View of Primrose Sands
View of Primrose Sands
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Our place between Hobart and Port Arthur is aprox 45 mins from Hobart CBD and 35 mins from the airport. You will need your own transport as there are no taxis, Uber or Bus services to Primrose. Stunning views over Frederick Henry Bay to Mount Wellington and across Norfolk Bay towards Port Arthur. Enjoy the cosy wood heater in the spacious open plan living area. Keep an eye on the sky as Tasmania never ceases to amaze with its spectacular sunsets. The space Things to do. Enjoy a short stroll to the beach and corner store with takeaway food and a 3 min drive to the boat ramp. Within walking distance is the RSL club where you can relax for a cold drink and on Friday, Saturday nights and Sunday lunch have a counter meal. The house is aprox 45 mins from Hobart CBD and 25 mins from the airport. Only a short distance drive to the historic town of Richmond, wineries, restaurants and the Port Arthur historic site. The fishing town of Dunnalley (10 mins via the back road) has a 9 hole golf course, a beautiful pub on the water front for great meals and a fresh fish market with oysters straight from the farm or you can arrange for a fishing trip. Don't miss the Tasman Arch, Blowhole, Devils Kitchen, Remarkable Cave, Tessellated pavement and the Tasmanian Devil park. What about an eco-cruise or a wilderness and wildlife tour. For the adventurous there's plenty of rock climbing spots. After all that you might just want to relax at home. Keep your eyes peeled for the passing dolphins sited from the deck. Also the Aurora Australis has been seen from the deck, but you will need to be really lucky. You may even get to see the echidna if he/she visits during your stay. Guest access This house has a verandah around to catch the sun all day with stunning views over Frederick Henry Bay to Mount Wellington above Hobart and across the Norfolk Bay towards Port Arthur. For a warm cosy atmosphere there's a heat pump or use the free standing wood heater in the spacious open plan living area. The kitchen is bright with window skylights has a gas stove and lots of appliances. There is a double bed in the main, double bed in bedroom two and a single with trundle in bedroom three. Bathroom has separate toilet, shower and bath tub. (Please bring your personal toiletries as we do not supply these). Rumpus room has 55” Smart TV, laundry, extra toilet downstairs. Other things to note Primrose Sands is a small beachside community with a general store providing essentials, takeaway food (great pizza) and fuel. Grocery shopping is preferred at Sorell (Woolworths or Coles) on your way from the airport. Please bring your personal toiletries as we do not supply these items. There is limited public transport, no local taxi and Uber’s would have to come from Hobart and not recommended. It is advised to have a car. Don't let taps run unnecessarily as we are on tank water only which is safe for drinking. Registration Details 5.2017.134
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