Shetland Rest

Enjoy an exhilarating nature based experience set in one of Tasmania's most renowned forests, the Tahune Forest Reserve, which is home to the world's tallest flowering plant - Eucalyptus regnans.The Airwalk is a visually spectacular walkway that takes you on a journey through the tops of the trees in this stunning wet eucalypt forest.Extending for 597m through the forest, the Airwalk is elevated high above the ground, giving you a bird's eye view of the beautiful tree species and forest life.

Created with convict labour, the impressive architecture, delightful gardens and chilling prison facilities survive today for you to explore. Port Arthur is one of Australia's most significant heritage areas and the open air museum is officially Tasmania's top tourist attraction.

Take a thrilling 40 minute jet boat ride along the Huon River. See fantastic scenery, wildlife and enjoy the speed of purpose built jet boats.

Bruny Island provides the ultimate Tasmanian wilderness experience. On land, you can venture into the wilderness on one of the many Bruny Island bushwalks. On sea, you can join travel on an eco-cruise exploring the stunning coastline of the island. Bruny Island is home to fur seals, fairy penguins, white wallaby and provides excellent opportunities for birdwatching.

Hartz Mountains National Park is a window into the south-west wilderness, offering views of remote mountain ranges as far as the southern coast. As well as spectacular views of a landscape which has been shaped by glaciers during past ice ages, the park offers a variety of unique features. Waterfalls tumble off the dolerite range that runs through the centre of the park and small glacial lakes dot the plateau. The park contains a wide variety of vegetation from wet eucalypt forest and rainforest through to alpine heath on the exposed mountain tops.

The Hastings Caves State Reserve offers visitors a variety of experiences, from relaxing in the warm waters of a thermal springs pool, walking in the rich forests of the reserve and, of course, the unique experience of exploring Newdegate Cave.

True to name, this hillside vineyard looks across the Huon River to the Hartz mountains. In the chapel-like tasting room you can sample not only owners Robert and Anthea Pattersons wines but those from 10 other Tasmanian vineyards. Experience Tasmania's rich heritage when you explore the sensitively restored fruit pickers' huts - home to workers and their families, and Italian Prisoners of War in the early 1900s.

Hobart is home to the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and The Australian Wooden Boat Festival. No other city in Australia has blended the old with the new like Hobart Town. Salamanca Markets on Saturdays with it's sights and sounds. Every day an amazing array of fresh seafood is fetched from the southern ocean for you to buy. Step back in time as you explore Hobart's rich and tangible colonial past. With its many original stone buildings this quaint yet modern city will delight the senses.

A landmark, licensed cafe in the village of Cygnet, The Red Velvet Lounge has become quite a drawcard to the rich and famous and a favourite with locals. On a warm summer's day patrons spill out into the courtyard and onto the sidewalk to enjoy alfresco, great regional food. Sourdough breads, cakes a pastries are made daily. Local products, provedore and whole foods. Turn the clock back in time and take in the ambience of village life in Cygnet with its arts and crafts, history museum and cafes. Just 7kms "over the hill" from Shetland Rest at Glaziers Bay.

The Wooden Boat Centre Tasmania is located at Franklin, 48 kilometres south-west of Hobart on the banks of the Huon River. The Wooden Boat centre has a visitor interpretation centre to enable visitors to view the construction of boats without disturbing students.