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AUSTRALIA


Enjoy berry picking
to sample the fresh
produce of Tasmania.
Left Tasmania has an
abundance of fresh
produce available

BIG WONDERS IN LITTLE TASMANIA
It’s never one-size-fits-all with Tasmania – with so many attractions that appeal to a variety of
travellers, there’s always something to please everyone, no matter your agenda.


For families


BONORONG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
A haven for native critters, the Bonorong
Wildlife Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates,
and releases animals that have been
orphaned or injured. Randall the echidna
is one of the permanent residents here; he
lost his leg in a dog attack, and although
healed, is unable to fend for himself in the
wild. In addition to housing a whole mob
of kangaroos, the occasional wombat, a
family of Tasmanian devils, a trio of
Eastern quolls, and a gorgeous peacock
that roams the grounds freely, the
sanctuary also actively educates and
invests in wildlife conservation.
bonorong.com.au


SORELL FRUIT FARM
It’s always more fun to pick your own
food! Don’t let its name fool you – Sorell
Fruit Farm also offers vegetables for
picking, including big fat broad beans. In
addition to strawberries and
blackcurrants, the farm also grows some
exotic varieties such as jostaberries,
loganberries, silvanberries, tayberries,
and nashi pears. They also serve some
mean scones with clotted cream and jam
for afternoon tea, which you can drizzle
with world famous Leatherwood Honey.
sorellfruitfarm.com

CURRINGA FARM
At around the size of Sentosa Island,
adults and children alike will adore the

immersive experience at Curringa Farm.
Run by a husband-and-wife team that is
supremely hospitable and very business-
savvy, accommodations on the farm are
spacious and adequately-spaced so that
every guests has their own privacy.
Witness sheep shearing, savour a filling
barbecue lunch, and witness a dog
herding demonstration before going on a
quick tour of the grounds (they grow
poppy and crop seed, unique to other
farms on the island). We highly
recommend that you spend a night here,
where you can take your time to explore
farm at dusk, before watching the free-
grazing sheep come right up to your
balcony in the morning.
curringafarm.com.au
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