ACCOMMODATION CHAIN OF LAGOONS TAS

White Sands Resort provides self-contained accommodation at Iron House Point on Tasmania's scenic East Coast. The beachfront property is located between St Helens and Bicheno. Choose from standard or deluxe rooms in two or three-bedroom villas. Standard villas have a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious living area and balconies to enjoy sweeping views. Deluxe villas have luxurious furnishings and fully-equipped kitchen including a dishwasher. A large deck with outdoor setting is ideal for enjoying a family barbecue. The 80-hectare (200 acre) property also has a five-bedroom lodge and fully licensed restaurant. Spend the day relaxing on the private, secluded beach or book a fishing charter and enjoy excellent coastal fishing. If you are keen to catch a trout, hire a rod and try your luck in the well-stocked trout lake. Children can enjoy swimming in the White Sands Resort pool or taking a canoe out onto the lake. Enjoy fine Tasmanian cuisine at the resort's restaurant and bar. Dine alfresco style on a large deck overlooking the stunning coastline. White Sands Resort is within easy driving distance to Wineglass Bay at Freycinet National Park, Douglas Apsley National Park, Maria Island and Bicheno. Iron House Point is a 1.5 hours' drive from Launceston....

Mariton House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in St Marys on Tasmania's East Coast. Mariton House is suitable for couples, families and small groups with double and twin rooms, a sitting room and shared bathrooms. In addition to adults, children and well-behaved dogs are very welcome at Mariton House B&B. Breakfast is provided, and includes a substantial continental spread such as cereals, yoghurt, juice, local jams, breads and toast and fresh farm eggs from the Mariton House hens. Mariton House B&B is 800 metres from of the centre of town with its cafes and and art and craft centres, with easy access to essentials such as the supermarket, post office, newsagency and to the St Marys Hotel for wonderful dinners. The East Coast with its famous beaches, is only a ten-minute drive down St Marys Pass. Mariton House B&B is a 90-minute drive (130 km) east of Launceston.

Lonely Planet Guide has given Aurora Beach Cottage the top gong for the region. We provide self-contained accommodation north of Bicheno on Tasmania's stunning East Coast. This cottage hideaway offers stunning beach and ocean views and is the ultimate in beach frontage and private accommodation (no other guests) The first floor bedroom is appointed with a queen-size bed and balcony. Off the lounge is a sunroom alcove with a double bed. There is a fully equipped kitchen, modern bathroom and spacious living area. Aurora Beach Cottage is a unique Tassie beach house adjacent to a coastal wetland and lagoon, situated between Freycinet National Park and the Bay of Fires. You can enjoy the natural environment, park-like surrounds and relax on the pristine beach, cast a fishing line or visit coastal wineries. Warm yourself by the cosy wood fire in your cottage and watch the waves break on the beach. At dusk head into Bicheno for the fairy penguin tour. Aurora is not suitable for children under the age of 12. We have a two night minimum stay. Aurora is about a 15-minute drive (18 km) from the heart of Bicheno and just over a two-hour drive from Launceston and Hobart.

Situated on the pristine east coast Scamander On The Beach offers fully self-contained, budget studio accommodation. Newly refurbished in 2012, the studio sleeps up to four guests, with a private deck to view the lagoon and surf beach. With St Helens, the game fishing capital of Tasmania, only a 20-minute drive away you can enjoy the ambiance of coastal living. Enjoy the solitude of the Bay of Fires or try your luck at surf fishing. For the day trippers there are many attractions such as Coles Bay, nestled in the heart of Freycinet National Park, Bicheno Penguin Tours, Evercreech Forest Reserve with its White Ghost Gums (White Knights) including barbecue facilities and bush walks. For those who wish to savour the local brew, the Iron House Brewery is only a 30-minute drive away. Also within reach you may visit South Esk River, St Pauls River and Break O'Day River, all being renowned fly fishing spots. Scamander On The Beach is truly 'your affordable beach break'....

Seymour Waves holiday home is situated on the east coast of Tasmania in an area known as the Surf Coast. This privately owned accommodation is ideal for families, groups or couples to stay for fun holidays which include fishing, camping, surfing, diving and/or romantic weekends away. Remotely located a 15-minute drive north of Bicheno at Long Point, the property is adjacent to the old town of Seymour. The house features an elevated living area with three bedrooms sleeping six people, two bathrooms, laundry, large living area as well as large front and back decks surrounding the house. The home is fully self-contained including linen and towels, all you need is food and drink! Heat is supplied by a heat pump and the home is fully insulated with double glazing throughout. Both decks have outdoor furniture with a gas barbecue on the back deck. Underneath parking is available as well as a storage room that can be used for bicycles, surfboards, fishing gear and more. For those who want the proper camping experience there is a separate campfire area with barbecue and seating amongst the trees at the bottom of the garden.

The Douglas offers a unique accommodation in rural setting bordering the ocean and the Apsley National Park and only 10 minutes from Bicheno. The area is a walkers paradise. There are short or long beach walks, and for the keen bushwalker there are many walks, including a two day walk in the Apsley National Park. These spacious, comfortable family cottages are fully self contained and all linen is provided. Car parking is available, but not under cover....

Aplite House sits amongst 200 acres of secluded forest surrounded by the world renowned Freycinet National Park. Home to creatures including the Tasmanian devil, wombat, echidna, quoll, wedge tailed eagle, tawny frogmouth and many more. Overlooking Moulting Lagoon Conservation Area and neighbouring the remarkable and pristine Friendly Beaches, it is a sanctuary in the heart of one of Australia's iconic landscapes. Conveniently located on the Great Eastern Drive, between Coles Bay and Bicheno at Friendly Beaches, it is a short drive to Friendly Beaches, Wineglass Bay bushwalk, Cape Tourville Lighthouse, the East Coast vinyards and many more activities within the region. Architecturally designed by Hobart firm 'Dock 4' and complimented by works from Tasmanian artists. Aplite house is a completely solar powered luxury eco self catering accommodation experience....

Your own private island just offshore from the beautiful Freycinet Peninsula, and around the corner from the word famous Wineglass Bay. This stunning copper clad lodge is designed by Tasmanian architect John Latham. We have beds for 10 guests as well as the communal "Birdhouse" where you get together for a meal, relax on the deck or by the open fire with a wall of glass cantilevered over the high water mark. When the sun goes down the penguins and shearwaters come in. You will be amazed by hundreds of birds arriving back to their burrows. If sealife is more your thing you may well spot a whale, dolphin or seal just off the island. If you fish, flathead and squid are abundant as well as mussels you can pick off the rocks and abalone and sea urchins under the sea. Bring your own boat and land using one of our two jetties and then leave your boat on one of our two moorings overnigh. Please note this is a wild nature experience so expect the unexpected and be prepared for the adventure retreat of a lifetime. Call for intro offers....

Malibu on the Beach is a purpose-built, self-contained holiday retreat situated on the white sands of Four Mile Creek Beach, an idyllic 1.6 km stretch of pristine ocean beach conveniently located between the Bay of Fires and Freycinet Peninsula. This architect-designed residence takes full advantage of panoramic ocean vistas and exclusive beachfront location, with stunning views from practically every window. Nestled within more than five private beachfront acres, guests can experience the accessible isolation of this unique location whilst enjoying world-class holiday accommodation. A stay at Malibu on the Beach is something to be experienced at least once in your life. Malibu on the Beach accommodates up to six guests in three king-size bedrooms, each with private ensuite. The accommodation is laid out over two spacious wings, each with kitchen and living areas, and encloses a sunny central courtyard with barbecue and outdoor entertaining area. The property is located within driving distance from Launceston and Hobart airports - approximately a 90-minute drive from Launceston airport, or a two-hour drive from Hobart airport by car....