Mount Montgomery

Stepping back in time, the unique farmlet in Penguin will charm you with its old English gardens and farm buildings C.1948. Nestled on top of a hill amongst Blackwoods, Blue Gums and wild birds, this place has a special romance with each season. If staying in, be surrounded by whimsical comforts or be entertained by their friendly Australian Miniature Goats. Prepare to be enchanted. In your cottage, they provide a queen bed with luxe bedding, extra blankets and hot water bottles. Split air conditioning for heating or cooling and a small extendable table is provided along with a TV, DVD player, movies, WiFi, outdoor seating, private shower and toilet. Carefully chosen books, games, and puzzles also to enjoy. Kitchen/cooking facilities are limited to a small outdoor barbecue, microwave convection oven, toaster, sandwich maker, kettle and fridge/freezer. They provide breakfast for guests, including coffee, tea, milk, bread, juice, muesli and fruit. Hideaway Farmlet is an Australian Miniature Goat Stud, including dairy goats. Weather permitting, you can greet the miniatures and dairy goats up close at feeding time. Hideaway Farmlet is central to the northwest and just over 1 hour's drive to Cradle Mountain, Stanley and Launceston. Stay at least two nights to visit all the beautiful and unique surrounding towns all under an hour's drive from the farmlet.

Madsen Retreat is a unique AAA 4-star accredited spacious guest house on 1200 square metres of landscaped land with ocean and garden views and just a four-minute walk to the Penguin shops and beach. It is in an elevated position with ocean views of Bass Strait. Travellers can book the separate rooms or suites shown here or book the whole first floor of four suites for groups up to nine adults/children. Great for families, couples, travelling individuals or groups, business travellers and romantic get away's. Huge modern kitchen, dining area and outdoor deck, gazebo and bbq facilities. Quiet and Private with 4-star quality furnishings, decor and linens. On-site secure parking. Free WiFi. Close to Burnie, Ulverstone and Devonport. Business Room for corporate travellers. We are also animal friendly.

The Neptune Grand Hotel, also known as the Happy Backpackers Penguin, offers clean, comfortable budget accommodation at Penguin on Tasmania's North West Coast. The hotel is in the centre of town, across the street from the beach. You'll appreciate the friendly service and hearty quality bistro meals at this comfortable hotel. All rooms have new comfy beds, sheets, pillowcases and doona supplied, heating in rooms and common areas. There is access to a full shared kitchen and lounge and shared bathroom. There are two-share bunk rooms, four-share, six-share and private double rooms. There's a Bistro and bar on-premise, and ample parking all your needs are easily fulfilled. The region offers picturesque rolling farmlands, superb coastal landscapes, and the hotel itself is right on the doorstep of such world-renowned attractions as Cradle Mountain, Lake Barrington, and Leven Canyon. Nearby you can watch penguins coming ashore at dusk to feed their young. Start the day with a hearty breakfast and explore the beautiful beaches, lush green farmlands, forests and mountains near this quiet little seaside town. Penguin is located a 30 minute drive from Devonport and less than a 20 minute drive from Burnie.