In the dusky quiet of winter, Tasmania fires up. The Off Season is here, and things get weird and wonderful. Dive into the winter wilds and find your natural high. Spark something new with the local creators and makers. Let loose as your inhibitions drop with the mercury. Feast, sing, dance, try something new or just get cosy. The Off Season is here to warm your heart and stir your soul. Check out these exclusive offers for the Huon Valley
At Wattle Grove, in the beautiful Huon Valley in Tasmania, you will find a cute little cooking school called The Farmhouse Kitchen, providing classes for lovers of Italian food. The cooking school will take you on a culinary journey of the region of Puglia in southern Italy with truly authentic Mediterranean dishes. At the Farmhouse Kitchen, we give people the feeling of being part of an Italian family, having fun both preparing and eating fabulous food. Come and tantalise your taste buds with a day to remember.
Piatti Invernali (Winter Dishes)
Soups and stews are a wonderful addition to any culinary repertoire. Italian soups are not only healthy and full of flavour but there is that extra something special that Italians do so well! This class will show you how to make traditional minestrone, risotto, greens with pork, beef spezzatino, zuppa di lenticchie.
Treat yourself: turn your senses on this Off Season. We are celebrating Tasmania’s winter and our newly built sauna by offering guests to book their stay with us and use the sauna for no additional cost. Simply book your stay with Airbnb and we will be in touch with you to ensure you have access to all wellness areas at Cygnet Retreat. Sauna. Spa. Cold showers. Rejuvenate this Off Season.
CRUISE THE BEAUTIFUL HUON RIVER ON A LUXURY WOODEN BOAT
The combination of stunning scenery, amazing local produce, historic wooden boats, rich local history and a passionate owner/skipper dedicated to tying it all together, make for an unforgettable experience and one of the best ways to see the Huon Valley. Offers
Soak up the Off Season vibes with a complimentary night under the stars in our rainwater-filled wood-fired hot tub. Indulge with a Tasmanian pinot beside the woodstove and watch the winter shadows dance across the valley from your private deck.
This winter Elsewhere Sauna will be sharing a new blend of nourishing botanical face polish – a ground mix of gentle physical exfoliants and smooth clay to support your cleansing and recalibration. Elevate your senses, surrender to the heat, give yourself permission to melt and let the botanicals draw-off what you no longer need – then seal it all in with a kiss of fresh, cool, salty sea. Your body will thank you. Meet you at the beach for a euphoric winter ritual.
Looking to escape the cold this winter? Come to River Run Lodge! Our winter warmer package includes a two-night stay and a $25 tavern voucher to help you relax and enjoy the winter. Free kayak and fishing rod hire also included. Book on our website now.
Winter – time to add some warming red, some luscious chocolate and a little romance to your Off Season getaway. When you book your accommodation at Fair Winds at beautiful Brooks Bay, add the promo code OFFSEASON to your booking, and we’ll make sure your winter escape is extra memorable with bonus products.
Discover a true paddock-to-plate experience with this two-day tour and taste combination. Enjoy an afternoon tour of our Glen Huon Dairy Farm, walking the pastures and learning about our passion for connecting with the land and its animals using biodynamic and organic techniques. Then complete the loop with a visit to our Bruny Island cheesery for a three-course winter feast showcasing the best of what we do, featuring our unique cheeses made with raw milk from our dairy.
Delve into the secret lives of honey bees at a beeswax workshop with beekeeper Lisa at Campo de Flori Farm. Spend an afternoon learning about bees, making eco-friendly beeswax wraps and beeswax candles, and enjoying hot drinks around a roaring woodfire oven. Get a closer look at bees under a microscope and capture a photo or two, then indulge your sweet tooth with Tasmanian honey tastings and a food pairing platter.
Take a thrilling ride around the majestic grounds of River’s Edge Wilderness Campground, led by a tour guide and a team of energetic sled dogs. Feel the excitement of the huskies and learn the history of working sled dogs. Step it up a notch on the longer Forest Adventure tour, through narrow forested trails and swift downhill passages. Arrive back at base covered in mud, windswept and grinning. Meet the dogs over post ride refreshments around the warmth of a roaring camp fire.
Enjoy the wonders of winter on a guided kayaking tour along the protected waters of the Lune River in Southern Tasmania. The short days of mid-winter offer a unique opportunity to experience the soft light of the low sun, creating an almost perpetual daytime twilight. See the mountains, the clouds and the trees reflected on the still waters as you paddle to Hastings Bay. Savour a hot chocolate and marshmallow cooked on a fire before the return paddle.
Join us at the Cygnet Old Bank for “Say when” – a chef’s tasting menu laden with local produce, offered in an array of delectable small dishes.