Lake Meadowbank

Curringa Farm, Agritourism Farmstay, offers fully self-contained farmstay cottages near Hamilton, a one-hour drive from Hobart in central Tasmania. Curringa Farm is a family farming property. These 9 beautiful cottages are tucked away in peaceful seclusion, overlooking picturesque Lake Meadowbank. Set in natural bushland they are an ideal place for swimming, boating, trout fishing, or lazing in the sun. Spa or freestanding baths, single or duo showers or gas barbecues and large decks to take in the views. Three deluxe two-bedroom, two-bathroom houses with huge living room and complete dishwasher kitchen. 4 romantic studios built for two and the original two-bedroom Over the Back sleeps five with cosy wood fire heating. Year round licensed fishing for salmon or trout. Explore the property to see sheep, poppies, cabbages and conservation areas. Lambs are born September to October. Farm tours and shearing demonstrations available. Enjoy our hearty country breakfast provisions before exploring nearby Rivers Run touring route region. Close to Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls. Use Curringa Farm as a base for day trips throughout central and southern Tasmania. An ideal stopover between Strahan and Hobart. Agritourism with excellence.

Nestled in the Derwent Valley, at the foot of Tasmania’s Central Highlands, is our lush, green, tranquil ‘Hamlet Town’ of Fentonbury and at its heart, you will find the serene and picturesque Hamlet Downs Country Accommodation – Host Steve and Trish welcome you to come and stay and escape, relax and rejuvenate. With three accommodation options and all the facilities you need, you can choose the private, peaceful farm stay experience, or if you prefer, an action-packed interactive stay filled with activities. At Hamlet Downs Country Accommodation we offer an à la carte breakfast menu and in-house signature dining options and now 5 Course Burmese French Fusion Long Table Lunches matched with local wines and ciders every second month. Trish is passionate about food and draws from a wealth of experience in the food and beverage industry, so you can be assured the menu will be diverse, tasty and delicious! Ethically produced local farm produce will be at the heart of the Hamlet Downs food journey, standing by the ethos of good, clean and fair. If relaxing and just being is your thing, why not spend the day exploring Hamlet Downs’ 36 acres of serenity, say hello to our resident Alpacas and sheep, enjoy watching the pigs potter and dig about, or see if you can spot our local platypus in the dam.

Hamlet Downs Country Hideaway is a hidden gem located in the foothills of the Central Highlands located in Fentonbury, Tasmania - A Country Home Away From Home! Comfortably sleeping up to six pax with three bedrooms consisting of a King Bed, Queen Bed and Twin Singles. An original Hyrdo House from Waddamana, the site of the first power station, relocated to Fentonbury, the country style rustic but well provided kitchen has all the amenities you need to self cater - This truly is a home away from home in an idyllic, secluded, fully private, country location. A full size fridge, bathtub and even a washing machine makes this a convenient place for an extended stay with the family. Set on 17 acres and with access through to the 36 acre adjoining property of Hamlet Downs Country Accom which also features 3 accommodation spaces, you can roam and feel free to potter around the farm. Spy Platypus in one of the many dams, say g'day to the farm friends of sheep, alpacas, ducks, chooks, resident grey old farm dog Sunny, and even our big piggies up the hill. Just a 12 minute drive to Russell Falls and Mt Field National Park. 20 minutes drive to internationally renowned Red Bull Maydena Bike Park, 30 minutes to historic New Norfolk and only 1 hour to Hobart.