Top five Tasmanian weekend retreats
Pack your adventure gear for these curated weekend retreats that go big on experience.
On Safari at Swan River Sanctuary
Hosted by owner Mathew Routley, Swan River Safari is a two-night experience that includes accommodation at luxury off-grid River Lodge, replete with in-house chef and woodfired sauna, a birdwatching tour down the Swan River by boat into the Moulting Lagoon Conservation Area and tour of Routley's regenerative cattle farm. The lodge is located right beside the river, so you can try your luck at catching a black bream, swimming or kayaking.
These two-, three- and four-day all-inclusive mountain bike adventures were designed with luxury in mind. Departing from Launceston, guests cruise world-class mountain biking trails, indulge in al fresco picnic lunches and gourmet dinners at the Hub - and sleep in custom ‘pods’ among the trees. It's a fully catered experience, so you can finish each day with a hot shower followed by a Tasmanian wine or beer by the roaring fire.
Dr Rebecca Chabot - scientist, yoga teacher, happiness expert and the founder of Pure Wellness Tasmania - runs luxury retreats that will leave you feeling recharged, refreshed and inspired. Join her from 14-16 November in Eaglehawk Neck at a private beachside house for a weekend of breathing, meditation, yoga and personal development work, plus gourmet vegetarian meals prepared by the in-house chef.
An adults-only wilderness retreat perched on the glacial Lake St Clair, Pumphouse Point has everything you could need for the most relaxing weekend away of your life. There are massages if you feel like unwinding; comfy rooms to retreat to; and peaceful shared spaces that look out over the wilderness. All meals are included in the room rate, with three-course communal dinners each night at the Shorehouse dining room's restaurant on the water.
The Three Capes Signature Walk
You’ll need a long weekend to squeeze in this walk from Tas Walking Co. This fully guided experience includes luxury accommodation at private lodges inside the national park (with plunge baths and optional massages), gourmet meals and Tasmanian wines. It is at the top end of budgets; if you’re looking for adventure without the $3,500 price tag, Parks Tasmania takes bookings year-round for self-catered trips. Spaced departures ensure there’s room for everyone in shared sleeping cabins.
