Explorers Lodge

Explorers Lodge provides an ideal base to tour the southern parts of Tasmania. We are 30 minutes from Hobart, the lovely waterfront and the Salamanca market. We are 20 minutes from MONA. We are 30 minutes from Mt Field National Park. We are one hour forty five minutes from the base of Mt Anne. Stock up in New Norfolk on overnight gas and packed meals for your climb. Leave early from Explorers Lodge.

If over nighting, we suggest you drive to the local pub (The Bush Inn and oldest licensed pub in Australia). Pub type food but lovely verandah looking over the Derwent river, or in winter roaring fires to keep you warm. Or dine at the special Quince restaurant. If you have the time and need a good walk there is lovely walk along the Derwent River which can be as long or as short as you like; if you continue through the caravan park you can climb the steps to gain a lovely view down on to the river and the scene below. This is the site of the governor's holiday home(Turiff Lodge). Lady Franklin loved this area. One can walk further down to the river on the other side.


One can visit the local wineries, feed trout at the idyllic Salmon Ponds, or drive through the apple plantations, the beautiful hop fields, and pass the historical oast houses on your way to the nearby spectacular Mt Field National Park. View the famous Russel Falls or hike one of the many thrilling hiking trails. We can help you plan your walks or hikes - from 15 minutes to 8 hours; from easy to difficult. There are so many lovely hikes to the beautiful tarns (glacier lakes) and spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Learn about the sub alpine vegetation and the geological rock formations from the iceage.
Drive a little further to the Styx Valley's gigantic tree reserve, the trout filled Lake Peddar or go boating on alpine Lake St Clair.

Fly fishermen can accept the challenge of the fast flowing Tyenna, Plenty and Styx Rivers. Or try for sea run trout in the Derwent River.

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