Storm Bay B & B is situated on the southern tip of the Tasman Peninsula, 75 minutes from Hobart International Airport and ten minutes from historic Port Arthur. Besides being noted for its historic sights the Tasman Peninsula is also famous for its incredible scenic vistas and its pristine natural beauty. Described as ‘a world of its own’ and the ‘undiscovered part of Tasmania’, the Tasman Peninsula has many activities that are all close to the property.
Opened in December 2015, the $40 million Three Capes Track is rated by Lonely Planet as one of the worlds’ best walking tracks. The starting point for the 4 day cliff top walking experience is just 10 minutes from Storm Bay B & B.
Your entry ticket to the Port Arthur Historic Site is for two consecutive days and includes a 45 minute orientation with a Tour Guide, and a short cruise around the harbour to Point Puer Boy’s Prison and the Isle of the Dead Cemetery. If you dare and are strong at heart you can join one of the after dark Ghost Tours and be enthralled at the macabre tales that still echo in the corridors late at night- available only on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.
Tasman Island Cruises
6961 Arthur Highway
Port Arthur TAS 7182
Pennicott's Tasman Island Cruises offers award winning open boat cruising experiences along the Tasman Peninsula’s east coast where you will experience the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere and a myriad of ocean wildlife including seasonal migrating whales.
Wild Ocean Tasmania Cruises
165b Pirates Bay Drive
Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179
Wild Ocean Tasmania Cruises offers award winning open boat cruising experiences along the Tasman Peninsula’s east coast where you will experience the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere and a myriad of ocean wildlife including seasonal migrating whales.
Remarkable Cave is a short but worthwhile walk from the car park although there are a few steps involved.
The same car park is the start of the walk to Crescent Bay and Mount Brown. Crescent Bay is a stunning beach with high dunes and clear water looking out to Cape Pillar and Tasman Island.
Tasman National Park occupies 107 sq kms of the Tasman Peninsula. It is an area of great beauty and natural diversity, including some of the most stunning coastal scenery anywhere in Australia. Not surprisingly, the park offers some of the best coastal walks in the country. Some highlights include Tasman Arch, Tasman Blowhole, Devils Kitchen, Waterfall Bay walking track, Fortescue Bay, beautiful Safety Cove Beach with its view to Tasman Island and the Remarkable Cave.
Experienced guides lead the way while you drive your family, friend or partner on a fun 4x4 ATV adventure exploring secluded areas of the Tasman National Park and State Forest.
This adventure is suitable for ages 7 and up.
As an alternate experience to the Three Capes Walking Track, guests can undertake this day walk of 5 hours duration. The starting point for this walk is as close as 15 minutes from the property. (A Park Pass is required).
Take the 1.5 hour return walk to the lookout over Shipstern Bluff – home of the biggest surf in Australia. The starting point for the walk is just 15 minutes from the B & B.
As an alternate experience to the Three Capes Walking Track, guests can undertake this day walk of 4 hours duration. The starting point for this walk is as close as 20 minutes from the property. (A Park Pass is required).
The Tessellated Pavement is one of the best known examples of its type and is only a short walk from the car park. This attraction is best viewed at low tide.
The Waterfall Bay walk takes about 1.5 hours and includes views of stunning coastline with some of the highest sea cliffs in Australia.
After rain, you can see a spectacular view of a waterfall which plummets straight into the sea. (A Park Pass is required).
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Surf or walk at Roaring Beach which is just 20 minutes from the B & B.
The Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen are two stunning examples of local geology and are only a short walk from the car park.
Once the sun has set on the Tasman Peninsula, we are sometimes treated to an after dark show from bioluminescence or the Southern Aurora.
One of the most likely places to see bioluminescence or the Southern Aurora is the car park at the northern end of White Beach (see the map for the location).
Click the "More" button for links to the local Facebook groups for the latest information, tips and advice.
Located just 20 minutes from the Bed & Breakfast, Unzoo provides an opportunity for guests to get up close and personal with the Tasmanian Devils, wallabies, kangaroos and a host of native marsupials including a very entertaining bird show.
Play a round at the beautiful Tasman Golf Club at Port Arthur.
Take a short drive through the farmlands to Saltwater River and experience the place of dread for even the hardest convicts. Entry to the Coal Mines Historic Site is free and interpretative guide maps are available from the brochure stand in the B & B.
Eaglehawk Dive Centre
178 Pirates Bay Drive
Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179
Take the plunge and experience diving in some of the underwater caves on the Tasman Peninsula.
The Eaglehawk Neck Dive Centre is located at Eaglehawk Neck.
Personalised Fishing Charters (Stuart Nichols)
322 Blowhole Road
Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179
Pirates Bay Fishing and Charters (Steve Cooper)
Blowhole Road
Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179
Chase the record breaking tuna on any one of the many charter boats available on the Tasman Peninsula.
Doongara Fishing & Charters
29 Tasmans Arch Road
Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179
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There are bird watching opportunities everywhere on the Tasman Peninsula.
