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Welcome to North East Tasmania
Exploring from The Pub in the Paddock
You are staying in one of the most diverse and beautiful regions in Tasmania. Within easy driving distance you will find famous beaches, waterfalls, cool temperate rainforest, historic mining towns and quiet coastal scenery.
This guide brings together the key places to visit around Pyengana.
St Columba Falls
About 10 minutes away
One of Tasmania’s highest waterfalls with an easy rainforest walk to the viewing platform. After rain, the sound and spray from the falls fill the forest.
Pyengana Dairy Company
A few minutes down the road
Watch cheese being made, sample award winning cheddars, cheese plates and coffee.
Blue Tier Forest Reserve
35 minutes drive
Lush, cool and just down the road. Ancient rainforest walks. Giant blueberry walk (and easy family friendly track), and world class mountain biking part of Blue Derby network. Anchor Stampa has the historic tin mining relics, well worth a visit.
The Blue Tier Big Tree walk A forest walk to the widest living tree in Australia at 19.4 metres around the trunk.
Mathinna and Evercreech Forest Reserve
About 1 hour 15 minutes away
Rainforest walks, picnic areas and Mathinna Falls tucked into the forest.
St Helens
Around 35 minutes from Pyengana
Set on Georges Bay and known for it’s relaxed seaside vibe, with fresh seafood, scenic waterfront walks and some great fishing spots. Georges Bay Foreshore Walk, Townlink Track, St Helens Point Conservation Area and the Burns Bay to Beerbarrel Beach walk are all easy ways to explore the coast.
Bay of Fires and Binalong Bay
About 60 minutes from Pyengana
White sand, clear blue water and orange lichen covered rocks. Park at Binalong Bay, Skeleton Bay, Grants Point, Dora Point or The Gardens and explore freely from beach to beach. Humbug Point offers coastal walks from 40 minutes to several hours.
Scamander
Around 50 minutes south of Pyengana
Long beaches, good surf, Diana’s Basin walk and the peaceful Winifred Curtis Reserve.
St Marys
About 1 hour away via the mountain road
Gray Mare’s Tail waterfall and the climb to St Patricks Head for sweeping views.
Derby
Around 45 minutes from Pyengana via Branxholm
A former tin mining town now famous worldwide for mountain biking, with trails for beginners through to experienced riders. Even if you don’t ride, the lakeside setting, walking tracks, floating sauna and relaxed café atmosphere make it well worth a visit. There is also a small local gin distillery in town that is popular with visitors.
Weldborough
Around 35 minutes from Pyengana
Mount Paris Dam is a short walk brings you to this remarkable hand built 1936 dam hidden in the forest.
Little Blue Lake
Around 1 hour 45 minutes north near Gladstone
A vivid turquoise lake created by historic tin mining and a favourite photo stop.
Legerwood Tree Carvings
Around 1 hour from Pyengana toward Ringarooma
Seven carved tree sculptures commemorating local soldiers from the First World War.