freycinetview New Zealand

Facilities

Freycinet view offers very comfortable accommodation for 4 adults, but can easily cater for 6 with three bedrooms, a bathroom, two toilets and laundry in the downstairs area.

The bedrooms comprise queen bed, double bed and twin bunks configuration. Quality linen and bath towels are provided. You will need to bring your own beach towels.

The upstairs living area includes a wood fire, tv, dvd and stereo with a selection of dvd's, cd's, books, games and magazines. The kitchen is well appointed with electric cook top and oven, a, wide range of electrical appliances including a microwave. Freycinetview is self-catering but there are two excellent supermarkets in Swansea. There is an ATM in the Corner Store supermarket.

There is a gas barbecue and outdoor setting in the large covered outside entertainment area.

Local Attractions

You have 15 kms of secluded beach to take your dog for a wonderful walk. Their are plenty of interesting smells for Fido.

Freycinet National Park and Wine Glass Bay are just a short drive from Swansea and are considered to have some of the finest bush walking tracks in the world.

For the active, try sea kayaking or abseiling, or for something less strenuous there are many wineries, galleries, restaurants and bars in the area. Try the gourmet seafood pizza at the Bark Mill pub - sensational with a glass of the local riesling.

There are 4 local wineries with cellar door tastings, including the prestigious Freycinet Vineyard, producer of world class Pinot Noir and ''Radenti'' a fabulous sparkling wine, available cellar door only. The other nearby wineries are Coombend, Springvale and Craigie Knowe; none of which should be missed. There is an excellent selection of Tasmanian wines at the Swansea Barrell bottle shop.

Kate's Berry Farm is one of Tassie's most popular land marks. Not only do they supply premium berry products; jams, sauces, wines etc, but they also serve some of the best coffee, cake and ice creams to be found anywhere! If for no other reason, visit Kate's for the vista across the berry farm and Great Oyster Bay to Freycinet Peninsular.

Other local produce includes walnuts, olives and the very best oysters, scallops and lobsters. Excellent gourmet cheeses can be bought at the Corner Store supermarket.

For nature lovers, visit the mutton bird rookery at Swansea, the little penguins at Swansea or Bicheno and keep your eye out for dolphins and the occasional whale in Great Oyster Bay, out in front of the house. You can also wander our 8 hectares of natural bush in search of possums, echidnas, wallabies, rabbits, parrots and the occasional quoll and tassie devil.

Don't forget your fishing rod for great shore or boat fishing. The flathead are big here!! There is an excellent range of fishing tackle at the Morris General Store and plenty of bait at the service station. Squid can often be caught off the Swansea jetty.

For a taste of history visit Maria Island, Spiky Bridge, the Bark Mill Museum, the Swansea Museum and Richmond.

Or just kick back, walk on your own secluded beach, collect some shells, read a book and have a glass of the wine you brought earlier in the day.