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Off the Beaten Track in Tasmania

Here you can read about our family adventures off the beaten track into the most amazing places in Tasmania. We hope to inspire you. If we can drive, ride or walk into these places - then so can you!

We have visited the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park, Mount William National Park and tackled the Three Capes Walk, Overland Track and Frenchans Cap to just name a few. Of course, we also share with you many of lesser-known natural wonders of North East Tasmania, too.




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Monolithic Walk into the Lair of the Thylacine

June 19, 2020 by Christine

Cube rock in North East Tasmania

The walk to Cube Rock near South Mt Cameron has been regularly traversed for over 100 years. Legend has it that Thylacines were commonly seen along this track.

Filed Under: Mountains of North East Tasmania, Off the Beaten Track in Tasmania Tagged With: bushwalking, Cube rock walk, hiking, North East Tasmania, Tasmania

Where Can I see a Platypus?

February 5, 2020 by Christine

Platypus running out our back door.

If you have ever asked, “Where can I see a platypus, then this blog should give you some answers. You might even see a platypus in your lounge room…

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: native wildlife, nature, North East Tasmania, platypus, ringarooma River, Tasmania, Tin Dragon Cottages

6 Benefits of Practising Mindfulness in Nature

December 22, 2019 by Christine

A young woman with long hair wearing a midriff pants suit and hat is sitting on a beach looking out to sea.

Trevor Scott discusses how practicing mindfulness in Tasmania’s stunning North East region can benefit both your body and mind.

Filed Under: Nature, Off the Beaten Track in Tasmania Tagged With: meditation, mindfulness, North East Tasmania, relaxation, Tasmania, Tin Dragon Cottages

Traversing Tasmania’s Hydro Electric Past

July 27, 2019 by Christine

Tasmania heritage hydro power at Lake Margaret

Enjoy a family-friendly hydro-touring holiday. You will view spectacular scenery and learn about Tasmania’s hydro heritage while avoiding well-known tourist destinations.

Filed Under: Off the Beaten Track in Tasmania, Tasmanian Heritage Tagged With: Butlers Gorge, heritage, hydro electric, renewable power, Tarraleah, Tasmania, waddamana

Mount Scott – Another Great North East Highlands Walk

July 6, 2019 by Christine

old myrtle tree on Mount Scott in North East Tasmania

The Tin Dragon Trail Cottages team walked up to the summit of Mt Scott in South Springfield, north east Tasmania to enjoy expansive views out to the ocean.

Filed Under: Mountains of North East Tasmania, Off the Beaten Track in Tasmania Tagged With: bushwalking, Mount Scott, Myrtle Orange fungi, North East Tasmania, Northeast Highlands, South Springfield, Tasmania

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