Things to do in The Northeast
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Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm
Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm is near Nabowla, 22km west of Scottsdale. It’s the biggest lavender farm in the southern hemisphere. Admission charges (per person/vehicle $4/12) apply during the flowering season from mid-December to late January (a purple patch?) only, which covers a guided tour; the rest of the year it’s free. Try lavender-flavoured muffins and ice cream at the cafe.
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Pipers Brook
This is the region's most famous vineyard, where you can try Pipers Brook, Ninth Island and Krieglinger wines in an architecturally innovative building that also houses the Winery Café.
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Bay of Fires Wines
Some 15km away, south of Pipers River, and the home of prestigious Arras Sparkling and a fine Tigress Riesling.
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Mt William National Park
The little-known, isolated Mt William National Park brings together long sandy beaches, low ridges and coastal heathlands – visit during spring or early summer when the wildflowers are at their bloomin’ best. The highest point, Mt William (1½-hour return walk), stands only 216m tall, yet projects your gaze over land and sea. The area was declared a national park in 1973, primarily to protect Tasmania’s remaining Forester (eastern grey) kangaroos that were nearly wiped out by disease in the 1950s and ’60s (they’ve been breeding themselves silly ever since). Activities on offer in the area include bird-watching and wildlife-spotting, fishing, swimming, surfing and diving.…
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Bay of Fires Walk
For those who fancy a deluxe wilderness experiences, the Bay of Fires Walk conducts a fully catered four-day walk ($2000 per person) from Boulder Point south to Ansons Bay. Trips run from October to May, and accommodation includes two nights at the company’s magnificent ecofriendly Bay of Fires Lodge.
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Bay of Fires Dive
The dive shop, Bay of Fires Dive, is the only shop of any kind at the Bay of Fires.
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Jansz Wine Room
Also within the Pipers Brook estate, but up a different driveway; here you can taste damn fine sparkling wine and take a self-guided tour.
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Flying Teapot
An accommodating cafe about 3km south of Bridport, Flying Teapot overlooks a private airstrip. They’ll cook whatever they feel like, or whatever you feel like, depending on their mood.
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