Saltworks, Swansea - East Coast Whale Trail

Set on Lisdillon Vineyard and sheep farm, this mid-1800s cottage has two large bedrooms, a bathroom and a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area in the main section of the house. A huge garden with stunning views of the Freycinet and Maria and Schouten Islands. Explore 5km of private coastline with its pristine white sand and take a dip in Lisdillon's private river.

Thalia Haven is set on a private 130-acre peninsula surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Great Oyster Bay. Five kilometres of secluded coastline include your own exclusive golden-sand beach. Accommodation is in four stone cottages clustered around olive-tree courtyards on the ocean's edge. The residence is a showcase of self-reliance: your water, electricity, and warmth are drawn from Thalia's land, breezes, and sunshine. Rustic, indeed, yet with the comforts you need to relax, enjoy, and explore. Awake to the sound of the sea, as the rising sun's rays play on the Hazards of Freycinet. Rock-hop and wander on your beach. Prepare a gourmet extravaganza in your professionally equipped kitchen. Relax by a roaring fire or under the stars in the outdoor bath. Thalia's four buildings have beds for ten people. Your group will find ample room to cook, eat, and play together. There are cosy open fireplaces in the dining and living rooms. The arrangement of bedrooms offers space to be together - or apart. And you are ideally located to take advantage of all the East Coast offers: 80 km from Hobart airport, with Wineglass Bay, Bicheno, Maria Island, and the East Coast wineries, all day trips from Thalia.

Rocky Hills Retreat offers boutique accommodation in Rocky Hills, near Swansea on Tasmania's East Coast. Rocky Hills Retreat is a contemporary intimate retreat for two people, set high on a hill South of Swansea overlooking the beautiful Great Oyster Bay and Maria Island. The retreat, designed by award-winning Australian architect Craig Rosevear, is surrounded by 250 acres of Tasmanian bush. It comprises a single open space featuring a luxurious king size bed, a well-equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, laundry facilities and living area with wood fire and gas heating. A custom built Huon pine bath sits outside on the deck. Delightful breakfast provisions are provided and a fully-stocked mini bar means you don't have to leave the property. There are gourmet meals available from Wurthaus Kitchen. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own provisions or eat at some of the well-known local restaurants like the amazing Waterloo Inn. Rocky Hills Retreat is a 90 minute drive north of Hobart and around the same time south-east of Launceston. Nearby is Freycinet National Park, fantastic local vineyards, oyster farms to visit or the best strawberries, jams and ice-cream at Kate's Berry Farm.