Southern Forest

The Southeast


Up the hill opposite the pub is this hospitable self-contained cottage, sleeping six bods in two bedrooms. Surrounded by bushland brimming with native birds (80 species), it's super-private, with plenty of warm timber and zero floral excess. Breakfast provisions (first morning only) include beaut homemade jam and bread. Two-night minimum.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Southeast attractions

1. Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs

4.73 MILES

A 7.5km drive inland from the Southport turn-off on the Huon Hwy are the amazing Hastings Caves and their adjunct thermal springs. Cave tours (45 minutes)…

2. St Imre Vineyard

8.18 MILES

Bottling pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot gris and the robust ‘Tiger Blood’, this compact hillside vineyard has a fabulous timber tasting room, built by the…

3. Recherche Bay

9.46 MILES

This gorgeous, tree-lined natural harbour was the spot where, in 1792, two French ships captained by Bruni d’Entrecasteaux – L’Espérance and La Recherche …

4. Cape Bruny Lighthouse

10.04 MILES

Designed by colonial architect John Lee Archer, the 1836, 13m-high stone lighthouse on one of Bruny's southern tips overlooks a particularly rugged…

5. Inala Nature Museum & Jurassic Garden

14.55 MILES

A 600-hectare spread of wonderful island wilderness on South Bruny, with hundreds of plant species and almost as many birds to quietly observe (including…

6. Bruny Island Premium Wines

14.88 MILES

If you’re working up a thirst, swing into the cellar door at Australia’s most southerly vineyard. Pinot noir and chardonnay rule the roost; burgers,…

7. Court House History Room

15.64 MILES

At the council offices in Alonnah is this megamodest, volunteer-run museum (in an old courthouse – no prizes for guessing that) displaying newspaper…

8. South Bruny National Park

17.04 MILES

This national park comprises extensive coastal and wooded hinterland areas. Near Adventure Bay an easy trail leads to the old whaling station at Grass…