Highlands Bushfest 2025

Bothwell Grange B&B offers comfortable bed and breakfast style accommodation in Bothwell in a large old sandstone coach house, an hour north-west of Hobart. All rooms have been upgraded with ensuites. There are seven bedrooms. There are five queen rooms, a twin room and a king single room. Can accommodate up to 16 people. Bothwell is en route to Devonport. A good place to stay before you return on the ferry back to the mainland. Also a good base for your Tasmanian holiday. Bothwell Grange, built from sandstone and convict brick, was first licensed in 1836, now over 180 years old and still offering comfort and country hospitality at its traditional best. Spend the evening relaxing in our guest lounge with a cosy wood heater. Home-cooked meals are available on request. Continental breakfast included in the tariff. Cooked breakfast on request. Great place for large family gatherings or conferences for small businesses. Bothwell is situated at the gateway to the lakes and the beautiful landscapes in the Central Highlands region. A great place to unwind before returning home on the Spirit of Tasmania. Take the highland lakes road to Deloraine and Devonport and see this unique scenery.

Ratho Farm is a destination, an experience. With the country's oldest golf course, accommodation in former convict barns and stables, and a classic highland homestead with lounges, you'll want to stay a while. Ratho Farm has played host to some colourful characters ranging from Melbourne Cup winners, bushrangers, 100-year-old gardeners, fierce political debates, golfing royalty and one of England's best known artists. Opened in December 2014, Ratho offers 1822-built accommodation for up to 50, and a modern atrium for functions. Nestled in the highlands of Bothwell, Ratho is a one-hour drive from Hobart. You can swing a club, relish four kilometres of prime river fishing and walks, enjoy hearty meals prepared by on site hosts and visit nearby attractions such as Nant Distillery, Lake St. Clair and the Waddamana Hydro-power Museum.

Rathmore is a historic property set on a 92-acre sheep property with platypus and friendly farm animals, close to Hobart in the beautiful Derwent Valley, Mt Field National Park, New Norfolk and offers activities for nature lovers and the adventurous. You will love the elegant heritage rooms with luxury bed and antique furnishings. There is a spacious sitting room, a gourmet kitchen, fireplaces and a picturesque garden. Rathmore House is ideal for couples, corporate getaways, families and groups. The revived Shearers Quarters where four bedrooms each have an ensuite or bathroom and communal messroom and Rathmore Cottage offers budget chic or elegant heritage accommodation for a beautiful authentic farm stay experience. Up to 24 guests can be accommodated and it is an ideal venue for family and friend gatherings, retreats, seminars, workshops, significant celebrations and weddings.