Rocky Hills Retreat

As you drive through Rocky Hills, just before Swansea on the Great Eastern Drive, you’ll find the Mayfield Bay Coastal Reserve and the lovely Mayfield Beach. Travellers often miss this delightful part of the coast, as they fix their sights on the next town along the Great Eastern Drive. But it’s well worth taking some time to explore here. Pull into the car park just off the highway and wander down onto the fine white sandy beach that skirts the edge of Mayfield Bay. Allow several minutes to take in the breathtaking outlook towards Maria Island before you commence your wandering. This is a beach for strolling slowly, examining shells and rock pools and getting the sand between your toes. Stop to see the1845, convict-built Three Arch Bridge—preserved today beneath the existing highway, and wander along the beach to explore.

The Tasman Sea Salt ‘Salt Sommelier’ is an intimate and immersive agritourism experience, taking guests on a deep dive into the world of sea salt. Guests start with a tour of the Tasman Sea Salt saltworks, located on the ocean's edge, where they witness the pristine water the sea salt comes from. They walk through Tasman Sea Salt's sustainable harvesting process, learning how they harness naturally occurring energy to harvest their pure sea salt flakes. Guests are then welcomed into the beautiful cellar door of Mayfield Estate (located on the same property), where they will find out about the importance of sea salt, both for the body and as a seasoning, and how it impacts flavour and the way we taste food. All through a salt tasting experience of small bites, pairing the Tasman Sea Salt range of salts with locally sourced produce including Cape Grim beef, locally caught fish, local cheeses, fruits and vegetables. The experience runs three times a week - bookings are essential.

SPOKE MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL (SPOKE) is a unique event that celebrates the love of motorbikes and the joy of racing and riding in Tasmania. The festival features a combination of motorcycle races, demonstrations and the best of Tasmania’s locally produced food, beer, wine and spirits, local artists and musical entertainment, workshops, sales and merchandise, family-friendly activities, and glamping options for campers who want extra bit of Tasmanian luxury. Held on a privately owned beach on Tasmania’s East Coast, SPOKE celebrates Tasmania’s distinct and pristine natural environment and is one of the very few motorcycle festivals with stunning ocean views.