James Austin's Cottage in Austins Ferry, Tasmania, Australia | Landmark

James Austin's Cottage

Locality: Austins Ferry, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 412 440 364

Address: 12 Austins Ferry Road 7011 Austins Ferry, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 We have decided to open James Austin's Cottage in Austins Ferry Tasmania as usual on Sunday from 2-5pm. We will have both doors open for fresh air and also san...itary wipes will be available. If you feel like a break from being at home come along and have a game of outdoor quoits. We are nowhere near the 500 or even 100 attendance ...more like 5. See more

24.01.2022 The James Austin's Cottage DVD has been completed and it is really wonderful. We are having a launch on February 14th at 5pm and would love a big crowd so plea...se come along and help us to celebrate. The DVD will be available to purchase on the day and they will also be available to purchase on line. Stay tuned for details. See more

23.01.2022 Tiger Track Stamps is definitely helping the tourism revival. Introducing a new stamp for Bakery 31 in Ross. Why not take a drive to this delightful village and get this brand new stamp...it should be there by the weekend.

23.01.2022 Thanks to local filmmaker Peter Oldham, the story of James Austin, his ferry service and the cottage has been made into a film! Please join us on the 14th of Fe...bruary in celebrating the production of the film. To be launched by Senior Producer of Tasmania Performs, Annette Downs, the event will be a wonderful celebration of Austin's life and achievements. DVDs of the film will be available for purchase at the launch. We also think it would be an excellent opportunity for a picnic... BYO refreshments, picnic rug and seating! We'd be very pleased to see you there for such an exciting event. 5pm Sunday Feb 14th at James Austin's Cottage, Austins Ferry. See more

22.01.2022 This is how many visitors arrive at James Austin's Cottage

22.01.2022 We had an AMAZING garden working bee at the cottage yesterday. 14 adults, three helpful children and two dogs cam and the attached picture shows the result. Christie Johnson (Mayor), Glenorchy Rotary Club members and other Friends of the cottage worked hard to clear the weeds. Thank you to everyone who came. Thank to Glenorchy City Council for removing the large pile of green waste. The garden is looking good...nice and fresh!

22.01.2022 James Austin's Cottage has copies of Hobart author Sue Cox's book "Banished Beyond the seas" for sale. A novel based on convict lives around Hobart and the Old Beach region. Come and buy one now!

21.01.2022 The challenge: There are now 266 Tiger Track stamps in Tasmania and I have decided to aim for 300 by the end of the year. This is my way to help invigorate Tasm...anian tourism. So...please contact me if you manage a venue and would like to have a Tiger Track stamp. The total (one off) cost is $85 which includes the design, stamp, ink pad, signage and presence on the Tiger Track website. Or send me suggestions of places you know of which might bea potential stamp venue. I only need 34 more stamps to reach 300! But I need your help. Suggestions please! Thanks! Big discount for 'not for profit' venues. See more

20.01.2022 Tiger Track stamp collecting is the way to help with the recovery of Tasmania's tourist industry! What better way of re discovering your state than to use the Tiger Track "Where to find the stamps" list as your tourist guide. Tiger Track saves the day!!!!!!!!

19.01.2022 Lovely visitors to the cottage today really enjoyed playing quoits. It was raining so we played inside...very fierce competition indeed. Come along any Sunday from 2pm - 5pm. You get a fridge magnet if you score at least 50%.

18.01.2022 We have decided to open from 2pm - 4pm during the winter months. It gets a bit dark inside after 4pm.

16.01.2022 Tiger Track stamp collecting is the way to help with the recovery of Tasmania's tourist industry! What better way of re discovering your state than to use the Tiger Track "Where to find the stamps" list as your tourist guide. Tiger Track saves the day!!!!!!!!

15.01.2022 Two new stamps for Flinders Island! This is exciting!!! I have created two stamps for Flinders Island for The Purple Swamphen. Woohoo! And I have already coloured the swamp hen for a coloured fridge magnet.

15.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that James Austin's Cottage will reopen on Sunday June 7th 2pm - 5pm. To celebrate the re- opening we will be happy to offer you a hot cup of tea. We will limit the numbers inside the cottage to five at any one time.

15.01.2022 We will be open today but only allow two people at a time to come inside. From next week we will NOT BE OPEN but are happy to come and open it for you on request on Sundays between 2pm and 5pm or other times by appointment. 0412440364. Kaye and Louise (caretakers).

14.01.2022 James Austin's Cottage will definitely open from 2-5pm this Sunday June 7th. We will celebrate being open with a free cup of tea or coffee for visitors. The lawns have been mowed and we are ready to welcome you but rug up!

13.01.2022 Two new stamps for Flinders Island! This is exciting!!! I have created two stamps for Flinders Island for The Purple Swamphen. Woohoo! And I have already coloured the swamp hen for a coloured fridge magnet.

13.01.2022 Gardening working bee at James Austin's Cottage We are currently applying for a grant to enable us to establish a heritage garden at the cottage. We would lik...e to get as many cuttings as possible and plan to prune the roses this Sunday and take lots of cuttings for re planting in the new heritage garden (that's called optimism). If you can spare an hour to come and help to prune the roses and pot the cuttings please come along...2.30pm - 4.30pm on Sunday July 5th. BYO secateurs, gloves and pots for potting up if you have any spare. Tea/coffee provided. See more

13.01.2022 I opened the cottage for my cousin and her family on Monday. Excellent colouring in record time!

12.01.2022 I am sad to say that our application for a Community Fund grant to create a heritage garden for James Austin's Cottage was rejected even before it was considered. We failed to tick a box relating to GST and also made an accounting error, so our application didn't get through to even the first stage. It is very disappointing...we are determined to create a beautiful garden so we just need to wait for another funding opportunity. It was my fault...

12.01.2022 Christmas/New Year opening hours at James Austins Cottage...we will be open as usual every Sunday from 2pm-5pm. Come on Sunday for that last minute small gift. We have books, honey products and some lovely craft items...knitted teddies etc.

12.01.2022 James Austin's Cottage will definitely open from 2-5pm this Sunday June 7th. We will celebrate being open with a free cup of tea or coffee for visitors. The lawns have been mowed and we are ready to welcome you but rug up!

11.01.2022 One of my favourite things at the cottage is the beautiful pine dresser but one of the knobs kept falling off. I tried a few things which didn't work and then on Sunday a volunteer came armed with thicker dowel and sand paper and the knob is now secure!!! Thank you Anna! Nothing quite like a secure knob!

10.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that James Austin's Cottage will reopen on Sunday June 7th 2pm - 5pm. To celebrate the re- opening we will be happy to offer you a hot cup of tea. We will limit the numbers inside the cottage to five at any one time.

10.01.2022 We had a lovely afternoon last Sunday with the re-opening of the cottage. We offered free tea/coffee/biscuits and it was so nice on a cold day so we have decided to make it a regular offering. Yes! Free tea or coffee at the cottage! Open again this Sunday 2pm - 5pm.

09.01.2022 We will be open today but only allow two people at a time to come inside. From next week we will NOT BE OPEN but are happy to come and open it for you on request on Sundays between 2pm and 5pm or other times by appointment. 0412440364. Kaye and Louise (caretakers).

08.01.2022 Unfortunately the cottage will not be open tomorrow December 8th. Open as usual next Sunday. Sorry!!

07.01.2022 We can even show you what Sue Cox's book looks like!

07.01.2022 Christmas shopping at James Austin's Cottage was a big success so we have decided to offer it again next Sunday December 20th from 2-5pm. As well as a variety ...of Christmas gifts we will also have Japanese Maples and art! 100% cotton Tiger Track t-shirts and calendars are on sale...a great gift idea! We hope to see you next Sunday! See more

06.01.2022 We are having a gardening working bee at the cottage on Sunday November 1st from 1pm - 5pm and we would love as many helpers as possible. Come for an hour or two or three! BYO tools if possible and gardening gloves, hat etc. We provide tea/coffee/hot chocolate and biscuits. We would be very grateful for any help. If it is raining we will postpone for a week. Thanks!

06.01.2022 Gardening working bee at James Austin's Cottage We are currently applying for a grant to enable us to establish a heritage garden at the cottage. We would lik...e to get as many cuttings as possible and plan to prune the roses this Sunday and take lots of cuttings for re planting in the new heritage garden (that's called optimism). If you can spare an hour to come and help to prune the roses and pot the cuttings please come along...2.30pm - 4.30pm on Sunday July 5th. BYO secateurs, gloves and pots for potting up if you have any spare. Tea/coffee provided. See more

06.01.2022 Don't forget to come and do your Christmas shopping in a quiet place. James Austin's Cottage is open from 2-5pm today and we have some lovely gifts available a...t VERY reasonable prices. Child friendly shopping and child friendly prices. Autin's Ferry Road, Austins Ferry Tasmania Oh ...and we have some Japanese Maples!!! See more

04.01.2022 I had a surprise visit today at the cottage. Three LOVELY young boys came in to ask me if I owned a lovely big golden Labrador they had found wandering along th...e road. If you have lost your gorgeous dog let me know and I can put you in touch with the caring family who are looking after her. She is wearing a collar but no name tag. See more

02.01.2022 We had lots of lovely visitors to the cottage on Sunday including a couple who had a reunion with their chair! The lady had re-upholstered this unusual chair but years ago handed it over to the tip shop. Thankfully it was rescued by someone and I found it in an antique shop in New Norfolk. They were so happy and surprised to find their chair in its perfect new home at James Austin's Cottage.

01.01.2022 Finding Christmas shopping difficult? Do your shopping at James Austin's Cottage this Sunday from 2pm-5pm. Japanese Maples, art, cards, small gifts, Tiger Track... t-shirts, calendars and more. Avoid the crowds and come to the cottage! Free parking, free entry, free tea and coffee and serene surroundings. Child friendly! Austin's Ferry Road, Austin's Ferry, Tasmania See more