white sand beach .. perfect for a picnic and beach day..

Tasman Highway

BEAUMARIS - Just along the Tasman Hwy heading north is Beaumaris. The beaches here are beautiful... our favorite is Shelly Point, great left hand surf break when it’s on. Dark Hollow Beach further north as you head out of Beaumaris is beautiful... you look out to Paddy’s Island from here..

Tasman Highway

BEAUMARIS - Just along the Tasman Hwy heading north is Beaumaris. The beaches here are beautiful... our favorite is Shelly Point, great left hand surf break when it’s on. Dark Hollow Beach further north as you head out of Beaumaris is beautiful... you look out to Paddy’s Island from here..

Halls Falls

HALLS FALLS & THE BLUE TIER - Behind St Helens near Pyengana there is a beautiful fern forest walk out to Halls Falls ... with a beautiful pool at the end for swimming... Also in the same area is St Colomba Falls..

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Halls Falls

Anchor Road

12 locals recommend

HALLS FALLS & THE BLUE TIER - Behind St Helens near Pyengana there is a beautiful fern forest walk out to Halls Falls ... with a beautiful pool at the end for swimming... Also in the same area is St Colomba Falls..

Blue Tier Giant Walk

BLUE TIER - is the most incredible remnant Gondwanan rain forest.. also renowned for the mountain bike trails... but walking through here is amazing!!!

6 locals recommend

Blue Tier Giant Walk

6 locals recommend

BLUE TIER - is the most incredible remnant Gondwanan rain forest.. also renowned for the mountain bike trails... but walking through here is amazing!!!

Saint Columba Falls State Reserve

SAINT COLUMBA FALLS - is a beautiful and easy walk ... not far from the Pyenganna pub and cheese factory, worth combining these places in your outing.

Saint Columba Falls State Reserve

SAINT COLUMBA FALLS - is a beautiful and easy walk ... not far from the Pyenganna pub and cheese factory, worth combining these places in your outing.

Floating Sauna Lake Derby

DERBY / THE FLOATING SAUNA - Derby is host to the incredible Floating Sauna a truly unique experience not to be missed if you’re planning on exploring this area ... be sure to book your experience in advance, it is booked out months ahead .. It is worth trying to coordinate this experience either on your way to Whale Song perhaps with a one night stay in Derby or on your way home... be sure to leave plenty of time either side. floatingsauna . com . au

15 locals recommend

Floating Sauna Lake Derby

99 Main St

15 locals recommend

DERBY / THE FLOATING SAUNA - Derby is host to the incredible Floating Sauna a truly unique experience not to be missed if you’re planning on exploring this area ... be sure to book your experience in advance, it is booked out months ahead .. It is worth trying to coordinate this experience either on your way to Whale Song perhaps with a one night stay in Derby or on your way home... be sure to leave plenty of time either side. floatingsauna . com . au

Douglas Apsley National Park

DOUGLAS APSLEY NP - Apox 30 mins south of Whale Song you will find the Douglas Apsley Gorge with some beautiful walks to explore. ‘Douglas-Apsley National Park is incredibly diverse, with river gorges and waterfalls, eucalypt forest and heathlands overlooked by a dolerite-capped plateau. The park also supports many rare and endangered species that only exist here. The Apsley Waterhole, a 10-min walk from the car park off Rosedale Road at the southern end of the park is a great spot for a picnic, scenic bushwalk and a leisurely dip on a hot summer day. Short strolls from the waterhole take in water views and the picturesque Apsley Gorge, with its tranquil pools and undisturbed river scenes. Longer walks lead through wildflower marshlands, wet gullies and deep gorges to spectacular waterfalls.’

16 locals recommend

Douglas Apsley National Park

16 locals recommend

DOUGLAS APSLEY NP - Apox 30 mins south of Whale Song you will find the Douglas Apsley Gorge with some beautiful walks to explore. ‘Douglas-Apsley National Park is incredibly diverse, with river gorges and waterfalls, eucalypt forest and heathlands overlooked by a dolerite-capped plateau. The park also supports many rare and endangered species that only exist here. The Apsley Waterhole, a 10-min walk from the car park off Rosedale Road at the southern end of the park is a great spot for a picnic, scenic bushwalk and a leisurely dip on a hot summer day. Short strolls from the waterhole take in water views and the picturesque Apsley Gorge, with its tranquil pools and undisturbed river scenes. Longer walks lead through wildflower marshlands, wet gullies and deep gorges to spectacular waterfalls.’

East Coast Natureworld

EAST COAST NATUREWORLD - If you’re heading down south then you might want to do something touristy that involves supporting the incredible efforts of the wildlife carers at Nature World. See and or feed a devil... there are set times for this which you will need to book ahead. East Coast Nature World is worth a visit.

40 locals recommend

East Coast Natureworld

18356A Tasman Hwy

40 locals recommend

EAST COAST NATUREWORLD - If you’re heading down south then you might want to do something touristy that involves supporting the incredible efforts of the wildlife carers at Nature World. See and or feed a devil... there are set times for this which you will need to book ahead. East Coast Nature World is worth a visit.

St Patricks Head State Reserve

ST PATRICKS HEAD - 'You may have seen the almost perfect symmetry of St Patricks Head as you drive through the Fingal Valley towards the east coast of Tasmania. Its pointed triangular peak casts a long shadow towards the sea at sunset and almost touches the southern edge of Ben Lomond National Park at sunrise. This is where we first noticed St Patricks Head and knew we had to climb the bouldered peak to witness the incomparable views of Tasmania’s East Coast. We have now completed the short 3 km hike on multiple occasions, often for a sunrise photography mission close to home, and it never disappoints.' A small gate leading to a paddock indicates the unlikely beginning of the St Patricks Head Hike. Make sure to close ‘Bob’s Gate’ behind you as you follow the skinny dirt track northeast towards the forest’s edge. Look out for a giant tree halfway along the meadow that has its entire insides hollowed out, you can literally stand tall inside the ancient trunk! 'As you reach the forest, a sign indicates the official beginning of the St Patricks Head trail and guides you under a canopy of blanket leaf and myrtle beech trees. The trail, littered with decaying forest flora and funky mushroom species, gently ascends as you traverse the southern slope of St Patricks Head.' quote and photos: trackslesstravelled . com St Patrick's head is the peak behind Falmouth... you can access it by driving up to St Mary’s in the Fingal Valley aprox 10 mins up the St Marys pass

St Patricks Head State Reserve

ST PATRICKS HEAD - 'You may have seen the almost perfect symmetry of St Patricks Head as you drive through the Fingal Valley towards the east coast of Tasmania. Its pointed triangular peak casts a long shadow towards the sea at sunset and almost touches the southern edge of Ben Lomond National Park at sunrise. This is where we first noticed St Patricks Head and knew we had to climb the bouldered peak to witness the incomparable views of Tasmania’s East Coast. We have now completed the short 3 km hike on multiple occasions, often for a sunrise photography mission close to home, and it never disappoints.' A small gate leading to a paddock indicates the unlikely beginning of the St Patricks Head Hike. Make sure to close ‘Bob’s Gate’ behind you as you follow the skinny dirt track northeast towards the forest’s edge. Look out for a giant tree halfway along the meadow that has its entire insides hollowed out, you can literally stand tall inside the ancient trunk! 'As you reach the forest, a sign indicates the official beginning of the St Patricks Head trail and guides you under a canopy of blanket leaf and myrtle beech trees. The trail, littered with decaying forest flora and funky mushroom species, gently ascends as you traverse the southern slope of St Patricks Head.' quote and photos: trackslesstravelled . com St Patrick's head is the peak behind Falmouth... you can access it by driving up to St Mary’s in the Fingal Valley aprox 10 mins up the St Marys pass

Freycinet National Park

FREYCINET - Ok this needs no introduction and a place we often visit when we’re staying at Whale Song ... but it is aprox 1 hour south of Falmouth... I’m not sure if this is too far? The Cape Tourville track is short and easy with magnificent views... but of course the Wine glass bay walk is a must ... the hazards walk is beautiful too but looks into Coles Bay.

94 locals recommend

Freycinet National Park

Coles Bay Road

94 locals recommend

FREYCINET - Ok this needs no introduction and a place we often visit when we’re staying at Whale Song ... but it is aprox 1 hour south of Falmouth... I’m not sure if this is too far? The Cape Tourville track is short and easy with magnificent views... but of course the Wine glass bay walk is a must ... the hazards walk is beautiful too but looks into Coles Bay.

Mount William National Park

wukalina / larapuna Mt William NP Aprox 1 1/2 hours north of Falmouth.. allow a day trip to hike and explore the National Park, this includes climbing wukalina and exploring the beautiful beaches around the Eddystone Point lighthouse.

8 locals recommend

Mount William National Park

800 Musselroe Road

8 locals recommend

wukalina / larapuna Mt William NP Aprox 1 1/2 hours north of Falmouth.. allow a day trip to hike and explore the National Park, this includes climbing wukalina and exploring the beautiful beaches around the Eddystone Point lighthouse.

Poimena Car Park

THE BLUE TIER cont... - If you are looking for an easy but magical experience in the middle of the Blue Tier Forest; the poonerittener / MT POIMENA - Poimena Car Park is the base for some beautiful short walks.. the Goblin Forest Walk is divine and Moon Valley Circuit takes you up through a grassy boulder rise to (on a clear day) look out across the Blue Tier. There are also some other walks nalewalkener / Australia Hill Circuit and leengentercutteler / Mt Michael Circuit.

Poimena Car Park

THE BLUE TIER cont... - If you are looking for an easy but magical experience in the middle of the Blue Tier Forest; the poonerittener / MT POIMENA - Poimena Car Park is the base for some beautiful short walks.. the Goblin Forest Walk is divine and Moon Valley Circuit takes you up through a grassy boulder rise to (on a clear day) look out across the Blue Tier. There are also some other walks nalewalkener / Australia Hill Circuit and leengentercutteler / Mt Michael Circuit.

The Shop in the Bush

The Shop in the Bush is a delightful stop on your way out to Pyengana or the Blue Tier… a hidden treasure in the middle of the bush, antique jewelry, books, bric a brac, with treasures you never knew you wanted or needed.

10 locals recommend

The Shop in the Bush

25977 Tasman Hwy

10 locals recommend

The Shop in the Bush is a delightful stop on your way out to Pyengana or the Blue Tier… a hidden treasure in the middle of the bush, antique jewelry, books, bric a brac, with treasures you never knew you wanted or needed.

Winifred Curtis Reserve

The Winfred Curtis Reserve is a beautiful bush walk located on the Tasman Hwy as you aproach Scamander. The walk takes you through the natural endemic bush & wetlands at the end of the Falmouth lagoon system out to the wild edge of the coast between Falmouth and Scamander.. if you feel up to it you can walk back to Falmouth along the beach at low tide.

9 locals recommend

Winifred Curtis Reserve

23282 Tasman Hwy

9 locals recommend

The Winfred Curtis Reserve is a beautiful bush walk located on the Tasman Hwy as you aproach Scamander. The walk takes you through the natural endemic bush & wetlands at the end of the Falmouth lagoon system out to the wild edge of the coast between Falmouth and Scamander.. if you feel up to it you can walk back to Falmouth along the beach at low tide.