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Explore Tasmania's Beauty and Attractions

Perfectly positioned on Hobart's Eastern Shore, Oceana B&B is your base for Tasmanian adventures. From Howrah Beach, the Coal River Valley, Port Arthur to Bruny Island start your journey here.

From the gentle waves of Little Howrah Beach to the historic charm of Richmond Village, Oceana B&B places you in the heart of Tasmania's attractions. Our prime location on Hobart's Eastern Shore, just 12 minutes from the CBD, is your starting point to uncover Southern Tasmania's treasures. Plan your day trips, embrace local attractions, or explore Tasmania's beautiful coasts, all while enjoying the serenity of Oceana B&B.

day trips

DAY TRIPS FROM HOBART

GORDON WILD RIVERS EXPLORER, leaving from Hobart central, just 10 minutes from Oceana B&B.

A stunning Fly/Cruise experience from Hobart to Strahan/return, Gordon River Cruise, chef prepared lunch and transfers.

Video courtesy Par Avion. This extrordinary day departs from Par Avion, just 20 minutes from Oceana B&B.

PENNICOTT WILDERNESS JOURNEYS

Award winning Pennicott Wilderness Journeys operates cruises and day tours from Hobart, Tasmania. View the video to take a variety of Pennicott cruises.

Video courtesy Pennicott Wilderness Journeys. Pennicott Wilderness Journeys is just 15 minutes from Oceana B&B.

BONORONG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Bonorong Wildlife Sancuary offers a chanceto come closer than ever to something wild and fragile. It is the home to many animals including wombats, koalas, Tasmanian devils, birds, quolls and free roaming Forester kangaroos.

Photo courtesy of Bonorong Wildlife Santuary. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is just 30 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Aerial view of Port Arthur Historic Site

PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE & THE TASMAN PENINSULA

Award winning site forms part of the Australian Convict Sites, a World Heritage property. This amazing day tour is just 90 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Hype TV.

RICHMOND HISTORIC VILLAGE

Welcome to our historic village in the valley. It is one of Tasmania's most popular destinations, steeped in history.

Photo: Oceana B&B. Historic Richmond Village is 25 minutes from Oceana B&B.

BRUNY ISLAND

Explore coastal nature reserves teeming with wildlife and spectacular vistas. Pristine Landscapes. The Bruny Island ferry departs from Kettering, 45 minutes from Oceana B&B.

CYGNET & THE HUON VALLEY

Cygnet, TAS. Small Huon Valley town known as an alternative lifestyle location.

Photo courtesy Cygnet Old Bank Bed and Breakfast. Cygnet is 70 minutes from Oceana B&B.

HUON VALLEY

The Huon Valley is a valley and geographic area located in southern Tasmania formerly an important part of our apple industry, 55 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo: Oceana B&B

HASTINGS CAVES & THERMAL SPRINGS

Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs in the Huon Valley, Formed millions of years ago, the dolomite cave. Hastings Caves is an hour and 40 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Rob Burnett

THE DERWENT VALLEY, SALMON PONDS, MT FIELD NATIONAL PARK & RUSSELL FALLS

Mt Field National Park is one of Tasmania's oldest and most accessible national parks. Just an hour and 25 minutes drive from Oceana B&B.

Photo credit: Jason Charles Hill

THE WALL IN THE WILDERNESS

The Wall In The Wilderness is situated at Derwent Bridge in Tasmania’s Central Highlands, carved mostly from Huon Pine.

The Wall in the Wilderness is a worthwhile 2 hours 40 minutes drive from Oceana B&B.

Photo credit: The Wall in the Wilderness

LAKE ST CLAIR NATIONAL PARK

Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Lake St Clair is every walker's dream and is 2 hours 45 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Emilie Ristevski

LAKE PEDDER & GORDON RIVER DAM

Lake Pedder, once a glacial outwash lake, is a man-made impoundment and diversion lake located in the southwest of Tasmania. Lake Pedder is 2 hours 30 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo: Oceana B&B

MAYDENA BIKE

Maydena Bike Park is a gravity-focused mountain bike park open now in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley.

Designed and built by renowned trail company, Dirt Art, our world-class trails will offer something for everyone, from families through to elite riders. Maydena is an hour and 40 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Kane Naaraat and Pinkbike.com

local attractions

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

ABOVE AND BEYOND

Offering a number of scenic flights, luxury transfers and custom charters. Leaving guests feeling inspired and enriched. Above & Beyond flights leave from Franklin Wharf just 20 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo courtesy Above And Beyond

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CASCADE FEMALE FACTORY

Discover the untold stories of Australia's female convicts and the Female Factory that was in operation in the 1800's. The Female Factory is at South Hobart, 25 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Jonathan Wherrett

HERITAGE HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES

Are you looking for a unique and memorable way to see Hobart? Take a horse and carriage ride, just 20 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo courtesy Heritage Horsedrawn Carriages

HISTORIC BATTERY POINT

Battery Point was settled in the earliest days of Hobart Town in the early 1800's, with winding streets, colonial architecture, just 20 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo: Oceana B&B

MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)

The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is the largest privately funded art museum in the Southern Hemisphere.

Photo courtesy MONA

REGIONAL

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WEST COAST REGION

LAKE ST CLAIR NATIONAL PARK

Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Lake St Clair is every walker's dream. Lake St Clair is 2 hours 45 minutes from Oceana B&B.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Emilie Ristevski

THE ROUND EARTH COMPANY

The Round Earth Company is a professional Theatre Company that specialises in researching and telling local stories. At present we are operating principally in Strahan on the West Coast of Tasmania, resident at the Richard Davey Amphitheatre. The Ship That Never Was is a live performance. "IT IS AN EXCITING AND DYNAMIC DRAMATIC EXPERIENCE, NOT TO BE MISSED."
TIM BOWDEN, AUTHOR

Photo courtesy The Round Earth Company

THE WALL IN THE WILDERNESS

The Wall In The Wilderness is situated at Derwent Bridge in Tasmania’s Central Highlands, carved mostly from Huon Pine.

The Wall in the Wilderness is a worthwhile 2 hours 40 minutes drive from Oceana B&B.

Photo courtesy The Wall in the Wilderness

WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAILWAY

The West Coast Wilderness Railway, Tasmania is a reconstruction of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company railway.

Photo courtesy West Coast Wilderness Railway

GORDON RIVER CRUISES

Discover the natural wonders of Tasmania with a Gordon River Cruise, a key Strahan attraction.

Photo courtesy Gordon River Cruises

NORTH WEST REGION

North West

STANLEY AND TABLE CAPE

Lovely old town. The north west coast is beautiful but windy. Spectacular views from Table Cape.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania & Andrew McIntosh, Ocean Photography

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ANVERS CHOCOLATE FACTORY

The House Of Anvers for Handmade Belgian Chocolates.

Photo courtesy Anvers Chocolate Factory

CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Iconic Cradle Mountain is a place of exceptional natural beauty in the heart of Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Cultivate Productions

NORTHERN REGION

Northern

LAUNCESTON AND CATARACT GORGE

Launceston Cataract Gorge & First Basin - Launceston's own piece of wilderness just 15 minutes walk from the Launceston city centre.

Photo Credit: Tourism Tasmania and Rob Burnett

BRIDESTOWE LAVENDER FARM

We grow true French lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, the only variety suitable for use in perfume and cooking.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Luke Tscharke

DERBY-BLUE DERBY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails is located in North-East Tasmania, encompassing some of the most stunning landscapes.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Kane Naaraat & Pinkbike.com

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EAST COAST REGION

BINALONG BAY - BAY OF FIRES

Binalong Bay is a small coastal town in north-east Tasmania, situated at the southern end of the Bay of Fires.

Photo: Oceana B&B

FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK - WINEGLASS BAY

Freycinet National Park is home to dramatic pink granite peaks, secluded bays, white sandy beaches and abundant birdlife.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Matt Donovan

MARIA ISLAND

Maria Island is a natural wildlife sanctuary and off-shore retreat with historic ruins, sweeping bays, dramatic cliffs.

Photo: Oceana B&B

TASMANIA - COME DOWN FOR AIR

Tasmania - Come Down for Air invites travellers to take a break from the stress and routine of their everyday lives. When everywhere can feel generic – our potential visitors are being encouraged to feel more human on an island of difference.

Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Jason Charles Hill

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Explore Tasmania's Beauty and Attractions

DAY TRIPS FROM HOBART

GORDON WILD RIVERS EXPLORER, leaving from Hobart central, just 10 minutes from Oceana B&B.

PENNICOTT WILDERNESS JOURNEYS

BONORONG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE & THE TASMAN PENINSULA

RICHMOND HISTORIC VILLAGE

BRUNY ISLAND

CYGNET & THE HUON VALLEY

HUON VALLEY

HASTINGS CAVES & THERMAL SPRINGS

THE DERWENT VALLEY, SALMON PONDS, MT FIELD NATIONAL PARK & RUSSELL FALLS

THE WALL IN THE WILDERNESS

LAKE ST CLAIR NATIONAL PARK

LAKE PEDDER & GORDON RIVER DAM

MAYDENA BIKE

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

ABOVE AND BEYOND

CASCADE FEMALE FACTORY

HERITAGE HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES

HISTORIC BATTERY POINT

MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)

REGIONAL

WEST COAST REGION

LAKE ST CLAIR NATIONAL PARK

THE ROUND EARTH COMPANY

THE WALL IN THE WILDERNESS

WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAILWAY

GORDON RIVER CRUISES

NORTH WEST REGION

STANLEY AND TABLE CAPE

ANVERS CHOCOLATE FACTORY

CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

NORTHERN REGION

LAUNCESTON AND CATARACT GORGE

BRIDESTOWE LAVENDER FARM

DERBY-BLUE DERBY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

EAST COAST REGION

BINALONG BAY - BAY OF FIRES

FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK - WINEGLASS BAY

MARIA ISLAND

TASMANIA - COME DOWN FOR AIR

Our Partners

ACCOMMODATION Ashdowns of Dover Chill Tasmania (White Beach) Corinna Wilderness Experience Cradle Mountain Hotel Free Spirit Pods (Bruny Is) Freycinet Lodge Glencoe Country B&B (Barrington) Mt Lyell Anchorage (Queenstown) Stillwater Seven Strahan Village ​

TOURISM Above & Beyond Seaplane Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Gordon River Cruises Heritage Horsedrawn Carriages Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Port Arthur Historic Site Tahune Adventures The Female Factory The Round Earth Company The Wall in the Wilderness West Coast Wilderness Railway ​

FOOD & WINE coming soon

Acknowledgement of Country

Oceana B&B is committed to Responsible Tourism

ACCOMMODATION

Ashdowns of Dover
Chill Tasmania (White Beach)
Corinna Wilderness Experience
Cradle Mountain Hotel
Free Spirit Pods (Bruny Is)
Freycinet Lodge
Glencoe Country B&B (Barrington)
Mt Lyell Anchorage (Queenstown)
Stillwater Seven
Strahan Village

TOURISM

Above & Beyond Seaplane
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Gordon River Cruises
Heritage Horsedrawn Carriages
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Port Arthur Historic Site
Tahune Adventures
The Female Factory
The Round Earth Company
The Wall in the Wilderness
West Coast Wilderness Railway

FOOD & WINE

coming soon