The Trig/The Container

Top choice in Tasmania


Self-contained accommodation doesn't get any better than this. Perched on a working farm on the picturesque slopes of broody Mt Arthur, these two well-spaced eco-cabins (one a cleverly converted shipping container) are the perfect romantic retreat. Decorated in retro-chic style, they have excellent kitchens stocked with organic breakfast provisions (included) and gourmet frozen meals from Alps & Amici.

Other features include Aesop toiletries, DVD collections, art supplies and books for guest use, pot-belly fires and BBQs. Solar powered and with a strong ethos of self-sufficiency, they're sure to make even the most fussy guest blissfully content. Two-night minimums apply year-round at the Container and during summer at the Trig.


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