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Cape Tourville Freycinet Tasmania

Looking Over Carp Bay From Cape Tourville

Cape Tourville Freycinet Peninsula Tasmania

Offering remarkable coastal views of Freycinet National Park and a well-constructed walkway, Cape Tourville is a great way for everyone to experience Freycinet. The well made track loops around the automated lighthouse, providing fantastic panoramic views.

The track is wide, with even surfaces and gently graded slopes. Much of the walk is on a raised boardwalk which, at times, takes you right to the cliff edge. Not only can you see the coastal cliffs, but also nearby offshore rocks known as The Nuggets.

Information boards along the track provide details of wildlife often seen here. This includes sea birds, sea-eagles, whales, seals, and dolphins, but will vary due to the time of year. During our visit, there was low cloud and scattered showers, so we were not able to see any. Instead, we took in the views which were stunning and looked great because the low clouds added amazing character to the scenes.

Markings on the board walk measure out the length of whales and dolphins, which really puts their huge size into perspective.

  • Looking Over Carp Bay From Cape Tourville
    Looking Over Carp Bay
  • The Nuggets From Cape Tourville
    The Nuggets

Cape Tourville Lighthouse

The climb up to the lighthouse is over gravel, or you can take some steps half way along the walk. The lighthouse is automatic , so you are unable to enter. From this height you get slightly different views than from the track.

Cape Tourville Lighthouse
Cape Tourville Lighthouse

What Did We Think?

This was a very easy 600m loop, which we loved because of the amazing views, but would be very exposed on a wet and windy day.

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Goonoo Goonoo Station Tamworth

The Shearers' Quarters Exterior

Goonoo Goonoo Station

Our last night on our recent road trip was spent at Goonoo Goonoo Station (pronounced Gunna G’noo), south of Tamworth. Goonoo Goonoo means ‘running water over rocks in times of drought’ in the Kamilaroi language.

Access to the station is restricted to booked guests, but the Glasshouse Restaurant, is open to the public (book ahead as it is very popular). On arrival, either turn right at the gate if going to the restaurant or drive up to the gate and key in the code you would have been sent.

Still an operating cattle station, you will see might horses and cattle during you stay if you are lucky. During our visit, several horses were in nearby fields, which was great.

  • Entrance to Goonoo Goonoo Station
    Entrance to Goonoo Goonoo Station
  • The Excellent Signage
    The Excellent Signage
  • Locked Gate to the Goonoo Goonoo Station Village Area
    Locked Gate to the Goonoo Goonoo Station Village Area
  • Cattle Yards
    Cattle Yards

Accommodation

We stayed in the shearers’ quarters, which look rustic on the outside, but are modern and clean inside. Clean and modern, the interior is fully airconditioned and very comfortable. One side retains the old veranda, so you can relax outside and take in the scenery.

  • Goonoo Goonoo Station The Shearers' Quarters Exterior
    The Shearers’ Quarters Exterior
  • Goonoo Goonoo Station
    Shearers’ Quarters Exterior
  • Goonoo Goonoo Station The Shearers' Quarters Goonoo Goonoo Station
    The Shearers’ Quarters
  • Goonoo Goonoo Station View From the Back of The Shearers' Quarters
    View From the Back of The Shearers’ Quarters
  • The Shearers' Quarters Interior
    The Shearers’ Quarters Interior
  • The Shearers' Quarters Interior
    The shearers’ Quarters’ Interior
  • View From The Shearers' Quarters
    View From The Shearers’ Quarters

The Chapel

For weddings, Goonoo Goonoo has a beautiful chapel in the middle of the village, providing a great setting for that special day.

  • Goonoo Goonoo Station
    Chapel in the Village
  • Chapel in the Village Goonoo Goonoo Station
    Chapel in the Village

Village Buildings

On arrival, you get a map of the village and are encouraged to walk around, which was a great way to wind down before dinner at the restaurant. To get to the Glasshouse Restaurant, you either drive your car back out the main gate or take a short walk up the hill. We chose the latter as it was a beautiful evening.

  • Village Map
    Village Map
  • Stone Building
    Stone Building
  • Signage for The Directionally Challenged
    Signage for The Directionally Challenged
  • Stone Building
    Stone Building
  • Gardens and Archway
    Gardens and Archway

Glasshouse Restaurant

Sitting on top of a hill the Glasshouse Restaurant has amazing views from its full-length glass windows. As the sun sets and you enjoy a great dinner, you get to take in the scenery. We loved the meals we ordered along with dessert and some nice cold drinks.

  • Glasshouse Restaurant
    Glasshouse Restaurant
  • Glasshouse Restaurant
    Railway Sleepers on the Outside of the Glasshouse Restaurant
  • Main Meal
    Main Meal
  • Dessert
    Dessert
  • Drinks
    Drinks
  • Old Shearing Sheds
    Old Shearing Sheds

What Did We Think of Goonoo Goonoo Station?

This was a great place to finish our trip, with amazing accommodation and wonderful meal. We loved staying here, particularly the setting and the way the rooms have been refurbished from old workers sheds.