The Local Region
The Channel and Huon Valley regions of southern Tasmania offer visitors a stunning diversity of experiences. Make the Orchard Lea Guest House your base, as you set out at your own pace, to explore the region.
Here are just some of the things to do and see...
Peppermint Bay
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Peppermint Bay is only a short distance from Orchard Lea - make it a weekend to remember - dine at Peppermint Bay - then stay with us for the evening. |
Hartzview Vineyard
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The Hartzview Vineyard is only a short drive from Orchard Lea. At the beautifully located Hartzview Wine Centre you can sample and purchase from a fantastic range of wines, ports and liqueurs. |
Bruny Island
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Bruny is a 15 minute crossing by car ferry from Kettering - only a 10 minute drive from Orchard Lea. On the island, country roads loop around North Bruny, then cross the narrow Neck to South Bruny and the seaside hamlets of Adventure Bay, Alonnah and Lunawanna. Bruny is an island of beaches and forests, wildlife and heritage. |
Tahune AirWalk
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The Tahune AirWalk is a bit over an hours drive from Orchard Lea - through the beautiful Huon Valley.
Here you can experience walking among the treetops past rare species, some found only in Tasmania, such as King Billy and Celery Top pine, myrtle, beech, blackwood and sassafras.
The Visitor's Centre has excellent interpretation on the forest and how it is worked; the adjoining restaurant features tasty lunches using Tasmanian local produce. |
Hastings Caves
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The Hastings Caves are located in Tasmania's far south - approximately an hour and quarter drive from Orchard Lea. The caves contain magnificent examples of richly decorated underground dolomite formations, growing for over 10 million years. Today, they feature spectacular stalactites, stalagmites, shawls, straws and flowstone, with dramatic cave lighting to enhance the experience. |
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