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25.01.2022 How's this for a view? Taking in the majesty of East Coast Tasmania from atop Mount Amos in our Freycinet National Park. Image: instagram.com/philkitt

25.01.2022 Have you taken any pics at Freycinet whilst you have stayed with us? They could be a winner! Enter your pics now :)

24.01.2022 Exciting news! We've had a cancellation and are pleased to advised that we now have a few free nights in January. After being fully booked for a few months we know there are a few of you keen for a few nights away. If you are after an escape on 22 23 or 24 January please get in touch! Please note best rates are always available via our website www.riversidecottages.com.au

23.01.2022 Look out for an entangled whale please!

23.01.2022 We all deserve to see the year out on top of a mountain!

23.01.2022 We currently only have about 5 or 6 nights accommodation left in January 2016. Hurry and book now to secure your peaceful, beach getaway only an hour from Hobart!

23.01.2022 Maria Island is a fantastic day trip from Orford Riverside Cottages.

22.01.2022 PWS advises that further track and campground closures have been triggered under the Fire Danger Index due to the weather forecast of high temperatures and wind... gusts for tomorrow Friday 25 January 2019. The following closures apply to the Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet and Douglas Apsley National Parks. Tasman Peninsula: Wughalee Campground Bare Knoll Campground Old Cape Pillar Track Waterfall Bay Tracks (including Canoe Bay, Bivouac Bay and Tasman Trail) Crescent Bay Track Mount Brown Track Cape Raoul Track Shipstern Bluff Track; and Tunnel Bay Track Freycinet National Park: Wineglass Bay Lookout and Wineglass Beach, Mt Amos, Hazards Beach and Peninsula walking tracks Isthmus Track; and South Friendly 4WD track (the track to Freshwater Lagoon and Frank’s Camp) Douglas Apsley National Park: Douglas Apsley Gorge walking track; and Leeaberra Track PWS would like to remind the public that the Mt Field National Park, Hastings Caves and Thermal Pool and Wellington Park are also closed on Friday 25 January 2019. Subject to weather and fire conditions, these parks and tracks will re-open on Saturday 26 January, 2019. For a complete list of national park, track and area closures please visit https://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=7785 As fires under hot, dry and windy conditions can travel very fast, it’s important for visitors to stay informed in case conditions change. With the large amount of fires burning and the potential for spotting and new starts due to the weather forecast, PWS is asking people NOT to venture into remote areas from now until the end of the long weekend (Tuesday 29 January 2019). Keep up to date by monitoring: https://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=7785 www.fire.tas.gov.au https://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/ ABC local radio TasALERT Tasmania Police Discover Tasmania Tourism Industry Council Tasmania Hobart & Beyond East Coast Tasmania Northern Tasmania Visit Cradle Coast Wildcare Incorporated NRM South NRM North Cradle Coast NRM

22.01.2022 We just had to share this one! Our friends at East Coast Cruises are having a pre-Christmas sale! Book and sail between now and Christmas and save 25%! Choose between a circumnavigation, Riedle Bay or seeing the Seals. Enjoy magnificent food and sights on a relaxing cruise. Get in quick!

21.01.2022 Stapleton Beach is a little known secret beach at Orford. Stunning!

21.01.2022 Check out this great news, by our friends at East Coast Cruises! Why don't you book in during your next stay. Please let us know at booking if you would like us to arrange this for you

19.01.2022 We are delighted that his weekends guests enjoyed the peaceful view

19.01.2022 The magnificent Painted Cliffs on Maria Island looking spectacular this morning. #discovertasmania #eastcoasttasmania #eastcoastcruises

18.01.2022 We need your support to help us with this great initiative ---> Tobruk 4 Tassie - Scuba Dive site, Skeleton Bay. Please pop over to their Facebook page and lend... your support for another great attraction along East Coast Tasmania's Great Eastern Drive. This is a Rainbow Cale taken by local diver Submerged Images Tasmania in Binalong Bay, close to where the Tobruk will be located. See more

18.01.2022 Another perfect day in paradise... #eastcoasttasmania #discovertasmania

18.01.2022 Perfect day and perfect location for local fish and chips on the beach! What a view #discovertasmania #eastcoasttasmania

17.01.2022 So peaceful....

17.01.2022 Some handy work by the lovely Paul to clean up after last weeks floods. Thanks to our wonderful guests last week who braved the conditions to dig trenches and keep the water from the door. Great work guys!

17.01.2022 Snow on the beach - and check out those clouds!

16.01.2022 Just magnificent and only a short ferry ride away...

15.01.2022 It’s sooo good to be back in business! The weather is spoiling us! Who said winter is for the indoors? After a beautiful day walking it’s nice to sit back with a local wine Discover Tasmania East Coast Tasmania Wine Tasmania Freycinet National Park Tasmania

15.01.2022 How is this for a spectacular view? This is the view from a plane flying into our magnificent state!

15.01.2022 What a tough way to spend the long weekend in this Tasmanian winter weather... all only an hour out of Hobart Discover Tasmania East Coast Tasmania

15.01.2022 Yep it's back on! We have our Gift Vouchers ready to go for Christmas! It is the perfect gift for the person who has everything! You pick the amount you want to give. Get in quick before they all go!

15.01.2022 It may only be early September but with water as beautiful as this we are ready for our first dip of the season!

15.01.2022 A bit of clean up work required at Raspins Beach after last weeks storms

14.01.2022 These gorgeous creatures are easily found on Maria Island just a short ferry trip from Orford Riverside Cottages. Escape winter with a wombat hunt!

14.01.2022 We love it when our guests leave us beautiful messages such as this one Happy Australia Day

14.01.2022 Lovely Stapletons Beach Fortunately those heavy clouds blew out to sea!

14.01.2022 Even on an overcast day it's still beautiful! Love this place!

14.01.2022 Treat yourself and enjoy an amazing short sail on the Lady Nelson from Coles Bay in January. Get in quick! http://www.ladynelson.org.au/node/129

12.01.2022 Tasmania is looking particularly spectacular this weekend! Discover Tasmania

12.01.2022 Beautiful day for a wander on Maria. Do yourself a favour go over for a local holiday

11.01.2022 The pelicans are just so majestic and beautiful and only a two minute walk from the Cottages

11.01.2022 A few clouds about but who cares when you have the whole beach to yourself! Rheban Beach looking beautiful

11.01.2022 Happy Birthday to Freycinet National Park! To celebrate the 100th Birthday of this beautiful part of the world there will be free entry at the National Park this weekend (27-29 August). Why not challenge yourself and walk into Wineglass Bay, or for the extra adventurous walk into Wineglass and out through Hazards Beach.

10.01.2022 Orford is ideal for an Autumn getaway. Happy Easter everyone

10.01.2022 A visit to Maria Island is a must when on the East Coast of Tasmania!

10.01.2022 The Pop Up Book Stall are having a sale on the long weekend! It is a brilliant opportunity to grab some books to help you get through winter but more importantly it's an awesome fundraiser for the local community

10.01.2022 Stay safe on the roads today. Please note that the Tasman Highway at Bicheno about 2km north of the Coles Bay turn off has a large amount of water on the road, so drive slowly. Elephant Pass at St Mary's through to the Tasman Highway is currently closed due to the rain. Enjoy the rain, we sure need it! :)

09.01.2022 Just another day in Paradise. Just us and this perfect view and beach...

09.01.2022 Check out and support this courageous lady!

09.01.2022 Additional track closures due to increased fire threat Monday 28 Jan, 6pm. Access to some national parks and reserve areas are being managed for public safety... by PWS due to the current fire situation. Due to the ongoing threat of fires in a number of areas around the state, PWS advises the following: Mt Field National Park will be closed Wednesday 30 January and Thursday 31 January 2019. PWS will re-evaluate the situation on Thursday afternoon and advise in due course. Due to a fire at Waterfall Bay a number of tracks have been closed in the Tasman National Park until further notice, these include: Cashs Lookout Track Devils Kitchen Blowhole Circuit Track Tasman Arch Circuit Track Waterfall Bluff Track Clemes Peak Track Tasman Arch to Waterfall Bay Track Waterfall Bay to Fortescue Bay Track Tatnells Hill from Balts Road Track Tatnells Hill side track Lichen Hill Track Arthurs Peak hang-gliding launch access PWS also like to highlight the potential closure of tracks in the Douglas-Apsley National Park for Wednesday 30 January 2019. An update on this will be provided by PWS tomorrow (Tuesday 29 January 2019). For a complete list of track, area and campground closures please visit www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=7785 With the large amount of fires burning and the potential for spotting and new starts due to the weather forecast, PWS are asking people NOT to venture into remote areas. As fires under hot, dry and windy conditions can travel very fast, it’s important for visitors to stay informed in case conditions change. Keep up to date by monitoring: www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=7785 www.fire.tas.gov.au www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/ www.alert.tas.gov.au ABC local radio TasALERT Tasmania Police Tasmania Fire Service Discover Tasmania Tourism Industry Council Tasmania Hobart & Beyond East Coast Tasmania Northern Tasmania Wildcare Incorporated NRM South Cradle Coast NRM NRM North Visit Cradle Coast

09.01.2022 Whale watching East Coast style!

09.01.2022 The new breakwater at Orford leading into the Prosser River is looking HUGE! If you haven't seen it yet it's time for a visit, remember we are only an hour from Hobart

08.01.2022 Hi Raptor lovers.... Putting a call out for anyone who lives in the area or is travelling through ASHGROVE near TRIABUNNA on the TASMAN HWY to keep an eye out ...for an injured Wedge-tailed Eagle. The eagle was sighted this evening approximately 300m SOUTH of Hermitage Road on the Tasman HWY. The eagle appeared to have an injured wing. Unfortunately it's disappeared from sight. Spread the word so we can find and rescue this injured eagle! If sighted call our 1800RAPTOR hotline (1800727867)

07.01.2022 Check out this great deal when you are next staying!

07.01.2022 Looks like this just might be for dinner next time you are at Orford...

07.01.2022 So much wildlife to see on Maria Island

07.01.2022 Magnificent! The mouth of the Prosser River on the magical East Coast Tasmania

07.01.2022 Our guests are relaxing on the balcony tonight enjoying this lovely view! We do hope they enjoy their stay

07.01.2022 Congratulations Triabunna!

07.01.2022 The beautiful humble crab apple blossom or malus sierversii. They are in full bloom now on the East Coast Tasmania. Gorgeous! Come for a drive and see them before they finish

06.01.2022 What a stunning place we are in!

06.01.2022 Nothing better than catching your own fish and eating it the same day. But we are so lucky on the east coast because if you don't catch any fish you can just go to The Fish Van. Just as fresh, half the hassle!

06.01.2022 We like to think of Orford as a sunny beachside location.... sometimes just to spice things up, something like snow in January happens!!

05.01.2022 Maria Island - just stunning.

05.01.2022 Another day in paradise... Discover Tasmania East Coast CruisesEast Coast Tasmania

05.01.2022 Magnificent shot of Coles Bay - just beautiful!

04.01.2022 We are looking forward to welcoming the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia in September as they move around the State with their Education Simulator. Get behind this great cause and make a donation if you can. You never know when it might be you or your loved ones that need their services.

04.01.2022 Look at this little cutie! He's staying with us at the moment and is enjoying watching his Dad have a fish and kayak

03.01.2022 Still stuck for that perfect gift for someone? Why not get them a gift voucher for Orford Riverside Cottages! Contact us for more information.

03.01.2022 Christmas/New Year Cancellation! Guess what folks! We have just had a cancellation over the Christmas and New Year period - bad news for us, but good news for you! We are now taking bookings for 31 December to 7 January. Discounts offered for longer term stays.... Get in quick!

02.01.2022 The Tasman Highway is now closed. Stay safe!

02.01.2022 Meanwhile as Paul worked hard on new decking Tracey was working hard on ... Other things...

02.01.2022 Wow! How is this for a view Only on the East Coast of Tasmania. Just in case you were wondering, yes that is a humpback

02.01.2022 At least the breeze was good for something today!

02.01.2022 Shhhh don't tell anyone about our secret little paradise ! We don't want the whole world knowing about utopia! Discover Tasmania #SeeAustralia East Coast Tasmania East Coast Cruises

01.01.2022 Enjoying a gorgeous winter day of 17 degrees, sitting in the sun by the fire at Craigie Knowe Vineyard having a delicious gourmet vineyard platter and wine. Lucky us to have such wonderful Tasmanian produce!