Things to do in Swansea
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Banc
Banc showcases fresh east-coast produce in dishes like venison steak, slow-roasted suckling pig and abalone confit with fresh lime mirin. Lazy late breakfasts are served Sunday and Monday.
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Kabuki by the Sea
Try the marinated una ju (eel) or the baby east-coast abalone. Incongruously, good Devonshire teas are also available. There's also accommodation (doubles $180) here that styles itself on a Japanese ryokan (inn). It's 12km south of Swansea.
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Ugly Duck Out
This casual diner was named as a play on Swansea's Swan Inn, which burned down some years ago. The Sydney Morning Herald has proclaimed it the home of the best fish and chips in Tasmania – they also do a great salads, gourmet burgers, curries and pastas. The whole menu is available as takeaway.
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Kate's Berry Farm
Kate's farm, about 3km south of Swansea, has become an essential stop for east-coast tourers. It sells homemade jams, wines, sauces and divine ice cream, and has a lovely cafe serving berry-good afternoon teas.
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Trellis
This trendy little eatery in the main street serves excellent breakfasts and cafe lunches. Out the back there's a boutique wine store that sells some of the fine east coast drops.
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Ebb
Ebullient Ebb wins the groovy vote in Swansea – a bright modern waterfront dining room decorated with art and Pacific tapa-cloth serving fresh, light lunches and à la carte dinners big on local seafood.
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Swansea Holiday Park at Schouten Beach
If you like to cruise around on two wheels, you can hire mountain bikes from Swansea Holiday Park at Schouten Beach.
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Heritage Centre
This centre was a school in the 1860s, but now features local history exhibits and an ancient billiard table.
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Morris’ General Store
The red-brick 1838 Morris’ General Store is one of the many still-functioning historic buildings in Swansea.
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Anglican Church
There are many still-functioning historic buildings, including the 1871 Anglican Church.
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Council Chambers
The 1860 Council Chambers is one of the many still-functioning historic buildings in Swansea.
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Swansea Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery
There are two good dining options at the Swansea Bark Mill. The bakery does cooked breakfasts until 11am, and the tavern offers great pub fare, excellent wood-fired pizzas and takeaways.
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Piermont Restaurant
There are gorgeous vistas over Great Oyster Bay, but you will be more interested in what's on your plate. This much-awarded restaurant works magic with all that's local and fresh. As well as an innovative à la carte menu there's a fabulous five-course degustation menu ($100 with wine, $75 without).
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Historic Buildings
There are many still-functioning historic buildings, including the 1860 Council Chambers, the 1871 Anglican Church and the redbrick 1838 Morris' General Store.
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Bark Mill Museum Swansea
This excellent museum features working models of black-wattle bark processing equipment used in tanning leather, and displays on Swansea's early history, from French exploration to agriculture and industry.
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