HOBART AND THE SOUTH   inc Tasman Peninsula, Richmond, Bruny Is, Huonville, Cygnet to Dover.

SWANSEA -  Wagner's Cottages, 4 s/c cottages, one or two b/rm, romantic (if you're looking for it), breakfast provisions, 2km to town, close to beach and Kate's Berry Farm. Fr $110/nt (03) 6257 8494

COLES BAY  - Freycinet Lodge, in the National Park overlooking Great Oyster Bay, 60 modern ensuite cabins, some spa and some self contained, restaurant; walks, tours, wildlife. From around $200/nt (03)6257 0101

LONGFORD - Brickendon, a fantastic historic farm in largely original condition. New accommodation & refurbished cottages in colonial style, tours, scenery, good for kids. fr around $$100/nt bed & continental bkfst. (03)6391 1383

NORTH WEST & WEST COAST  Devonport to Stanley, Cradle Mountain, Queenstown and Strahan

STANLEY -  Hanlon House B&B, 5 ensuite guestrooms in restored 2 storey house, full breakfast, hosts have excellent local knowledge, little penguins nest in garden. Walk to historic town, The Nut, beach, pub. Fr $150/couple. (03) 6458 1149

STANLEY (West Inlet) - Beachside Retreat, 4 eco type cabins built using plenty of timber and stone; self-contained , byo food. On farm next to lonely, windswept beach. about $170 nt  (03) 6458 1360

TABLE CAPE -  Skyescape at Skye not far from Burnie and Wynyard, has 2 B&B rooms with bathrooms, spa, lovely gardens & great sea views, dinner available; from around $190/nt B&B  (03)6442 1876

BURNIE -  Apartments Down Town - fully refurbished block of Art Deco flats on edge of Burnie's town centre, 10 apartments with 1 to 3 bedrooms, fully self contained. From around $140nt (03)6432 3219

KING ISLAND in rugged Bass Strait, only a short flight from Melbourne                                                                                              

CURRIE - Shannon Coastal Cottages, self contained 1&2 bedroom (one building), walk to harbour, village 03 6461 1074

ONCE YOU'RE THERE...

Favourite Hobart places & things to do -

Battery Point & docks - Salamanca Saturday market - Hobart museum - cruise on Lady Nelson tall ship - Harley Trike tour from waterfront - double-decker bus sightseeing - Mures for dinner - Mako fish'n chips for lunch (Constitution dock) - speedboat ride to Iron Pot lighthouse - Mount Wellington in winter

Favourite places around Tassie -

The Nut at Stanley - Port Arthur - Strahan - Port Davey - Bruny Island - Hastings Caves - Cradle Mountain (Dove Lake walk) - Tahune forest & Hartz Ranges - South Cape by boat  - air tour around Tasman Pensinsula - Richmond - Hastings Caves - Queenstown (heritage railway)

Favourite driving tours -

Hobart to Port Arthur - Hobart to Dover via Channel Hwy - Launceston to St Helens - South Bruny Is - Devonport to Stanley - Cygnet coast road to Woodbridge - Dover to Cockle Creek - Penguin coast road

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NB: prices, ownership and hosting may change without notice, and some of these properties may not been re-inspected for over two years. Updates will be made when possible.

For the last 20 years Peter Robinson has travelled widely through Australia, writing hundreds of travel features for most newspapers and travel magazines in the country. He has also been a chief reviewer of select B&Bs, small hotels, cottages and guest apartments for successful guide books. Accommodation featured here is a selection of the best, in Peter's opinion, that is currently available.