Local Attractions

Snug is a perfect location for exploring much of Southern Tasmania. From here you can easily reach the Huon Valley, the D’Entrecasteaux Channel coast and Hobart.

A 10-minute drive takes you to Kettering and the ferry to Bruny Island.

We are also a wonderful base if you would like to stay out of the ‘hustle and bustle’ of the city. We are a 30-minute to two-hour drive from some wonderful locations such as:

  • MONA Museum (28km)
  • Mona Ferry (21km)
  • Cockle Creek (Self contained camping allowed) (66km)
  • Hastings Cave’s Thermal pool (49km)
  • The Shot Tower (13km)
  • Salamanca Markets (20km)
  • Houn Jet Boats (17km)
  • Margate Train, specialty shops and cafés (5km)
  • Antarctica base at Kingston (9km)
  • Snug falls bushwalk. (5km)
  • Channel Folk Museum. (4km)
  • The Kingborough Sports Centre (10km)
  • Numerous hiking and 4WD tracks.
  • Fresh local seafood
  • Vineyards and wineries galore.
  • Great restaurants at Peppermint Bay,
  • Kingston Beach,
  • Blackmans Bay and more.
  • Seaside cafes along the D’Entrecasteaux channel waterway.
  • Beautiful beaches.
  • Swimming.
  • Great fishing – sea, river or jetty.