The beach or lake "shack" is an icon in Tasmania. Everyone had that childhood friend whose family had a rough a ready home away from home on a remote beachfront or lakeside with fishing from the front deck.
Sawyers Bay Beach Shacks may be just steps from the beach but there certainly is nothing rough and ready about them that's for sure.
Located right on the beach, with no public access for miles, Sawyers Bay Shacks will reconnect you with nature. The Big Shack is great for large family holidays or friends travelling together, while the Small Shack is the perfect cosy retreat for couples or smaller groups. Both shacks have a well equipped kitchen, dishwasher, quality linen and a double sided fireplace onto the deck.
The shacks are energy efficient, with solar and wood fire heating, a large open plan living area with decks on three sides, and expansive views across Bass Strait, Mount Strzelecki and the outer islands.
Isolated on rural land, on a safe, calm water beach just a 10 minute drive from the airport and 15 minutes from the islands main town of Whitemark. Being centrally located on the west coast, they are within 40 minutes drive of anywhere on the Island. There are no on site managers, so you can enjoy your holiday in absolute solitude!
Sawyers Bay Shacks Quick Guide
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Absolute beachfront location in private rural setting
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Nominated for Australia's Top Secret Beach
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10 minuets from airport and shopping
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Self-contained. Full kitchen facilities
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Ocean and mountain views
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Off grid living
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Wood heaters, huge deck
PLEASE NOTE - BOOKINGS FOR SAWYERS BAY SHACKS ARE CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING -sawyersbayshacks@bigpond.com
accommodations
The Big Shack
The Big Shack boasts 3 bedrooms - 2 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk room - and sleeps up to 8 guests in comfort.
A full kitchen and huge dining table make this the perfect family get away or epic escape for a group of friends.
Enjoy ocean and mountain views from your private deck while keeping your toes warm by the fire.
Just steps away from your own beach The Big Shack is a perfect natural hideaway.
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Sleeps 8 - Queen Bed x 2, Bunks x 4
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Mountain and ocean views
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Wood heater
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Private Wraparound Deck
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Outdoor Setting
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Huge Modern Kitchen
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Lounge area
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Quality Linen and Towels
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Toiletries
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Families, friends, groups.
The Small Shack
The smaller of the two shacks at Sawyers Bay, The Small Shack is a luxurious private space perfect for up to 5 guests.
Full kitchen and dining space, lounge area with wood heater and outdoor space with spectacular views.
Meters from your own isolated beach and secluded in beautiful, rural setting.
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Sleeps 5, Queen Bed x 1, Bunk Room
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Mountain and Ocean Views
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Wood heater
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Private Deck
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Outdoor Setting
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Lounge area
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Full Kitchen - Hob, microwave, fridge, etc
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Quality linen and towels
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Toiletries
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Small groups or family
exploring flinders island
Discover Tasmanian have put together the suggestions below to help travellers see the best of Flinders Island. Use them as a guide, do them all or just jump in the car and drive. Even if you do get a bit lost there'll always be a friendly local to put you back on track.
South East Coast
Beginning in Lady Barron, visit the port area or walk along the foreshore to Yellow Beach. Drive north to Cameron Inlet via Lady Barron Road turning off on Lackrana Road – for wetlands, waterbirds and remote beaches.
Walk three kilometres south from Cameron Inlet along Planter Beach to the Planter Wreck, timber remains of a wreck believed to be the Brigantine shipwrecked in 1877. Continuing north turning off on Lees Road to Patriarch Wildlife Sanctuary, ideal for a barbecue lunch with tables, facilities and free gas barbecue.
Return to Lackrana Road and drive on to Patriarch Inlet – migratory wading birds, picnic or beachcombing. Take the two-hour return beach walk Patriarch Inlet to Red Bluff easy 7 km (2-3 hours return) beginning from the southern end of Patriarch Inlet look at for seashells and other washed up treasures.
Take Lackrana Road north to Memana, visit Tobias Furneaux Lookout (off Memana Road) and Walkers Lookout. Return to Lady Barron via the coast road and Badger Corner (turn right at Ranga).
Call in at the Adelaide Bay bird hide to view the waters of the Franklin Sound and the ample bird life.
Northern Flinders
From Whitemark, drive north to Killiecrankie Bay. Take a stroll along this beautiful beach overlooked by the impressive Mt Killiecrankie. If you have some time get local advice about the best places to fossick for Killiecrankie diamonds or try Diamond Creek, about 2 km along the beach. Climb Mt Killiecrankie. Picnic at the free gas barbecue picnic area at Killiecrankie Beach or further north at Palana Beach.
At Palana take the signed track to the wide sandy beach that is ideal for a long beach walk or often has enough swell for safe body surfing. The tiny group of shacks at Palana was set up as a Radar Station during WW2 when the fear of a Japanese invasion was at its peak. Observe the lichen covered rocks and enjoy the white sandy beach with sweeping views to Inner Sister Island.
Turn off to North East River to see Flinders Island most northern tip. Experience wildlife, fishing, great beaches with coastal vegetation.
Explore the wild ocean beach pounded by surf and follow the estuary to see the variety of seabirds living here. Don't forget to wave at every passing motorist.
Central Flinders
Drive to Walkers Lookout for sunrise over the Darling Range or take an early morning beach walk near Whitemark. In Whitemark take a stroll along the Bluff Fitness Track to allow an hour for the easy coastal walk. Or drive just north of the town and take Bluff Road to view the birdlife in this tidal salt marsh.
Continuing north, stop in at Long Point or Sawyers Bay beaches before making your way to the coastal townships of Emita and Settlement Point. Spend time at the historic site of Wybalenna.
Picnic and discover the secluded coves and sandy beaches at Allports, Emita and Lillies. With safe swimming and crystal clear waters they are all ideal for snorkeling.
Call into the Furneaux Museum in the afternoon (check opening days). Do the coastal walk to Castle Rock from Allports Beach to Marshall Bay.
On dusk head to the Shearwater viewing Platform near Port Davies and watch mutton birds return to their burrows to feed their young chicks. Return to Whitemark via Walkers Lookout – magnificent sunset colours along the face of the Darling Range and looking back towards Mt Strzelecki.