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ULVERSTONE
 ADOPT-A-CHAIR
4 Main Street, Ulverstone - Look for the large pink chair and discover quality used
furniture and antiques, all housed in the Victorian-style Ellis House, circa 1888.
Open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm. Phone (03) 6425 5616
or email [email protected]
 CRADLE COAST FARMERS MARKET
Gnomon Pavilion, The Wharf, Ulverstone. 8.30am to 12.30pm. Every Sunday. For
further information email [email protected] visit
http://cradlecoastfarmersmarket.weebly.com/about.html or
https://www.facebook.com/#!/CradleCoastFarmersMarket
 GAWLER GALLERY
Civic Centre, Patrick Street, Ulverstone – Home of Leven Regional Arts. See works of
art, working artists and attend studio sessions. Open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10am to 3pm. Visit www.levenregionalarts.org.au or email
[email protected]
 LEVEN ANTIQUES CENTRE
23 King Edward Street, Ulverstone - Browse through a superb selection of fine antiques
and collectables – one of the largest ranges available. Open daily from 10am to 5pm.
Phone (03) 6425 5226, 0419 509 730, visit www.levenantiques.com or email
[email protected]
 LEVEN RIVER CRUISES
Cruises depart from public pontoon, Tasma Parade, Ulverstone – Providing
personalised customer cruises of the Leven River. Enjoy and relax in its natural scenic
sanctuary and be enthralled with an interpretation of its historic cultural twist. Cruises
range from 1 hr on the Leven River Bay or 2 hrs along the tidal Leven River. Enjoy a 3
– 4 hr picnic cruise or take the 5 hr tour where you can relax in an amazing historic
sanctuary of eucalyptus, blackwood, Antarctica dicksonia and wildlife, whilst you enjoy
a scrumptious 3 course meal. Bookings essential. Phone 0400 130 258
email [email protected] or visit www.levenrivercruises.com.au
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 PARKS AND MAIN BEACH
Dial Street and Beach Road, Ulverstone - Picnic or barbecue in the extensive parklands
adjacent Ulverstone’s main beach, a popular setting for family outings.
 PARKS AND WAR MEMORIALS
Leven River frontage, Ulverstone - Beautiful memorial parklands and gardens
bordering the river provide picnic and barbecue areas, walking paths and children’s
play areas.
 PETE JERMY ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS & SECONDHAND BOOKS
48 Victoria Street, Ulverstone - Old books from the 16th through to the 19th Century,
together with modern publications, can be bought or sold. Paperbacks, old postcards,
cigarette cards, comics, magazines, ephemera and other printed materials on offer.
Open Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 5pm. Some Saturdays 10.30 to 2.30 Phone
(03) 6425 6299
 THREE SISTERS - GOAT ISLAND NATURE RESERVE
Penguin Road, Ulverstone - The small off-shore islands comprising the Three Sisters
are sanctuaries to a variety of bird life. Goat Island, to their east, is accessible at low
tide – but take care not to get stranded. Fish, explore or just observe the bird and
marine life.
 ULVERSTONE HISTORY MUSEUM
50 Main Street, Ulverstone - Step back in time and wander through a comprehensive
display of artefacts, manuscripts, tools and photographs depicting the life of local
pioneers. Open daily from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Phone (03) 6425 3835
 ULVERSTONE MINIATURE RAILWAY
Maskells Road, Ulverstone - Ride the only model railway in Tasmania with three
separate track gauges and three separate track layouts. Located 2km east of
Ulverstone, it operates on the first and third Sunday of the month from 10.30am to
3pm. Phone (03) 6428 3569 or (03) 6437 1152
 PEDAL BUGGIES TASMANIA
2 Beach Road, Ulverstone (Next to Beach Hut Coffee/Café) - Fun and entertaining for
all ages, pedal buggies are easy to ride. Hire single person buggies to family buggies,
with baby seats and trailers that can be added. Open weekends all year round (subject
to weather), school holidays and most public holidays from 10am to 4.30pm or by
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appointment. Please phone to confirm availability. Phone 0437 242 535 email
[email protected] visit www.pedalbuggiestasmania.com.au
 ULVERSTONE WATERSLIDE
Beach Road, Ulverstone - Approximately 60m of fibreglass chute ending in a warm
pool. Open during the summer school holidays. Private bookings available.
Email [email protected] or phone (03) 6425 6252
 UNDER THE OAK
2/39 Reibey Street, Ulverstone - Take home a little piece of 'Tassie' and its people, with
an item that has been made with love and care. Open Tuesday to Friday 10am to
4.30pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Closed on public holidays.
Email [email protected], phone (03) 6425 7066, or visit
www.undertheoak.com.au
 WOODCRAFT GALLERY & WORKSHOP
109 Reibey Street, Ulverstone - The North West Woodcraft Guild welcomes visitors to
its gallery which houses quality woodwork displays by local craftsmen. Woodwork
demonstrations, sales and private tutoring available. Open Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Phone (03) 6425 7119 or
email [email protected]
 ZIGZAG GARDEN AND LOOKOUT
Maud to Upper Maud Streets, Ulverstone - Admire the beautiful, award-winning
gardens lining the hillside zigzag walk and the panoramic views from the top.
PENGUIN
 ZEN HOUSE STUDIO – BUDDHIST ARTS & CRAFTS
100 Main Road, Penguin – Chaplaincy sessions, group sessions, classes and retreats to
anyone interested in the teaching of Buddha open Sunday 9.00am to 4.00pm. MonThurs 9.00am to 5.00pm.
 HISCUTT PARK & DUTCH WINDMILL
Crescent Street, Penguin - Just minutes from the town centre, the park is an ideal
family spot, with barbecue facilities and large playground. A lake and flower garden
featuring tulip displays in spring complement the windmill built by Dutch migrants.
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 PENGUIN MARKET
Cnr King Edward &Arnold Street, Penguin - Penguin Market is northern Tasmania’s
largest market offering over 70 stalls, all under cover. Quality product lines include
fine Tasmanian woodwork, jewellery, fashion, giftware, hand-made craft and home
wares, as well as fresh produce. Try the food court. Operates every Sunday from
9.00am to 3pm. Phone 0400 903 031
 PENGUIN GENERAL CEMETERY
Located along Main Street a kilometre west of the Post Office, up through the traffic
lights. Our cemetery was heritage-listed in 2007. At rest here are Bounty immigrants of
the 1850s, returned soldiers from as far back as the Boer War, many of Penguin’s
former notables, as well as the odd ex-convict. Opened in the 1860s, it closed in 1977
some eighteen hundred burials later, leaving behind many a mystery.
 PENGUIN MINIATURE RAILWAY
Johnsons Beach Road (off Main Road), Penguin - Operates every second and fourth
Sunday from 11am to 3pm weather permitting. Available for group bookings. Phone
6437 2786, 0432548157, email [email protected] We are currently seeking new
drivers.
 PERRY-LING GARDENS
Main Road, Penguin - A mass of colour in spring, this seaside garden bordering the
eastern entrance to the town follows the road and rail route for approximately one
kilometre.
 THE BIG PENGUIN
Esplanade, Penguin - The Big Penguin, standing a proud 3m tall on the foreshore, was
erected to commemorate the town’s centenary in 1975. It has become one of the most
photographed landmarks in Tasmania.
HINTERLAND
 BRADDONS LOOKOUT
Braddons Lookout Road, Leith - 10km east of Ulverstone, the lookout has stunning
views of the coastline, Forth valley and beyond.
 CRADLE COAST OLIVES
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574 Castra Road, Abbotsham – 8km south of Ulverstone en route to Leven Canyon.
Taste Australia’s premier extra virgin olive oil and view the pressing room and welltended grove. Cellar door sales and free tasting of oils Sunday – Friday. Phone (03)
6425 3449 or visit www.cradlecoastolives.com.au
 DIAL RANGE
Ironcliffe Road, Penguin - This chain of mountains and valleys was given its name
because the silhouette of one of its summits, the Gnomon, resembles an ancient sundial. The Range has more than 50km of trail, with opportunities for short walks or
longer treks, depending on bushwalking experience. Short walks include Ferndene
(30 mins return), Tall Trees (45 mins), Mount Montgomery (2 hrs), Leven River
(40-60 mins) and Mount Gnomon (2 hrs). For more information, purchase a Dial
Range Recreation and Management Map from a local visitor information centre, or
write to the North West Walking Club, PO Box 107, Ulverstone.
 GUNNS PLAINS CAVE
Gunns Plains Road, Gunns Plains - One of the best examples of its type in Tasmania,
the cave is home to some of the largest limestone shawl formations in the Southern
Hemisphere and features an underground stream and glow-worm display. Guided
tours take up to an hour and are conducted daily at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1.30pm,
2.30pm and 3.30pm. Phone (03) 6429 1388, visit www.gunnsplainscaves.com.au
 KAYDALE LODGE
250 Loongana Road, Nietta - Two hectares of garden present a visual delight, with
30,000 daffodils at bloom in spring, summer displays of peonies and foxgloves, and an
autumn show of maples. Approx. 30 minutes drive from Ulverstone, and just 7kms
from the Leven Canyon visit for the day and enjoy the friendly hospitality. Bed and
Breakfast accommodation, light lunches, morning and afternoon teas.
Phone (03) 6429 1293
 LEVEN CANYON
Loongana Road, Loongana - A spectacular 250m-deep ravine 41km south of
Ulverstone, the Leven Canyon is a must-see for any visitor. From a well-equipped
picnic area, follow the rainforest walk to the cliff-face viewing platform and marvel at
the breath-taking scenery.
 LEVEN VALLEY VINEYARD
321 Raymond Road, Gunns Plains - located just 20km inland from Ulverstone. Set on a
hillside overlooking the picturesque rural landscape of Gunns Plains. The Cellar Door
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offers samples of estate grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and a pleasant picnic area.
Open Wednesday to Sunday between September and May 11am to 5pm or by
appointment. Phone 6429 1140, visit www.levenvalleyvineyard.com.au or
email [email protected]
 MOUNTAIN VALLEY WILDERNESS HOLIDAYS
1519 Loongana Road, Loongana - Located 45km south of Ulverstone at the base of
Black Bluff, Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays offer guided eco-tours of the lost
valley, a pristine wilderness of forests, waterfalls and caves. Tours are individual and
tailored to visitor’s interests and abilities. At the end of the day, relax in the cosy,
comfortable log cabins. Phone (03) 6429 1394, fax (03) 6429 1229, visit
www.mountainvalley.com.au or email [email protected]
 MOTTON TERRACES VINEYARD & WINES
119 Purtons Road, North Motton – The vines were planted in 1990 and the rows run
across the hillside in terraces. Focussed on producing premium quality grapes and
wine made with a minimum of interference, they specialise in a dry style of wine but do
occasionally make a sweeter wine. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm for
tastings and sales. Other times by appointment. Phone 6425 2317, visit
mottonterraces.com.au or email [email protected]
 PENGUIN CRADLE TRAIL (**Experienced bushwalkers only)
Dial Range, Penguin - The 80km trail heads inland from the coast to the world-famous
Cradle Mountain. Some sections make for a pleasant stroll, while others provide a
definite bushwalking challenge. The complete walk takes six days, but access roads
mean that sections can be done as day or overnight trips.
**Please Note: The trail is not currently maintained and is not accessible between
Gunns Plains and the Leven Canyon. For more information, write to the North West
Walking Club, PO Box 107, Ulverstone or visit www.nwwc.org.au
 PIONEER PARK
1399 Pine Road, Riana - Relax in a beautiful rural park complete with all the facilities
for an overnight camp as well as playground and barbecue areas. Phone (03) 6437 6137
 PRESTON FALLS
Raymond Road, Gunns Plains - For locals and visitors alike, the falls are a popular
scenic addition to any daytrip.
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 TARGET GOLF
Wilmot Road, Forth - Driving range located 2km from Forth. Practice your golf and
win prizes for hitting targets. Open public holidays and weekends from 10am; other
times by appointment. Phone 0408 695 330 or visit www.targetgolf.com.au
 TURNERS BEACH BERRY PATCH
Blackburn Drive, Turners Beach - Pick your own strawberries and raspberries or prepicked available. Enjoy a zesty berry ice-cream or freshly ground coffee in our café
serving lunches, morning and afternoon teas – all home-made by our chef. Gluten-free
options available. Indoor/outdoor area for dining. Open daily from 9am to 5pm
(Closed public holidays). Phone (03) 6428 3967, 0400 173 737.
 TURNERS BEACH TWILIGHT MARKET
Esplanade, Turners Beach – Features local produce and artisans with a community
focus. Held the last Sunday of every month from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. Phone 0478 260
315, mobile 0438 849 967 or email [email protected]
 WING’S WILDLIFE PARK
137 Winduss Road, Gunns Plains – Escape the busy city life for fresh country air and
bush sounds. Wings is only a 35 minute scenic drive from the Spirit of Tasmania and
Devonport airport to find camping, powered sites and self-contained cabin
accommodation at the park. Apart from the vast display of Tasmanian wildlife to see,
there are also monkeys, reptiles, American bison, buffalo and more. Our feeding times
are 11am and 2.30pm for koala and 1pm for the Tasmanian devils. Hand feed
kangaroos and trout. There is also a café on site for meals, snacks and refreshments.
Packages available for schools, coach groups, business functions and birthday parties
which can include catering. Open 10am-4pm daily, closed Christmas Day.
Phone (03) 6429 1151, fax 64291155 or visit www.wingswildlife.com.au
AND BEYOND
 AUSTRALIAN WILD HARVEST
Enjoy Gourmet Food Tours of the North West region offering a “Paddock to Plate”
experience. Your tour will visit local food producers, culminating in a lunch which
incorporates some produce from the farms visited. Phone 0411 785 412 or
email [email protected]
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 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE HIRE AT DRAGONFLY CLASSICS
Ride a classic Honda or BMW motorcycle on some of the best touring roads in the
world. We can arrange to meet you and pair you with a bike from a day to a week or
more. Hire and day tours. Phone 0438 750 455 visit www.dragonflyclassics.com.au
 CRADLE-COAST TOURS
Enjoy boutique tours of the Central Coast area and North-West region. Your tour guide
will pick you up from your accommodation and escort you around some the very best
attractions this scenic part of Tasmania has to offer. Phone (03) 6425 5854 or
mobile 0407 335 925
 DOOLEY’S TRACK
Dooley’s Track was originally carved out by the surveyor James Dooley in the 1850s.
The track was built to provide a supply route for packhorses servicing the mining
interests along the river and through to Gads Hill. Follow in the footsteps of these
pioneers and explore the wonderful riparian environment along the Wilmot River.
Dooley’s Track leaves the Alma Reserve along Jamiesons Road. Note: Access to State
Forest is via the Crown Road Reserve, which passes through private land. Please
ensure that the privacy of landholders is respected and keep to the walking track as
marked. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash whilst passing through private
property.
 MURRAY’S DAY OUT
A unique Tasmanian experience – enjoy a few hours of fishing, shopping, scenic driving
or whatever takes your fancy. Door-to-door pick up (from major centres).
Phone (03) 6424 5250 or 0427 252 439 or email [email protected]
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MONTHLY
 COUNTRY MUSIC
Held on the last Sunday of every month from 1.00pm. Located at the Ulverstone Senior
Citizens Club, 16 King Edward Street. Hosted by the Leven Country Music Group, with
good music and entertainment for all. Phone (03) 6425 2370
 FISHING AT FROMBERG’S DAM FOR YOUNG ANGLERS
Held on the last Sunday of each month from August to May, except December. Located
at Westella Drive, Ulverstone. For a small membership fee, children can happily fish for
trout in the well-stocked dam. Contact David Clarke (03) 6425 2830
 LIVE @ THE WHARF
Held every Friday night from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Located in the Gnomon Pavilion,
Wharf Road, Ulverstone. Produced by a team of community volunteers, this weekly
music session presents a wide variety of styles and performers. A great mix of local and
visiting artists playing rock, folk, jazz, soul, blues and country music. Visit
https://www.facebook.com/LiveAtTheWharf for further information on performers.
 PENGUIN MARKET
Held every Sunday from 9.00am to 3.30pm. Located cnr King Edward and Arnold
Street, Penguin. Northern Tasmania’s largest market offering over 70 stalls, all under
cover. Features quality product lines and a food court. Contact 0400 903 031
 PENGUIN MINIATURE RAILWAY
Held every second and fourth Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Located at Johnsons Beach
(off Main Road), Penguin. Enjoy the train ride with a million-dollar view of the bay.
For group bookings contact Gerry Howard on (03) 6437 2786
 ULVERSTONE HEARTBEAT MARKET
Held every second Saturday of every month from 7.30am to 1pm (subject to weather
conditions). Located at Quadrant Car Park, off Victoria Street, Ulverstone.
Phone (03) 6428 2775.
 ULVERSTONE MINIATURE RAILWAY
Held on the first and third Sunday of the month from 10.30am to 3pm. Located at
Maskells Road Reserve, Ulverstone. Enjoy a miniature train ride on the only model
railway in Tasmania with three separate track gauges and track layouts. Contact Geoff
Stanfield (03) 6437 1152 or Allan Wilton (03) 6428 3569.
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JANUARY
 ULVERSTONE RODEO
Held on the last Saturday in January. Located at Batten Park, Ulverstone, this popular
rodeo starts with the juniors at 4pm, followed by all the action of the main event from
7pm to 11pm. Includes professional women’s barrel race, breakaway roping, saddle and
bareback bronco riding, steer wrestling and team roping. Contact (Secretary) Candice
Wyllie 0438 681 453
FEBRUARY
 FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
Held on the last Sunday in February. Located at Anzac Park, Ulverstone, the festival
runs from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Enjoy entertainment, water activities, live bands, good
food, wine, local crafts and much more. For general enquiries contact John Ewington
0400 955 628 or visit www.festivalinthepark.org.au
MARCH
 FORTH VALLEY BLUES FESTIVAL
Held on a Saturday in mid-March. Located at the Forth Recreation Ground, with
entertainment from 12.30pm to 1.30am. Lots of great blues and roots bands. Bike
show and stalls, hot food, bar facilities, free camping, and breakfast available Sunday
morning. No dogs, no BYO, no glass. Tickets are available from this website or Red Hot
Music, 10-12 Edwards Street, phone (03)6424 9816. For more information phone (03)
6424 2286 or (03) 6424 9816 or visit www.forthvalleyblues.com
JUNE
 ARTS ON FIRE
Held on the first weekend in June. Located at the Ulverstone Civic Centre, Patrick
Street, Ulverstone. ‘Arts on Fire’ is a showcase of the wealth of artistic talent along the
coast. The program is an interesting and eclectic mix of artistic activities, aiming to
showcase many artistic pursuits including static displays of visual and fine arts, crafts,
photography, sculpture and performing arts with a mix of media to ensure there is
something for everyone, and maintaining interest throughout the day. Contact Pene
Day (03) 6425 3150 or email [email protected]
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JULY
 DOLL, BEAR AND MINIATURES EXTRAVAGANZA
Held on the last weekend in July. Located at the Ulverstone Rowing Club, Kings Parade
and open from 10am to 4pm. Features dolls of all shapes and sizes, toys, bears,
miniatures, old lace, wooden toys, doll-houses and much more. Contact the Doll
Collectors Club of Tasmania Inc. (03) 6425 2581 or (03) 6425 5050
NOVEMBER
 CRADLE COAST ROTARY ART EXHIBITION
Held mid-November. Located in the Gawler Room of the Civic Centre, Patrick Street,
Ulverstone, this week-long exhibition is open for public viewing and sales from
Saturday through to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm.
Contact Stephanie Templeton 0417 507 724, or email [email protected]
 ULVERSTONE SHOW
Held on the Saturday of the November long weekend. Located at the Showground,
Flora Street, Ulverstone, it features livestock judging, dog competitions, horse jumping,
home industries, animal nurseries, sideshows and food stalls. Contact the Ulverstone
Show Society Secretary, PO Box 17, Ulverstone, email [email protected] or
phone (03) 6425 1703 or mobile 0422 945 705
DECEMBER
 PENGUIN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Held on the first Friday in December. Located at Main Road, Penguin, the festival is
organised by the local Lions Club and features a Christmas parade.
Phone (03) 6437 2945 or email [email protected]
 ULVERSTONE CHRISTMAS PARADE AND CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Held the third Saturday in December. Located at Reibey Street, Ulverstone, the festive
evening commences with a parade of Christmas floats at 4.30pm and continues with
Carols by Candlelight at the Outdoor Entertainment Centre, Sound Shell, Bicentennial
Park, Dial Street, Ulverstone at 7.30pm. For more information on the Christmas
Parade phone Travis Morris on 0448 586 458 or for Carols by Candlelight email Rob
Frampton [email protected]
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Restaurants / Bistros
 BASS & FLINDERS RESTAURANT
49 Eastland Drive, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 3011
Fully licensed restaurant offering a varied menu and specialising in steak and pasta
dishes. Open daily from 5pm to 9pm, and other times by appointment.
 BEACHWAY RESTAURANT
1 Heathcote Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 2342, www.beachwayulverstone.com.au
Fully licensed restaurant offering a-la-carte at affordable prices in comfortable
surroundings. Open 7 nights a week for dinner.
 CAFÉ RA
1 Crescent Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 1160, fax 6425 3811, email
[email protected]
Located at the River Arms Hotel, offering family/casual dining, with an extensive menu
that’s sure to please all. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
 FURNER’S HOTEL BISTRO
42 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 1488
Renowned for its extensive menu, fresh salad bar, friendly service and atmosphere.
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
 INDIAN CORNER & TAPAS BAR
45 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 3883
Quality dining with a dine-in banquet menu also available and takeaways. Open 7
nights a week for dinner from 5pm to late.
 JADE WILLOW CHINESE RESTAURANT
37 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 6535
Extensive Asian cuisine menu, with banquet specials. Open Wednesday to Friday for
lunch, and Wednesday to Sunday for dinner .
 LANCASTER HOUSE
1 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 4729
Coffee, wine and fine food. Café by day restaurant by night. Bookings preferred. Open
Monday to Wednesday 9am to 4.00pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am to 4.30pm and
5.30pm until late.
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 OZ ROCK INN
Beach Road, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 1120
5 star restaurant offering a-la-carte menu. Group bookings. Bookings essential.
 PEDRO’S “THE RESTAURANT”
Wharf Road, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 6663, fax 64256664, or email
[email protected]
Located on the banks of the Leven River and specialising in freshly cooked Tasmanian
seafoods and North West Coast beef. Pedro’s is the place to go for crayfish all year
round. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Fully licensed.
 PIER 01 RESTAURANT CAFÉ
3 Wharf Road, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 7811, email: infopier01.com.au
Local produce takes centre stage at the restaurant on the Wharf. Open for lunch from
11.30 to 3pm Tuesday to Sunday and dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 5.30pm till
late. Open for breakfast on Sunday from 9am. During winter closed Monday and
Tuesday. Open for lunch on public holidays.
 SPICE HOUSE
25 King Edward Street, Ulverstone, 6425 3055
Fully licensed restaurant and takeaway. Open for dinner eat in or takeaway , Tuesday to
Saturday from 5pm until late.
 THE ARCHIE SECRET
23 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 7145
Dine in or take away. Fresh pasta and gluten-free available. Open Monday to Friday
from 8.30am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm.
 THE LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL ATRIUM RESTAURANT
33 Victoria Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 1197
Offers fine food, varied menus and fabulous surroundings. Open 7 days a week for
lunch, dinner and snacks.
 ULVERSTONE RETURNED SERVICEMEN’S CLUB BISTRO
King Edward Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 1439
Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner from 6pm to 8pm, and Tuesday to Friday for
lunch from 12pm to 2pm.
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 ULVERSTONE FOOTBALL CLUB
1-3 Victoria Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 3794
Open every Friday night 6-8 pm, all welcome.
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 BANJO’S BAKEHOUSE
39 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6429 8488, 64 259102,
 BLUE WREN TEA GARDENS
Penguin Road, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 4463
 BENTO
1/23 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone, 0469 610 488
 BUMBLE BEE TAKE-AWAY
66b Alexandra Road, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 9033, fax 6425 6224, email:
[email protected]
 CRUSTY’S
30 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 1130
 DELI-CENTRAL
48b Victoria Street (Hartmans Arcade Carpark), Ulverstone, (03) 6425 5205
 DOMINO’S PIZZA
Alexandra Road, Ulverstone, 131 888 or (03) 6425 7328, 64 908033
 GLORIA’S CAFÉ DINER
31 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 6619
 I’M IN HEAVEN
62 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 7377
 JILL & JACK’S
75 Reibey Street, Ulverstone
 KFC
97-101 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 9544
 KINGS ON QUEEN CAFÉ & TAKEAWAY
Westside Shopping Centre, Queen Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 1300
 LA BARISTA CAFÉ
35 Queen Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 1750
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 MCDONALD’S FAMILY RESTAURANT
2-4 Kings Parade, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 6940
 OLIVER’S BAKERY & CAFÉ
41 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 4118
 PEDRO’S FISH & CHIPS
Wharf Road, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 5181
 RED GRASSHOPPER PIZZA
Ellis Court, Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 3353
 RETRO CAFÉ DINE IN & TAKEAWAY
48 Eastland Drive, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 3119
 SUBWAY RESTAURANT
43 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 5111
 THE BEACH HUT
2 Beach Road, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 9387
 THE LIMETREE COFFEE SHOP
Shop 4 Ellis Court, 12 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 7390
 THIRTY THREE CUPS
31 King Edward Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 1626
 CHICKEN TREAT
58 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, (03) 6425 4888
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Restaurants / Bistros
 EL PERRO TAPAS & PIZZA
87 Main Road, Penguin, (03) 6437 0903
The taste of Spanish tapas comes to the North West Coast of Tasmania. A traditional
Latin menu is complemented with Spanish wines and authentic Sangria giving your
lunch and dinner experiences that Mediterranean escape. Open Wednesday to Friday
from 5.30pm until late, Saturday from 12noon until late and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
 NEPTUNE’S BISTRO (GRAND HOTEL)
84 Main Road, Penguin, (03) 6437 2406
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Offers alfresco dining and an extensive menu. A new wine list includes Tasmanian
wines. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
 PLUNY’S THAI RESTAURANT
28 Mission Hill Road, Penguin, 0418 141 586, 64372830
Authentic Thai cuisine. Dine in or take away. Bookings recommended. Open
Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm to 8.30pm.
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 JO & CO
74 Main Road, Penguin, (03) 6437 2101
 LETTERBOX
80A Main Road, Penguin
 PENGUIN COUNTRY BAKEHOUSE
85 Main Road, Penguin, (03) 6437 2444
 PENGUIN FOOD BAR
76 Main Road, Penguin, (03) 6437 2265
 PENGUIN CAFÉ - PERPENDICULAR
7 Arnold Street, Penguin, 0409 723 771
 RENAESSANCE
97 Main Road, Penguin, 0409 723 771
HINTERLAND
 ALCHEMY CAFÉ (PURPLE HOUSE)
640 Forth Road, Forth, (03) 6428 2013, visit: www.alchemycafe.com.au
 CORBS SERVO & TAKEAWAY
74 Forth Road, Turners Beach, (03) 6428 2984
 FORTH BRIDGE HOTEL
Forth Road, Forth, (03) 6428 2239
“The Hotel with No Gambling”. Hearty home-cooked meals, Sunday roast and live
entertainment. Open 7 days a week - bistro closed Sunday evening.
 KAYDALE LODGE
250 Loongana Road, Nietta, (03) 6429 1293
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Hearty meals served in a relaxed atmosphere, by log fires in winter. Good country food
is a specialty with homemade bread served with all meals. Morning and afternoon teas
and light lunches available daily.
 LA MAR CAFÉ PROVIDORE
82 Esplanade, Turners Beach, (03) 6428 3621
All-day breakfast is a specialty. Providing morning and afternoon teas and light
lunches, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Fresh produce, juices and gift
lines available. Open Monday to Saturday 7am to 6pm, and Sunday from 8.30am to
4pm.
 WING’S WILDLIFE PARK CAFÉ
Wing’s Wildlife Park, 137 Winduss Road, Gunns Plains, (03) 6429 1151
Provides light snacks, refreshments and a range of souvenirs. Open daily.
 TURNERS BEACH BERRY PATCH
Blackburn Drive, Turners Beach, (03) 6428 3967, 0400173737.
Enjoy our licensed café serving lunches, morning and afternoon teas – all home-made
by our chef. Wood fired pizzas now available. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm,
closed for Public Holidays.
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ULVERSTONE
 APEX BEACHSIDE CARAVAN PARK
104 Queen Street, West Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 2935, fax (03) 6425 2231,
mobile 0407 871 419 or visit www.apexulverstonecaravanpark.com.au
3½ star Caravan Park close to the beach with camp sites and serviced sites.
 BASS & FLINDERS MOTOR INN
49-51 Eastland Drive, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 3011, fax (03) 6425 4936
3½ star accommodation with ground-floor one or two bedroom units (with queen bed
and two king singles in second room and large lounge) to choose from, some selfcontained with kitchen facilities.
 BEACHWAY MOTEL & RESTAURANT
1 Heathcote Street, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 2342, fax (03) 6425 2491, email
[email protected] or visit www.beachwayulverstone.com.au
3½ star Golden Chain motel with modern, fully-equipped units (including ten 4 star
rooms), restaurant and conference room. Set in landscaped gardens around a courtyard
and swimming pool.
 B&B WINTERBROOK
28 Eastland Drive, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 6324 or visit www.winterbrook.com.au
Elegant accommodation in a heritage home surrounded by 1¼ acres of established
gardens bordering Buttons Creek.
 BIG 4 HOLIDAY PARK ULVERSTONE
57 Water Street, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 2624, freecall 1800 008 028, fax (03)
6425 4654, email [email protected]; visit www.big4ulverstone.com.au
4 star Big 4 Caravan Park next to parks, playgrounds and the beach, with camp sites,
on-site vans, park cabins and serviced sites.
 BLUE WREN TEA GARDENS
RA 225 Penguin Road, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 4463, fax (03) 6425 6224, email
[email protected]
Self-contained unit with queen-size bed, separate lounge and kitchen.
 COAST 2 CANYON BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION
21 Esplanade, Ulverstone, phone 0407 731 033, email [email protected], visit
www.coast2canyon.com.au
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Deluxe 3 bedroom home situated on the waterfront with views of Bass Strait and the
Leven River. Tastefully appointed and fully equipped, it’s ideal for a holiday house for
families or groups travelling together. Two king rooms and one queen room.
 CAMP CLAYTON
41 Clayton Road, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 1893, email [email protected],
visit www.campclayton.org.au
Camp Clayton is an exceptional camp and conference facility with room for up to 200
guests. Also provided are children’s holiday camps offering a large, exciting range of
activities. Great accommodation set in a rural background, with access to the beach.
 FURNER’S HOTEL
42 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 1488, fax (03) 6425 5933
Magnificent Federation hotel located in the heart of the business and shopping centre,
with budget-priced singles through to large, comfortable rooms with private ensuite
facilities.
 MOONLIGHT BAY B&B GUEST-HOUSE
141 Penguin Road, Ulverstone, phone/fax (03) 6425 1074,
visit www.moonlightbaybandb.com.au
Luxurious 4-star ocean-front bed and breakfast accommodation with stunning views.
Three fabulous guest suites, each beautifully decorated with a romantic/nautical theme
and either a double spa or claw-foot bath ensuite.
 SEAVIEW HOUSE
70 South Road, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 6731 or 0418 550 700, visit
www.ulverstoneaccommodation.com.au
Upmarket spacious and sunny accommodation, newly renovated with 4 bedrooms.
Features a new fully equipped kitchen, a ducted heating and cooling system, a generous
sized bathroom and ensuite, and 3 toilets. Sleeps up to seven people comfortably and
there is off street parking for several vehicles. Pets may be permitted on request to the
owner. Two night minimum stay.
 THE LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL
33 Victoria Street, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 1197, toll free 1800 658 458,
fax (03) 6425 1219, email [email protected]
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3½ star hotel accommodation, with low-cost singles with en-suites through to superbly
appointed executive rooms with spa baths.
 THE SPOTTED SALMON COTTAGE
3 Helen Street, Ulverstone, phone 0418 550 700, visit
www.thespottedsalmoncottage.com.au
Centrally located, fully self-contained 3-bedroom cottage with room for up to 8 guests.
Suitable for couples and families. Facilities include full kitchen, laundry, dining and
living areas. Pet friendly enclosed backyard. Two night minimum stay.
 THE TICKLED TROUT
Queen Street, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 6731 or 0418 550 700, visit
www.thetickledtrout.com
The Tickled Trout is a four bedroom 1950s character house located in a quiet area of
picturesque Ulverstone. The house is tastefully decorated, warm, cosy and fully selfcontained. There is a full laundry and kitchen which makes this house your home away
from home. Two night minimum stay.
 ULVERSTONE RIVER RETREAT
37 Lobster Creek Road, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 7475, visit
www.ulverstoneriverretreat.com.au
Two modern self-contained holiday apartments built on the beautiful Leven River and
surrounded by bush land abundant with bird life and the occasional visit from wildlife.
 WESTELLA COLONIAL B&B
68 Westella Drive, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 6222, fax (03) 6425 6276, email
[email protected] visit www.westella.com
1885 period, 4 star colonial bed and breakfast accommodation with log fires, handcrafted banisters and mantles, antique furnishings, sea views and large double rooms
with ensuites.
 WILLAWAY MOTEL APARTMENTS
2 Tucker Street, Ulverstone, phone (03) 6425 2018, fax (03) 6425 6783, email
[email protected], visit www.willawaymotel.com.au
3½ star self-contained two-bedroom motel apartments, with spacious lounge, dining
and kitchen areas looking out to beautiful gardens.
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 GLENBROOK HOUSE AND COTTAGE
89-91 Browns Lane, Penguin, phone (03) 6437 1469 or 0428 888 654, email
[email protected], visit www.glenbrookhouse.com.au
Stay in the self-contained cottage extensively updated and modernised, which sleeps up
to six people, or enjoy the ensuites room with bed and breakfast in the main house; a
secluded property set on 50 acres in beautiful Penguin valley 3km from the beach and
town.
 HIGH ON PENGUIN
13 Kelvin Street, Penguin, phone (03) 6437 2859 or 0407 320 790, visit
www.highonpenguin.com.au, email [email protected]
Panoramic views of Penguin and the coastline. Quality B & B accommodation with
unique Rock n’ Roll Theme rooms.
 NEPTUNE GRAND HOTEL – THE HAPPY BACKPACKER
84 Main Road, Penguin, phone (03) 6437 2406, email [email protected],
visit www.goodstone.com.au
Comfortable budget style hotel accommodation in the centre of town, with great meals
and friendly service.
 PENGUIN BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY RESORT
6 Johnsons Beach Road, Penguin, phone (03) 6437 2785, mob 0457 381 563 fax (03)
6437 2729, email [email protected]
Park located right on the beach, with cabins, camp sites and serviced sites available.
 PENGUIN BEACH HOUSE
134 Main Road, Penguin, phone 0400 492 611 or 0415 634 136, email
[email protected]
With beautiful ocean views this newly renovated home is positioned only footsteps from
the beach and a short stroll to the town centre. Ideal for couples or extended families
and friends. Sleeps up to 8 people with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, fully equipped
kitchen and unlimited free WIFI.
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 PENGUIN SEASIDE MOTEL
99-101 Main Road, Penguin, phone 6437 2102, email
[email protected]
Spacious rooms, well-appointed kitchens, modern furnishings and a guest laundry.
Located in town close to the beach. Complimentary WIFI.
 PENGUIN WATERFRONT ESCAPE
68 Main Road, Penguin, phone (03) 6437 2588, mobile 0428 003 368, email
[email protected], visit www.penguinwaterfront.com.au
Situated on the waterfront with beautiful views from the front and rear. There are two
fully self-contained 2-bedroom apartments. Watch the sun rise over Bass Strait from
your balcony or take a walk on the beach later in the day.
 SUNRISE AT PENGUIN
118 Main Road, Penguin, phone 0418 141 815, visit www.sunriseatpenguin.com.au
Recently renovated self-contained holiday home facing North so you can watch the sun
rise and sun set from throughout the house. This three bedroom holiday home can
accommodate up to six people and is situated in the garden belt of Penguin with a small
idyllic and safe beach only thirty metres away.
 THE MADSEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL
64 Main Road, Penguin, phone (03) 6437 2588 or 0438 373 456, fax (03) 6437 2839,
email [email protected], visit www.themadsen.com
Absolute beachfront boutique accommodation right in the heart of Penguin, with
stunning views across Bass Strait. Superb rooms all 4 star, as well as the 4.5 star
Penthouse. Rates include a hot gourmet breakfast.
 THE RUSTIC HUT BUSH RETREAT
851 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, phone 0438 905 788,
email [email protected], visit www.therustichut.com.au
Nestled at the base of the Dial Range consisting of rustic styled huts that blend in with
the natural landscape. Choose from a family hut or a deluxe hut with a spa. Offering
farm activities including milking cows, separating cream, churning butter and feeding
friendly farm animals.
HINTERLAND
 BEACH BREAK HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
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27 Esplanade, Turners Beach, mobile 0407 816 462, email [email protected]
visit www.tasbeachbreak.com
The ocean is on your doorstep… the beach is only steps away! A great house for families
and friends looking for the ultimate holiday, or couples on a romantic getaway.
 BED & BREAKFAST @ 21
21 McNaughton Drive, Gawler, mobile 0488 252 534, email
[email protected] visit www.bedandbreakfast21.com.au
Choose from modern self-contained studio with fantastic rural views, outdoor heated
spa and generous breakfast provisions or a cosy guest room with ensuite located in the
main house, with shared living and kitchen area and generous breakfast provisions.
 BLUEBERRY B&B
260 Cuprona Road, Heybridge, phone (03) 6435 4335 or 0419 897 030, visit
www.blueberrybandb.com.au
Bed and breakfast style accommodation with wonderful views. Up to 6 adults can be
accommodated in this self-catering, 3-bedroom apartment.
 BLACK ROCK RETREAT
77 Reynolds Road, Howth, phone (03) 6435 4282 or 0419 361 110, email
[email protected], visit www.blackrockretreat.com.au
Newly built, offers luxury accommodation, 2 bedrooms with ensuites, fully equipped
kitchen and laundry, heated flooring, separate spa room opening onto deck, with views
of the sea and coastline.
 BUTTON’S COTTAGE
200 Gaunts Road, Nietta, phone 0409 658 311, email
[email protected], visit www.buttonscottage.com.au
An intimate, serene haven breathing the cleanest air in the world. Fully refurbished selfcontained heritage accommodation with 2 bedrooms and fully appointed kitchen.
 INGLENOOK BY THE SEA B&B
360 Preservation Drive, Sulphur Creek, phone (03) 6435 4134 or 0418 140 585
Email [email protected], visit www.inglenook.com.au
Lovely seafront bed and breakfast accommodation with all the comforts of home.
Ensuite room and standard rooms available.
 KAYDALE LODGE
250 Loongana Road, Nietta, phone (03) 6429 1293, fax (03) 6429 1249, email
[email protected], visit www.kaydalelodge.com.au
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Bed and breakfast ensuite accommodation set amongst a beautiful garden. Generous
old-style farm hospitality and good country food.
 MOUNTAIN VALLEY WILDERNESS HOLIDAYS
1519 Loongana Road, Loongana, phone (03) 6429 1394, fax (03) 6429 1229, email
[email protected], visit www.mountainvalley.com.au
Nestled under Black Bluff, offers fully self-contained cosy log cabins, guided eco-tours,
and all meals and equipment.
 OC LING CARAVAN PARK
Esplanade, Turners Beach, phone (03) 6428 2582
Situated right on the beach, this beautiful little park, run by the local Lions Club, has
powered and unpowered sites for campervans, caravans, motorhomes and tents.
 PINEBERRY RETREAT – ACCOMMODATION FOR SEASONAL WORKERS
468 West Pine Road, West Pine, Penguin, phone 0438 375 294, email
[email protected]
Guesthouse is located 3 km from the berry farm and approximately 10 kms from
Penguin. 4 bed dorm or double rooms available. Includes wifi, billiard table, BBQ area,
big kitchen, laundry and parking.
 PIONEER PARK
1399 Pine Road, Riana, phone (03) 6437 6137, visit www.pioneerpark.org.au
Beautiful rural park maintained by volunteers. Features timber shelters, barbecue
facilities and children’s playground. Camp sites with toilet and shower facilities
available.
 PREZZO BAY
140 Preservation Drive, Preservation Bay, phone (03) 6437 1572 or 0427 371 572,
email [email protected]
Beautiful sea views make this secure ground-floor unit perfect for visitors, with a
separate queen bedroom and the lounge has a foldout double bed, trundle as extra.
Fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities in bathroom, and barbeque. Ideally suited for
relaxing beach walks, swimming and kayaking, and when the weather is rough, you can
surf the nearby point break.
 SLEEPY DELL COTTAGE
207 Fabers Road, Riana, phone (03) 6437 6172, visit www.sleepydellcottages.com.au
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Enjoy the peace and tranquillity whilst taking in the views of the mountains, and rich
farmlands. Two bedroom fully self-contained, self-catering cottage in a bushland
setting. Wind and solar powered, kennel available, minimum stay 2 nights.
 WING’S WILDLIFE PARK
137 Winduss Road, Gunns Plains, phone (03) 6429 1151, fax (03) 6429 1155, visit
www.wingswildlife.com.au
Small Country Park situated in the lush green farming valley of Gunns Plains. Rustic
timber cabins, caravan and camp sites and serviced sites available.
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COASTAL DETOUR
Motorists travelling along the north-west of Tasmania are well served by the National
Highway. Central Coast, however, is fortunate to have retained a small section of ‘old
highway’. Discover this scenic coastal detour which hugs the headlands and sandy
shores from Ulverstone through to Howth.
 Ulverstone, with the Leven River at its centre, is Tasmania’s largest town. A
popular summer destination, it is best known for beautiful memorial parklands, great
beaches, a relaxed lifestyle and free parking! For many locals and visitors, it offers an
ideal setting for a picnic or barbecue next to the river or main beach.
A good place to begin your coastal tour is at the Zigzag Garden walkway and lookout.
The base of the walkway starts in Maud Street. Enjoy a leisurely climb surrounded by
beautiful, award-winning gardens, and at the top take in a panoramic view of
Ulverstone and Bass Strait. Or for a less strenuous alternative, drive to the lookout via
Upper Maud Street.
Turning onto Penguin Road, head west to find the first landmark of this scenic drive,
the Three Sisters - Goat Island Nature Reserve. A small offshore island, Goat
Island is accessible at low tide (via West Ulverstone Beach) – but take care not to get
stranded. It offers many magical hours of fossicking, with shallow caves amongst the
rock, and abundant bird and marine life. Throw a line into the ‘fish trap’, or search for
traces of the rail line which carried rock from the island in the early 1900s. Not far
away can be seen a cluster of small islands known as the Three Sisters which are
sanctuaries to a variety of bird life.
Continue along Penguin Road with its rocky headlands and secluded coves. Take your
time, as the road is narrow and winding. It’s a lovely drive, enhanced by viewing
stations along the way offering uninterrupted outlooks of the coastline and Bass Strait.
The next stop is the town of Penguin, named after the occupants of the nearby
rookeries. Greeting visitors along its eastern entrance are the Perry-Ling Gardens.
A mass of colour in spring, the gardens follow the road and rail route into town for
approximately one kilometre.
Penguin is very much a seaside town, with its main street adjacent to the beach. It’s a
popular destination with visitors who are attracted by the beautiful parks, foreshore, old
buildings and cafés, and the busy Sunday market.
And it’s also here that you’ll find The Big Penguin, one of the most photographed
landmarks in Tasmania. The Ferro cement structure stands a proud 3m tall on the
esplanade where it was erected in 1975 to commemorate the town’s centenary.
Heading west on the final leg of the tour, turn right at the traffic-lights and continue on
to Preservation Bay, home of the Penguin Surf Life Saving Club and a popular spot
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for surfing, fishing and swimming, and then Sulphur Creek with its lovely stretch of
sandy beach. It’s just a little further on to Howth, where the old highway meets the
new and our coastal detour concludes.
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WILDERNESS, CANYONS AND CAVES
For those who like to relax by getting back to nature, Central Coast has some
outstanding natural attractions.
 Explore the Gunns Plains Cave located on Gunns Plains Road about 20 minutes
from Ulverstone (south on B17/via Preston Road). One of the best examples of its type
in Tasmania, the cave is home to some of the largest limestone shawl formations in the
Southern Hemisphere and also features an underground stream and sparkling glowworm display. Tours are conducted daily at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and
3.30pm.
 Further south, along Loongana Road (on C128), is the Leven Canyon, a
spectacular 250m-deep ravine worn over tens of thousands of years by rains and the
Leven River which flows at its base. It is estimated that between 45,000 and 70,000
kilolitres of water roars through the canyon every day.
From a well-equipped picnic area, follow the short rainforest walk to a cliff-face viewing
platform and marvel at the breathtaking scenery. To also view the dramatic cliff
formations from their base, drive one kilometre from the reserve on the Loongana
Road, then follow the walking track to the canyon floor.
 An eco-escape awaits visitors to Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays.
Located at Loongana about 45km from Ulverstone and at the base of Black Bluff, the
area comprises a 61ha private wildlife, forest and karst reserve. Through guided
bushwalks, individually tailored, discover the natural wonders of the lost valley, a
pristine wilderness of ancient forests, waterfalls and caves. Secluded accommodation is
provided in the form of cosy, comfortable log cabins, with meals included.
More itinerary ideas…
 Near the coast, forming a backdrop to the town of Penguin, the Dial Range offers a
Mecca of walking experiences. This chain of mountains and valleys was given its name
because the silhouette of one of its summits, the Gnomon, resembles an ancient sundial. With access via Ironcliffe Road, the Range has more than 50km of trail, providing
opportunities for short walks or longer treks, depending on bushwalking experience.
Short walks include Ferndene (30 mins return), Tall Trees (45 mins), Mount
Montgomery (2 hrs), Leven River (40-60 mins) and Mount Gnomon (2 hrs). For more
information, purchase a Dial Range Recreation and Management Map from a local
visitor centre.
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The Dial Range is also the start of the 80km Penguin Cradle Trail for experienced
bushwalkers, which links with the world-famous Overland Track in the Cradle
Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
For information on bushwalking experiences, write to the North West Walking Club, PO
Box 107, Ulverstone 7315 or visit www.nwwc.org.au
FAMILY FUN
From a wildlife park and reptile centre to Sunday train rides, there’s plenty to do and
see for the family in Tasmania’s Central Coast.
 A country escape for all the family can be found at Wing’s Wildlife Park, just
20 minutes’ drive from Ulverstone. Located at Winduss Road, Gunns Plains (south on
B17/via Preston and Gunns Plains Roads), the park offers a host of activities, whether
visiting for the day or staying a while. View the Tasmanian devils at the wildlife exhibit,
or hand-feed animals in the farmyard playground. Get close to Tasmanian snakes,
lizards and frogs at the Reptile Centre - home to freshwater crocodiles and the rare
Golden Tiger Snake. Try some trout fishing, bushwalking or kayaking, or just relax in
Nan’s Tea-room offering light snacks, refreshments and souvenirs. Cabin, caravan,
camp site and backpacker accommodation available. Open daily from 10am to 4pm.
 Just two kilometres east of Ulverstone, turn off the Bass Highway onto Maskells
Road and take a ride on the Ulverstone Miniature Railway. The only model
railway in Tasmania with three separate track gauges and track layouts, it operates
every third Sunday of the month from 10.30am to 4pm, and during January, February
and March every first Sunday as well.
Or take in the million-dollar view of the bay while riding the Penguin Miniature
Railway at Johnsons Beach (off Main Road). It runs between 11am and 3pm every
Sunday from November to March and then every second and fourth Sunday from April
to October. The train is available for group bookings by phoning 6437 2786. Also enjoy
the adjacent park and barbecue facilities.
 Visit the Penguin Market. The Market, located in Arnold Street, is open every
Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Bargain-hunters can browse among 200 stalls filled with
quality arts, crafts and produce. It also offers a food court and a variety of
entertainment for the kids.
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GREAT FOOD, GIFTS AND A GARDEN
The pleasures of fine food, gifts, a beautiful garden and scenic hinterland make this a
very enjoyable day’s outing.
 Start with some retail therapy and browse the 7 great shoe, clothing and craft stores
in Ulverstone, including handmade Tasmanian gifts and gallery at Under the Oak,
local woodwork at the North West Woodcraft Gallery, paintings and photography
at the Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre, and fine antiques and collectables
at Leven Antiques, just to name a few. All shops are within short, easy walking
distance of each other with free parking. Then enjoy some delectable treats at the many
bakeries, cafés and restaurants in and around Ulverstone.
Head south along Castra Road to Abbotsham, nestled between the hinterland and the
coast, where you’ll find the finest extra virgin olive oils from local handpicked, coldpressed fruit. At Cradle Coast Olives you can wander through the grove, enjoy
obligation-free tastings and purchase some national award-winning products.
Keep following the Castra Road (south on B15) past Sprent and onto Nietta to view a
magnificent 2 hectare, cool-climate garden. Kaydale Lodge, located at Loongana
Road, has mass displays of daffodils in spring, trilliums and peonies in summer and an
autumn show of maples. Enjoy the famous home-made bread, cakes and puddings on
offer for lunch, morning or afternoon tea. Open daily.
As you head home, take in more great scenery while driving north (B17) to Preston.
Turn left onto Raymond Road to experience the beautiful Gunns Plains valley. You’ll
come out onto Gunns Plains Road, then travel through the valley across the Leven River
(B17) and up to Woodhouse Lookout on the South Riana Road for a final view of the
stunning Gunns Plains panorama.
FISHING AND GOLFING CHALLENGE
Tasmania’s Central Coast has some excellent recreational opportunities, whether
fishing the clear streams and rivers, or indulging in a round or two of golf at one of the
best courses in Australia.
 In addition to being a popular location for rafting or boating during summer, the
Leven River also offers a great fishing experience. Ultimate Fishing & Outdoors
at 80 Reibey Street, Ulverstone can supply anglers with fishing tackle and bait. (Note.
Fishing in Tasmania’s inland waters requires a current licence which can be purchased
from Service Tasmania, or Ultimate Fishing & Outdoors.)
In town, the break wall on the eastern side of the Leven River estuary is a popular
fishing spot. On an incoming tide wrasse, cod, couta and salmon can be caught. A
ramp and jetty are available on the western shore for those who have access to a boat.
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Safety regulations apply when boating on Tasmanian waters, so contact Marine & Safety
Tasmania for information, and as the weather can change quickly, check forecasts with
the Bureau of Meteorology. Or simply visit the website www.fishonline.tas.gov.au for
your complete guide to fishing in Tasmania.
A short drive east of Ulverstone (via Forth Road), is the village of Forth and the Forth
River. A significant waterway on the north-west coast, the river is the home of whitewater canoeing and is a well-known destination for fishing (along Wilmot Road).
 For a top golfing experience, visit the Ulverstone Golf Club located at Lobster
Creek Road (via South Road). Rated in the top 100 courses in Australia, the Club has
an 18-hole par-72 championship course and plays host too many state and national
competitions. One of the most picturesque sporting venues in the state, it’s also a
challenging course, with plenty of trees and undulating fairways to provide an
unyielding test of the golfer’s ability. Open daily, a greens fee applies and golf clubs are
available for hire.
The Penguin Golf Course is a public course located at Dial Road. It’s bunker-free,
but watch out for the many creeks that run through it! The 9-hole par-71 course
features the par 3 120m 7th/16th hole which is virtually surrounded by water. The
picturesque green is in the middle of a lake and has the Dial Range as a backdrop. A
daily fee applies, or takes advantage of a 5-week holiday package.
Or try your luck at Target Golf driving range at Forth. It’s just a short drive east of
Ulverstone (via Forth Road) and located 2km along the Wilmot Road (look for the turnoff at the Forth Village Store). Practice your golf and win prizes for hitting targets. It’s
fun for everyone, from beginners to advanced players. Open weekends from 10am and
Monday-Wednesday-Friday from noon. Group bookings also offered outside these
hours.
JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY
 The first European settlement of Central Coast commenced in the 1840s. Thick
coastal scrub, dense forests and no roads meant the early pioneer’s life was grim. Paling
splitters worked the area for the easily accessible market of the growing village of
Melbourne across Bass Strait. Sawmills followed, and as timber was removed, farms
became established. The rich basalt soil proved ideal for cropping, and today
agriculture is the principal contributor to the area’s economy.
Step back in time to experience this bygone era at the Ulverstone History Museum
located at 50 Main Street. View the general store, the blacksmith & wheelwright, school
house, railway station and overseer’s cottage, all carefully re-created and brimming with
old artefacts. Or with a bit of information and time, you might be able to trace your
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family’s history amongst the extensive photographic library and archives. Open daily
from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
 The early settlers in the town of Penguin were also involved in the lucrative ‘paling’
trade. As well, Penguin briefly worked silver and iron mines, and in the boom years
of the ‘gold rush’, a wharf was kept very busy, providing a focal point for the
surrounding community.
Visit the Penguin Visitor Information Centre, next to the post office in Main
Road, to pick up the brochure ‘Discover Penguin on Foot’. A short walk around this
charming seaside town takes in historic sites dating as far back as the 1870s, as well as
some beautiful old churches and commercial buildings.
The recently restored Penguin Railway Station is now the home of the Penguin
History Group. The Station is open to the public every Wednesday from 10am to
12.30pm (and at other times by appointment) and visitors can view old photos,
cemetery records and family histories. Group members also welcome the opportunity
to conduct personal tours of local sites - call 6437 2712 or 6437 2570.
More itinerary ideas…
 Collect a ‘Discover Ulverstone on Foot’ brochure from the Ulverstone History
Museum, or take a stroll through Ulverstone’s beautiful war-memorial parklands
located along the banks of the Leven River.
 If you’ve an hour to spare, do the ‘Stories of Ulverstone’ walk? Six story boards
located in and near Reibey Street give some fascinating snippets on the history of
Ulverstone. The first story board can be found at the top end of the street at the
podium opposite the Shrine of Remembrance clock-tower and gives an account of the
Shrine’s construction. The second story board is on the wall of Elders VJ Woodhouse
Real Estate, located on the southern side of Reibey Street in its middle block, and
explains the naming of local streets. The third story board is just an intersection away
on the wall of Furner’s Hotel. Here you’ll discover a good yarn or two about ‘Shires the
Snake Charmer’ and ‘Money Flowing in the Gutters’. Continue down the bottom block
and around the corner into Kings Parade. Midway along the Parade is a crossing
leading to the Boer War Memorial overlooking Queen’s Gardens. Follow the pathway
down the Gardens and across into Anzac Park. From here enjoy a pleasant stroll by the
river, under the bridge and along to the wharf where you’ll see Pedro’s ‘The Restaurant’
and the location for the fourth story board. It bears the history of the Ulverstone Port
and recounts the time there was a ‘Whale in the Leven’. Retrace your steps back to
Reibey Street, crossing the street at the first pedestrian crossing, to continue this time
on its northern side to Apex Park and the fifth story board. The board introduces the
Park and its many features. For the sixth and final story board, continue up to the
middle block to the Ulverstone Newsagency where outside its door you can admire
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some wonderful photographs of Reibey Street from the early 1900s. All in all, this walk
makes for a very interesting journey through history.
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AMBULANCE
Emergencies - phone 000
Non-urgent calls - 1800 008 008
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BANKS
ANZ Bank, 44 Reibey Street, Ulverstone (ATM), 13 1314
B&E Personal Banking, Ellis Court, Reibey Street, Ulverstone (ATM), 6490 8244
Bendigo Bank, 28a Reibey Street, Ulverstone, 64908300
BP Ulverstone Service Station, 56 Main Street, Ulverstone, 6425 2251
Commonwealth Bank, 34 Reibey Street, Ulverstone (ATM), 132221
Redi ATM, 21 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone
Westpac Bank, Ellis Court, Reibey Street, Ulverstone (ATM), 13 2032
Commonwealth Bank, 62 Main Road, Penguin (ATM), 132221
CARAVAN AND MOTOR-HOME SITES
Rest areas
Note. The Council encourages caravan and motor-home owners to utilise the various
local caravan parks (see Accommodation). There are no defined ‘rest areas’ in Central
Coast; however, the Council has identified the following preferred locations at which
caravan and motor-home owners can stop for up to 48 hours:
Nicholson’s Point, Ulverstone (turn off Lovett Street on to Ihlata Street then onto
Riverside Avenue, turn left into open area past the railway line)
Preservation Bay (on the eastern side of the Penguin Surf Life Saving Club)
Hall Point, Sulphur Creek (no dogs allowed - site of penguin colony)
Forth Recreation Ground (limited to designated area only)
Dump stations
Victoria Street, Ulverstone (northern end)
Stubbs Point, Penguin (on Johnsons Beach Road)
CHEMISTS
Centre-Care Pharmacy, 66 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, 6425 1095
Fullife Colin Wood Neighbourhood Chemist, 67 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, 6425 2286
Thompson’s Amcal Pharmacy, 13 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, 6425 1051
Westside Pharmacy, 42 Queen Street, Ulverstone, 6425 6666
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Penguin Pharmacy, 105 Main Road, Penguin, 6437 2262
DENTISTS
Quadrant Dentistry, 15 The Quadrant, Ulverstone, 6425 2893
K. Burnett, 11 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone, 6425 1231
The Denture Clinic, 52 Victoria St, Ulverstone 6425 1551
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DOCTORS
Patrick Street Clinic, Ulverstone, 6425 1611
Victoria Street Clinic, Ulverstone, 6425 2900
Cradle Coast Health Centre, 11 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone, 6425 5344
Patrick Street Clinic, 19 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, 6437 0955
Penguin Surgery, 107 Main Road, Penguin, 6437 2508
HOSPITALS
Mersey Community Hospital, Bass Highway, Latrobe, 6426 5111
North West Private Hospital, Brickport Road, Burnie, 6432 6000
North West Regional Hospital, Brickport Road, Burnie, 6430 6666
PARKING
Note. Central Coast has free parking. However, time restrictions apply in some car
parks and certain streets within business and shopping areas. State-controlled parking
fines apply for breaches of parking limits.
North Reibey Street Car park, Ulverstone (via King Edward/Crescent Streets)
Gollan Street and Coles Car parks, Ulverstone (via King Edward/Gollan Streets/
Kings Parade)
Wongi Lane Car park, Ulverstone (via King Edward/Victoria Streets)
Bannons Car park, Ulverstone (via King Edward/Victoria Streets)
Victoria Street Carpark, Ulverstone (via Victoria Street)
Quadrant Carpark, Ulverstone (via Quadrant/Victoria Street)
Civic Centre Carpark, Ulverstone (via Patrick Street)
Wharf Carpark, Ulverstone (via Crescent Street)
Baptist Church Carpark, Ulverstone (via Alexandra Road)
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POLICE
Police Station, 38-40 Victoria Street, Ulverstone, 6429 8606
Police Station, 3-5 Crescent Street, Penguin, 6437 2160
Western District Headquarters, Burnie, 6434 5211
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POST OFFICES
Australia Post Shop, 39 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, 13 1318
Westside Pharmacy, 42 Queen Street, West Ulverstone, 6425 6666
Australia Post Office, 80 Main Road, Penguin, 13 1318
PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
Visitor Information Centre, 13 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone
Coles Carpark, Gollan Street, Ulverstone
North Reibey Street Carpark (Woolworths), Ulverstone
Bannons Carpark, Victoria Street, Ulverstone
Beach Road, Ulverstone
Shropshire Park, Dial Street, Ulverstone
Anzac Park, Kings Parade, Ulverstone
Tobruk Park, Helen Street, Ulverstone
Legion Park, Esplanade, West Ulverstone
Tennis Courts, Braddon Street, West Ulverstone
Picnic Point, Queen Street, West Ulverstone
Westside Shopping Centre, Queen Street, West Ulverstone
Wharf Complex, Ulverstone Wharf
Visitor Information Centre, 78 Main Road, Penguin (at rear of Centre)
Hiscutt Park, Crescent Street, Penguin
Johnsons Beach, Johnsons Beach Road, Penguin
Lions Park, Surf Drive, Penguin
Forth Recreation Ground, Forth Road, Forth
Esplanade, Turners Beach - eastern and western ends
Turners Beach Recreation Ground, Esplanade, Turners Beach
Various country reserves
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BP Ulverstone Service Station, 56 Main Street, Ulverstone, 6425 2251
Caltex Ulverstone Service Station, 73 Reibey Street, Ulverstone, 6425 2002
Shell Four Ways Service Station, 2 Risby Street, Ulverstone, 6425 1824
Woolworths Petrol, Eastland Drive, Ulverstone
Caltex Penguin Service Station, 98 Main Road, Penguin, 6437 2142
Shell Penguin Service Station, 109 Main Road, Penguin, 6437 2626
Corbs Servo & Takeaway, 74 Forth Road, Turners Beach, 6428 2984
Forth Village Store, Forth Road, Forth, 6428 2475
Gawler General Store, 170 Gawler Road, Gawler, 6425 1113
Gunns Plains Service Station, 953 Gunns Plains Road, Gunns Plains, 6429 1236
Riana General Store, Pine Road, Riana, 6437 6193
South Riana Store, 1705 Pine Road, South Riana, 6437 6219
West Ulverstone United, 46 Queen Street, West Ulverstone, 6425 9425
TAXIS
Ulverstone Taxis, Shop 4 Hartmans Arcade, Ulverstone, 6425 1093 or 6425 1386
Taxi 131008 Ulverstone, 1 to 9 Passenger vehicles and wheelchair accessible taxis
available, 131008 or 6424 7583 from 10am to 4pm for opening accounts.
Penguin Taxi Service, 21 Pineleigh Street, Penguin, 0500 572 524 or 0417 506 851
VISITOR CENTRES
For information on attractions in and around Tasmania’s Central Coast, contact or visit
one of the following centres:
 Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre
13 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone
Phone (03) 6425 2839
Fax (03) 6425 1224
Email [email protected]
Website www.coasttocanyon.com.au
Open daily - 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day),
Winter weekends 10am to 4pm
 Penguin Visitor Information Centre
78 Main Road, Penguin (next to post office)
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Phone (03) 6437 1421
Email [email protected]
Website www.coasttocanyon.com.au
Open daily - 9am to 4pm (closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day),
Winter 9.30am to 3.30pm
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For more information on Tasmania’s Central Coast visit the websites
www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au
www.coasttocanyon.com.au
Central Coast Council
19 King Edward Street, Ulverstone Tasmania 7315
Tel (03) 6429 8900 - Fax (03) 6425 1224
[email protected]
Visitors’ Guide: 16th November 2016
Disclaimer: This publication is designed to provide authoritative information with
regard to the subject matters covered. Whilst every effort has been made to present all
information accurately, the Central Coast Council accepts no liability for the accuracy of
any inclusions, or any advice given, or for omissions from the publication.
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