Black Cockatoos' Rest
Highlights
- Explore historic Franklin with a short walk to scenic foreshore picnic spots and a kids' playground.
- Cast your line in Franklin's waters and enjoy the thrill of fishing in a picturesque setting.
- Indulge in local cafes and restaurants for a relaxing meal after a day of adventure.
- Venture south to experience the breathtaking Tahune Airwalk and the serene Hastings Caves thermal pool.
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.
Black Cockatoos’ Rest is a great base camp from which to explore this beautiful region of Tasmania. Locally, take a short walk into historic Franklin where you can enjoy a picnic on the foreshore, kids’ playground, and even pull out the fishing rod to see what you might catch.
Franklin has cafes, restaurants, and pubs to enjoy a nice cuppa or a good meal if you don’t want to cook at the end of the day. Thirty minutes south, you can enjoy Tahune Airwalk, a fantastic day trip. Another 40 minutes south, you can enjoy the beauty of Dover, then travel to Hastings Caves and the thermal pool.
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