The Stables at Hawthorn Villa
Circa 1875
The Stables Local Attractions


Hawthorn Villa located in Carrick, Northern Tasmania, centre of attractions. Take a day trip to one of many Tasmanian features, including the Tamar River Wine Tour, bush walking at Cradle Mountain, and fishing in the many lakes. View the many historic homesteads by taking a drive through many of the old towns in surrounding areas.


Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain

Tasmania's most famous mountain, with dozens of short and long walking tracks for tourists and experienced bushwalkers. Visit Dove lake and the spectacular flora and fauna, with dusk tours of the nocturnal native animals.


Liffey Falls

Liffey Falls

On the way to The Great Lakes make sure to stop and look at Liffey Falls. Just a 20 minute walk from the Liffey Falls car park and just a 45 minute drive from Carrick.


Launceston Cataract Gorge

Launceston Cataract Gorge

In the Gorge Reserve you'll find walking and hiking tracks, lookouts, pool, suspension bridge, Victorian gardens, peacocks, interpretation centre and the longest single chairlift in the world.


Clarendon House

Clarendon House

Situated on the banks of the South Esk River with extensive formal gardens and parklands. Furnished by the National Trust. Extensive redecoration in the house including all bedrooms.


Entally House

Entally House

Entally Houses a magnificent collection of regency furniture and silverware. The gardens are superb with chapel, green house, coach house and stables all open for inspection.


Tamar River Criuses

Tamar River cruises

Launceston sits at the fork of the Tamar, North Esk and South Esk rivers. You can explore these Rivers aboard the Odyssey cruiser, departing and returning to Home Point in Launceston.


Lavender Farm

Tasmanian Lavender Fields

A total lavender experience. The collection flowers Aug-Jun. Manufacturing toiletries, herbal pillows, gourmet treats. Fragrant fields, glories gardens, gift shops, tearooms.



Gridlewald Swiss Village

Grindelwald Swiss Village

Just 20 Minutes drive from Launceston is the enchanting Grindelwald Swiss Village. Open 7 days a week, you can enjoy a game of golf on the 9 hole course, go horse riding or just browse the craft and souvenir shops.


Beaconsfield Gold Shaft

Beacons fieldd Gold Shaft

The whole family can enjoy this fascinating museum with over 30 visitor-activated displays. Allow 1 hour minimum to explore the complex. BBQ, picnic area, park and playground facilities. Just a 30 Minute drive from Launceston.


Seahorse World

Seahorse World

Seahorse World provides a unique insight into the mystical, intriguing and lovable seahorses from birth, in a working farm. You will be introduced to the Weedy Sea Dragon, Pipe Fish, Fresh Water Lobsters and other endangered species.


Woolmers Estate

Woolmers Estate

Woolmers Estate is situated near Longford Tasmania. 25 minutes from Launceston. The Estate has a spectacular garden with the famous one of the biggest display of roses.


Notley Gorge

Notley Fern Gorge

Experience a short walk in this stunning rain forest wilderness area just 24km northwest of Launceston.



Tamar Vineyards

Tamar Vineyards

Less than 30 minutes drive away are the wineries, orchards and farms of the Tamar Valley, home to the internationally acclaimed cool climate wines and fine food for which Tasmania is famous.


Lake Fishing

Lake Fishing

Take a 60 minutes drive to the lakes to Tasmania's Premier Fly Fishing area. Full details at www.flyfishtasmania.com.au

Attractions Around Carrick

Quamby Golf Club
Trout Fishing
Liffey Falls
Westbury Maze
Historic Entally House
Copper Art Gallery
Carrick Roller Mill
Carrick Speedway
Ashgrove Cheese Factory
Raspberry Hills Christmas Farm


Regional Attractions

Anvers Chocolate Factory
Cradle Mountain
Marakoopa & King Solomans Caves
Mole Creek Wildlife Park
Chudleigh Honey Farm
Tasmazia (world's largest maze)
Historic Woolmers Estate & Rose Garden
Evendale Markets (largest markets in Northern Tasmania - every Sun)
Tasmanian Gourmet Source Company
Cataract Gorge Reserve
James Boag Brewery Tours
Tamar River Wineries
Tamar River Cruises
Clarendon Homestead - National Trust Property
SeaHorse World


Annual Events

Agfest
Deloraine Craft Fair
Launceston Show
Penny Farthing Race's
Carrick Rodeo


Local Restaurants

The Happy Chef at Quamby Golf Club (award winning chef)
The Carrick Inn
Carrick Roller Mill Restaurant
Carrick Gourmet Pizzas
The Red Feather Inn, Hadspen


The Stables at Hawthorn Villa
Ph: (03) 6393 6150
Cnr. Bass Hwy & Bishopsbourne Rd
Carrick, Tasmania, 7291
info@hawthornvilla.com.au