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Aspen Cleaning & Windows
6th Sep 2023
Something 4 Everyone
31st Aug 2023Something 4 Everyone is a modern gift and Souvenir shop, offering a wide variety of products at affordable prices, including jewellery, handbags, kid's toys, giftware, AFL Merchandise, a huge range of silk flowers some Tassie souvenirs plus much much more.
At 146 Gilbert St is where you will find the perfect gift for any budget.Read full article
The Quiet Cone
31st Aug 2023Everything around us is frequency and vibration. Sound therapy utilises instruments with a particular type of vibration, like symphonic gongs, Tibetan healing bowls and crystal bowls to restore the natural frequency flow to the body. Many studies have now been done on the effects of sound vibration on a cellular level, and all show that it can help to restore balance and integrity on a cellular and systemic level.
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Halcyon Wellness & Gifts
31st Aug 2023Whether you need some time out to relax; to address those niggling health problems or find some beautiful ethically sourced gifts, the team at Halcyon can help you on find your path to vitality.
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Badger’s View Farmstay
21st Jul 2023Badger's View Farmstay Cottage is a one bedroom accommodation situated in a beautiful garden. The cottage accommodates a king-sized bed (two single beds are also available), the bathroom has a shower over a bath and separate toilet. Kitchen facilities include a small fridge, kettle, toaster, electric frying pan, single stove pot cooker and espresso coffee machine. Continental breakfast daily, includes eggs, cereal... Read full article
Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Trails
2nd Jun 2023WORLD-CLASS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL NETWORK IN THE NORTH WEST OF TASMANIA
Over 98 kilometres of mixed-landscape riding that is perfect for multi-day exploring across 3 locations.
Epic views and descents linked to flowy tracks to inspire all adventure riders.
There are three interconnected trail networks in Latrobe, Railton and Sheffield.
The Wild Mersey is home to a range of unique activities... Read full article
Port Sorell Caravan Park
31st May 2023Port Sorell Caravan Park offers a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, situated at Port Sorell, just 15 minutes’ drive from Devonport City centre, and a little closer to the Spirit of Tasmania Port and even closer to Devonport Airport if you’re thinking about flying someone in. The caravan park is situated just a few minutes’ walk from the beach and jetty overlooking the Narawntapu National Park ... Read full article
Latrobe Mersey River Cabin and Caravan Park
31st May 2023Situated in Bells Parade at Latrobe, the park provides for the motoring tourists with hostel and cabin accommodation, powered and unpowered sites and a camp kitchen.
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Camp Banksia
30th May 2023We can offer any group accommodation, catering, meeting rooms, break out space and numerous activities.
The Banksia Centre is a modern and versatile community Centre commonly used for indoor sports, arts, meetings and more.
The Centre consists of a stadium, performing arts room, meeting rooms and a kitchen kiosk.
The Centre can be booked publicly by the hour, or in conjunction with events or group camps.
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Shearwater Tavern
30th May 2023Set among 30 hectares of landscaped gardens and a private golf course, Shearwater Resort is the perfect vantage point to discover Tasmania. The bistro restaurant and bar feature a slice of Tasmania’s culinary perfection served up daily from the finest locally sourced produce.Read full article
Ghost Rock Wines – Cellar Door & Café
30th May 2023Twice crowned Tourism Tasmania's 'Best Cellar Door' - Ghost Rock Vineyard, offers wine tastings of it’s entire range. Do a tasting and stay for lunch, with a grazing menu featuring local artisan produce. Striking views over vineyards, rolling countryside and Bass Strait, it's easy to see why it's a popular hangout.Read full article
Banksia Sports and Community Centre
30th May 2023The Banksia Centre in Port Sorell is a modern and versatile indoor sport, arts and meeting venue. A community Centre that is available for public hire or in conjunction with a group camp.
Spaces are available for public hire by the hour, half-day or full-day. Groups staying at Camp Banksia can also book the Banksia Centre’s facilities for use in their activity programs.
The full-sized indoor basketball stadiu... Read full article
Golf Courses
30th May 2023Interested in a round of golf?
The Port Sorell area has two 9-hole courses at Shearwater and Thirlstane.
Contact the clubs to check on local fixtures:
Port Sorell Golf Club
21 Shearwater Blvd
Phone: 03 6428 7993
Thirlstane Golf Club
291 Squeaking Point Road,
Phone:03 6428 6488Read full article
Dog Friendly Beaches/Off-Leash Exercise Areas
30th May 2023Bringing your furry friend? You’ll fit right into the dog-loving Port Sorell community. You should always bring a lead just in case, but here are some great spots to let your dog run free.
Squeaking Point 200m each way of the boat ramp.
Freers Beach from Hawley Place Beach access walkway around to the point that goes out to Penguin Island.
Hawley Beach from the ... Read full article
Parks and Family Picnic Spots
30th May 2023Bring your swimmers, bike and picnic basket – and don’t forget the kids!
Panatana Rivulet Toddler’s Pool and Picnic Area
Located off Port Street, Port Sorell
A great spot for family fun with a playground, fenced shallow toddler’s pool, basketball hoop, barbeques, picnic seats and toilet block. When the tide is high, you’ll find yourself surrounded by crystal-clear water, or if it’s low... Read full article
Local Beaches, Walks and Reserves
30th May 2023The area is famous for its beautiful outdoors. Whether you’re looking to take a gentle stroll, get that perfect sunrise photo, or enjoy a swim, the area around Port Sorell is the place to do it.
Here are just a few locations to check out:
Aubrey Luck Reserve
Joyce Street, Hawley Beach
Enjoy a gentle stroll through the Aubrey Luck Reserve and immerse yourself in the natural bushland. It features... Read full article
Water Sports
30th May 2023Kayaking
Take in the picturesque view from your Kayak or Stand up paddleboard while drifting along the Rubicon Riverlet or do as many locals do and head out for that amazing sunrise along one of the many beaches. You don’t need to carry your craft very far as parking is available right on the foreshore. If you’re after more of a challenge, from the beach paddle across to Bakers Beach and Narawnt... Read full article
Fishing and Boating
30th May 2023Why not throw a line in at one of the many beaches or jetties in the area, or launch your boat for a day out on the water?
The ocean here is a Shark Refuge Area, so no taking of shark, skates and rays. However, some of the fish you may hook include mullet, flathead and salmon.
There are boat ramps located at:
Port Sorell Dual boat ramp with central pontoon. Exposed in north west to northerly wea... Read full article
Sports and Beach Activities
30th May 2023Kayaking, body boarding and paddle boarding are popular pursuits in Port Sorell’s beach-loving community. The calm clear waters that the area is famous for are perfect for water sports and if you head out at sunrise or sunset, the view is truly breathtaking.
Or if you prefer to keep your feet on land, there are basketball and tennis courts, AFL fields, cricket nets, a skatepark and bike pathways to explore.
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Simon Martin Whips & Leathercraft
30th May 2023Simon Martin Whips & Leathercraft was founded in April 2004, by then 22-year-old Simon, in his parent’s garage. In 2005, Simon opened a retail/manufacturing outlet in Devonport, Tasmania, Australia and 3 years later employed Australia’s only whipmaker apprentice.
Simon says “People were sick and tired of cheap overseas imports and I found customers were very happy to pay extra to buy quality Aust... Read full article
Reliquaire
30th May 2023Reliquaire is a wonderland of eclectic toys, jewellery, games, soaps and candles, handbags clothing, Venetian masks, books, puppets, science and education, Tasmanian produce, homemade fudge, leadlight lamps, bronze statues, restoration supplies and antique furniture.
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House of Anvers Chocolate Factory
30th May 2023The House of Anvers contains a real chocolate taste sensation. It is located at Latrobe, Tasmania, in the property formally known as "Wyndarra Lodge", a stylish Californian bungalow house which was built in 1931. Set in 2.2 hectares of old tree gardens, the property features trees from around the world.
When you visit the House of Anvers you can see our qualified confectionery staff tempering, moulding and enrobin... Read full article
Australian Axeman’s Hall of Fame
29th May 2023The Australian Axeman's Hall of Fame is located at Bell's Parade in Latrobe, and is home to where the very first World Woodchopping Championship was staged in 1891.
The sport of woodchopping commenced in the year 1876 in a paddock near the country town of Sprent south of Ulverstone on the North West Coast of Tasmania. On this first recorded contest for a fixed prize rather than a wager, two bushmen, one from Victo... Read full article
