Food scene
If you need something local for the BBQ, call in and see our local butcher "Josh" in Ringarooma. Beef, Lamb, Pork, Burgers... he will sort you out. Tell him you would like the "Forest Lodge" cut.
Ringarooma Butchery
26 Main StIf you need something local for the BBQ, call in and see our local butcher "Josh" in Ringarooma. Beef, Lamb, Pork, Burgers... he will sort you out. Tell him you would like the "Forest Lodge" cut.
Another good spot for a few emergency groceries. Its perfect for the smaller shops.
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IGA Xpress Branxholm
4 Scott StAnother good spot for a few emergency groceries. Its perfect for the smaller shops.
The East Coast Village Providore in St Helens is certainly worth a visit and the place to pick up a few treats. If you want to try the meat grown by our farmers, ask for some Pyengana beef and lamb...
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East Coast Village Providore
59 Cecilia StThe East Coast Village Providore in St Helens is certainly worth a visit and the place to pick up a few treats. If you want to try the meat grown by our farmers, ask for some Pyengana beef and lamb...
Local Food Scene
Yes, Pyengana has a Pub and its located in the Paddock. Historic on many levels, the local Pub is the longest running licensed premises in Tasmania. Serving meals, the hours can vary from season to season so its worth calling ahead.
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Pub in the Paddock
250 St Columba Falls RdYes, Pyengana has a Pub and its located in the Paddock. Historic on many levels, the local Pub is the longest running licensed premises in Tasmania. Serving meals, the hours can vary from season to season so its worth calling ahead.
A trip to the Weldborough Hotel is worth adding to your list of things to do... The food is excellent and the beer garden is the prefect place to wash down a few stories. www.weldborough.com.au
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Weldborough Hotel
29722 Tasman HwyA trip to the Weldborough Hotel is worth adding to your list of things to do... The food is excellent and the beer garden is the prefect place to wash down a few stories. www.weldborough.com.au
Outdoor Activity
If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, then the town of Derby is for you. Boiling with Mountain Bike activity, it wont take you long to get hooked on the feeling of speeding through the trees. If you havent got any gear, there are plenty of Operators that can get you set up for a ride.
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Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails
If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, then the town of Derby is for you. Boiling with Mountain Bike activity, it wont take you long to get hooked on the feeling of speeding through the trees. If you havent got any gear, there are plenty of Operators that can get you set up for a ride.
A trip to Ralph Falls between Pyengana and Ringarooma is a great way to spend a morning. This moderate walk to the top of the falls is fantastic especially after heavy rain. As with all walks, go at your own pace, its not a race...
Ralphs Falls Track
Ralphs Falls TrackA trip to Ralph Falls between Pyengana and Ringarooma is a great way to spend a morning. This moderate walk to the top of the falls is fantastic especially after heavy rain. As with all walks, go at your own pace, its not a race...
Another great short walk within close proximity to Forest Lodge. During the warmer months, this is a great spot for an afternoon swim.
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Halls Falls
Anchor RoadAnother great short walk within close proximity to Forest Lodge. During the warmer months, this is a great spot for an afternoon swim.
Saint Columba Falls is a special spot and well worth a visit. Whilst it flows all year around, after heavy rain it is well worth a look with your jacket and boots on.
Saint Columba Falls Road
Saint Columba Falls RoadSaint Columba Falls is a special spot and well worth a visit. Whilst it flows all year around, after heavy rain it is well worth a look with your jacket and boots on.
There are plenty of mountain bike trails between the Blue Tier and Swimcart Beach in St Helens. If you need some assistance with the planning, there are plenty of crews in St Helens who can assist you. www.sthelensmtbtrails.com.au
Gravity Isle MTB Shuttles
21 Cecilia StThere are plenty of mountain bike trails between the Blue Tier and Swimcart Beach in St Helens. If you need some assistance with the planning, there are plenty of crews in St Helens who can assist you. www.sthelensmtbtrails.com.au
This new tourist attraction is fantastic. It is well worth a visit but a booking is necessary.
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Floating Sauna Lake Derby
99 Main StThis new tourist attraction is fantastic. It is well worth a visit but a booking is necessary.
City/town information
As the gatekeeper to the beautiful Binalong Bay and Bay of Fires, St Helens is your chance to grab your supplies. With a wide offering, St Helens has two IGA supermarkets, banks, a post office and most facilities you would find in a seaside town. If you cant find it, keep looking as they will have it somewhere...
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St Helens
As the gatekeeper to the beautiful Binalong Bay and Bay of Fires, St Helens is your chance to grab your supplies. With a wide offering, St Helens has two IGA supermarkets, banks, a post office and most facilities you would find in a seaside town. If you cant find it, keep looking as they will have it somewhere...
Scottsdale is a well serviced town to the West of Pyengana. Providing a wide range of retail and banking/postal services, the feature is a well stocked Woolworths which is open until 10.00pm most days of the week. This provides great service to the late traveller.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a well serviced town to the West of Pyengana. Providing a wide range of retail and banking/postal services, the feature is a well stocked Woolworths which is open until 10.00pm most days of the week. This provides great service to the late traveller.
Sightseeing
A trip the north east corner is not complete without a visit to the Bay of Fires area. Words cant describe what you will see with your eyes...
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Bay of Fires
A trip the north east corner is not complete without a visit to the Bay of Fires area. Words cant describe what you will see with your eyes...
If you are looking for a shot of adrenaline, an aerial tour of the region or lunch on Flinders Island is a great way to spend the day. Give our friends at Unique Charters a call and they will sort out an experience for you.
Unique Charters
91 Bridport RdIf you are looking for a shot of adrenaline, an aerial tour of the region or lunch on Flinders Island is a great way to spend the day. Give our friends at Unique Charters a call and they will sort out an experience for you.
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The Road to Forest Lodge
The road to Forest Lodge is unsealed from both directions and whilst suitable for 2WD vehicles, conditions can change with a single weather event. Please be careful in driving to the conditions, we will be sure to advise you of any road closures prior to your arrival.
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Daylight Arrival - Grocery Shopping
Given the remote nature of Forest Lodge, we would recommend that you you plan to arrive before nightfall. In circumstances where this is not possible, we can sometimes provide a grocery service to get you through the first few days. Send us a message and we will see if we can assist you.
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Fishing Licence
Upon seeing our trout filled lake, we know that you will want to try your hand a catching a trout. Whilst the lake is on private property, we are bound by all the laws which govern inland fishing in Tasmania. Details can be found at www.ifs.tas.gov.au
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Tasmanian Clothing Advice
There is a saying in Tasmania that "if you dont like the weather, come back in ten minutes..." The days can be warm and the nights bitterly cold. The mistake we often see is that people forget to consider their footwear. There is nothing more uncomfortable than wet feet so some extra socks is a good starting point. We recommend a range of clothing with a lean toward the season in which you are visiting...
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Michael Haley - Fishing Charters
If you would like to leverage a local fishing expert whilst in the region then Michael Haley is your man. You can check out his offerings at www.breamfishing.com.au