With a long history as a seaside village in one of the oldest municipalities in Australia, Swansea has many examples of buildings and relics from the mid-1800’s. Together with a beautiful coastal location and its growing reputation for its hospitality and character, it is a perfect base to experience the unique Tasmanian lifestyle.

Click here for more information about Swansea and the East Coast of Tasmania. For recommended walks, day trips, the best fishing spots, attractions and galleries, along with an increasing number of great cafes and restaurants - why not ask us for suggestions!

No trip to the East Coast of Tasmania is complete without a visit to Kate's Berry Farm, just outside Swansea. One of Tasmania's little treasures, this berry farm with panoramic views of Great Oyster Bay produces outstanding fresh berries, jams, sauces and delicious ice cream. The coffee is good too!

Freycinet National Park (approx 1 hour away) - With the panoramic Hazards, a group of granite mountains, watching over this scenic area, it is well worth a day trip. The walk into magnificent Wineglass Bay from the car park takes half an hour to the lookout or 1 hour to the bay. Alternatively a 4-½ hour round trip via Hazards Beach can be taken. Scenic flights, boat trips and kayaking are also available.

Bicheno (approx 35 minutes north from Swansea) - See the Gulch, Blowhole, and enjoy the beaches, as well as the Sea Life Centre and the East Coast Bird Life & Animal Park. Explore the Douglas Apsley National Park and take time to experience the Apsley Gorge.

There are also a number of vineyards within 25kms:

Coombend - Superior quality wines, produced by this medal winning vineyard, are available from the Sales Centre 7 days a week.

Craigie Knowe - Distinctive wines are produced from this small vineyard with its quaint buildings great atmosphere.

Freycinet - Producing exciting, cool climate award winning table wines. Freycinet offers Cellar Door sales and tastings 7 days a week.

Springvale - Set on an estate of charming old farm buildings and an established farm, Springvale produces wines of the highest quality. Tastings and Cellar Door sales.