Coastal calm with plenty to do

Explore Shearwater & surrounds

The Prescription Pad sits in the heart of Shearwater, a beachside town that shares the coastline with Port Sorell. It’s the kind of place where you can park the car and forget about it for a few days. Beaches are close, shops are next door and the pub is right across the road.

If you want a laidback base with things to do at your own pace, this corner of the coast makes it easy.

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Beach Time

The local beaches are perfect for swimming, paddling, sandcastles or just flopping on a towel. Families love the calm water and wide shorelines, and it’s only a short walk from the house.

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Wildlife & Walks

Narawntapu National Park is nearby and is known for its kangaroos, wallabies and sweeping coastal trails. It’s an easy day out that doesn’t require being a hiker.

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Eat & Wander

Grab supplies from the IGA, settle in for a parmi at the pub or take your fish and chips down to the sand. Everything is close and stress-free.

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Gateway to the North West Coast

Devonport is only about 20 minutes away, so day trips are easy. It’s home to the Spirit of Tasmania, cafes, restaurants, galleries and the Don River Railway if you’ve got train lovers in the group. If you need some retail therapy or something to do on a cooler day, it’s close while still feeling like an adventure.

Staying in Shearwater puts you in a handy spot for exploring more of the region if you feel like adventuring.

  • Narawntapu National Park for a guided day walk including a a gourmet Tasmanian lunch with Bakers Walking Co. Visit their website for more details.
  • Latrobe for chocolate, antiques and platypus spotting
  • Tamar Valley for winery days and local produce
  • Penguin & Ulverstone for small-town charm and seaside drives
  • Launceston is just over an hour away if you want to make a day of it
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Do a lot or do very little

You can swim, walk, explore, eat and day trip. Or you can sit in the hot tub, wander to the beach and call that a successful itinerary. That’s the beauty of this part of Tasmania, it works however you want to holiday.

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