Awesome gorgeous coastline and they do a really good job with the tour. It's nice that they do it…read moreone way and bus back or else it would be a long and choppy boat ride back. And really nice that they rotate lots so both sides of the boat very a view. They are also very conscious of and helpful to people with sea sickness. Only wish is that they would add Cape Raoul on to the tour.

This was a surprisingly nice getaway stay during our visit to Port Arthur. Luckily we arrived…read morebefore the front office closed so we could talk to a live person and get the full briefing on the property amenities and local area. Very helpful. We also grabbed a few oldies DVDs from the convenient library inside the office since each cabin had a DVD player. The location was ideal for us as it was just a short drive to the Port Arthur Historic Park, Tasman NP, and right next door to the Stewart Bay State Reserve. It was quiet and peaceful with walking trails that had wonderful views of the bay, sunrise and sometimes we would come across a wallaby or two. Lastly one didn't need to go far for good food since Gabriel's By The Bay was located onsite and all within minutes walk from our cabin. Our cabin was comfortable and well appointed with a full kitchen, large living room, washer/dryer and a patio out in the back. Lots of room to spread out. The only nit pick was parking for our cabin which was a bit tight since it was angled off the one lane road. Like most other places in Tasmania we had to make sure all used dishes were washed, dried and put away before we left. However here we also had to take out all of our trash and place in the bins next to our parking spot. At checkout we drove back to the front office to drop off our keys. An after hours drop box was also available if needed. Highly recommended for anyone visiting this part of Tasmania.

Situated intimately between the ocean, a national park, a forest and Australia's Port Arthur…read moreHistoric Site, Stewarts Bay Lodge at Port Arthur provides premium accommodations on Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula. The area is well known for its physical beauty, incredible history and rich natural diversity. The lodge is set on 22 acres and has a stunning waterfront position with Stewarts Bay Beach on one side and the secluded Ladies Bay on the other. Guests have access to the adjoining Port Arthur Historic site via a 15 minute walking track through the bush. The private 1, 2 and 3 bedroom log cabins and deluxe spa lodges are self-contained with full kitchen and laundry facilities. We stayed in a one bedroom waterfront cabin, with spectacular views of both Stewart Bay and Ladies Bay, just really an amazing sight. The room was equipped with a possessed air conditioner, that was literally blowing ice water at us, wasn't that much of a problem, since it was the summer season (end of January). The cabins came with a washer and dryer which we used religiously over the 1.5 week stay, great decision on behalf of Stewarts Bay Lodge to include these in the room. So there's no need for a half dozen suitcases full of clothes, unless your too lazy to actually do a load of wash. Very spacious living and dining areas. The kitchen was well equipped with most all the appliances you would have at home. It was truly an incredible experience to watch my girl cook me dinner while I relaxed in the "Hot Tub"....LOL ;) I also did my fair share and cooked her brekkie, so I guess I'm now somewhat domesticated :( BTW: there's not really anywhere at the lodge to buy groceries, so you have to go outside to one of the IGA stores down the road in Nubeena to purchase food. It's about a 15 minute drive to get some food to prepare back at the lodge, the selection is not all that great. For a much better selection of groceries, travel into Hobart where you can find most everything you need, along wiv many other shops to peek in. The main bathroom was amazing, decent size, with a huge ensuite spa bath. Our master suite consisted of a huge, fluffy and comfortable king size bed, spa bath and private balcony, with forest and waterfront views. There's a great deal of bushland that surrounds the lodges, depending upon what specific lodge ur staying at. You can experience the wonder of the many, gorgeous, local birds....just kick back on the balcony and watch the local birds nest in the trees right outside your room, while they sing to eachother back and forth. If you want to eat out, Stewarts Bay Lodge offers Taylors Restaurant and Function Centre, which has a wide range of dining and event options. Open all year round, the restaurant has fireplaces blazing if it's winter, and a large outdoor dining terrace with stunning water views for warmer weather. The fish and chips at Taylors absolutely rocks, ate it for lunch every day there. Taylors also offers private dining rooms, well selected quality of Tasmanian and Australian wines, original dishes created with local influence, and of course, you can enjoy local fresh seafood straight from the boats...the seafood is by far the best thing on the menu. BTW: they also do weddings there, for anyone who's getting hitched. The lodge also has barbies available for those guests who fancy to BBQ the local seafood and meats, some really fresh seafood and veggies can be purchased in Hobart. Honestly, my ulterior motive, was to trek down to Shipstern Bluff, arguably one of the greatest surf spots in Tassie. There is a vast number of surf breaks on the East Coast that offer great waves. Shipstern Bluff or Shippers is considered to be one of the most dangerous and heavier waves in Australia. It is an exposed reef break close to the historic Port Arthur. Port Arthur is at about 60km (37 miles, for those not on the metric scale) in the southeast of Hobart, the capital state of Tasmania. The enormous waves of the Southern Ocean eventually roll up at Raoul Bay on the Tasman Peninsula, where they create Shipstern Bluff's legendary monster breaks. Shippers is possibly Tasmania's most accessible big break, but still involves a walk from Stormlea Road on the Tasman Peninsula, and in my opinion, the walked sucked, especially having to lug two shorty boards through the wilderness. Shipstern Bluff is usually uncrowded and it is suitable for very experienced surfers only. Offshore winds blow from the north and the ideal swell direction is from the south, southwest. The waves hit swell sizes from 8-18 feet, depending upon the season you go, winter actually has the more agressive impact zones. Note: Anyone wanting to carve some waves at Shippers, definitely watch out for sharks, rocks and rips. The last time I was there I saw two white pointer sharks (Great Whites) and they were easily 4-5 metres (13-16 feet)....those sharks are certainly eating well....scared the shitters out of me.

Bait and switch. Booked and paid for beach view room as advertised on agoda. Room is on other side…read moreof building. No beach view is possible. Also images on Agoda show air conditioner in room. There is none. Raised this with property reception. They said it's an Agoda issue. Contacted Agoda, they said their standard time frame is 24 to 48 hours and they will try to get it resolved earlier. I'm literally in the room I did not book right now. Credit card dispute is the only solution as neither hotel or agoda have taken steps to rectify.

Astonishing view. Lousy internet. Friendly staff. There aren't a whole lot of options in this…read morepart of Tasmania. This is a good one.

When I planned to do this adventure cruise with my wife I was in dilemma about which touring…read morecompany to choose but a simple call to Kevin from this company sorted it all for us. I chose the full day tour from Hobart including Tasman island adventure cruise and Port Arthur historic site. You are picked up in a small tour bus from Hobart and taken to their booking office in Eaglehawk Neck, Arthur Hwy. Here you have to make your payment for the cruise, they have a deal running at the moment where buying of 1 full trip ticket will get you the second ticket at 50%. You can have your breakfast here (I suggest otherwise if you have the tendency to throw up on boats). You are provided with wet suits which is a life saviour if the sea get rough and some ginger root tablets to help your stomach adjust to the waves. You are joined with the rest of the group who decided to drive their own from Hobart and taken on a bigger bus to the jetty. Here you meet skipper Craig who is just great behind the wheel. You make your way to as the website suggests "NEWEST and ULTIMATE 4WD of the SEA". This baby can surprise you at times with the power of its Yamaha engines. The 3hr cruise is the best experience if you are not a frequent one on the sea. I had an amazing time of my life on that cruise and we even spotted a humpback whale. If not anything you will surely see some seals who are seen often on the coastline. The amazing features made from dolerite and sea stacks such as candlestick, the totem pole and cathedral rock is a treat to the eyes and added to that the journey into carved caves will stay in memories fora long time. After the cruise you are back to the blue seal cafe where your pre-booked lunch is served. Kevin had taken special care to get our meal specially prepared by his chef as we are vegetarians and had indicated this to him during the time of booking. After that we'll deserved lunch you are dropped off at the Port Arthur historic site where you can look around and enjoy the scenic beauty and history associated with this site. There is an entry fee to this site which your covered in your booking. You are the collected from there for a trip back to your accommodation. All in all this is a great package, Kevin, Roshan and the rest of the staff are just a great bunch of guys and this trip will be in the list of my most memorable adventure trips ever....

Going to Port Arthur, this savvy named hotel was our pick for our night's stay. The owner was very…read morewelcoming and friendly. He gave us information where to go and places to eat. The apartment was gorgeous! Hardwood floors, complete kitchen, pod coffee maker, new appliances, free wifi, tv, a leather lounge a table for two, a washing machine and a dryer were some of its amenities. We even saw black cuckatoos in the property. It is well kept and I was in awe when I saw that they use L'occitane for their shampoos, conditioner and soap. That was definitely a plus!

We had dinner here as part of a large group. The pizza was fantastic and the service was great…read more We'd be back in a heartbeat!

Avoid at all costs - appalling customer service…read more I had one of the most unprofessional and downright rude experiences I have ever had with a so-called "hospitality" business. I called Fox & Hounds to speak with the manager about a reasonable matter, only to be sent in circles by their staff. The first staff member told me to call back at 2pm to speak with Barry (the manager). When I did exactly that, a second staff member told me Barry actually leaves at 2pm and I should call back at 8am the next morning. Dutifully, I called back at 8am as instructed - only to get the same staff member from the first day, who now told me to call back after 2pm. When I challenged her on giving me conflicting information and providing such inconsistent directions, she became extremely defensive, sarcastic, and raised her voice, flatly refusing to pass me through to the manager. I was effectively lied to, misled, and spoken to in an appallingly rude manner. This establishment clearly does not understand the meaning of hospitality. The staff here treat paying customers as an inconvenience, show zero accountability, and have no respect for basic courtesy. If this is how they handle something as simple as a phone call, I dread to imagine how they treat guests staying on the property. I will never stay here and strongly urge others to spend their money elsewhere. Good luck running a business with such disgraceful staff attitudes - you will need it.

Fun place to grab a lamb burger and beverage…read more Neat German looking place with dramatically better than expected food. Family had the special garlic lamb and I had the lamb burger. We also shared the bacon onion soup. My wife commented multiple times on how good the food was. She was worried it would be microwave food with cheap beverages. Each of us cleaned our plates and commented on what a pleasant surprise the place was. We went in because it was a cool looking location and ended up having a wonderful dinner. Additional bonus was seeing all the locals show up as we left. They ordered food and beverages while having a grand time finishing the day. Great place!