Stewarts Bay Lodge at Port Arthur is the ideal base for exploring our incredible Tasman Peninsula. There is something for everyone - young and old, adventurous or relaxed, wild or mild.

Explore the many attractions at Pirates Bay including the Tasman Arch, the Blowhole, Devil's Kitchen and the tesselated pavement. After a visit to the Port Arthur Historic Site continue on to Remarkable Cave and the beautiful Safety Cove beach. Other historic attractions include the Coal Mines and Cascades.

Join the adventure

Tasman Peninsula Walks - The Port Arthur area and the Tasman Peninsula reward the walker with beautiful forests and magnificent coastal scenery with a significant slice of Tasmania's history. Publications available at reception for purchase. Tasman Nature Guiding also provide guided walking tours all over the Tasman Peninsula - Ph (03) 6250 3268 or 6293 1217.

Port Arthur Cruises - Four tour options including the amazing Hobart to Port Arthur cruise. Ph (03) 6223 1914.

Seaview Riding Ranch - 15 minutes from Port Arthur. Scenic trail and pony rides. Ph (03) 6250 3110.

Coal Mines and Point Puer Historic Site - 25 minutes from Port Arthur. Explore this recently upgraded convict site on your own self-guided tour.

Waterfall Bay - Travel by road back towards Eaglehawk Neck and turn right at the sign to Doo Town and right before Doo Town. Spectacular coastal cliffs.

Remarkable Cave - Turn left as you leave the Lodge. Turn left at Safety Cove Road and continue to the end of the road. Short walk to Remarkable Cave, Crescent Bay and Maignon Lookout and is the main access to Mount Brown and Crescent Bay. Rock climbers also access the cliffs around West Head and Dauntless Point from this site.

Roaring Beach - Drive to Nubeena and take the left hand turn. Home to some of the best surfing waves in the world. When the conditions are right these massive waves are awesome to watch.

Tasman Island Cruises - Cruise along the spectacular coastline of the Tasman National Park between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur for this exciting and authentic 3 hour eco-cruise. Experience the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, enter deep sea caves, see seals, whales and abundant bird species. Contact Reception for details.

Eaglehawk Dive Centre - An incredible diversity of scuba diving sites including 25m high Giant Kelp forests, seal colonies and sea caves. Ph (03) 6250 3566 or contact Reception.

Fishing and Boating - The waters of the Tasman Peninsula are famous around Australia as home to some of the best fishing anywhere. Personalised Sea Charters specialise in fishing trips for groups of 1-5 and will take you game, deep sea, reef or bay fishing. Phone Stuart Nichols (03) 6250 3370 or contact Reception.

Local shopping and attractions

• Sea Kayaks and fishing gear available for hire from Reception.
• General Store - Next to the Lodge driveway. Limited range of take away foods.
• Dunalley Fish Markets - Next to the bridge in Dunalley and one of the freshest fish markets around. In season you can also purchase crayfish.
• Strawberry Farm - Turn right at the top of the hill as you leave Eaglehawk Neck. These superb strawberries are hydroponically grown. Pick your own.
• Pirates Bay Octopus - The renowned marinated Pirates Bay Octopus is caught fresh from the seas of the Peninsula. It is available from local shops.
• Doo Town Meats - Some of the best sausages and venison comes from Doo Town Meats. If you see it on a menu, don't pass up the opportunity.
• Rannock Quail - Bred right here and on the menu at top restaurants around the country.
• Federation Chocolates - Opposite the Devil Park at Taranna. View the art of chocolate making as well as tastings.
• Tasman Farmers Market - Every Sunday 10am-2pm. Look for the signs as you pass through Taranna, 10 minutes north of Stewarts Bay Lodge.