Far South Tasmania

17/05/2024

Important information for anyone heading down to Hastings Caves today 👇🏻

UPDATE: Hastings Caves is now back open and fully operational. This includes the barbecue area, walks and Thermal Springs pool.
We thank you for your patience and look forward to seeing you there!

EARLIER:
Due to a power outage in the area, Hastings Cave and Thermal Springs will be closed until further notice.

An update will be provided once power has been restored, we apologise for any inconvenience.

09/05/2024

The Huon Valley's far south is an adventure wonderland just waiting for you to tap into and explore!

We recently enjoyed a visit from freelance writer Ivy Carruth who has since published this magical piece in the nzherald.co.nz featuring yours truly!

Read all about here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/things-to-do-in-tasmania-beyond-hobart/JNHKMGR45NAVBKFZU7AXJIXLVM/

In all likelihood, Tasmania's best destination is missing from your itinerary.

01/03/2024

Have we made you feel hungry yet?

We can’t wait to taste delicious cuisine just like this at the upcoming Dover Seafest!

Fun, food and great entertainment for the entire family!

We can’t wait to see you!

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside! Especially when award-winning fish and chips are involved. Or lobster. Or both! Welcome back to Dover Seafest 2024, Tasmanian Gourmet Seafoods. Catch you Sunday 17th March from 11am 🐟 🍟 🌊

04/02/2024

Amazing to see our very own Cockle Creek make the top three of this prestigious list!

Have you visited recently?

Thanks ABC News 🙏🏻

Forget Queensland, Sydney's popular coastal attractions or Tasmania's Bay of Fires… a Victorian beach has been named Australia's best for 2024.

Squeaky Beach, in the state's south-east, is the first Victorian beach to claim the title.

More: https://ab.co/3UxQuqC

14/01/2024

Important information for anyone heading down to Hastings Caves this week.

The pool will be closed all week, reopening Monday 22nd January.

For more information - see below 👇🏻

⛔️ Closure alert ⛔️
If you're planning on heading to the Hastings area this coming week, please be aware Hastings Springs Reserve will be closed from Monday 15 January 2024 for important pool maintenance. The Reserve walks and barbecues are expected to reopen Wednesday 17 January, with the pool reopening Monday 22 January 2024.

Don't despair - there is still plenty to see and do in the area, with the spectacular underground world of Hastings (Newdegate) Cave, several short walks, or that end-of-the-earth drive experience out to Cockle Creek, Australia's southernmost point accessible by road.

📸: David Clarke

02/01/2024

Important message for anyone heading down to Hastings Caves tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd January)

The Hastings Caves Thermal Springs pool will be temporarily closed for half to one day on Wednesday 3 January 2024 for urgent maintenance.

The closure is for the pool only, the barbeques, short walks, visitor centre and cave tours will remain open.

For more information and the latest alerts, visit the PWS website: https://parks.tas.gov.au/explor.../know-before-you-go/alerts

You can read more about the Hastings Cave and Thermal Springs here: https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/hastings-caves-state-reserve/hastings-caves-and-thermal-springs

20/12/2023

As another year comes to an end, we'd like to take a moment to wish you and your family a very merry Far South Tasmania Christmas!

Thank you for sharing in your inspiration, love and passion for the Huon Valley's far south. This place is truly special and unique. We really are privileged to share this region with you all.

We look forward to welcoming you all right here in the Huon Valley's far south in 2024!

21/11/2023

Such an honour for the Huon Valley and Far South Tasmania to be recognised in the highly reputable Condé Nast Traveler's Best Places to Go in 2024 list!

To be recognised alongside such notable destinations, it is such a thrill to be up there among the world's best!

02/11/2023

Who's ready to run!!

Come and be part of this amazing event right here in the Huon Valley's Far South!

Dover Fun Run is on this Sunday - just a handful of spots still available!

‼️BENDIGO 5km is SOLD OUT ❎
💙 TASSAL 10km has One Spot… who will take it???
Spots still available for the Annabelle Run.
At just 2km the Annabelle Run, it’s the perfect distance for little legs to have fun and feel part of all the fuss.

It starts at 10.30am, ample time for parents to have finished the 5km or 10km.

So if you have hesitated entering your younger family members you will be finished and ready to cheer them on! So don’t let them miss out on the fun!

Lots of activities for the kids before hand, lots of food and drinks available for purchase.

No reason you can’t make this a wonderful day out for the family down by the beautiful beaches of Dover.

See you there 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

26/10/2023

Important message from our friends at Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service regarding Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs

*Update*
We are happy to announce that all alerts have now been lifted. Walking tracks are open and tours have recommenced today.
Thank you all for your patience.

⚠ Closure - Hastings Caves State Reserve ⚠

Due to fallen trees caused in recent storms, operating hours for​​ Hastings Caves State Reserve including Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs have been affected.
• 11am and 12pm tours are closed but 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm tours are operating.
• Pool and barbeques are open; the walking tracks are closed but expected to open through the day as we can get them cleaned off.
• Visitor Centre and Springs Reserve are open as usual between 10am - 4pm

Contact the Visitor Centre for further information on 03 6298 3209.

Know before you go and keep up to date with all current alerts: www.parks.tas.gov.au/alerts

23/10/2023

We are excited to have our local artists and makers joining as part of this year's Huon Valley Studio Art Trail.

Our friends at Huon Valley have featured our Far South Tasmania participants, so make sure you make the trip south and experience a truly special part of the Huon!

You'll want to spend a night or two so you can get around all that's on offer

Head over to the website - https://www.huonvalleytas.com/visit-huon-valley-southern-tasmania/art-trail/ for all the details

12/10/2023

Our friends over at River Run Lodge will be hosting their inaugural Cray Bake event on 25th November to celebrate the start of the cray season!

To help get your tastebuds buzzing, this amazing episode featuring chef Massimo Mele showcases the Tasmanian Rock Lobster story

Thanks to the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council for sharing and featuring our beautiful Far South! 🙏

20/09/2023

You heard correctly… it’s art trail time again!

Pop this in your diary and start planning your Huon Valley visit.

Featuring artists, studios and galleries from across the valley, including a few from our very own Far South Tasmania - you’d be mad to miss it!

07/09/2023

Tick off that bucket list item by making the journey to the southernmost point at Cockle Creek!

And what better way to experience it than by taking part in this iconic full marathon run by The Compass Club

Definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Hi everyone,

Pleased to finally announce this year's event dates for the Cockle Creek half and full marathons.

I know there is a date clash with some other bigger events, but to be honest, that happens most of the year anyway which is a good and bad thing 😀.

Those 42km runners who were entered in the 2022 Cockle Creek full marathon will automatically have their entries rolled over to this event. Unfortunately that only leaves roughly 25 spots left for the Sunday October 15 marathon to Australia's most southern point.

As always, the 21km half marathon will be run on the Saturday morning, this year being the 14th of October.

Both routes are the same as last year.

To enter, head to - https://www.elements-running.com/south-south-coast-tasmania

11/08/2023

Double the reward 🌈

Beautiful scenes over Port Esperance in Dover recently

Thanks for sharing Dover Tasmania 🙏

Two rainbows are twice as good as one! Dover

05/07/2023

Grab your running shoes and register now for this year's Dover Fun Run! 🏃‍♂️

Make sure you mark this one in your calendar and be part of supporting a great cause.

With exactly 4 months to go…
Registrations for this year’s Event are now open!
To Grab your Early Bird Tickets click the link below 👇

https://doverfunrun.org/

24/04/2023

No better excuse to make a quick trip south!

With impressive Aurora Australis action like this, why not come and spend a night (or two... or more!) with us!!

Thanks for sharing Essentially Tas 🙏

📷 | Kristie Knight ()

We are so lucky that one of our dedicated cleaners is also a photographer! (Credit - Kristie Knight)
Captured this morning around 5am at Barrett's Beach, Esperance Coast Road, mother nature really put on a show.
The Aurora is here for only a few more days, so if you want to see it in all its glory you need to be staying with us here at Essentially Tas.
www.essentiallytas.com

17/04/2023

The beautiful far south offers an abundance of great forests and places to immerse in their hidden sounds 🌲

Make sure you take a closer look next time you're visiting our wild places

The secrets and magic of the Southern Forests - 40 minutes drive from Tasmania’s capital city of Hobart in Southern Tasmania. Apple growing, craft cider makers, boutique winemakers, quality salmon producers, and other homegrown produce. Incredible natural beauty - rivers and coastline, mountain ra...