Pieman River State Reserve

In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right! However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River. Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.
In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right! However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River. Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.
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Iron Creek Bay Estate

Iron Creek Bay Estate

3.5 out of 5
Sorell
Price was S$528, price is now S$403 per person
S$403
per person
18 Mar - 21 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Hobart (HBA)
9/10 Wonderful! (138 reviews)
Room and view from it were fantastic. Staff very helpful and friendly. We had a great stay.

Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025

Allurity Hotel

Allurity Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Hobart Central Business District
Price was S$608, price is now S$454 per person
S$454
per person
18 Mar - 21 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Hobart (HBA)
7.6/10 Good! (633 reviews)
The hotel staff were very nice and accommodating.

Reviewed on 7 Feb, 2026

Lowena Cafe and Accommodation

Lowena Cafe and Accommodation

3 out of 5
Hobart Central Business District
Price was S$680, price is now S$535 per person
S$535
per person
18 Mar - 21 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Hobart (HBA)
8.4/10 Very Good! (263 reviews)
A lovely overnight stay in the cottage - beautiful breakfast cooked for me also which was terrific !

Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026

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Corinna River Ferry

Explore the waterfront in Corinna with a trip to Corinna River Ferry. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Corinna River Ferry

Reece Dam

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Yellow Creek State Reserve

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Explore the great outdoors at Parting Creek Regional Reserve, a lovely green space in West Coast. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Zeehan Golf Club

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Zeehan Golf Club

West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum

4/5(1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Zeehan. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Corinna Wilderness Village

Corinna Wilderness Village

3 out of 5
1 Corinna Rd Corinna TAS
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Zeehan Bush Camp

2 out of 5
Hurst Street Zeehan TAS
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3.5 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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Bischoff Hotel

3 out of 5
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Strahan Bungalows

Strahan Bungalows

4 out of 5
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Marsden Court Apartments

Marsden Court Apartments

3.5 out of 5
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