Sitting on the banks of the St Pauls River is Crooked Chimney Cottage, a 1910 coal miners’ cottage.
The area-
Avoca
Just an hour from Launceston and around 45 minutes from the Launceston Airport, Avoca resides between two rivers, the South Esk and the St Pauls. The Esk Highway passes through the town and is a beautiful drive that meanders past farmland, rivers and valleys of the Fingal Valley. First settled in the 1830’s, historic buildings are a feature of the town, such as the St Thomas Anglican Church and the Union Hotel Avoca.
The doing-
At the gateway to the East Coast of Tasmania Avoca is the first stop on the Esk Highway. Stroll past the historic buildings, enjoy a cool drink at the Union Hotel Avoca or paddle in the fresh water of the South Esk River.
Bustling during the day with travellers on their way to, and from, the coast, transforms into a peaceful rural escape at dusk.
A great base for exploring the region - whether mountain biking at St Helens, hiking to Hardy Falls, or touring the vineyards of Cranbrook. All these are within an hour’s drive whichever direction you choose to go..
The not doing -
Crooked Chimney Cottage is set up for breathing in the peaceful country views and enjoying the moment. Take a pause on life as you gaze at the river below, watch the birds, or enjoy a chat with the sheep who roam the paddock below. The cottage has two bedrooms, a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, TV, cosy wood heater, luxury linen bedding, electric blankets, wall heaters, basic provisions, and firewood. There is plenty of parking and it is easily located being just a stones throw from the Esk Highway.